Scottish synthpop trio CHVRCHES have unveiled the new video for their incredible track 'Empty Threat.' Directed by Austin Peters, the clip recounts a short story following the day in the life of an emotional teenager in America. However, it also shows how the power of friendship is an ultimate quality that is priceless and puts a smile on everyone's face. 'Empty Threat' is a stunning track, with Lauren Mayberry's powerful vocals driving the overall energetic force of the tune.
'Empty Threat' is taken from CHVRCHES' sophomore album 'Every Open Eye' which is out now. CHVRCHES are currently on their UK tour, which includes a massive headline show at Alexandra Palace. Meanwhile check out the new video below:
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Friday, 20 November 2015
CHVRCHES release video for 'Empty Threat'
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Wednesday, 4 November 2015
Interview with...VITAMIN
Indie four-piece VITAMIN have been taking the music scene by storm, with catchy, energetic tracks and memorable lyrics there is no stopping them. Currently on tour with Sundara Karma, we caught up with frontman Jared and guitarist Cameron. Check out the interview below:
How did you guys meet in the first place?
Jared: We met in school, high school. Me, Cameron and Theo played together and we did covers and stuff and little gigs around Leeds and we met Harri who’s the bassist who was in another band. We met then, and we didn’t really do anything until about four or five years from that point. Then about two years ago we bumped into Harri at a party and I was like ‘Do you want to come play bass for us?’ and he said, ‘Yeah,’ and then he just came and it was really good.
Where did the name VITAMIN originate from? Who came up with it?
Jared: I think it was a group thing really. I think we were just really into it.
Cameron: Yeah, we lit all these crazy smoke candles, like incense sticks and we held hands in a circle and went, ‘One, two, three...VITAMIN.’ So that’s pretty magical.
Your logo and single artwork really stands out. How did you come up with the vegetable and sweets idea?
Jared: It was actually a piece of art that I just stumbled across by accident in a magazine and I was like, ‘Wow, that’s amazing,’ and it really jumped out to me. I thought, ‘Well, if it jumps out to me surely other people might share that feeling about it.’ So I thought that would be a great EP or album cover. We just approached the artist and said, ‘Hey, can we use that?’.
Cameron: It kind of ties into our whole idea of making a big collective out of vitamin-wear. So like a collaboration between us, our friends, producers, artists. So becomes this whole sort of thing that has a really strong identity.
Jared: Yeah, because we’ve used her for our first EP, using her for the second EP and hopefully you know, we’ll do it for the album aswell. So it’s like, the same artist is always there, does all the artwork as it gets bigger.
Cameron: Yeah, that’s what we were thinking of having a consistent thing throughout really.
So you’re supporting Sundara Karma on this tour. How’s that been so far?
Jared: It’s been really good, we’re having a really good time.
Cameron: It’s actually been pretty plain sailing, like nothing dramatic has happened particularly. I lost my bag, that was pretty bad but apart from that it’s been just lovely, like really really good fun.
Any shows that stood out for you on this tour?
Jared: Last night was great in Southampton, Nottingham and Manchester were really good, Leeds was really good. Actually, a lot of them have been really good.
Cameron: Yeah, there hasn’t been a single bad one. Which is really really cool.
Do you enjoy the live show aspect of being a band?
Cameron: Yeah, absolutely, we love it. Just tour, party, chat with people, see old friends see new friends.
Jared: Yeah, that’s the best thing that we get to see a lot of our friends who have moved to different cities. The best bit also is meeting so many new people. I constantly like being in different places, which we’re just kind of like getting into it and going with it you know?
Cameron: Yeah, it’s fun.
So you’ve been relatively busy in terms of touring, supporting Rat Boy a month ago. How was the audience reception on that tour?
Jared: The demographic varies I think but the crowds themselves were really receptive of us as they are on this tour aswell.
How was playing the prestigious KOKO the other night?
Jared: That was amazing, that was definitely a highlight because we headlined it and it was a really really nice venue and it was for Halloween and NME. It was all the right things I think.
Cameron: It was just amazing. Fully massive I was like ‘Woah!’
You’ve been putting on your own residency in Leeds? You have two more dates coming up?
Jared: Yeah, basically we’ll finish this tour and then play that straight away. We’re basically doing it monthly at the moment, in the same place but we go and curate the night ourselves. We put on the people we really like in Leeds. So it’s kind of like us starting a little bit of a scene around us and all the other bands in Leeds. I think there’s a space for it if you know what I mean?
Any special things planned for the residency? Anything for Christmas?
Cameron: We’ve got some ideas, definitely ideas. Either cheesy Christmas party vibe or like something a bit more hmm we’ll think about it.
So ‘To Believe’ is your new single/EP. What was the inspiration behind the track itself?
Jared: The track itself is kind of like the fear of...how would you put it?
Cameron: For me personally, it’s about having anxiety and feeling out of control of yourself at a point, but then finding that one thing to believe in that brings you back to reality. So the message is kind of like, there’s always something worth striving for to bring you back down to a happy place. You know what I mean?
Jared: Yeah, definitely.
What’s your overall songwriting process like? Or does it differ from track to track?
Jared: It differs from track to track. Some tracks we’ll get into the room and like ignite, the whole thing would just come there and then. Or somebody will bring something separate to it and we’ll go from there. Or we’ll start with a little electronic loop. We write to electronics quite a lot, because it’s just so easy to just make something on your laptop and just play it and just sing to it. Kind of like a karaoke!
Cameron: Glorified karaoke!
Your ‘Need Air’ Live Session was recently uploaded. Was that different to filming an official video as such? More nerve-wracking?
