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Showing posts with label Hinds. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hinds. Show all posts

Monday, 15 February 2016

Hinds share video for "Bamboo"

The Madrid based quartet have revealed their new video for "Bamboo", which is lifted from their debut album "Leave Me Alone".

The band said this about the video - "We only had one day of shooting and as we needed more we started to shoot what we were living while carlotta was editing at the same time. so it's a mix between Madrid and Barcelona because of Primavera Sound fest. Exactly, seeing concerts until 6am and then shooting and editing and... that's why it appear so many sleepy people hahaha. 


Thanks to all the people who took the camera at some time, thanks Lion you're the best, thank you Chino for EVERYTHING, thanks Beator and Guille, you're lovely all the time".

The band also head out on tour today (15/02) - you can see the full tour dates below.

March UK and BENLUX tour
15 Cambridge, Portland Arms
16 Norwich, Arts Centre
17 Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
18 London, KOKO
20 Manchester, Gorilla
21 Glasgow, Stereo
22 Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
23 Birmingham, Hare and Hounds
24 Bristol, The Fleece
26 Brighton, Patterns
27 Amsterdam, Bitterzoet
28 Brussels, AB Club

Monday, 25 January 2016

[LISTEN] Public Access T.V. - On Location

New York based band Public Access T.V. have unveiled their new track 'On Location'. Brimming with a catchy chorus and flawless guitar riffs this is an unmistakeable hit. The 'new wave' genre is evident throughout the track, making you feel like you've been transported back to the 1970's rock scene. This is most definitely an energetic tune that doesn't stop giving. Public Access T.V. are one of those bands that are just at the tip of the iceberg, with a highly anticipated album on the way be prepared to hear more of this exciting band.


Public Access T.V. will be back on the road with Hinds this February, this time in the UK and Europe, and are headlining their own NME Presents show in London on February 25th. Meanwhile, check out new track 'On Location' released via Cinematic Records below!

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Friday, 8 January 2016

[ALBUM REVIEW] Hinds - Leave Me Alone

The highly anticipated album from Spanish garage-rock four piece Hinds is finally here! ‘Leave Me Alone’ is the début LP from the girl group and it does not disappoint. Forming back in 2011, co-lead vocalists and guitarists Carlotta Cosials and Ana Perrote started out gigging together in Madrid. By 2014, (still as a duo) they recorded and released their ‘Demo’ (made up of two tunes: ‘Bamboo’ and ‘Trippy Gum’) on Bandcamp which received numerous amounts of praise. The success of the tracks triggered the naming of the band  ‘Deers’ as well as the addition of bassist Ade Martín and drummer Amber Grimbergen. Due to legal issues at the start of last year, the band had to change their name to ‘Hinds’ (which is equivalent to a female deer) and continued releasing singles under their new title. The non-stop triumph of Hinds has been evident over the past couple of years, with their cover of ‘Davey Crockett’ being produced by Árni Árnason from The Vaccines as well as now having a sensational début album under their belts. 


‘Leave Me Alone’ is undeniably a breath of fresh air. The antisocial title immediately indicates that the album is a youthful album, brimming with emotion, vivacity, feelings, passion, an epitome of growing up. Considering the LP is 12-tracks long, it is certainly bursting with the true authenticity of Hinds’ vibrant personalities and still effortlessly conveys the distinct sound that has provided them with so much recognition in the musical domain. 

