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Showing posts with label The Away Days. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Away Days. Show all posts
Thursday, 10 December 2015
[LISTEN] The Away Days - Less Is More
Red Bull Studios love them, Everything Everything love them, they've supported a whole host of bands in Istanbul too. Yeah it's them, The Away Days, and they're back with a dreamy track called "Less Is More". The track's got the perfect balance of melodic coos, sparkling synths and airy guitars all wrapped up in Can's vocals.
Lose yourself in the track below.
Lose yourself in the track below.
Tuesday, 20 October 2015
The Away Days give away 5 singles for free!
We've been a fan of The Away Days for a while now, and the band are now giving away their last FIVE singles for free via the link below. Hosted via NoiseTrade.com
Since forming in 2012 The Away Days have made a substantial name for themselves in their native Turkey, playing along bands including Savages, Portishead, Wild Beasts, Paul Banks, Belle & Sebastian and Massive Attack, as well as performing internationally at The Great Escape and SXSW. Their early singles have drawn praise from the likes of The Guardian, NME, NPR, BBC 6Music and Seattle’s influential KEXP. They are currently recording their début album.
Since forming in 2012 The Away Days have made a substantial name for themselves in their native Turkey, playing along bands including Savages, Portishead, Wild Beasts, Paul Banks, Belle & Sebastian and Massive Attack, as well as performing internationally at The Great Escape and SXSW. Their early singles have drawn praise from the likes of The Guardian, NME, NPR, BBC 6Music and Seattle’s influential KEXP. They are currently recording their début album.
Monday, 27 April 2015
The Away Days are all set for the UK
Every time The Away Days come over to the UK they have a great single in tow, and this time round they're bringing along their cracking new tine "Calm Your Eyes" along too. Since playing their first show back in the UK around two years ago they keep on getting asked back again and again, and no wonder!
With their unique blend of Indie-Pop hooks, dreamy guitars, and soft vocals all flavoured with a Mediterranean last of summer vibes they're looking to stay in the UK in the not so distant future. The two shows they'll be playing this time round is at Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen in London on the 6th of May, supported by Swim Mountain and Honey Moon, and the other is at The Alternative Escape in Brighton 8 days later at The Mesmerit at 5pm.
Scroll on down to get tickets for their headline London show, it's set to be a cracker!
Tickets / The Away Days @ Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen - 6th May 2015
With their unique blend of Indie-Pop hooks, dreamy guitars, and soft vocals all flavoured with a Mediterranean last of summer vibes they're looking to stay in the UK in the not so distant future. The two shows they'll be playing this time round is at Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen in London on the 6th of May, supported by Swim Mountain and Honey Moon, and the other is at The Alternative Escape in Brighton 8 days later at The Mesmerit at 5pm.
Scroll on down to get tickets for their headline London show, it's set to be a cracker!
Tickets / The Away Days @ Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen - 6th May 2015
Monday, 9 February 2015
It's All Indie meets HØWL London
Musicians have countless sources of inspiration: the people around them, the thought of playing in front of a sea of fans, nature, drugs - the list goes on and on.
One of our sources of inspiration is (and has been for quite some time) the Instagram account of London fashion label HØWL London.
That's why we're ecstatic to be able to announce our collaboration with HØWL! What does this mean? From time to time It's All Indie and HØWL will release a mix tape - just for you!
"It's All Indie meets HØWL London" is the first one. We've included tracks which have acted as a great source of inspiration for us lately - may many more follow!
You can find the Spotify playlist at the bottom of the page or here: It's All Indie meets HØWL London
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| If you're not only a big fan of indie music, but also feel constant wanderlust, you may want to keep an eye out for the travel blog I, Benjamin, am going to launch with HØWL London soon! |
Monday, 19 January 2015
Track of the week... The Away Days - Best Rebellious
You all should know by now who The Away Days are, they're a four-piece band from Istanbul who formed in retaliation of the Government. Since then they've gone on and stuck around and they've started to get plaudits from all over the world. Today marks the release day for their latest single "Best Rebellious", which is more of a sombre affair compared to their previous releases in 2014.
This is a great start to 2015 for the band, and while speaking to lead vocalist - Can - the other day they have their sights set high for this year. Personally, after hearing the 'other' side of the band in this song, I can see them going even further afield this year and reaching new audiences. Having already played with Wild Beasts, Savages and most recently Owen Pallet. This song shoes a softer side of The Away Days, a real chillout track to play in those late evenings, listen to it and give them a like, they'll be on your lips this year, we just know it.