Jared: Yeah, I suppose it was a standard band session I guess. I suppose it’s the first time we’ve really done something like that. It’s not anything groundbreaking but it was different for us to do, you know? With all our videos so far we haven’t really been performing in them. In the ‘To Believe’ video we threw a kind of party and we’re performing at that, but that was very like performance focused. ‘Need Air’ was filmed at the Brudenell Social Club, the place where we do our residency, we live literally five minutes down the road from it.
Cameron: Yeah, we see gigs there, go for drinks there. It’s been kind of our little social hub for the last three/four years really.
Jared: Yeah, it all just ties in really.
In a lot of your videos you utilise old video footage as such, whose idea was this?
Cameron: I think it’s something we all just have a mutual love of. We really love old VHS style videos and recordings and stuff and to bring that in and mix it with high quality HD footage. For us, it’s a nice twist between our sound and image and I feel like it’s the right visual representation.
Jared: We like it because you can go on Youtube and find all the old 90’s rave videos of people just absolutely just going all over the place.
Cameron: I love those, at college I just used to watch 45 minute videos. They’d have the best old school tunes and just these guys absolutely in the moment. How it looks it’s just great.
Jared: That’s the thing, there’s such an atmosphere to VHS that you just cannot capture even when you like try to replicate it with a HD camera or whatever. It just has like a good vibe.
Cameron: Yeah, we’ve just always loved that vibe so it makes sense to do it in our videos.
Favourite track of yours at the moment? Why?
Cameron: Mine’s probably ‘To Believe’ because the song means a lot to me lyrically, it’s like the most fun playing. I love it. It has a nice funky riff. It always has a great reaction live. I love the video, I’m just really proud of that tune.
Jared: Yeah, I really like that one. I also really like the one which we close our set with at the moment called ‘Waterfall’.
Cameron: That’s a good one, I really like it.
What was the recording process like for the EPs?
Jared: Very relaxed I think.
Cameron: Working with a guy called Richard and he’s become such a part of us, like he’s the funniest guy. Every time we record with him, it’s wicked. So fun and relaxed but we always get a really great end product.
Do you record in Leeds?
Jared: We’ve been recording in Liverpool up Parr Street which is where we did all the EPs. Actually, we’re doing our album in a converted church that is now a studio in Leeds. That’s where we’re doing our album.
Cameron: Keeping it local.
Jared: We went there the other day to check it out before we start recording and it’s just amazing. I like to think that it would make a really good house as it has a really good layout. It’s got a pool table downstairs which is really nice.
Cameron: Yeah, it’s really lovely.
Jared: We’ll basically be living there.
What can fans expect from VITAMIN in the future?
Jared: Just bigger, better, more exciting. Just constantly evolving.
Finally, what’s the last track you listened to today?
Jared: I think it was actually a Queen song. I think it was ‘The Miracle’ by Queen. I was listening to that, I don’t know why. I was just like, ‘I’m going to listen to that tune.’
Cameron: I think the last tune I listened to was ‘Gin and Juice’ by Snoop Dogg actually. I like a bit of a party vibe.
Jared: That’s basically what we sound like, those two songs. Snoop Dogg and Queen. Just push them really hard together.
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How did you guys meet in the first place?
Jared: We met in school, high school. Me, Cameron and Theo played together and we did covers and stuff and little gigs around Leeds and we met Harri who’s the bassist who was in another band. We met then, and we didn’t really do anything until about four or five years from that point. Then about two years ago we bumped into Harri at a party and I was like ‘Do you want to come play bass for us?’ and he said, ‘Yeah,’ and then he just came and it was really good.
Where did the name VITAMIN originate from? Who came up with it?
Jared: I think it was a group thing really. I think we were just really into it.
Cameron: Yeah, we lit all these crazy smoke candles, like incense sticks and we held hands in a circle and went, ‘One, two, three...VITAMIN.’ So that’s pretty magical.
Your logo and single artwork really stands out. How did you come up with the vegetable and sweets idea?
Jared: It was actually a piece of art that I just stumbled across by accident in a magazine and I was like, ‘Wow, that’s amazing,’ and it really jumped out to me. I thought, ‘Well, if it jumps out to me surely other people might share that feeling about it.’ So I thought that would be a great EP or album cover. We just approached the artist and said, ‘Hey, can we use that?’.
Cameron: It kind of ties into our whole idea of making a big collective out of vitamin-wear. So like a collaboration between us, our friends, producers, artists. So becomes this whole sort of thing that has a really strong identity.
Jared: Yeah, because we’ve used her for our first EP, using her for the second EP and hopefully you know, we’ll do it for the album aswell. So it’s like, the same artist is always there, does all the artwork as it gets bigger.
Cameron: Yeah, that’s what we were thinking of having a consistent thing throughout really.
So you’re supporting Sundara Karma on this tour. How’s that been so far?
Jared: It’s been really good, we’re having a really good time.
Cameron: It’s actually been pretty plain sailing, like nothing dramatic has happened particularly. I lost my bag, that was pretty bad but apart from that it’s been just lovely, like really really good fun.
Any shows that stood out for you on this tour?
Jared: Last night was great in Southampton, Nottingham and Manchester were really good, Leeds was really good. Actually, a lot of them have been really good.
Cameron: Yeah, there hasn’t been a single bad one. Which is really really cool.
Do you enjoy the live show aspect of being a band?
Cameron: Yeah, absolutely, we love it. Just tour, party, chat with people, see old friends see new friends.
Jared: Yeah, that’s the best thing that we get to see a lot of our friends who have moved to different cities. The best bit also is meeting so many new people. I constantly like being in different places, which we’re just kind of like getting into it and going with it you know?
Cameron: Yeah, it’s fun.
So you’ve been relatively busy in terms of touring, supporting Rat Boy a month ago. How was the audience reception on that tour?
Jared: The demographic varies I think but the crowds themselves were really receptive of us as they are on this tour aswell.
