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The Blood Arm reviewed by The AU Review.



The weather may be muggy, but that's not stopping The Blood Arm's latest album Turn And Face Me from picking up another great review in the online press.

“In giving Turn And Face Me a spin, it becomes obvious that there's no quelling The Blood Arm's spirit."
- The AU Review

The AU Review awarded the album an impressive 7 out of 10, highlighting stand out tracks "Friends For Now", "Temporary Woman" and "Creditors" as their particular favourites. Be sure to check out the full review.

The track "Introducing Randy Newman" from Turn And Face Me is available as a free download on our Soundcloud page. Head over there now and get downloading!

The Blood Arm - Introducing Randy Newman by abadgeoffriendship

The fantastic video for the track "Relentless Love" can also be viewed now on the band's YouTube channel.



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Posted Wed, 27 Jul 2011 in The Blood Arm

Stylusboy “Whole Picture” EP Reviewed in Rock’n'Reel!



Coventry's own Stylusboy has had is beautiful EP Whole Picture reviewed in Rock'n'Reel.

"...a versatile take on contemporary acoustic music, combining elemntss of 60's pop, ringing indie melodicism and charming compositions that genuinely appeal." - Rock'n'Reel



Whole Picture is released via Lazy Acre Records and is available to buy on limited edition cd and MP3 on Stylusboy's official bandcamp page. The best part is, you only have to pay as much as you can afford for the EP!

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Posted Mon, 25 Jul 2011 in Stylusboy

IndianRedLopez reviewed by Room Thirteen



It's not long until IndianRedLopez unleash debut album, Empty Your Lungs and Breathe, so it's good to see yet another online publication getting behind them.

"There's no real drawback to that style of music, especially as they seem to be able to mesh types and genres to create a deep arsenal of bespoke weaponry that will stun, enthuse and perplex us" - Room Thirteen

Room Thirteen have written a great review of the Scottish five piece's upcoming release, and they were more than impressed with the lad's blend of dance, rock and electronica. Be sure to check out the full review.

If you can't see the waveform for album track "K.Y.S", listen to it, and download it from the ABoF SoundCloud page.

IndianRedLopez - K.Y.S by abadgeoffriendship

Empty Your lungs and Breathe is released via CeaselStop on August 4th 2011.

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Posted Mon, 25 Jul 2011 in IndianRedLopez

The Blood Arm reviewed by Contact Music



The week is almost over, and we're happy to share the newsThe Blood Arm's latest album, Turn And Face Me, has picked up another great review

“...Turn And Face Me concentrates on being a straight up party in a bag." - Contact Music

Contact Music got their hands on the album, and were completely won over by the strong sense of fun that runs throughout the release. Be sure to check out the review for yourself.

The track "Introducing Randy Newman" from Turn And Face Me is available as a free download on our Soundcloud page. Head over there now and get downloading!

The Blood Arm - Introducing Randy Newman by abadgeoffriendship

The fantastic video for the track "Relentless Love" can also be viewed now on the band's YouTube channel.



The album is out now on Pau! / Snowhite and is available to buy via iTunes.


For more information about The Blood Arm or our PR services, please email info@abadgeoffriendship.com.
Posted Thu, 21 Jul 2011 in The Blood Arm

Knifeworld bassist Craig Fortnam featured in Bass Guitar Magazine!



We love a bit of bass at ABoF, so we were very pleased when we found out Bass Guitar Magazine had featured a piece penned by Knifeworld bass player, Craig Fortnam. He gives out some tips on how to improve your playing, his aversion to all things slap-related, and the heroes who have shaped him as a musician. Check it out below.


If you can't see the waveform for "Pilot Her", a track taken from their upcoming EP Dear Lord, No Deal below, listen to it, and download it for free, from the ABoF SoundCloud page.



Knifeworld - Pilot Her by abadgeoffriendship

Dear Lord, No Deal was released via Believers Roast. You can download the EP for £3.49 from iTunes

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Posted Wed, 20 Jul 2011 in Knifeworld