Belgian ska-punk quintet set loose debut full length album 'The World For Sale' on 14th February 2011 through all digital stores and independent record shops. The lively mobsters also undertake further Euro shows in support of the record launch.
Possessing a healthy knack for crafting addictive melody, party-time vibes, and up-tempo song structures, Overweight are gathering new friends, and fast picking up fans right throughout the whole of Europe. The energetic upstarts have built a sturdy reputation for their upbeat attitudes and fantastic live shows, having already racked up shows throughout France, Belgium, Holland and the UK. Along the way, the animated punksters have tagged gigs with the likes of Janez Detd, P.O. Box, The Maple Room, The Hicky Underworld, Big D And The Kid's Table, and Jesse James.
Back in 2001 in Vilvoorde, Belgium, school friends Ralle (Trumpet / Backing vocals), Wannes (Drums), Boone (Guitar / Backing Vocals), and Tiele (Vocals / Trombone) began to hash out punk covers in the local (and debilitated) rehearsal room. Conquering their growing pains and settling into their skin, Overweight was born. With a mutual affection for Fat Wreck artists and Three wave Ska bands (ala Mad Caddies, Less than Jake), the punksters soon found their footing and began to cultivate their own sound and songwriting prowess. As the band evolved, they recruited their final permanent member by drafting in long time friend, Willem (Bass). The enthused quintet then began to demo tracks for their eagerly awaited debut album, entitled 'The World for Sale'.
The lively journeymen continued throughout the whole of 2010 with extensive touring and tentatively planning for the debut album. During this time, original founder and beatmaster Wannes surprisingly left the band to pursue personal endeavors, and after a lengthy search, the hard-working ska-punksters managed to excavate the promising Julien, who's perfect fit in the band has helped to enhance the group sound and add further shifting dynamics.
Now armed with their debut album 'The World For Sale', which features ten neatly-knitted cuts stuffed with killer hooks, unruly good-time energy, and sporadic sonic guitar avalanches, the rambunctious crew are all primed and ready to bring the party to your doorstep!
Monday, 29 November 2010
News - OVERWEIGHT - DEBUT ALBUM RELEASE AND MORE SHOWS
News - KILL ’EM DEAD COWBOY - ASCENDING UK NEWCOMERS UNVEIL DEBUT ALBUM AND ANNOUNCE EPIC EURO TOUR!
UK Metalcore combo 'Kill 'Em Dead Cowboy' nationally release their debut album 'I Am Salvation' through Lockjaw Records / PHD on 14th February 2011 and prepare for extensive touring.
Born out of the southern port of Portsmouth and originally formed in late 2008, Kill 'em Dead Cowboy feature brothers Olie (Drums) and Jim (Guitar) and are deftly abetted by long time friends Sam aka 'Mugsy' (Vocals), Bloomie (Bass) and Joedy (Guitar). Like many of their contemporary counterparts, Kill ’em Dead Cowboy have suffered their own obligatory moments of adversity, from a cluster of initial line-up changes to a series of financial setbacks; rather than breaking them though, the struggle has only helped to galvanise the spirited five-piece.
Having already widely toured throughout the whole of the UK and sections of mainland Europe, where the band chalked up shows with the likes of Attack Attack!, We Are The Ocean, Forever Never, Remembering Never, Marionette, and Bury Tomorrow, the sprightly quintet are now all set to announce their most extensive European tour to date. This gargantuan jaunt coincides with the band's album launch and will see KEDC hit the highways and byways of the UK, Italy, Croatia, Portugal and beyond. For a full list, check out - www.myspace.com/killemdeadcowboy
The South-Coast Metalheads have rendered influence from a host of areas, from the groove of Parkway Drive, to the power of Bury Your Dead, right through to the technical proficiency of I Killed the Prom Queen; KEDC have managed to harness the engaging elements of thrash, post-hardcore and metalcore, and modify and compress them down to tailor their own hybrid sound.
