[LISTEN] These Brittle Bones - Instinct

We've been following These Brittle Bones for what seems like ages, and it's great to follow the path of a young musician from his early days. Chris' latest track is one of the most warming, melodic and spine-tingling one yet.

It's set to a Winter's day, sat infront of the fire and with his smooth vocals and experimental approach. Chris is like a fine wine, just gets better with age - and to remember he's now only 17!

Daily Download... These Brittle Bones - Embers

Young multi-instrumentalist Chris Jones - These Brittle Bones - has unveiled a brand new demo called "Embers". It's the first new track to come from the Singapore resident this year and it's a haunting piano lead track that reminds us of an acoustic Daughter crossed with a dark Tom Odell. To get the chilled out track all you need to do is pop in your email below to get it, quite simple!

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These Brittle Bones release new single "Hollow"

The Welsh singer (via Singapore) has released his new track called "Hollow" and it's once again pushing the boundary for the young rising star.

"Hollow" is a heartbreakingly beautiful song and you can listen to it just below, enjoy!

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Musicians Tips for 2014 // Featuring tips from Moats and These Brittle Bones

In a new yearly segment we chat to some of our favourite bands about artists they're tipping for 2014.

Autobahn:
Picked by // Matthew Duncan of Moats

"I am currently studying music production at Leeds University and whilst being there I have got very much involved within the electronic scene. Whilst this was going on I had a gig down in London at Tipsy bar and I was very pleased to hear that one of my favourite bands of 2013 "Eagulls" were playing across the street at "Birthdays". After this happened I went back to Leeds to tell my friends about how great the gig was. It was then one of my friends in the 3rd year asked me to check out his flat mates band "Autobahn". I really didn't know what to expect, whether they'd be a kingly jangly indie pop band or even some sort of techno infused jazz. Anyway, for some reason (probably due to intoxication) i forgot to check them out. I then went on a night out to see an act called Akkord. (On houndstooth label) and had an incredible night filled with fist booming techno through a crisp function one sound system. I went back to my friends and got introduced to this dude who played drums in this band "Autobahn". He asked me what I was into and as soon as I said post punk I could see the excitement in his eyes. He then went on to mention how they were great friends with Eagulls. I was then very interested. He gave me a listen to their two track E.P and I was instantly gripped to the heavy, bone crushing, head bobbing sound they created. The first track, "Seizure" is the perfect example of a modern day post-punk tune. However, the second track "Force Fed" has a bit more of a different feel to it with it being at a slower tempo yet still infused with excoriating vocals reminiscent of both Ian Curtis and Johnny Rotton. It's extremely interesting. I think 2014 is going to be a massive year for post punk bands and so it should be with incredible bands from 2013 such as Savages. I am very excited for 2014 and so should you be."

FKA TWIGS:
Picked by // Chris Jones of These Brittle Bones

"The four-track ‘EP2’ released this year was more than enough to convince me that Tahliah Barnett is going to be massive next year. The gorgeous experimental beauty is ethereal, beautiful, and sexy all at the same time."

Port St. Willow:
Picked by // Chris Jones of These Brittle Bones

"Having already put out a full length LP last year, being re-issued this year, Nicolas Principe is a huge inspiration of mine, who promises new material and hopes to head over the British shores next year. What I love about ‘Holiday’ is the contrasts between the quiet, dark guitar lines accompanied by haunting falsetto vocals, and the huge crescendoing climaxes overlying exquisite rhythms."

Ed Tullett:
Picked by // Chris Jones of These Brittle Bones

"I’ve spoken to this Brighton Singer/Songwriter online a bit this year, and have been a big fan of the compelling tunes he has put out, such as ‘Oxblood’. Look out for Ed in 2014"

Marika Hackman:
Picked by // Chris Jones of These Brittle Bones

" - ‘That Iron Taste’ and ‘Sugarblind’ EP’s put out this year by 21 year old Marika Hackman, have been a really interesting take on folk and has been a delight to listen to. Full length LP next year hopefully?"

These Brittle Bones release video for "Flecks"

The artist behind our 'Track of 2012' has released the video for his latest single "Flecks".

We had the exclusive first play at the end of last year and now you can see the amazing video that accompanies the song.