The album launches with familiar favourite ‘Garden’ which initiates the garage-rock sound from the start, comprising of vibrant and laid-back guitar strums which carry the melody through. Carlotta Cosials and Ana Perrote complement each other perfectly with the co-lead vocal, echoing each other during the verses and communicating their animated enthusiasm through the lyrics ‘I can take you dancing’, ensuring that their youthfulness and energy is expressed from the opening. ‘Fat Calmed Kiddos’ promptly follows, with the witty title explicitly stating Hinds’ humorous side. An undoubtedly fast-paced chorus drives the tune along lyrically and musically. ‘Why are you always on my mind?’ is the rhetorical question repeatedly asked by the two vocalists whilst Amber Grimbergen ensures that the percussive sounds are top notch throughout the track, ending with a fitting jangly section which sums up the tune excellently. The guitar riff at the beginning of ‘Warts’ supports the principle melody comfortably, resulting in a more chilled-out song with clear instrumental sections. Lyrically, the words express the anger one has at another woman who is in a relationship with someone known. ‘Don’t let her waste your smile, don’t let her curse your eyes'. The unquestionably catchy ‘badadada’s’ ensure that one can easily sing along and participate with the song in a live atmosphere.

‘Easy’ possesses a discontinuous rhythmic flow, however, this aids the overall feeling of the track. Leading up to the main instrumental sections which consist of clear guitar solos, one can truly appreciate the musicianship of these four girls. The ramshackle and randomness of old favourite ‘Castigadas en el Granero’ (Punished in the Barn) emits a sense of thrill and exuberance. Americanised words such as ‘candy’ and ‘mall’ incorporated within the lyrics provide the tune with an impression of American rock and roll. Carlotta’s huskiness in her vocal is extremely evident and gives that extra emotion of youthful energy and rebellion with phrases such as ‘Let’s Get Out!’. 

‘Solar Gap’ is perfectly placed in the LP, it is a time to pause and think about what you’ve listened to and appreciate some authentic 4-piece band music-making. It depicts what it states and it allows a short instrumental section in the album to take control. Armed with a laid-back guitar part, the summery vibes of the track are extremely evident. Promptly, the break ends and in comes serious toe-tapper ‘Chili Town.’ Youthful passion and frustration is spilling out all over the place, ‘All I’m asking for is you to make a move!’ The warmth of the continuous guitar riffs allow you to be transported into a summer of amusement and recreation. Memorable bass lines from Ade Martín are distinct in spirited track ‘Bamboo.’ The chemistry between Ana and Carlotta is apparent throughout the entire melody line, with lyrics complementing each other as well as echoes and thoughts from one to the other. A clean guitar chord finish gives a sense of accomplishment on this vibrant track.

Endless smiles are spread all around during catchy rock’n’roll number ‘San Diego’. Equipped with a main theme that is truly unforgettable (‘Im saying I’m staying, doodoodoodooroodoo’), you cannot help but sing along to this electric, sun-kissed recording. An emotional relationship is recounted in ‘And I Will Send Your Flowers Back.’ However, the contradictory ‘I’ll Be Your Man’ reveals the true power of the female in a partnership, saying that she will be the ‘guide’ if ‘you close your eyes’. The variety of tones used for the duration of the track offer a more relaxed and sincere mood, allowing the listener to examine and reflect on the true meaning of the lyrics. ‘Walking Home’ is most definitely the perfect title for the closing track on the LP. Depicting a journey, you can relate to the voyage this remarkable young band have been on in order to create such a fantastic piece of artistic material. Cheerful guitar parts are heard for one last time. The track sums up the album as a whole: smiley, energetic and fun. A fade out at the end contributes to the atmosphere which explicitly indicates an album full of enthusiasm, vibrance and pure authenticity.

Hinds’ début album ‘Leave Me Alone’ is a genuine musical diamond in the rough, packed with unique eclectic tracks that are brimming with American rock and roll and pure sunshine. Joy and emotion embellish each number faultlessly and ultimately express the chemistry and true musicianship that this band possesses. Hinds are the real thing and one cannot cease to be impressed by this outstanding garage rock quartet. 

'Leave Me Alone' is out today via Lucky Number records. Hinds are also touring the UK in February in numerous cities, make sure to catch them whilst you can!

Hinds - Leave Me Alone
Out of 10: 8/10

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Friday, 1 January 2016

Stream Hinds' début album "Leave Me Alone"

The hotly tipped Spanish quartet have revealed their debut album to the world via a stream over at NPR. As DIY pointed out, the album comes under two years after the band (then called Deers) uploaded their first batch of demos to their Bandcamp account.