How was playing the prestigious KOKO the other night?
Jared: That was amazing, that was definitely a highlight because we headlined it and it was a really really nice venue and it was for Halloween and NME. It was all the right things I think.
Cameron: It was just amazing. Fully massive I was like ‘Woah!’
You’ve been putting on your own residency in Leeds? You have two more dates coming up?
Jared: Yeah, basically we’ll finish this tour and then play that straight away. We’re basically doing it monthly at the moment, in the same place but we go and curate the night ourselves. We put on the people we really like in Leeds. So it’s kind of like us starting a little bit of a scene around us and all the other bands in Leeds. I think there’s a space for it if you know what I mean?
Any special things planned for the residency? Anything for Christmas?
Cameron: We’ve got some ideas, definitely ideas. Either cheesy Christmas party vibe or like something a bit more hmm we’ll think about it.
So ‘To Believe’ is your new single/EP. What was the inspiration behind the track itself?
Jared: The track itself is kind of like the fear of...how would you put it?
Cameron: For me personally, it’s about having anxiety and feeling out of control of yourself at a point, but then finding that one thing to believe in that brings you back to reality. So the message is kind of like, there’s always something worth striving for to bring you back down to a happy place. You know what I mean?
Jared: Yeah, definitely.
What’s your overall songwriting process like? Or does it differ from track to track?
Jared: It differs from track to track. Some tracks we’ll get into the room and like ignite, the whole thing would just come there and then. Or somebody will bring something separate to it and we’ll go from there. Or we’ll start with a little electronic loop. We write to electronics quite a lot, because it’s just so easy to just make something on your laptop and just play it and just sing to it. Kind of like a karaoke!
Cameron: Glorified karaoke!
Your ‘Need Air’ Live Session was recently uploaded. Was that different to filming an official video as such? More nerve-wracking?
Jared: Yeah, I suppose it was a standard band session I guess. I suppose it’s the first time we’ve really done something like that. It’s not anything groundbreaking but it was different for us to do, you know? With all our videos so far we haven’t really been performing in them. In the ‘To Believe’ video we threw a kind of party and we’re performing at that, but that was very like performance focused. ‘Need Air’ was filmed at the Brudenell Social Club, the place where we do our residency, we live literally five minutes down the road from it.
Cameron: Yeah, we see gigs there, go for drinks there. It’s been kind of our little social hub for the last three/four years really.
Jared: Yeah, it all just ties in really.
In a lot of your videos you utilise old video footage as such, whose idea was this?
Cameron: I think it’s something we all just have a mutual love of. We really love old VHS style videos and recordings and stuff and to bring that in and mix it with high quality HD footage. For us, it’s a nice twist between our sound and image and I feel like it’s the right visual representation.
Jared: We like it because you can go on Youtube and find all the old 90’s rave videos of people just absolutely just going all over the place.
Cameron: I love those, at college I just used to watch 45 minute videos. They’d have the best old school tunes and just these guys absolutely in the moment. How it looks it’s just great.
Jared: That’s the thing, there’s such an atmosphere to VHS that you just cannot capture even when you like try to replicate it with a HD camera or whatever. It just has like a good vibe.
Cameron: Yeah, we’ve just always loved that vibe so it makes sense to do it in our videos.
Favourite track of yours at the moment? Why?
Cameron: Mine’s probably ‘To Believe’ because the song means a lot to me lyrically, it’s like the most fun playing. I love it. It has a nice funky riff. It always has a great reaction live. I love the video, I’m just really proud of that tune.
Jared: Yeah, I really like that one. I also really like the one which we close our set with at the moment called ‘Waterfall’.
Cameron: That’s a good one, I really like it.
What was the recording process like for the EPs?
Jared: Very relaxed I think.
Cameron: Working with a guy called Richard and he’s become such a part of us, like he’s the funniest guy. Every time we record with him, it’s wicked. So fun and relaxed but we always get a really great end product.
Do you record in Leeds?
Jared: We’ve been recording in Liverpool up Parr Street which is where we did all the EPs. Actually, we’re doing our album in a converted church that is now a studio in Leeds. That’s where we’re doing our album.
Cameron: Keeping it local.
Jared: We went there the other day to check it out before we start recording and it’s just amazing. I like to think that it would make a really good house as it has a really good layout. It’s got a pool table downstairs which is really nice.
Cameron: Yeah, it’s really lovely.
Jared: We’ll basically be living there.
What can fans expect from VITAMIN in the future?
Jared: Just bigger, better, more exciting. Just constantly evolving.
Finally, what’s the last track you listened to today?
Jared: I think it was actually a Queen song. I think it was ‘The Miracle’ by Queen. I was listening to that, I don’t know why. I was just like, ‘I’m going to listen to that tune.’
Cameron: I think the last tune I listened to was ‘Gin and Juice’ by Snoop Dogg actually. I like a bit of a party vibe.
Jared: That’s basically what we sound like, those two songs. Snoop Dogg and Queen. Just push them really hard together.
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Wednesday, 28 October 2015
Superfood announce short UK tour for December
The Birmingham quartet have announced a short UK tour comprising of four shows, their first since a free show at the Dingwalls venue in London earlier in the year. The band will be showcasing some new material from the follow-up to 2014's "Don't Say That".
Earlier on this year they lost their drummer Carl Griffin, he said "It was an unbelievable experience, and wish the guys all the best for the future". The dates are below.
Decmeber
01 Glasgow, King Tuts
03 Birmingham, O2 Institute 3
05 London, Boston Music Room
06 Manchester, Sound Control
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Earlier on this year they lost their drummer Carl Griffin, he said "It was an unbelievable experience, and wish the guys all the best for the future". The dates are below.