Kill 'em Dead Cowboy's sound merges driving rhythmic patterns fused with engaging guitar harmonies and captivating vocal melodies, all tightly woven together with stompdown hooks and breakdowns. Their hearty sound has been honed during the past 12 months as the southern metallers perpetually toured throughout the UK and extensively demoed tracks for their debut long play. During this time the band also racked up critical praise for their debut EP 'Darkened Dreams' and debut single 'Lust & Lies Spell Flashing Lights', both unleashed late 2009.
After much anticipation, the fast-rising metalcore crew now release their debut album 'I Am Salvation' through hip indie label, Lockjaw Records. Stacked to the rafters with brutal riffs and jack hammer beats, Kill 'em Dead Cowboy have locked down their live energy to tape and have recorded the record just the way they wanted. The album manages to capture the band as they are best heard, live and in your face. From the rampant energy of 'Knife Fights & Butterflies' through to the ferocious drive of 'Lust & Lies Spell Flashing Lights', 'I Am Salvation' is an album that truly reflects a band that will be, without doubt, a prominent force in the UK metal scene!
Monday, 22 November 2010
News - The Fall, The Rise - New Song
The Fall, The Rise have a new song "Bravo" up for your listening pleasure - have a listen:
http://soundcloud.com/tftrsi/bravo/s-6x52S
Monday, 15 November 2010
News - HAYABUSA - NEW SINGLE AND MAMMOTH TOUR!
Alternate noisesmiths 'Hayabusa' release their spanking new single 'Evil Is Not That Laid Back' on 24th January 2011, through Midge Bitten Records and all digital stores.
Although Hayabusa can be loosely described as an alternative rock band, as you peel back the aural layers, you'll find a definitive edge that sets the band firmly apart from its' contemporary counterparts. Each member brings something genuinely unique to create the Hayabusa sound; Bob Hallard (vocals / guitar) has a particular infatuation with unusual time signatures and rhythms, while Phil Hargreaves (bass) spits out crazy bass sounds and edgy grooves, and lastly Rich Adams (drums) programs synth tracks and approaches the drums with an unorthodoxed and original perspective. Progressive, yet accessible, Hayabusa have carefully knitted together a sound that is innovative, but without neglecting to actually write a killer song. As you can tell, the enterprising trio have a clear consciousness about their output and rightly so.
The dynamic trio have a clear focus and an evident affection for non-pretentious, driving rock, and tend to pull inspiration from the likes of Incubus, Oceansize and Messuggah. Haybusa impressively fuse the erratic rhythms and catchy melodies of Biffy Clyro with the heaviness and technical prowess of Tool, and they cap it all off with sweeping electronic soundscapes and beatings.
The Mancunians undertake a mammoth month-long UK tour next year in support of their brand new single 'Evil Is Not That Laid Back', and with a much anticipated debut album in the pipeline for Spring 2011, Hayabusa are sure to be one of THE bands to break in 2011!
News - JOHNNY GET THE GUN - EP UNVEILED AND FURTHER UK SHOWS ANNOUNCED!
Fast rising Brit-rock new recruits unleash their brand new EP 'Never Far From What We Know' on 24th January 2011, through iTunes, Amazon and other digital stores.
Officially spawned in 2007 in Grays, Essex, Johnny Get The Gun have been cultivating their sound from across the River Thames for the past three years. The fresh-faced four piece now plan to take their infectious tuneage to new heights as they set loose their own blend of melodic clout-pop in the shape of their new EP 'Never Far From What We Know'. Packed with enticing hooks and kinetic energy, the Essex combo have a great knack for melody, and have the youthfulness to develop and progress to even higher echelons within the UK's Brit-rock fraternity.
Following critical acclaim of the band's recently released self-titled mini album, where the pop-punk rockers chalked up strong praise from the likes of Big Cheese magazine, BBC radio, and the underground press, the irrepressible Londoners now continue their ascent with a brand new five-track EP, produced by chief knob-tweaker John Mitchell (Enter Shikari, You Me At Six, Funeral For A Friend). The supremely tuneful "Good As It Gets" kicks off the EP in superior style, as singer Wayne Lightowler lets fly with a dynamic and impassioned vocal delivery; suitably aided and abated by Jack Lawson's soaring riffs, it rounds off a powerful introduction to the record. The pace then evolves as "In the Middle" showcases the band's guile for crafting a hook-heavy ditty, perfectly accompanied by Joe Williams's weaving bass lines and vigor. Bringing the EP to a dramatic close, "Take It", which is both equal parts anthemic and bonecrushing, showcases another stellar performance by Lightowler and tubthumper Jamie Ablea, who firmly endows the band with a robust backbone.