The album itself is out this time next week on the 8th of January. Give it a listen below.



Thursday, 17 December 2015

Hinds unveil video for 'San Diego'

Spanish garage rock four-piece Hinds have released their 'unofficial' video for their sun-kissed track 'San Diego.' Full of self-made video footage following the band's adventures this summer, this clip is most definitely one that gives the true essence and energy of this up and coming band.

Reflecting on the video, Hinds said:

"This is a music video made with footage of our upcoming documentary "A SUMMER WITH HINDS 2". it was edited in 20 hours having like 600 clips. "for a second i thought i'd die..." - tells carlotta now it's over. because if you want reality, you got reality. VIVA EL ROCK !! WOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHOOOO ROCK IS THE MISSION!!!!!!!!!!!!!"



Hinds are gearing up for the release of their début album 'Leave Me Alone' on the 8th January 2016 via Lucky Number. You can catch Hinds on their headline UK tour in February 2016, visiting various cities including Bristol, London and Norwich. Meanwhile, check out the new vibrant video below:

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Monday, 9 November 2015

[LISTEN] Hinds - San Diego

Madrid-based garage rock four-piece Hinds have unveiled unbelievably catchy new track 'San Diego.' Armed with repetitive guitar riffs and strumming patterns, this is most definitely an extremely perfect tune to dance to. The melodious chorus allows one to pick it up almost immediately, and be able to sing along to with no difficulty. Continuous rhythms which give a slightly American-retro feel allow one to be transported into a world full of nostalgia and sun-kissed days, whilst also giving a smile to your face.


'San Diego' is a must-listen track which will be appearing on Hinds' debut album 'Leave Me Alone' due for release on 8th January 2016. You can catch the always-fun and energetic Hinds on their UK tour which takes place in February 2016. Meanwhile, check out the vibrant new track below:


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Wednesday, 21 October 2015

Hinds reveal video for "Garden"

Hind have revealed the video for "Garden", directed by Pedro Martin-Calero. "Garden" is lifted from their début album "Leave Me Alone" coming out the 8th of January 2016. The video sees the band spend a lot of time with a well dressed fella in various scenarios such as snorting... flowers, yeah, watch it below.

Oh and keep an ear out for the Wilhelm scream!



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Monday, 28 September 2015

Hinds unveil brand new double video and announce 2016 UK tour

Four-piece Spanish girl band Hinds have announced that they will be visiting the UK for an extensive UK tour throughout February 2016. Following the release of their debut album 'Leave Me Alone' in January 2016, this will most definitely be an unmissable tour.



Combined with this announcement, Hinds have released their new double video of their single 'Davey Crockett', with The Parrots' cover of 'All My Loving.' You can check out the video as well as the tour dates below! 

Mon February 15 2016 - CAMBRIDGE Portland Arms
Tue February 16 2016 - NORWICH Arts Centre
Wed February 17 2016 - NOTTINGHAM Rescue Rooms
Thu February 18 2016 - LONDON KOKO
Sat February 20 2016 - MANCHESTER Gorilla
Sun February 21 2016 - GLASGOW Stereo
Mon February 22 2016 - LEEDS Brudenell Social Club
Tue February 23 2016 - BIRMINGHAM Hare and Hounds
Wed February 24 2016 - BRISTOL Fleece
Fri February 26 2016 - BRIGHTON Patterns


Wednesday, 16 September 2015

[FESTIVAL REVIEW] Dcode Festival, Madrid, Spain, 12th September 2015

This year was Dcode Festival's fifth anniversary and with a lineup comprising of a variety of well-established British and Spanish artists, this was obviously going to be an incredible day out. The festival took place in the Ciudad Universitaria, located near the Madrid city centre which made it easily accessible for all those attending.  This year, the festival was slightly different with doors opening at the earlier time of 11.30am (instead of the usual 4pm), meaning that there were activities such as football matches and live music at the smaller Tentaciones stage from 12pm.