Decmeber
01 Glasgow, King Tuts
03 Birmingham, O2 Institute 3
05 London, Boston Music Room
06 Manchester, Sound Control
Friday, 23 October 2015
[LISTEN] Racing Glaciers - Seems Like A Good Time
Five-piece indie band Racing Glaciers have released their new single 'Seems Like A Good Time'. Embellished with continuous guitar parts and a driving drum beat, there's no doubt that this track has a catchy, rhythmic feel in an instant. The vocals complement the instrumentation effortlessly, ensuring that the lyrics are portrayed through a dynamic sentiment as well as through the powerful chorus. An eerie middle-8 exposes the stripped back vocals and harmonies, reflecting the overall mood of the track before building up to the strong chorus with the full timbre of instrumentation one last time.
Racing Glaciers are most definitely ones to watch, with melodious, catchy tune already under their belt, there is no stopping them. 'Seems Like A Good Time' is due for release on the 13th November via Killing Moon Records. Meanwhile, you can check out Racing Glaciers at a city near you on their UK tour which commenced yesterday. Listen to the new single below!
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Racing Glaciers are most definitely ones to watch, with melodious, catchy tune already under their belt, there is no stopping them. 'Seems Like A Good Time' is due for release on the 13th November via Killing Moon Records. Meanwhile, you can check out Racing Glaciers at a city near you on their UK tour which commenced yesterday. Listen to the new single below!
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Wednesday, 14 October 2015
[GIG REVIEW] Spector @ Thekla, Bristol, 13th October 2015
Usually, the first night of a UK tour is one that creates a faint tension in the air, yet has a sense of the unexpected brimming throughout the atmosphere of the venue. Encompassing the feeling of the unknown, the sold-out Bristol Thekla seemed to be inevitably buzzing with enthusiasm, eagerly awaiting for the appearance of London indie-rock band Spector onto the compact stage. Gracing the audience promptly whilst simultaneously receiving a reception of exceptional acclamation, dressed in sleek outfits of black and white, Fred Macpherson and his band launched into their enhanced set-list, ironically opening with the closing track on new ‘Moth Boys’ LP ‘Lately It’s You’.
Armed with atmospheric, eerie synths, ‘Lately It’s You’ was the perfect introductory number for the evening, let alone for the initiation of the UK tour. Accompanied by Fred Macpherson’s flawless lead vocals filled with sentiment, the overall portrayal of the track was precise, ensuring the build-up to the climax bursting with guitars and bass was established in complete effect. Swiftly following with up-beat ‘Don’t Make Me Try,’ the overall adolescent crowd became more animated, echoing back the lyrics with such commitment that there was an impression of familiarity circulating the entire room. Ingenious, anthemic single ‘Stay High’ was next, consisting of a driving drum beat combined with continuous guitar riffs, the instrumentation deliberately established the musicianship of the band. The comprehensive dark comedy embedded in every verse was explicitly evident, with Fred Macpherson ensuring that each lyric was portrayed as heartfelt as possible by connecting with members of the audience constantly.
Nostalgia became apparent as Spector performed hits from their 2012 debut album ‘Enjoy It While It Lasts.’ ‘Celestine’ and ‘Friday Night’ generated immense mosh-pits galore, whilst the compact space became extensively more humid every second. The energy exerted from the band ensured that the crowd maintained their devotion throughout the dynamic tracks. ‘Lay Low’ provided a warm tranquility to the ambience of the area, with Fred’s rich, expressive vocals creating an engaging and purifying sound throughout. The ultimate clarity exerted from this live track was magnificently spine-tingling, with solid refined layers which intricately formed a classic, compelling crescendo towards the finale of the tune.
Expressing their gratitude to the crowd for selling-out the famous Bristol boat venue, Spector undoubtedly exhibited themselves as a band of the people, demonstrating their humility as well as being a band who sing about the realities of contemporary lifestyle which makes them all the more relatable. New track, ‘Bad Boyfriend’ reflects the pains and challenges of the modern generation, encouraging effortless audience participation which overflowed with passion and meaning. Therefore, it was entirely evident at that moment that Spector are a band who ensure that they connect with the entire crowd. Comprising of catchy choruses and unforgettable guitar rhythms ‘Decade of Decay’ provoked a sentiment of unlimited vivacity, with Fred Macpherson bending over into the crowd of screaming girls making captivating eye contact to maintain a brief moment of correspondence. 80’s-inspired track ‘Believe’ was a performance in itself, consisting of electrifying synth sounds and varied colourful lighting the venue felt like it had been transported back in time.
As the set drew to a close, Spector launched into acclaimed fast-moving hit ‘Chevy Thunder.’ Proving to be an ultimate crowd favourite, the guitar-based, powerful track literally caused the boat to rock. The atmosphere was thrilling, and was without a doubt a memorable moment, the entire audience chanting, dancing, there was no stopping this exhilarating moment. Culminating with well-known tune ‘Never Fade Away,’ Fred encouraged the venue to join him in keeping the rhythm whilst he embellished the drum beat with his meaningful lyrics and vocal tones. Spector continued to present themselves as an expressive band who were most definitely eloquent in all aspects of this spirited track.
When Spector promptly exited the stage after performing the two old favourites, chants and screams flooded the compact space, encouraging a predictable encore to take place. ‘Grey Shirt and Tie’ proved to be the affectionate detail it was intended for, triggering a sense of reminiscence as well as slight melancholy yet still coated in a layer of elation, therefore smiles still resonated all around. ‘Moth Boys’ opener ‘All The Sad Young Men’ was the ultimate perfect ending to Spector’s sensational set. Incorporating melodious verses with an incredibly memorable chorus, euphoria and ecstasy bounced round the Thekla while Spector gave the performance their all. Fred’s vibrant, resonant vocals conveyed passion as well as commitment to the tune which aided in the overall feeling of a spellbinding atmosphere.
