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Watch ABoF TV Episode 2 Now Featuring Function Records and Shield Your Eyes!
ABoF TV is back, bringing you our second episode.This time we set our sights on underground pioneers Function Records, and one of the most interesting and challenging bands to come out of their stable, Shield Your Eyes.
We kick things off with a brief interview with Function Records' founder, Shane Billingham, discussing what he has planned for three piece noisemakers, Shield Your Eyes, and his feelings on the pursuit of celebrity for celebrities sake.
Then we throw you in at the deep end and show you the lads getting down and dirty at The Lexington, with a live performance of "Pneulope".
It really gives you an insight to how technically brilliant Shield Your Eyes new album, Theme From Kindness, really is.You can't just pick up a guitar and play this - you need to know the rest of the band as well as you know yourself to pull off something this detailed.
The viral for episode two is up now and can be viewed HERE or on YouTube HERE.
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The Unkindness of Ravens - “Prototype” video!
Only a week to go until The Unkindness of Ravens release their fantastic debut EP I Used To Be So Pretty via Sonic Fire Records.
"Prototype" is the free track released from the EP. The track got a brilliant response from the likes of NYC style mag NYLON and music magazine AU.
Today, we are very excited to unveil the video to accompany the track. This haunting electro-clash number features Ravens' Nina and Ben full Technicolor! It's like stepping into their own seductive little space-age disco from the future. "Prototype" is captivating, catchy and intense.
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A Badge of Friendship’s Claire and Paul talk to The 405 to celebrate Geek Week
They're not usually ones to jump in front of the spotlight, but when our very own Claire and Paul were asked to talk to The 405 as part of Geek Week, how could they resist? Especially when it ties in so beautifully with next week's Geek of the Year awards.
They talk Star Trek vs Star Wars, Kirk vs Picard, comics, geek cinema, and loads of other subjects that will set your geek brain to stun.
To check out the full interview, click HERE. Be warned, though: it does get INCREDIBLY geeky!
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Shield Your Eyes new album scores 3/5 on Alter The Press
The lovely people at Alter The Press have very kindly awardedShield Your Eyes' new album, Theme From Kindness, a review score of 3/5.
"If. . . you are willing to get involved and devote sometime to this album, you will reap the benefits." - Alter The Press
Check out the full review HERE.
The lads have also been featured on Adge's podcast, which you can listen to HERE.
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Talons reviewed by BBC Music
Monday has once again reared its dreary head, but we're not ones to let the blues get us down at aBoF headquarters, especially when Talons new album, Hollow Realm has been reviewed by BBC Music.
"Just like the claws that provide the band with their name, these are compositions of sharp edge which will carve into the senses like bear traps around wayward ankles." - BBC Music
Check out the full review HERE.
If that wasn't enough for you to get your daily Talons fix, then you can hear one of their album tracks, "Impala", on the Best in British Music Show with Tara O. Get your headphones out, slip them on, and click HERE.
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