The Away Days' track "Best Rebellious" is out TODAY (19th Jan).
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This is a great start to 2015 for the band, and while speaking to lead vocalist - Can - the other day they have their sights set high for this year. Personally, after hearing the 'other' side of the band in this song, I can see them going even further afield this year and reaching new audiences. Having already played with Wild Beasts, Savages and most recently Owen Pallet. This song shoes a softer side of The Away Days, a real chillout track to play in those late evenings, listen to it and give them a like, they'll be on your lips this year, we just know it.
The Away Days' track "Best Rebellious" is out TODAY (19th Jan).
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Sunday, 18 January 2015
Track of the year 2014 - #5 to #1
This year we would do things a little differently, have the 'Track of the year' based on how many views the post had, times by the 'likes' it had on the facebook page, and the winner would be the track with the highest score.
The results are in and they are as follows.
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The results are in and they are as follows.
5 - THE AWAY DAYS - PARIS
4 - MOATS - BRACE
3 - FRETT - WEST COAST
2 - MOATS - GAS
1 - SHEIKH - FONDA
Sheikh are a fresh new band hailing from Bahrain and are now residing in London, they bring with them their first ever song titled "FONDA", it's got everything you want from a band's first song, energy, anthematic guitars and catchy as heck grooves and lyrics. Their sound can be compared to The Maccabees crossed with Bombay Bicycle Club, and that's no coincidence.
"FONDA" was produced with the Grammy winning producer Ian Dowling (Jungle, Bombay Bicycle Club, Catfish & The Bottlemen ) which is due to be released in January 2015. Following a run of fervent rehearsals and reckless initiations at their rehearsal space in Shepherd's Bush, the attention surrounding the band has promptly started to rise. They're bursting onto the scene at the right time, could the UK music scene be given a new lease of life by some Bahrainis with sun-kissed guitars? Well their country already has one big attraction, the F1 race in the desert, and possibly as of 2015 a band that's going to be a household name in years to come!
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Monday, 6 October 2014
Track of the week... The Away Days - Sleep Well
What a start to the week you're all about to have, we have got the latest track from The Away Days - somewhat of a office favourite here at It's All Indie. So the new cut from the Istanbul band is one of their anthematic songs yet, it's got a distinctive atmospheric noise about it, drawing comparisons to Savages vocals, the drumming from The Vaccines and the darkness of The Horrors last album.
The song keeps on building and building as it progresses, with the distorted vocals driving it forwards this song starts to become one of those classic Indie dance-rock numbers. The final third is a set-up from the band, higher guitar notes and even airier vocals it ends with a massive wash of guitar noise.
This track just sums up this band, just perfect! We've been told there's lots more to come from this band, and we can't fucking wait! Oh, yeah and it's free to download too!
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The song keeps on building and building as it progresses, with the distorted vocals driving it forwards this song starts to become one of those classic Indie dance-rock numbers. The final third is a set-up from the band, higher guitar notes and even airier vocals it ends with a massive wash of guitar noise.
This track just sums up this band, just perfect! We've been told there's lots more to come from this band, and we can't fucking wait! Oh, yeah and it's free to download too!
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Monday, 29 September 2014
Daily Download... The Away Days - Sleep Well
What a start to the week this is, an amazing new track from our good pals in The Away Days, premièred over at NOISEY, the new cut from the Istanbul band is one of their anthematic songs yet, scroll on down to pick it up for free.
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Monday, 11 August 2014
Daily Download... The Away Days - Calm Your Eyes (Live at Sofar Sounds Acoustic)
Today we have The Away Days performing a brand new track ''Calm Your Eyes'' at Sofar Sounds Istanbul, this is in acoustic form at the moment, but you can easily see the bones of a great track, be sure to check them out!
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Monday, 28 July 2014
Track of the week... The Away Days - Paris
The Away Days are aiming to create big waves in other territories, with praise from the likes of Guardian, SPIN, NME and NPR as well as plays from BBC 6Music and XFM. As well as in their own native land Turkey. The band earlier this year released "Your Colour", which we loved, but now they've gone one better with "Paris".
They've taken Shoegazing one more step and have combined it with their own unique sound, a lovely guitar riff opens the song before more give way and the party starts! When the vocals hit you can't help but think this is a song off Foals latest album, the structure of the song and the rhythms are up there with the very best! With the song peaking towards the end, getting heavier and heavier it stops with a wash of guitar noise.