Popular Spanish band 'Trajano!' kicked off the festival with a short set that proved popular with numerous 'Madrileños', as they are one of Spain's newer up-and-coming bands. The Tentaciones stage line-up followed with an inevitably strong set from Brit favourites, 'Wolf Alice', who performed a flawless 50-minute long set, shortly later announcing their 2016 EU tour where they would be returning to Madrid in February. Indie Spanish band 'The Parrots', were once again their enthusiastic selves and got the crowd going in the early afternoon. The energy was evident throughout the atmosphere at the Tentaciones stage after their set as everyone left with a smile on their faces. Fresh faced London-based singer-songwriter Flo Morrissey was a crowd favourite at the small stage, performing delicate tunes full of insight and maturity, she captured the attention of every individual in an instant.



As the day progressed, more people gathered at the two main stages (Escenario Dcode and Escenario Heineken) to see the main acts of the day perform from 4pm. The great thing about these two stages is that they are located literally next to each other, so no acts overlap and as soon as one ends you have five minutes to run to the other stage to see the next act start and so forth. Therefore, you never miss any of the music. Spanish indie girl group 'Hinds' announced that they were stranded in Mallorca airport just before their set was due at 5pm, however, this was all quickly resolved and 'Gold Lake' played an intriguing set in their slot. Shortly after this, 'Hinds' appeared on the Dcode stage at a later time of 7.20pm to perform a full show which was a great relief for a lot of the audience attending Dcode as they were undoubtedly one of the most popular and hyped acts of the festival. 'Hinds' are definitely one of those bands that are ones to watch, they had such an energetic and explicitly happy stage presence that it was impossible not to dance along with them to their catchy tracks. They even provoked a short stage invasion which added to the excitement of their slot even more.

Immediately when Hinds ended, the audience all rushed to the Escenario Heineken to catch festival favourites 'The Vaccines,' and boy, what a performance they did. The London band managed to pack in sixteen popular tracks from all three albums in their hour-long set, ranging from new single '20/20' to the slower acoustic 'Melody Calling' and ending on a high with 'Norgaard'. The whole audience sang every lyric back to lead singer Justin Young which proved that 'The Vaccines' are still dominating the modern music industry all over the world and will continue to do so.



Sadly, due to medical reasons, Sam Smith had to pull out of his slot, however, he was rightfully replaced by Mallorcan band 'L.A' who have an American vibe and are extremely popular with the Spanish crowd so there weren't too many unhappy faces around. They filled the festival with an exuberayting atmosphere which could be seen and felt throughout. 

Liverpudlian band 'Circa Waves' headlined the smaller Tentaciones stage with such a happy and energetic set those who had chosen to see them instead of Suede felt like they had most definitely made the right decision. Performing album hits such as 'T Shirt Weather' and 'Fossils', the band did not disappoint and made their mark on Spanish ground.



At the late time of 2.30am, 'Foals', took to the Escenario Dcode with an hour long set which was extremely similar to their Reading set with hits old and new, they got the crowd going. 'My number' proved to be a favourite as did the heavier songs such as 'What Went Down'. Again, Foals proved that they are going to be the festival headliners of the future with a faultless set full of variation and intricacy.


Crystal Fighters successfully closed the Spanish Festival with a vibrant set full of colourful costumes, flags and jungle themed backdrops. Already happy to be back on Spanish turf, the band responded to an eager receptive audience and were enthusiastic as always.

Dcode Festival was most definitely the best way to end a summer full of festivals, with a line-up to die for and weather that will not disappoint, the Spanish festival was a success. The atmosphere was also a main contributing factor to the enthusiasm of the festival itself.


Tuesday, 8 September 2015

[LISTEN] Hinds - Garden

The Spanish quartet - Hinds - have shared a brand new track taken from their eagerly awaited début album - "Leave Me Alone", and the new track in question, "Garden", is the opening track to their 12 song long effort.

