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The Birthday Suit reviewed by Glasgow PodcArt



"[The Eleventh Hour] is the sort of album that will make die-hard fans of Idlewild very happy with it’s knowing references to some of their finer moments, but also highlights Jones and his band’s talents to show that they are more than just a side project." - Glasgow PodcArt

We're chuffed to announce that we've just received the first review for The Birthday Suit's upcoming album, The Eleventh Hour.

Glasgow PodcArt gave the record a spin, and then wrote a pretty exhaustive track by track breakdown of Rod Jones' latest side project. Be sure to take a look.

Listen to album track, "Do You Ever", on the ABof SoundCloud page.

The Birthday Suit - Do You Ever? by abadgeoffriendship

The Eleventh Hour is due for release on 11th of November 2011 via Sing It Alone Records.

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Posted Thu, 06 Oct 2011 in The Birthday Suit

A Genuine Freakshow on Faded Glamour



A Genuine Freakshow released their third single - the double A-side Our Bodies / New Houses last week. Faded Glamour have very kindly included the single in their favourites for September saying the track "Our Bodies" is "an impressive slice of melodramatic, orchestral pop."

The single is available to download now on iTunes, Amazon, 7Digital and Play.com.

The band are also giving away a four track sampler, taken from the aforementioned album, Oftentimes. You can download it by visiting their official site and submitting your details.

They are also about to embark on a UK tour. For more details, check A Genuine Freakshow's artist page on the A Badge of Friendship website.

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Posted Thu, 06 Oct 2011 in A Genuine Freakshow

A Genuine Freakshow’s “Our Bodies / New Houses” reviewed by Artrocker Magazine.



"A Genuine Freakshow have some neat tricks up their well-tailored sleeves." - Artrocker Magazine

A Genuine Freakshow have picked up yet another outstanding review for their new single, the double a-side Our Bodies / New Houses.

Artrocker Magazine have awarded the latest release from the Reading based seven-piece 3 stars in their latest issue, so be sure to pick up a copy.

The band are also giving away a four track sampler, taken from their album, Oftentimes. You can download it by visiting their official site and submitting your details.

Check out their impressive live show at one of the dates listed below:

  • Headline Tour

    • 8 October – Playgroup (Hector’s House) – Brighton
    • 13 October – 229 – London
    • 14 October – The Vic – Swindon
    • 15 October – Lock 42 – Leicester
    • 29 October – Academy 2 – Oxford
    • 11 November – South Street – Reading


    Their single is available to download now on iTunes, Amazon, 7Digital and Play.com.

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    Posted Wed, 05 Oct 2011 in A Genuine Freakshow
  • Mausi video featured on NME.com!



    Mausi are gearing up to release their new single, Sol on Monday, so they'll be delighted to hear that NME.com have featured the single's video on on their site! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, be sure to head over there now.

    Sol is officially released next week via Racecar Music but you can download it ahead of the release date via the band's official website.













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    Posted Wed, 05 Oct 2011 in Mausi

    The Unkindness Of Ravens video for “Viper” featured on The 405.



    If you liked the video for The Unkindness Of Ravens single track, Virus, you are going to absolutley love the video for Viper.

    The 405 are featuring the video on their site at the moment, so if you haven't had a chance to check it out yet, head over there now.

    Virus | Viper is released via Sonic Fire Records. The single is available to buy on iTunes, but you can buy it cheaper via the band's Bandcamp page.

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    Posted Wed, 05 Oct 2011 in The Unkindness of Ravens