Suitably equipped with an explosive EP. a cluster of live shows to promote the record, and a number of profile shows in the pipeline, JGTG are now armed and ready for lift-off!
Johnny Get The Gun play the following shows throughout the winter: 3 Dec - The Hermit, Brentwood; 10 Dec - Chinnerys, Southend; 13 Dec - O2 Academy Islington 2, London; 21 Jan - The Barfly, London. w/ Kids In Glass Houses (DJ); 26 Feb - O2 Academy, Birmingham; 11 Mar - Downstairs @ The Relentless Garage, London.
Wednesday, 10 November 2010
News - DJEVARA - New album and UK tour!
UK DIY noisesmiths DJEVARA who set loose their brand new album on 24th January through their own Genin label. ’The Rising Tide (part 2), Hear no evil’ is a stunning and captivating record that really does deserves your attention, pulling from a range of influences ranging from the likes of Refused, Botch through to Massive Attack and Saul Williams, the album really packs a killer punch. The London based alt-rockers will continue their assault of the UK and Europe throughout the rest of the year and into 2011. The tour starts at:
14 Nov 2010 The Soundhouse, Bolton;
15 Nov 2010 The Chelsea Inn, Bristol;
18 Nov 2010 Adam & Eve, Birmingham;
19 Nov 2010 Moorings Bar, Aberdeen;
21 Nov 2010 Pivo Pivo, Glasgow;
23 Nov 2010 I Bar, Bournemouth;
24 Nov 2010 Sawyers, Kettering;
25 Nov 2010 Bar 1.22, Huddersfield;
26 Nov 2010 Seen, Darlington;
27 Nov 2010 The Old Bell Hotel, Derby;
28 Nov 2010 The Crauford Arms, Milton Keynes;
10 Dec 2010 Grays Working Mens Club, Grays;
17 Dec 2010 Ryans Bar, London;
3 Feb 2011 The Pavilion, Belfast;
5 Feb 2011 Dicey Reillys, Strabane.
See - www.djevara.com for more.
Monday, 8 November 2010
News - IO Release new album "Materioptikon"
On Monday 15th November Birmingham math rock/metal noisters IO release their latest album on Grammatical Records. Materioptikon, the follow up to their 2008 album Monolith, promises to expand the bands sound with the addition of vocals, samples and electronics. The album, mastered by Alan Douches (Mastodon, Converge), is influenced by artists ranging from Isis and Envy to 65daysofstatic and Don Caballero. The album is available to pre-order from www.grammaticalrecords.co.uk where you can save a pound on the regular price and receive free postage and packing (in the UK).
To celebrate the release Grammatical Records are hosting a launch party at the Rainbow in Digbeth, Birmingham. The show will featuring performances from IO, Kraut-rockers Einstellung and prog-indie experimentalists Conquistadors. Doors are at 7.30pm with the first band onstage at 8pm.
Thursday, 4 November 2010
News - ABOVE THE UNDERGROUND - HIGH OCTANE POWER POPSTERS RELEASE NEW EP AND CONTINUE EXTENSIVE TOURING!
Melodic Punksters 'Above The Underground'
nationally unveil their brand new EP 'The Fight We Won'
on 24th January 2011, through all digital sources.
Above the Underground were formed in 2008, when Brandon (Drums) and brothers Al (Guitar) and Will (Vocals) began to kick out the jams and write together. After meandering through a series of guitarists and bassists, the trio finally recruited Nick on bass and Joey on synth; both additions strongly solidified the band and helped to hone their dynamic signature sound. After countless rehearsals and extensive writing the energised quintet began to tour throughout the whole of the UK. At the end of 2009, they released their debut EP, which chalked up great responses and impressive praise from the underground press.