No wonder the band are being rated as one of the brightest new acts in the world, with tracks like this and their other single "Your Colour", we're expecting them to be signed VERY soon!
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They've taken Shoegazing one more step and have combined it with their own unique sound, a lovely guitar riff opens the song before more give way and the party starts! When the vocals hit you can't help but think this is a song off Foals latest album, the structure of the song and the rhythms are up there with the very best! With the song peaking towards the end, getting heavier and heavier it stops with a wash of guitar noise.
No wonder the band are being rated as one of the brightest new acts in the world, with tracks like this and their other single "Your Colour", we're expecting them to be signed VERY soon!
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Friday, 18 July 2014
The Away Days unveil video for "Paris"
The summer has well and truly hit the shores of the UK, and this track has been released at the right time! The Turkish band have been growing and growing ever since we first heard their track "Galaxies" and this latest effort seems to be a big leap forwards.
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Sunday, 15 June 2014
18 Of The Best Tracks We Heard This Week (w/e 15th June)
So here we are, again. I made a vow, not to carry you home but to bring you the TEN best tracks we heard this week over at IAIHQ. It includes some bands you know, some you might not, amazing covers and slick new beats (yes slick).
Chloe Howl - Señorita
Check out Chlöe Howl cover Justin Timberlake's "Senorita", the cover was recorded at Dean Studios. A stripped back version of the song really does show off her vocal talents and clearly shows why so many people were tipping her in 2014.
The Ramona Flowers - Vultures
The Ramona Flowers release the second single from their eagerly anticipated début album, "Dismantle and Rebuild".The album is released on July 14th through Distiller Records, "Vultures" is a heartfelt anthem, packed with the band’s powerfully delivered emotion. It marks the release of the album on the same day with a bold statement of what The Ramona Flowers do best!
The Wytches - The Holy Tightrope
The Wytches are backing up their new single - "Wire Frame Mattress" - with a b-side track, "The Holy Tightrope" which they recorded while on tour with Blood Red Shoes earlier on this year. The track which the band have labelled as 'Doom-Surf' is out on the 7" vinyl edition of the single on 7th of July.
Tame Impala - Backwards (Demo)
Kevin Parker has uploaded a rare demo of Tame Impala's "Feels Like We Only Go Backwards" - entitled as "Backwards first demo" it's an insight of how such a stripped back track can transform into something amazing.
Sunburns - Venice
Sunburns are a new band to us, a new German band coming from Cologne with fresh licks of guitar, upbeat rhythms and most of all, catchy vocal hooks. You can stream their stunning new song called "Venice" below! Just think of early Bombay Bicycle Club mixed in with some horns and piano, and you've pretty much got "Venice", such a great track to listen to when the sun is out!
Glass Caves - Walking On The Moon
Glass Caves have been around for four years now and slowly but surely are building a great fanbase, and one of those reasons is the covers they record. Today we have a great video of them covering The Police's "Walking On The Moon" acoustically.
Dorine Levy - Lenyrose
We introduced you to her early in the week. "Lenyrose" is taken from the self-produced début album "Underwater", the track sounds like it's been lifted from an album that The National has done with Sigor Ros. For fans of Lana Del Rey, Röyksopp and Jonsi
This week we also released our NEW mixtape - #IAIELEVEN - The Seductive Issue - you can download 11 tracks of the freshest sounds below!
Chloe Howl - Señorita
Check out Chlöe Howl cover Justin Timberlake's "Senorita", the cover was recorded at Dean Studios. A stripped back version of the song really does show off her vocal talents and clearly shows why so many people were tipping her in 2014.
The Ramona Flowers - Vultures
The Ramona Flowers release the second single from their eagerly anticipated début album, "Dismantle and Rebuild".The album is released on July 14th through Distiller Records, "Vultures" is a heartfelt anthem, packed with the band’s powerfully delivered emotion. It marks the release of the album on the same day with a bold statement of what The Ramona Flowers do best!
The Wytches - The Holy Tightrope
The Wytches are backing up their new single - "Wire Frame Mattress" - with a b-side track, "The Holy Tightrope" which they recorded while on tour with Blood Red Shoes earlier on this year. The track which the band have labelled as 'Doom-Surf' is out on the 7" vinyl edition of the single on 7th of July.
Tame Impala - Backwards (Demo)
Kevin Parker has uploaded a rare demo of Tame Impala's "Feels Like We Only Go Backwards" - entitled as "Backwards first demo" it's an insight of how such a stripped back track can transform into something amazing.