Here's a statement from the band about the track - "okay, (big sigh) believe it or not, this is the announcing of our debut album. let's start from the beginning. garden is the first track of twelve songs. why?  do you know when musicians say they hate their songs? we don't know if that's true, we only know it's not in our case.. 'cause we fucking love this song. and we knew it will open the album since the very beginning. please don't say it was a shitty decision.


we've been one year writing this album only while we were home, and you guys know that didn't happen very often. but the good part of having to write songs so separately in time is that we wrote about very different feelings we've lived. these songs try to represent the 12 faces of love we've experienced.

it's funny 'cause we thought this album would be all party and cheerfulness but . SURPRISE. it's not!!!!! haha. feelings are more balanced, like in life. so suddenly we had a more sober -or even sad- album than we expected. please don't think we've turned into depressive people or something, we've always been humans, it's just we're now showing it to you.


hinds"


Tuesday, 28 July 2015

[WATCH] Hinds - Davey Crockett (Acoustic)

Hinds are band composed of 4 young Madrid residents who have not released their début album yet but have been highly acclaimed by many at festivals such as Glastonbury and Benicàssim. Below is a video of them performing their track "Davey Crokett" for The Water Tapes (shot in Benicàssim).

It really showcases their sound and exuberant vocals with the lyrics "gabba gabba hey" showing off that the band are just doing what they want, how they want it, and clearly loving what they're getting up to!


You can listen to their latest track "Chili Town" here. 

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Thursday, 23 July 2015

[INTRODUCING] Hinds

You probably know that we are fans of Madrid all-girl four piece Hinds, who have had to change their name from Deers. They're energetic, happy and really fun so it's probably about time that we actually introduced them, isn't it?


The four piece, made up of Ana Perrote, Carlotta Cosials, Ade Martin and Amber Grimbergen are already having a huge 2015 and rapidly becoming one of the best break through acts of the year. After their debut release "Demo", that was supposedly fuelled by Sangria, the band found themselves picking up fans not only in Spain, but in the UK, Europe and USA too. The band have just announced that they have signed to Lucky Number Music and will be playing the label's 10th anniversary gig at Village Underground in London this Thursday.

To celebrate this, the band have released a new song titled "Chilli Town" that we posted about here.





[LISTEN] Hinds - Chili Town

Spanish Indie-rockers Hinds have revealed a brand new track called "Chili Town", which is lifted from their up-coming début album.

Speaking about the track the band said...
"Chili Town was born in a Friday afternoon.
While drinking sangria we realized that if our songs were battles, we'll always end up being the injured soldier. Rhen we were like "fuck it dude, why are we always the weak one in our lyrics??? "hat's wrong with us???" 


so yeaaaaahhh we made it! we wrote a winner song! ...right? "Chili Town" was written exactly in the same place and way we wrote our first song ever, AND is gonna be released exactly with the same team that took care of it : Lucky Number music in Europe and Mom and Pop in the US. You can't imagine how proud and excited we feel smile emoticon .
It will belongs to our DÉBUT ALBUM"

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Thursday, 2 July 2015

Field Day to Glastonbury: The Female Resurgence

It’s only July, and it’s fair to say that this year has lived up to its predictive billing as the decade’s ‘Year of the Woman’. 2015 has seen solo veterans appearing once more, in the form of Patti Smith, PJ Harvey, Roisin Murphy and Bjork; as well as the revival of the riot grrrl movement due to the likes of Babes in Toyland and Sleater Kinney. On the wave of this exciting and varied time for female musicians, the real impact in 2015 was to be measured on the festival circuit. For the first time this decade, the UK festival schedule boasts an array of female headline slots including St. Vincent (at Green Man), Portishead (at Latitude), Belle & Sebastian (at Festival No. 6), and the recently triumphant Friday night Glastonbury set from Florence & The Machine. However, the real resurgence in female musicianship comes in the encouraging uprising of female acts which include Hinds, Girlpool, Tei Shi and Alvvays, to name but a few.