The bar has now been raised for ATU. Following from recent support shows with My Name is Hero, We Say Summer and I, Said the Spy, Elliot Minor, Jody Has a Hitlist, and Aled Phillips (Kids in Glass Houses), the irrepressible punksters will continue touring throughout the end of 2010 and beyond in support of their explosive new record 'The Fight We Won'.
'The Fight We Won' features five fiery cuts packed with up-tempo arrangements, soaring guitars, and infectious choruses that'll require a crowbar to prise out of your head. From the ridiculously catchy 'We Are The Party,' through to the EP's namesake 'The Fight We Won,' the youthful melodic mobsters have produced a record that is stacked to the rafters with killer hooks and contagious kinetic energy!
* Above The Underground 'The Fight We Won' EP is out from all digital platforms from 24th January 2011 *
Monday, 1 November 2010
News - All Tomorrow’s Parties Announce New Additions To Bowlie 2
Today, the following fantastic additions, hand picked by Belle & Sebastian have been added:
WILD BEASTS
SAINT ETIENNE
CAMERA OBSCURA
THE GO! TEAM
LAETITIA SADIER (Stereolab)
They will join the current outstanding line up of:
BELLE & SEBASTIAN / JULIAN COPE / THE VASELINES / FRIGHTENED RABBIT / FIELD MUSIC / HOWLIN’ RAIN / THOSE DANCING DAYS / TEENAGE FANCLUB / ISOBEL CAMPBELL with MARK LANEGAN / THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS / The Apples in stereo / VASHTI BUNYAN / SILVER COLUMNS / FOALS / CRYSTAL CASTLES / DEAN WAREHAM PLAYS GALAXIE 500 / MULATU ASTATKE / EDWYN COLLINS / STEVE MASON / DIRTY PROJECTORS / THE ZOMBIES / JENNY AND JOHNNY / SONS AND DAUGHTERS / TREMBLING BELLS / ABAGAIL GREY / ZOEY VAN GOEY / THE 1900s / 1990s / BEST COAST / THEM BEATLES / PHENOMENAL HANDCLAP BAND / PETER PARKER / AMPHETAMEANIES / WILD BEASTS / SAINT ETIENNE / CAMERA OBSCURA / THE GO! TEAM / LAETITIA SADIER
The Dutchess And The Duke have split up and will not be performing.
ATP will run another festival weekend the weekend before Bowlie 2. The Nightmare Before Christmas, curated by Godspeed You! Black Emperor is all but sold out, with a very small amount of tickets left to buy direct from www.atpfestival.com.
The event will run from the 3rd-5th December at Butlins, Minehead. Today, ATP can announce an eclectic group of DJs as chosen by Godspeed You! Black Emperor:
DJ PARASITE
DJ SHITMAT
DJ RUPTURE
AWESOME TAPES FROM AFRICA
They are joined by ATP resident DJs Declan Allen and Justin Spear. The artist line-up for the event is as follows:
GODSPEED YOU! BLACK EMPEROR / NEUROSIS / "WEIRD AL" YANKOVIC / BARDO POND / THE EX / DEERHOOF / TIM HECKER / MIKE WATT / SCOUT NIBLETT / BLACK DICE / THE DEAD C / FRANCISCO LOPEZ / WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM / RANGDA / MARISSA NADLER / GROWING / EMERALDS / NOMEANSNO / JOSEPHINE FOSTER (SOLO) / WHITE MAGIC / BOBAN I MARKO MARKOVIC ORCHESTRA / DANIEL HIGGS (LUNGFISH) / CLUSTER / MAHJONGG / CHARLEMAGNE PALESTINE / MAHER SHALAL HASH BAZ / KEIJI HAINO / FLOWER / CORSANO DUO / BORBETOMAGUS / DANIEL MENCHE / COUNTRY TEASERS / BRUCE McCLURE / SICK LLAMA / BERG SANS NIPPLE / ONEIDA Present THE OCROPOLIS / THEE OH SEES / HANGEDUP / PHILIP JECK / JOHN BUTCHER / MATANA ROBERTS / LAND OF KUSH / THROBBING GRISTLE / TINDERSTICKS / YOMUL YUK / DREAMCATCHER