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Daily Download... These Brittle Bones - Holocene

Chris Jones doesn't seem to take things slow, after winning the "Track of 2012" vote he has now released a cover of Bon Ivor's song "Holocene".

You can check it out below!

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Track of the year 2012 - These Brittle Bones - Anchor Bleed

'Anchor Bleed' by These Brittle Bones has been voted 'Track of 2012' by you, our readers. This has capped of an outstanding year for Chris Jones and at only 13 years of age we know he is going to achieve big things.

Congratulations to him and a big well done for every other artist involved with the end of the year vote!

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Track of the year - 2012 - Vote here!

You can now vote for one of 12 tracks to be crowned as 'Track of 2012', the vote will close 7th Jan at 12:00noon GMT.

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The options are...

Swim Deep - King City

Moats - Toothache

In Golden Tears - Underneath The Balance

Ego Trip - Running Out

Eliza and the Bear - Trees

Gentlemen's Club - Accents

Moats - Skin

Bordeauxxx - The Beach Girls and the Monster

These Brittle Bones - Anchor Bleed

The New Union - Without You

Waylayers - Magnets

Port Isla - Tower Breakers

These Brittle Bones wins 'Track of September' poll

These Brittle Bones (Aka Chris Jones) has won the poll for the September 'Track of the week' vote. The young 13 year old musician from Singapore is a testament to what a young person can do with their talent.

You can check his song 'Anchor Bleed' out below!

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Exclusive // These Brittle Bones - Flecks

After leaving us awe struck with his début single 'Anchor Bleed', These Brittle Bones are back with yet another amazing track to delve into and get lost in. We've got the exclusive on Chris' new track, 'Flecks'.

Chris said this about his up-coming release...

"This song symbolises change and sums up a lot of emotions I've been feeling lately. In a way, it's been a great release of old ideas and dark concepts so naturally, it feels right to put this out as the next single."

The piano and Chris' vocals just go well with each other, as they entwine the song develops into something to behold forever. The song was composed, written and performed by Chris Jones (These Brittle Bones) and recorded, mixed, and produced by Leonard Soosay at Snakeweed Studios.

The single will be released fully on this coming Monday, 5th November .

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It's All Indie #8 - The NewGen Issue

So it's been a while since our last mixtape, and today the sun has been shining upon It's All Indie. So I thought why not put up the mixtape today to celebrate it! Our 8th instalment of the finest undiscovered bands, all music was free on the 21st September 2012 and if it wasn't initially free to share has been given consent by each and every one of the bands and or their management/digital teams.

1) Holy Esque - Tear
2) Seasfire - Falling
3) Duck House - Flaw
4) Moats - Puddles To Ponds
5) Ideals - This Rain
6) Holden Girls - Marseille
7) Yes It's Ananias - Dark Room Thunder
8) Who's Panda - Down By The Riverside
9) Electric Youth Revolt - Warehouse Workers & Factory Girls
10) Soft Focus - Never Knows Best
11) Strangers - Shine On You (Draper Remix)
12) SOS - A Challenge To The Dark
13) Eli Mardock - The World Yawns
14) Septi3mbre - Isabel
15) These Brittle Bones - In These Shallows
16) Kites - Art Tastes Better Blind
17) Kitten - G#
18) Lovelife - She Makes It Look So Easy
19) Sweet Billy Pilgrim - Blakefield Gold
20) Duologue - Get Out While You Can

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Daily Download... These Brittle Bones - In The Shallows

As you may already know, These Brittle Bones - 'Anchor Bleed' is our 'Track of the week', well today we have something special for you. A free download of a Daughter song. Chris Jones has put his own spin on Daughters amazing song 'In The Shallows'.



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Track of the week... These Brittle Bones - Anchor Bleed

These Brittle Bones is the moniker for Chris Jones, a Welsh lad who now resides in Singapore. His music has got our attention straight away, not because of the sheer amazement but purely down to his talent at the young old age of just thirteen! When I was 13 years old I was getting up early and doing my paper-round, not this lad. He writes music, and darn good music at that!



All songs on his latest single are written and performed by Chris Jones (These Brittle Bones). The song is a very slow and acoustic track that features a Violin, a Piano and Chris' stunning vocals. The music video for the song perfectly fits the mood of the track, gentle and love-felt. Chris does seem to have a great future ahead of him if this is what he is making at 13!

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