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ABoF Friday News Round-Up!

It's exactly 30 days till Christmas and we're counting down the minutes till we can kick-off our ABoF shoes, kick back, relax and kick-start the Christmas break!

We're not slowing down though, oh no… As you can see from this week's Friday News Round-Up, we're busy as ever.

Enjoy the weekend folks!

The Birthday Suit making more noise!

Whilst Idlewild have been on hiatus, guitarist Rod Jones has been busying himself with his new band. The Birthday Suit have been making a big impression this month after the release of their debut album The Eleventh Hour. Artrocker were the latest to review the band's debut in this month's issue. Subba-Cultcha also gave the album a brilliant 8/10, whilst The Skinny likened the record to Idlewild's critically acclaimed albums 100 Broken Windows and The Remote Part.

The band's free download track "Do You Ever?" was also played on various programs across Amazing Radio. To ensure the the band hit the Amazing Radio chart, please go vote for the track, like it and download it from the Amazing Radio website.

A lotta love for The Moth & The Mirror!

The Moth & The Mirror have also been making waves on Amazing Radio. You can vote for them via the Audition page on Amazing Radio's site.

The band have received an overwhelming amount of love online with some great reviews from Drowned in Sound, The Line of Best Fit and Subba-Cultcha.

Spinner are going to feature the track "Fire" as their MP3 of the Day next month, watch this space for more details!

New band alert - Turnpike Glow!

We announced we are now working with Turnpike Glow this week. The band are giving away the fantastic "The Turn, The Pike And The Glow" via our Soundcloud page as a little taster of what's to come in 2012.

Turnpike Glow - The Turn, The Pike And The Glow by abadgeoffriendship

The Leisure Society Last.fm pop-up session!

Last night, The Leisure Society played a stunning set at Tamesis Dock. It was a fitting venue for the quirky folk band, with everyone enjoying this free intimate set on the water.

Last.fm's last pop-up session of the year will be with the fantastic We Are Augustines on December 12th at The Book Club. More details about that in the coming weeks!

Coming up…

Next week we're DJ-ing Geek Out at The Wheelbarrow (Camden) for the last time this year! Do come along and join the fun. The Unkindness of Ravens and Turnpike Glow are playing plus it's absolutely free - no excuses!

For more information about any of the bands mentioned here or our PR services, email info@abadgeoffriendship.com.