Check out the tour dates below:
Wed October 14 2015 - BIRMINGHAM Institute Library
Thu October 15 2015 - NOTTINGHAM Rescue Rooms
Sat October 17 2015 - MANCHESTER Gorilla
Sun October 18 2015 - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Cluny
Tue October 20 2015 - EDINBURGH Electric Circus
Wed October 21 2015 - GLASGOW King Tuts
Thu October 22 2015 - LIVERPOOL O2 Academy2 Liverpool
Sat October 24 2015 - SHEFFIELD Leadmill
Sun October 25 2015 - LEEDS Brudenell Social Club
Tue October 27 2015 - BRIGHTON Patterns (formerly Audio)
Wed October 28 2015 - OXFORD O2 Academy2 Oxford
Thu October 29 2015 - LONDON Heaven
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Wednesday, 23 September 2015
[LISTEN] Jaws - What We Haven't Got Yet
After Jaws' new track "Bad Company" was shared a few months back, they've been back into the studio to finish their second album, and the latest cut "What We Haven't Got Yet" was premièred last night on BBC Radio 1! The track features a bulkier, new wave influenced sound that sits somewhere between "Bad Company" from earlier this summer and the airier beach-pop of their début.
Their follow-up is sounding big, and to match that big sound the band have also revealed a UK-wide tour - both the song and the tour dates are below.
Upcoming tour dates:
Nov 20th - The Sugarmill, Stoke *
Nov 21st - The Copper Rooms, Coventry *
Nov 22nd - The Plug, Sheffield *
Nov 23rd - Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds *
Nov 25th - The Tunnels, Aberdeen *
Nov 26th - Electric Circus, Edinburgh *
Nov 27th -Think Tank, Newcastle *
Nov 28th - The Deaf Institute, Manchester *
Nov 30th - O2 Academy 2, Liverpool ~
Dec 1st - Junction 2, Cambridge ~
Dec 3rd - Camden Barfly, London ~
Dec 4th - O2 Academy 2, Leicester ~
Dec 5th - Club 85, Hitchin ~
Dec 7th - Boileroom, Guildford ~
Dec 8th - The Hope & Ruin, Brighton ~
Dec 9th - The Joiners Arms, Southampton ~
Dec 11th - Mono, Falmouth ~
Dec 12th - The Exchange, Bristol ~
Dec 14th - Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff ~
Dec 15th - O2 Academy 2, Oxford ~
Dec 16th - Hare & Hounds, Birmingham ~
(* = Chartreuse supporting)
(~ = Nai Harvest supporting)
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Their follow-up is sounding big, and to match that big sound the band have also revealed a UK-wide tour - both the song and the tour dates are below.
Upcoming tour dates:
Nov 20th - The Sugarmill, Stoke *
Nov 21st - The Copper Rooms, Coventry *
Nov 22nd - The Plug, Sheffield *
Nov 23rd - Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds *
Nov 25th - The Tunnels, Aberdeen *
Nov 26th - Electric Circus, Edinburgh *
Nov 27th -Think Tank, Newcastle *
Nov 28th - The Deaf Institute, Manchester *
Nov 30th - O2 Academy 2, Liverpool ~
Dec 1st - Junction 2, Cambridge ~
Dec 3rd - Camden Barfly, London ~
Dec 4th - O2 Academy 2, Leicester ~
Dec 5th - Club 85, Hitchin ~
Dec 7th - Boileroom, Guildford ~
Dec 8th - The Hope & Ruin, Brighton ~
Dec 9th - The Joiners Arms, Southampton ~
Dec 11th - Mono, Falmouth ~
Dec 12th - The Exchange, Bristol ~
Dec 14th - Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff ~
Dec 15th - O2 Academy 2, Oxford ~
Dec 16th - Hare & Hounds, Birmingham ~
(* = Chartreuse supporting)
(~ = Nai Harvest supporting)
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Wednesday, 16 September 2015
The Wytches announce Winter UK tour
The Wytches have announced an extensive tour that'll cover the whole of the UK from down South in Ramsgate and Brighton all the way up to Scotland at Sneaky Pete's venue in the capital Edinburgh. The band are currently writing and recording the follow-up to 2014's "Annabel Dream Weader".
The Wytches - UK tour
November
09 Leeds, Headrow House
10 Edinburgh, Sneaky Pete’s
11 Hull, Adelphi
13 Ramsgate, Music Hall
16 Reading, Face Bar
17 Southend, Chinnery’s
18 Stowmarket, John Peel Centre
19 Bedford, Esquire’s
20 York, Duchess
21 Sheffield, Corporation
22 Wakefield, The Hop
24 Preston, Ferret
25 St. Albans, The Horn
26 London, Heavenly 25 At The Garage
30 Nottingham, Bodega
December
01 Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach
02 Bristol, Louisiana
03 Tunbridge Wells, The Forum
05 Brighton, The Haunt
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The Wytches - UK tour
November
09 Leeds, Headrow House
10 Edinburgh, Sneaky Pete’s
11 Hull, Adelphi
13 Ramsgate, Music Hall
16 Reading, Face Bar
17 Southend, Chinnery’s
18 Stowmarket, John Peel Centre
19 Bedford, Esquire’s
20 York, Duchess
21 Sheffield, Corporation
22 Wakefield, The Hop
24 Preston, Ferret
25 St. Albans, The Horn
26 London, Heavenly 25 At The Garage
30 Nottingham, Bodega
December
01 Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach
02 Bristol, Louisiana
03 Tunbridge Wells, The Forum
05 Brighton, The Haunt
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Labels:
2015 UK Tours,
Alt-Psych,
Dark-Surf,
Grunge-Rock,
Radar News,
The Wytches
Vant announce extensive UK & Ireland tour
Vant are one of the fastest rising bands at the moment, from being picked to be on the DIY Neu Tour (which last year saw Flyte, Spring King and Jaws on the bill) to releasing some pretty kick ass tracks such as "The Answer" which came our earlier this year... and now they've got a tour to support the hype around them, it sees them take in some of the best touring venues around the British Isles.
