Charlie Parr releases his seventh album called "Roustabout" through Misplaced Music in the UK on February the 17th.
It’s apparently for fans of Doc Bloggs, Charlie Patton, John Fahey, Dave Van Ronk, Bukka White and Nick Drake.
UK and Irish tour dates are currently being confirmed.
Monday, 8 December 2008
News - Charlie Parr: Roustabout
News - Moriarty V.S. Holmes
Moriarty are playing at Madame JoJos in London tonight. The band are onstage at 9.30pm with doors being at 7.30pm. Tomorrow they play this date:
Tue 9th Dec - Brighton, The Freebutt
Their single "Jimmy" is out today and then follow-up single "Private Lily" is coming out on the 2nd of February, both through Kartel. Their album "Gee Whiz But This Is A Lonesome Town" is out on February the 9th.
News - You and Attack! Attack!
Attack! Attack! will release "You and Me" as a single on the 16th of February through Rock Ridge Music / ADA Global.
News - The Saturdays Have Issues, Issues.
The Saturdays are going to release their new single "Issues" on the 5th of January through Fascination Records. It’s the third track (after If This Is Love and Up) to be lifted from their debut album "Chasing Lights" which is out now.
Sunday, 7 December 2008
Review - Lighthouse Interactive - WWII Battle Tanks: T-34 vs. Tiger
Lighthouse Interactive - WWII Battle Tanks: T-34 vs. Tiger
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7 out of 10
I'll get the techie issue out of the way first - Vista did not want to know this game. It refused to install the Direct X bits and bobs, claiming that, as it was Vista, it didn't need them. Upon completion of the install and initial launch of the game, error messages abounded. Apparently Direct X wasn't installed, or something. Luckily, XP did the business.
This is not an arcade-style modern-day 'Battletank' (for those of you who remember that far). It is a full-on sim, attempting to place you as one of the crew in what was, at the time, the last word in land-based mobile destruction. Attention to detail is quite frightening - if your computer is high-spec, you're in for a treat - from sweeping landscapes to garbled radio messages as fellow tank crew are blown to bits. Controls take some getting used to, but then they would if you were driving / shooting / commanding the real thing. And that's the game's downfall - in concentrating on historical accuracy, the developers have foregone a great deal of gameplay. There's no 'boot camp' or 'training mode'. You choose your side, kick off your campaign and that's it - it's just you, your crew and the tank from then on (plus other tanks, of course). It took me a few minutes to work out how to start my tank's engine.
Not a game for quick blasts, this is one which demands time to really appreciate it. You even need to memorise the keyboard controls properly, as there's no neat summary in the manual. When things get dangerous (as they almost constantly do) the stress for the player is quite palpable - one moment you can be merrily bearing down on your objective and then suddenly your driver is machine-gunned, or a hidden anti-tank gun knocks your tracks off. You take over the gun sight and fluff the calculations you need to make to hit the enemy war machine roaring towards you . . . but thankfully it's only a game. Maybe that's why a training mode was missed out - it'd be a whole game itself.
Website: www.lighthouse-interactive.com
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Review - Exlovers - Just A Silhouette / Clouds (Single)
Exlovers - Just A Silhouette / Clouds (Single)
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8 out of 10
Chess Club records have been bringing some amazing bands to the forefront of the upcoming music scene, with bands such as Post War Years and Mumford and Sons, and one of my personal favourites - James Yuill. Their new offering comes from London five-piece, Exlovers.
Their debut single, 'Just A Silhouette' is steeped in dream like melodies and jangly guitars, and highlights the beautiful sound of Peter Scott's wonderful vocals. What is most amazing is the band has only been together since early 2008, and has already made a big impact, with big tours and an ever building fan base.
The B-side, 'Clouds' is an intimate and beautiful track, based around hushed vocals and beautiful harmonies.
This band are well worth a listen, and will no doubt, soon be dominating your MP3 player, CD player, computer, or anywhere where you can get your daily dose.
Listen: www.myspace.com/weareexlovers
Tracklist:
1. Just A Silhouette
2. Clouds
Review - Shirley Lee - The Smack of Pavement In Your Face (Single)
Shirley Lee - The Smack of Pavement In Your Face (Single)
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7 out of 10
Mr Shirley Lee is the main songwriter for London based 'Spearmint'. His solo endeavour 'The Smack of Pavement In Your Face’ is an interesting mix of good melodies and nice instrumentation, mixed with nicely sung, but badly paced lyrics.
The single coincides with the release of Shirley's debut solo album, and the publication of a book 'This Is A Souvenir: The songs of Spearmint and Shirley Lee.' A book that celebrates the lyrics of this talented band.
Listen: www.myspace.com/shirleyleeuk
Tracklist:
1. The Smack of Pavement In Your Face
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