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Mimas in AU Magazine’s “Albums of 2010”!

Our very own Mimas have made it to number 24 in AU Magazine's Albums of 2010 feature. The band have beat top indie favourites Yeasayer, Field Music and Ariel Pink with the magazine saying the band's second album Lifejackets is "one of 2010's most absorbing releases."

The band released Lifejackets this year receiving praise from NME.com, The 405, Rock Sound and The Line of Best Fit.

The album is available now at all good record stores and digital outlets.

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Esperi makes the “Friday Five” over on Radar

Seeing as he's been spreading Christmas cheer up and down the country, it was only a matter of time before Esperi was featured on Radar's "Friday Five".

". . .a cosy, unassuming acoustic number." - Radar

Check out the full list, and have a wee listen to "Snowman", HERE.

Made For Life is released via Olive Grove Records as a double a-Side. There are 50 beautifully handcrafted Limited Edition CDs available upon its release, so get your copy soon!

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Penguins Kill Polar Bears chat to Is This Music?

One of the newest members of the ABoF family, Penguins Kill Polar Bears sat down with Emma Parks from Is This Music to have a quick chat about their plans for 2011.

"They are truly great. I for one need them in my life. I need them because they are what new music is all about." - Is This Music?

Check out the full interview HERE.

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The Son(s) show their face on Glasgow PodcArt

One of the more elusive bands we've got lined up for you in 2011 are The Son(s), and we can't wait to watch them take off in the New Year. In the meantime, they've just been featured in Glasgow PodcArt's "Tips for 2011".

". . .the critics have been queuing up to play and review them and quite rightly so. You are going to be hearing a lot from them." - Glasgow PodcArt

Check out the full review HERE.

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A flurry of press for Talons’ “Hollow Realm”

The snow has finally graced us with its presence in wintery London town, and with the blizzard has come a flurry of press for Talons' new album, Hollow Realm (see what I did there?).

First off the bat is Glasgow PodcArt, who've featured the lads on their weekly show. Check it out HERE.

Then there's an album review from the lovely people from This Is Fake DIY.

"In what surely must be one of the albums of the year, this is exhilarating music at its utter best."
- This Is Fake DIY

Check out the full review HERE.

Room Thirteen have also decided to throw their hat in the ring, and given their thoughts on Talons instrumental masterpiece, and awarded it an amazing 13 out of 13.

"[Talons] have not just showed the world they are pretty damn good musicians but have created one, if not the, album of the year." - R13

Check out the full review HERE

The folks at Bring The Noise checked the album out, and liked what they had to hear, which was reflected in their final rating - 9/10

"Talons have created a transcendent record; it is unusual and individualistic yet commercially viable."
- Bring The Noise

Check out the full review HERE.

And bringing up the rear are Subba-Cultcha, who also awarded Hollow Realm an impressive 9/10.

"This is seriously, seriously impressive stuff." - Subba-Cultcha

Check out the full review HERE.

After reading all this, you'll no doubt be aching to listen to the album for your self, so head over to Amazon or download it via iTunes.

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