Vant's UK & Ireland Tour
October
27 Dublin, Whelan’s
28 Belfast, Voodoo
30 York, The Duchess
31 Leicester, The Cookie
November
04 Cambridge, Portland Arms
05 Norwich, Waterfront Studio
06 Bath, The Nest
07 Cardiff, Swn Festival
10 Middlesborough, The Keys
12 St. Albans, The Horn
13 Hereford, The Venue
14 Reading, Oakford Social Club
19 Oxford, The Bullingdon
20 Guildford, The Boileroom
26 Bournemouth, 60 Million Postcards
27 Little Thurrock, Traitors Gate
28 Southampton, Lennon’s
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Vant's UK & Ireland Tour
October
27 Dublin, Whelan’s
28 Belfast, Voodoo
30 York, The Duchess
31 Leicester, The Cookie
November
04 Cambridge, Portland Arms
05 Norwich, Waterfront Studio
06 Bath, The Nest
07 Cardiff, Swn Festival
10 Middlesborough, The Keys
12 St. Albans, The Horn
13 Hereford, The Venue
14 Reading, Oakford Social Club
19 Oxford, The Bullingdon
20 Guildford, The Boileroom
26 Bournemouth, 60 Million Postcards
27 Little Thurrock, Traitors Gate
28 Southampton, Lennon’s
Watch / [YOUTUBE]
Labels:
2015 UK Tours,
Alt-Rock,
Indie-Rock,
Radar News,
Rock,
Vant
Wednesday, 9 September 2015
Balthazar share live videos ahead of UK tour
Following a full summer festival itinerary in Europe, Balthazar are pleased to announce news of a second run of UK and Irish shows in September.
The band who released their third album ‘Thin Walls’ earlier this year have recently appeared at Glastonbury and these dates follow their previous visit, a sold out UK tour culminating in a wonderful show at London’s Oslo in April.
In addition to Glastonbury, the band have had a busy summer of festivals including Rock en Seine, Lowlands and a main stage slot at Rock Werchter. You can watch the video videos for "Bunker" and "Wait Any Longer" below.
Balthazar UK Tour
14 - LONDON Village Underground
15 - CAMBRIDGE Portland Arms
16 - SOUTHAMPTON Joiners
18 - NOTTINGHAM Bodega
19 - DUBLIN Academy Green Room
20 - EDINBURGH Electric Circus
21 - NEWCASTLE Think Tank
The band who released their third album ‘Thin Walls’ earlier this year have recently appeared at Glastonbury and these dates follow their previous visit, a sold out UK tour culminating in a wonderful show at London’s Oslo in April.
In addition to Glastonbury, the band have had a busy summer of festivals including Rock en Seine, Lowlands and a main stage slot at Rock Werchter. You can watch the video videos for "Bunker" and "Wait Any Longer" below.
Balthazar UK Tour
14 - LONDON Village Underground
15 - CAMBRIDGE Portland Arms
16 - SOUTHAMPTON Joiners
18 - NOTTINGHAM Bodega
19 - DUBLIN Academy Green Room
20 - EDINBURGH Electric Circus
21 - NEWCASTLE Think Tank
Labels:
2015 UK Tours,
balthazar,
Indie-Rock,
Radar News
Friday, 4 September 2015
Racing Glaciers announce extensive UK tour
Racing Glaciers have announced an extensive UK-wide tour that'll see them take in 30+ cities and venues from Bath and Brighton in the South of England to way up in the North of Scotland at Stornoway.
You can check out the massive 'Seems Like A Good Tour' tour below, and grab tickets here.
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You can check out the massive 'Seems Like A Good Tour' tour below, and grab tickets here.
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Listen / [SOUNDCLOUD]
Wednesday, 2 September 2015
Bloc Party announce European shows
Bloc Party have just announced a string of European dates in November and December, which will be their first in the region with their new line up of Justin on Bass and Louise on Drums. The tour will see them take in London, Manchester, Cologne as well as the capital cities of France, Belgium, Germany and Holland.
All tickets are on sale on the 3th of September at 10 CEST apart from the London show with is available at 9am.
Bloc Party's European Dates
November
27 - Paradiso - Amsterdam
28 - Live Music Hall - Cologne
29 - Astra Kultulhaus - Berlin
December
1 - Alhambra - Paris
2 - Cirque Royale - Brussells
3 - Albert Hall - Manchester
4 - St Johns Church - London
All tickets are on sale on the 3th of September at 10 CEST apart from the London show with is available at 9am.
Bloc Party's European Dates
November
27 - Paradiso - Amsterdam
28 - Live Music Hall - Cologne
29 - Astra Kultulhaus - Berlin
December
1 - Alhambra - Paris
2 - Cirque Royale - Brussells
3 - Albert Hall - Manchester
4 - St Johns Church - London
Tuesday, 1 September 2015
The Libertines announce September UK mini-tour
Reading and Leeds Festival headliners The Libertines have announced five intimate shows commencing in Glasgow on September 6th and running until September 11th in Manchester. These shows will be the first club shows the band have played since March 2004.
Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday 4th September
The Libertines UK Tour
September
6th - Glasgow Academy
7th - Nottingham Rock City
8th - Bristol Academy
10th - London Electric Ballroom
11th - Manchester Ritz
Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday 4th September
To make sure you bag a ticket, pre-order the new Libertines album, "Anthems For Doomed Youth", from the official store, and get access to an exclusive pre-sale starting tomorrow at 10am.