The increased wealth in female talent has been well broadcast so far at this year’s major festivals. Glastonbury and Field Day, two festivals to which I have followed and visited respectively, have showcased an abundance of female talent and have had extremely successful outings. This year’s East London mecca, Field Day Festival, displayed a much more acceptable margin of gender difference – some would say, a step in the right direction. Despite the male dominance at the top of the festival bill (with the likes of Caribou, Django Django, Run The Jewels, Chet Faker and Ride), the highlights of the weekend came from some major players in this female resurgence.

Savages' headline performance on the Shacklewell Arms stage on the Sunday summed up the varied timetable Field Day offers and to why the festival’s strike rate remains unrivalled. The all-female band’s disciplined attack of cult-ish punk noir included a healthy mix of old and new. Jehnny Beth fronted the show in increasing confidence, holding the crowded tent in the palm of her hands. Classics from debut ‘Silence Yourself’ maintained their giant, twisting, bolshy rock; while one-off release ‘Fuckers’ was dedicated to anyone who was unhappy with the Conservative general election win – showing that it isn’t just Kanye West who can bring controversy to a festival line-up. Patti Smith’s ‘Horses’ was a jumble of garage, reggae, and lyrical sensibility. Performing with heart, anguish and cynical humour, she shows that class has no expiry date. Moments included jubilant renditions of The Who’s ‘My Generation’ and ‘Because The Night’, as well as a touching reflection in ‘Elegie’ by dedicating it to lost loved ones everywhere (specifically with her own references to Jimi Hendrix, Fred Sonic Smith and Lou Reed).
Saturday acmes came in abundance, but more surprisingly in the early afternoon. Between overhearing murmurs such as “I think my drugs are wearing off” (at 2pm) and “I want to get a Shoreditch House membership – just for the pic’n’mix”, Jagaara played one of the best sets of the entire weekend. With a laid back attitude, and ever increasing following, the three music obsessed sisters (Cat, Jane and Ruth) effortlessly laid down an atmospheric and almost cinematic sound. By drawing influence from folk music, as well as electronica and rock, they are certainly a strong part of the uprising not just in female acts, but in re-establishing musical genres.

Jagaara played:
Heartbeats
Feel It
Better
Faultline
In The Dark
Marble Arch

On the same stage, the visibly humbled Tei Shi performed to a packed-out tent. Dancing around the stage, flying between the centre-stage mic and sampler padded desk, she flawlessly translated her complex sound to her live show. Closer ‘Basically’ boasted mounting high notes and pop dynamics – and eventually had to come to an end despite herself and the whole of Field Day not wanting her to leave the stage. A more brief dissection of Field Day included huge performances from Ex Hex, Shura, TĀLĀ, Sylvan Esso and Tune Yards.
For the past year, FKA Twigs has led the resurgence in female spectacle with her perfectly refined live show. Her live show is now at the point where she is able to put on one-off spectacles more than once (I know that’s not possible, but you know what I mean). In contrast to the above mentioned bands, FKA Twigs strongly emphasises performance over music. Despite the risk in festival performances, where not everything is within your control, she delivered some shocking and powerful performances at Field Day and Glastonbury. The imagery and enactment of her debut ‘LP1’ was deviously mysterious, profoundly meticulous and thankfully lived up to the big billing. Despite her sound’s obvious complexity, it is restrained and performed in a minimalistic and dark manner. Backing this up with some sweet, synth-tinged beats and vogue-nodding elegance, many would have been kept up in late night chat. ‘Two Weeks’ remains a powerhouse, and sends quakes to the system (one friend told me it “melted his brain and turned him into an ice cream”).
The resurgence in female ‘power’ was solidified at Glastonbury; firstly in the backing of Florence & The Machine to headline the Pyramid Stage, and secondly in the maturation and national success of Wolf Alice.

