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Bottom Of The Glass feature Architects Of Grace track “Oceans Of The Heart”
Architects of Grace released album track "Oceans Of The Heart" as a free download and as a DIY film, and both have picked up a wealth of online exposure.
Bottom Of The Glass are the latest to feature Duncan's dark and atmospheric track, sharing the love in their "Mailbox Music Bonanza". Get over there and check it out.
If you can't see the DIY film that accompanies "Oceans Of The Heart" below, you can view it directly via YouTube.
Architects Of Grace debut album, Moments In Time, was released via Procession Recordings on the 11th April. It is available via iTunes for £7.99 as well as Amazon and the Architects Of Grace official site for £6.99.
The single Reflection was also released via Procession Recordings. It is available via their bandcamp store for £1.29.
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Stylusboy reviewed by Electric Banana
Stylusboy's own personal blend of melodic folk is sweeping the online press in preparation for his upcoming EP Whole Picture.
The first to sit up and take notice were the folks at Electric Banana, who were quite taken with Steve's approach to self promotion. Head over there now and read the full review.
Whole Picture will be released via Lazy Acre Records and will be available to by on limited edition cd and MP3 on 6th June.
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A Genuine Freakshow UK Tour
A Genuine Freakshow are set to spend the next three months touring the UK, following up the successful release of Hopscotch Machine Gun Madness, the second single off their critically acclaimed debut album, Oftentimes. Their sound, while impressively focused, covers a range of musical staples, with the group letting influences from Mew to Elbow and The National surface throughout.
The Reading based seven-piece have already picked up a lot of support in the national media, seeing their single featured on Record Of The Day, as well as regular airplay on BBC 6 Music and Q Radio, while having the video for the single featured on NME.com.
Having already gathered a strong following in the UK, fans old and new are sure to welcome the chance to witness one of the band's outstanding live shows.
Check out their live show at one of the dates below:
30th - Night And Day - Manchester
May
2nd - The Bull And Gate - Kentish Town, London
8th - Sub 89 - Reading
9th - Loud & Live Bar, Star Inn - Guildford
11th - Buffalo Bar - Cardiff
14th - The Well - Leeds
23rd - The Croft - Bristol
26th - The Grove - Wimbledon
June
4th - Proud - Camden, London
To get a taste of their live show, A Genuine Freakshow are giving away their Live 2009 EP absolutely free.
All you have to do is visit their Official Website and register your details.
If you can't see the video for Hopscotch Machine Gun Madness below, you can view it directly via YouTube.
Their single was released via Peartree Records on 14th March. It is available via iTunes for £1.29 and buying it hear will also get you the bonus live track, "Luckmore Drive". Alternatively, you can also grab the single at Amazon for £1.38, 7Digital for £1.59 or Play.com for £1.99.
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Introducing… Stylusboy
Stylusboy is the acoustic creation of Steve Jones, a Coventry bred guitarist and vocalist. He cut his teeth playing guitar and bass for a number of bands, and gigging extensively before finally stripping down his sound, and venturing into the wilderness to produce his own personal blend of lo-fi alternative folk.
This culminated in the 2009 release of his self produced debut EP - Fingerprint, which, in true DIY fashion, was mostly recorded and mixed in his lounge and a local community centre.
It was met with universal praise, and even saw Steve record a session for BBC Introducing. His second EP, Blue Whale Session, was recorded at Birmingham's Blue Whale studios and released in March 2010 as a free download.
This year marks the return of Stylusboy with the 6 track EP, Whole Picture, released on Lazy Acre Records.
It showcases Steve's laid back vocals and guitar style beautifully, with stripped down production and expertly crafted lyrics that speak to the soul.
The backing vocals provided by Steve's close friend Rachel Grisedale add an extra dimension to the songs, turning gorgeous melodies into a rich and sumptous harmony that bring to mind the first rush of love, or the warm summer air of the countryside bathed in sunlight.
There's also a dark beauty contained within Steve's songwriting, with closing track "Dave's Song" capturing the sensation of loss and grief felt when faced with the death of a friend. It's an impressive contrast, and a testament to his skill as a lyricist.
If you can't see the stream for EP title track Whole Picture below, listen to it on the ABoF SoundCloud page.
Stylusboy - Whole Picture by abadgeoffriendship
Having already gained a strong following with his intimate live performances, that have seen him play alongside Newton Faulkener and The King Blues as well as enchanting the crowds from the mainstage of the Godiva Festival, this year is destined to see Stylusboy make his mark on the UK folk scene.
Whole Picture will be released via Lazy Acre Records and will be available to buy on limited edition CD and Download 6th June 2011.
Tracklisting:
- Whole Picture
- Beyond The Flags
- Left To Hide
- Something Worth Keeping
- Gunfight At The OK Corral
- Dave's Song
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Gunning For Tamar EP reviewed by Music Liberation.
It's not long until the release of Gunning For Tamar's new EP, Deaf Cow Motel, and they've already picked up some cracking reviews.
Music Liberation popped the lads upcoming release on their stereo, and wrote an impressive critical breakdown of the EP. If you want to know what to expect before you buy Deaf Cow Motel on May 30th, head over there and check out the review.
If you can't see the video below, check it out on Gunning For Tamar's YouTube page.
Deaf Cow Motel will be released via Walnut Tree Records and will be available to buy on CD and Download 30th May 2011.
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