September
6th - Glasgow Academy
7th - Nottingham Rock City
8th - Bristol Academy
10th - London Electric Ballroom
11th - Manchester Ritz
Friday, 28 August 2015
The Maccabees announce 2015/16 UK tour
The Maccabees celebrated their first ever UK number one album, the acclaimed "Marks To Prove It", earlier this month and are now set to mark their hugely anticipated live return with 14 UK dates this winter, including two Brixton Academy shows in January 2016.
You can sign up to the bands mailing list before midnight on Tuesday 1st Sept to be eligible for pre-sale access from Wednesday 2nd Sept 9:30am. Tickets on general sale Friday 4th September 9:30am.
The Maccabees UK Tour
November
Wed 18th Nottingham Rock City
Thu 19th Newcastle, O2 Academy
Fri 20th Norwich , UEA
Sun 22nd Cambridge, Corn Exchange
Mon 23rd Brighton, Dome
Tue 24th Southampton, O2 Guildhall
Wed 25th Leeds, O2 Academy
Fri 27th Reading Hexagon
Sat 28th Bristol, Colston Hall
January 2016
Fri 15th Glasgow, Barrowland
Mon 18th Manchester, Albert Hall
Thurs 21st London, O2 Academy Brixton
Fri 22nd London, O2 Academy Brixton
You can sign up to the bands mailing list before midnight on Tuesday 1st Sept to be eligible for pre-sale access from Wednesday 2nd Sept 9:30am. Tickets on general sale Friday 4th September 9:30am.
The Maccabees UK Tour
November
Wed 18th Nottingham Rock City
Thu 19th Newcastle, O2 Academy
Fri 20th Norwich , UEA
Sun 22nd Cambridge, Corn Exchange
Mon 23rd Brighton, Dome
Tue 24th Southampton, O2 Guildhall
Wed 25th Leeds, O2 Academy
Fri 27th Reading Hexagon
Sat 28th Bristol, Colston Hall
January 2016
Fri 15th Glasgow, Barrowland
Mon 18th Manchester, Albert Hall
Thurs 21st London, O2 Academy Brixton
Fri 22nd London, O2 Academy Brixton
Labels:
2015 UK Tours,
2016 UK Tours,
News,
The Maccabees
Tuesday, 18 August 2015
Balthazar announce UK tour dates
Balthazar were one of those bands that we loved at Glastonbury, we saw them at 1am I think it was after a long walk around the site on Thursday night, and we loved everything we heard. Now the band have announced a short UK tour in support of their latest single "Nightclub" - which you can watch the video for below.
Balthazar UK tour
September
14th London, Village Underground
15th Cambridge, Portland Arms
16th Southampton, Joiners
18th Nottingham, Bodega
19th Dublin, Academy Green Room
20th Edinburgh, Electric Circus
21st Newcastle, Think Tank
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Balthazar UK tour
September
14th London, Village Underground
15th Cambridge, Portland Arms
16th Southampton, Joiners
18th Nottingham, Bodega
19th Dublin, Academy Green Room
20th Edinburgh, Electric Circus
21st Newcastle, Think Tank
Buy / Balthazar - Thin Walls (Album)
Tickets / Balthazar UK tour
Labels:
2015 UK Tours,
balthazar,
Indie-Rock,
Radar News
Foals announce UK tour for November
Foals have announced an 'imtimate' tour around the UK - with most of the venues being fairly big as it goes. The band's statement said that - "[the tour] will see Foals (plus special guest supports and DJs) play across different eye-catching and imaginative spaces within the Dreamland complex".
Foals' UK Tour
November
5 Nottingham, Rock City
6 Liverpool, Olympia
7 Norwich, UEA
8 Cardiff, University, Great Hall
10 Aberdeen, Music Hall
11 Newcastle, O2 Academy
13 Southampton, Guildhall
14 Margate, Dreamland – By The Sea event
15 Bristol, Anson Rooms
16 Cambridge, Corn Exchange
Foals' UK Tour
November
5 Nottingham, Rock City
6 Liverpool, Olympia
7 Norwich, UEA
8 Cardiff, University, Great Hall
10 Aberdeen, Music Hall
11 Newcastle, O2 Academy
13 Southampton, Guildhall
14 Margate, Dreamland – By The Sea event
15 Bristol, Anson Rooms
16 Cambridge, Corn Exchange
Tickets go on sale on Friday 21st of August at 9AM
Monday, 3 August 2015
Los Campesinos! announce November UK our
Los Campesinos! have announced details of a headline UK tour which will see the band take in 5 cities all over the UK from Brighton to Glasgow, with a headline show at London's famous Scala venue. Tickets for Glasgow and Brighton go on sale at 9am on the 5th of August, with London tickets available by clicking here.
Their last album came out in 2013 after a slight line-up change, you can listen to their lead single off it below.
November
18 - Bristol, Exchange
19 - Glasgow, Stereo
20 - Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
21 - Brighton, Hope & Run
22 - London, Scala
Their last album came out in 2013 after a slight line-up change, you can listen to their lead single off it below.
November
18 - Bristol, Exchange
19 - Glasgow, Stereo
20 - Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
21 - Brighton, Hope & Run
22 - London, Scala
Labels:
2015 UK Tours,
Alt-Pop,
Indie-Pop,
Los Campesinos,
News
Thursday, 23 July 2015
The Ordinary Boys return with self-titled album
SO it's been TEN years sine The Ordinary Boys were last around, and it looks like the decade long hiatus has been well worth it. "Four Letter Word" is the first track lifted from their new self-titled album, and it's a pure out and out Indie-Rock anthem written with huge crowds in mind.
