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Union Sound Set are today’s NME “Daily Download”!



The truly awesome Union Sound Set have today featured on the NME's Daily Download section!

The website have made the track "The Longest Calm" available for download and also had some kind words to say about the band too.

You can check out the feature and download the song on the NME website.



The tune is taken from the bands up and coming album release, Start/Stop, which will be available to buy from October 24th.

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Posted Thu, 30 Sep 2010 in Union Sound Set

What Would Jesus Drive Cause a Stir in the Blogging World!



What Would Jesus Drive are certainly making a splash in the music world prior to the release of their forthcoming EP The Girls Are In Charge. The online community are particularly impressed with the band, resulting in a blogging frenzy highlighting the bands arrival!

First up is a feature in God Is In The TV which has given you the opportunity to download a live reworking of the song "The Girls Are In Charge", and had this to say about the band:

"...it's bratty, electro tinged punk rock with great lyrics, and it's strangely catchy." - God Is In The TV

You can check out the article and download the track HERE.

Next we have a little piece in Mad Mackerel which also comes with a free MP3 of a live version of the track "The Girls Are In Charge". The blog wrote:

"The title track is a bratty, indie-pop master-class; Imagine what the Ting Tings would sound like if they grew some balls and cranked up their guitars to 11 – catchy, edgy pop that rocks." - Mad Mackerel

You can read the feature in full HERE.



The band have also had the video for the title track featured on both A Media Mind Set and No Ordinary Fool. A Media Mind Set had this to say:

"It's fun stuff with excellent shared boy/girl vocals and a wicked half real life people / half animation video." - A Media Mind Set

You can read the feature and watch the video at A media Mind Set's website and at the No Ordinary Fool website.

The EP will be available on October 4th, and is released through the wonderful EyeSeeSound.

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Posted Thu, 30 Sep 2010 in What Would Jesus Drive in EyeSeeSound

EyeSeeSound Interview on Panic Dots!



EyeSeeSound have been interviewed on the website Panic Dots!

In the interview the collective talk about how they were inspired to start EyeSeeSound due to their boredom with music, their new DVD EP concept and the dream of working with Nick Cave, Nina Simone and, er, Phil Collins!

To read the interview in full and watch some of the Live Session video content click HERE.

EyeSeeSound consistently produce high quality video content that is free to watch on their fantastic site. With a number of options on offer such as Live Sessions, Heads Up, The Show and the recently added and very funny Podcast, the website is a veritable feast for underground music fans. You can keep up to date with the latest content on offer at the EyeSeeSound website.

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Posted Wed, 29 Sep 2010 in EyeSeeSound

Anja McCloskey Competition on Is This Thing On podcast!



Anja McCloskey has been played on the excellent podcast Is This Thing On. The track "Newton" was aired on the most recent offering from Nick Tann where he is giving you the chance to win a copy of her beautiful EP Turn Turn Turn.

You can listen to the track and be in with a chance of winning a copy of the EP HERE.

The EP was released on 3 September and received some glowing praise with The 405 stating "Turn, Turn, Turn delivers a powerful performance and reveals emerging raw talent. The emotional rollercoaster makes her vulnerable yet sharp voice unforgettable. I urge you to listen".

Keep up to date with Anja McCloskey through her Myspace page and you can purchase the debut EP at the Sotones shop.

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Posted Wed, 29 Sep 2010 in Anja McCloskey in Sotones

Moneytree EP and Tour Feature in God Is In The TV!



With Moneytree due to release their forthcoming EP The Great Indoors Part III and embarking on a nationwide tour, God Is In The TV have written a little piece outlining the up and coming hectic schedule!

If that wasn't enough, you can also get right in the mood for all things Moneytree by downloading the track "The Science of Gambling".

To read the feature, check out the tour schedule and download the free track, click HERE.

The band begin their tour in Liverpool at Mello, Mello on October 7th, and finish in Winchester at The Railway on October 24th after 18 grueling gigs! The EP will be available to download from October 25th and will be released through the wonderful Sotones Records.

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Posted Tue, 28 Sep 2010 in Moneytree in Sotones