After Foo Fighterspulled out following Dave Grohl’s injury, heads turned to Florence Welch to see if she could step up to the top spot. Dishing out an eclectic mix of old, new and a cover of ‘Times Like These’, Florence repeatedly won the crowd’s affection and attention. The band’s performance showed that they could have been on the top spot all along. On top of the obvious effort and celebratory joy shown by Ms Welch, it helps that the band have a healthy store of undeniably great songs. Ranging from old classics such as ‘Drumming Song’ to new anthems such as ‘How Big How Blue How Beautiful’, the infectious enthusiasm ended one of the best days in the festival’s history.

It’s been a hell of a year so far for the North London four piece Wolf Alice. Fresh after kicking off Glastonbury with a secret set on Thursday at the William’s Green tent, they followed this up with arguably one the best shows of the weekend on the Park Stage on Friday (note: voted the 4th best set of the weekend by NME readers). In the same week that their debut ‘My Love Is Cool’ initially hit number 2 in the charts (pipped by Florence), the band rocked Worthy Farm and won over an ever-increasingly busy, and rain-soaked audience. Full of energy and ferocity, the band managed to make every moment feel inclusive and resonant; an example came in the run through of new era classic ‘Fluffy’. Ellie, Joff, Theo and Joel were able to pull off the most intimate of moments in a rain drenched Somerset field by curating a nostalgic rendition of revisited new single ‘Bros’; while also providing laughter during ‘The Wonderwhy’, where singer Rowsell’s mic stand collapsed and she battled on the floor to continue to deliver the song - aptly, the line she was trying to voice was “don’t leave me here”. It is clear to us all that the band will continue to rise up the ranks and find themselves at the top of the bill in years to come.


Other explorative and memorable performances at Glastonbury came from the increasingly bizarre Charli XCX, the raw Courtney Barnett, the sublime Sharon Von Etten, and the perfect Jessie Ware. Domination continued with Hinds, Lianne La Havas, Kate Tempestand a masterclass from Mary J Blige.

Having seen the international appraise that Glastonbury and Field Day (and most likely Bestival) have received for their balance in gender, it is still shocking to see the Reading & Leeds festival line-up. The huge gender imbalance has been broadcast across the globe in the form of an edited line-up poster, which upon inspection boasts a grand total of nine acts over the weekend (now boosted by the inclusion of Charli XCX and Ms Dynamite) which have a female member – and only one act on the main stage (this being Marmozets).  (See poster below)
Thanks to @crackintheroad
The whole debacle, in my opinion, is summed up perfectly by Siobhan Smith in her Overblown article:
“It’s not about tokenization, or female members being booked above their male counterparts in a positively discriminating way, it’s about recognising that great female musicians there are out there and addressing a disparity so glaring that it should be completely unacceptable. The first step is to start questioning it. It’s about being aware the problem exists. The music industry, including festival bookers, has to shoulder some of the responsibility.”

While, last year Blood Red Shoes’ Laura May Carter, in an interview for NME, explored the issue in saying:

“This isn’t just a problem with festivals not booking enough women. We need to look at the way society as a whole looks at female artists. If the audience still see women in rock bands as something of an oddity, that’s where the real problem lies.”

Long live the resurgence.

[GLASTONBURY]
[FIELD DAY] - Early bird tickets already on sale!

Written by Richard Maver
@richmaver

Tuesday, 3 March 2015

Hinds announce European tour for May

Hinds - formerly Deers - are heading out on a European tour come May, and this'll see the Spaniards take in Belgium, France and most of the UK with a wide coverage of shows all over Britain. You can check out the full list of dates below as well as their recent track "Between Cars" below.


Hinds' European Tour
May
16 - Brussels, Madame Moustache
17 - Paris, Social Club
19 - London, Scala (tickets)
20 - Birmingham, Hare and Hounds
21 - Glasgow, Broadcast
22 - Dot To Dot: Manchester
23 - Dot To Dot: Bristol
24 - Dot To Dot: Nottingham

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