A return to their former sound is no surprise, since the reformed line-up consists of the original trio – Preston, James Gregory (bass) and Charlie ‘Chuck’ Stanley (drums) - plus new member Louis Jones from celebrated power-pop band Spectrals on guitar. Preston met Louis stage-diving at a Cribs gig and, "knew immediately that I wanted him to be my new best friend/collaborator."
The Ordinary Boys' UK Tour
October
21st - The Cavern - Exeter
22nd - The Fleece - Bristol
23rd - Also Known As - Banbury
24th - The Joiners - Southampton
25th - Bowery District - Reading
27th - The Haunt - Brighton
28th - Mr Kyps - Bournemouth
29th - The Bullingdon - Oxford
30th - Brixton Jamm - London
31st -The Square - Harlow
November
1st - Waterfront - Norwich
3rd - Copper Room2 - Coventry
4 th - Soundhouse - Leicester
5th - The Globe - Cardiff
6th - Live Room - Chester
7th - The Sugarmill - Stoke
8th - Night & Day - Manchester
10th - The Old Courts - Wigan
11th - Think Tank - Newcastle
12th - Liquid Rooms - Edinburgh
13th - PJ Molloys - Dunfermline
14th - King Tuts - Glasgow
15th - The Duchess - York
16th - The Hop - Wakefield
17th - The Adelphi - Hull
18th - The Platform - Lincoln
19th - The Plug - Sheffield
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A return to their former sound is no surprise, since the reformed line-up consists of the original trio – Preston, James Gregory (bass) and Charlie ‘Chuck’ Stanley (drums) - plus new member Louis Jones from celebrated power-pop band Spectrals on guitar. Preston met Louis stage-diving at a Cribs gig and, "knew immediately that I wanted him to be my new best friend/collaborator."
The Ordinary Boys' UK Tour
October
21st - The Cavern - Exeter
22nd - The Fleece - Bristol
23rd - Also Known As - Banbury
24th - The Joiners - Southampton
25th - Bowery District - Reading
27th - The Haunt - Brighton
28th - Mr Kyps - Bournemouth
29th - The Bullingdon - Oxford
30th - Brixton Jamm - London
31st -The Square - Harlow
November
1st - Waterfront - Norwich
3rd - Copper Room2 - Coventry
4 th - Soundhouse - Leicester
5th - The Globe - Cardiff
6th - Live Room - Chester
7th - The Sugarmill - Stoke
8th - Night & Day - Manchester
10th - The Old Courts - Wigan
11th - Think Tank - Newcastle
12th - Liquid Rooms - Edinburgh
13th - PJ Molloys - Dunfermline
14th - King Tuts - Glasgow
15th - The Duchess - York
16th - The Hop - Wakefield
17th - The Adelphi - Hull
18th - The Platform - Lincoln
19th - The Plug - Sheffield
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Labels:
2015 UK Tours,
Indie-Rock,
News,
The Ordinary Boys
Wednesday, 8 July 2015
The Japanese House announces debut headline tour
The Japanese House has announced her debut UK tour this autumn, including a show at London's Barfly. The 19 year old is on the same label that looks after The 1975 and Wolf Alice (and many more besides that) - and with a strong EP on her side too she's bound to be on the lips of everyone by the turn of 2016.
Check out the dates below.
The Japanese House UK Tour
October
4 – Oxford – The Bullingdon
5 – Bristol – Louisiana
6 – Southampton – Joiners
7 – Brighton – Bleach
9 – Manchester – Fallow Cafe
10 – Glasgow – Nice N Sleazy
11 – Leeds – Oporto
12 – Nottingham – Bodega
13 – Birmingham – Sunflower Lounge
15 – London – Barfly
Check out the dates below.
The Japanese House UK Tour
October
4 – Oxford – The Bullingdon
5 – Bristol – Louisiana
6 – Southampton – Joiners
7 – Brighton – Bleach
9 – Manchester – Fallow Cafe
10 – Glasgow – Nice N Sleazy
11 – Leeds – Oporto
12 – Nottingham – Bodega
13 – Birmingham – Sunflower Lounge
15 – London – Barfly
Labels:
2015 UK Tours,
Ambient,
Experimental,
Radar News,
The Japanese House
Rat Boy to support The 1975 on UK tour
Essex singer-songwriter Rat Boy has been announced as the main support for The 1975's UK tour over November. The tour will see him play in some highly regarded venues in Cambridge, London and Manchester.
It's been a great year for Jordan so far, he's set to do a tour of his own with ZIBRA in support - that kicks off in September and early October.
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It's been a great year for Jordan so far, he's set to do a tour of his own with ZIBRA in support - that kicks off in September and early October.
Buy / Rat Boy - Sign On
Listen / [SOUNDCLOUD]
Labels:
2015 UK Tours,
Alt-Rock,
Indie-Rock,
Radar News,
Rat Boy,
Singer-Songwriter,
The 1975
Tuesday, 16 June 2015
Amber Run announce Autumn UK Tour
Amber Run have announced a UK headline tour for autumn 2015. This follows a sold-out show at London's Scala venue in April, but this time the band will perform a headline show at Camden's famous venue - Koko as well as two shows at Rescue Rooms in the bands home-town of Nottingham.
Amber Run's UK Tour
October
29 - Birmingham The Temple (The Institute)
30 - Manchester Club Academy
November
01 - Bristol Thekla
02 - London Koko
18 - Nottingham Rescue Rooms
19 - Nottingham Rescue Rooms
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Amber Run's UK Tour
October
29 - Birmingham The Temple (The Institute)
30 - Manchester Club Academy
November
01 - Bristol Thekla
02 - London Koko
18 - Nottingham Rescue Rooms
19 - Nottingham Rescue Rooms
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