Sunburns - Venice
Sunburns are a new band to us, a new German band coming from Cologne with fresh licks of guitar, upbeat rhythms and most of all, catchy vocal hooks. You can stream their stunning new song called "Venice" below! Just think of early Bombay Bicycle Club mixed in with some horns and piano, and you've pretty much got "Venice", such a great track to listen to when the sun is out!
Glass Caves - Walking On The Moon
Glass Caves have been around for four years now and slowly but surely are building a great fanbase, and one of those reasons is the covers they record. Today we have a great video of them covering The Police's "Walking On The Moon" acoustically.
Dorine Levy - Lenyrose
We introduced you to her early in the week. "Lenyrose" is taken from the self-produced début album "Underwater", the track sounds like it's been lifted from an album that The National has done with Sigor Ros. For fans of Lana Del Rey, Röyksopp and Jonsi
This week we also released our NEW mixtape - #IAIELEVEN - The Seductive Issue - you can download 11 tracks of the freshest sounds below!
Friday, 13 June 2014
#IAIELEVEN - The Seductive Issue // FREE MIXTAPE
We welcome Summer back as an old friend that's been away for far too long. We've brough together Art-Rock, Acoustic, Shoegaze, Indie-Rock, Indie-Pop and everything in-between to make the most exciting and diverse mixtape ever! With sounds from all over the world, Sweden, America, Australia and Turkey, as well as brand new acts from all over the UK.
To find out who is in the mixtape, just flick the scroller on your mouse downwards!
#IAIELEVEN - The Seductive Issue
To find out who is in the mixtape, just flick the scroller on your mouse downwards!
#IAIELEVEN - The Seductive Issue
- The Away Days - Your Colour
- Moats - Snakepit
- Bambi - Sheltered Eyes
- Pixel Fix - Awake
- Port Isla - Steamroller
- Lyon Apprentice - Be Careful
- Waste - Blow
- Lovats - White Fire
- Suvi - Find You
- Iyes - Crazy In love
- Bastille - Flaws (The Chainsmokers Remix)
Disclaimer:
All tracks have been given to us by the bands themselves via their management/themselves.
All tracks have been given to us by the bands themselves via their management/themselves.
Tuesday, 27 May 2014
The Away Days reveal video for "Your Colour"
The track we had as our 'Track of the week' the other week has now been given the video treatment by none other than their lead singer/guitarist - the multi-talented Oguz Can Ozen. The shoegazey song has certainly got a lot of people interested in the Turkish foursome and is the start of big things, we're sure of it!
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Wednesday, 21 May 2014
The Away Days' frontman covers "All I Know" by Washed Out
Oguzcan Ozen is the front-man of one of the most hard-working bands out there, working hard away at their rebut album he has found time to record a cover of Washed Out's "All I Know". The spin he's put on it just sums up The Away Days down to a T, I'd love to hear this when they perform live next!
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Monday, 12 May 2014
Track of the week... The Away Days - Your Colour
The Away Days are one of the best bands coming out of Istanbul right about now, no wait, make that Turkey ... actually they're one of the best bands coming out of mainland Europe right now! The dreamy new single from the band instantly got us up and grooving when we heard it.
With the track drawing comparisons to The Maccabees, 2nd album Foals and hints of Palma Violets the band have certainly extracted the best bits of British Indie-Rock and have made a world beating summer anthem, preparing them for the big time! "Your Colour" really does have some lovely light guitar tones, vibrant riffs and a bouncy beat with the very smooth vocals on top. If you would've guessed where this band was from you'd put your finger towards London or Brighton.
''Your Colour'' will be available digitally from 9th June by Partapart Records. You can read an interview we done with the band here. The band have at least TWO albums worth of material recorded and have planned their next single - "Paris" (not a Friendly Fires cover) - to include a stunning video shot in Seattle with amazing visuals and once again, a stunning track to accompany it with. It'll be on the top of the site for the next 7 days, so enjoy it and fall in love with this rather unique band.
You can check out an alternative version of the track recoded below too!
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With the track drawing comparisons to The Maccabees, 2nd album Foals and hints of Palma Violets the band have certainly extracted the best bits of British Indie-Rock and have made a world beating summer anthem, preparing them for the big time! "Your Colour" really does have some lovely light guitar tones, vibrant riffs and a bouncy beat with the very smooth vocals on top. If you would've guessed where this band was from you'd put your finger towards London or Brighton.
''Your Colour'' will be available digitally from 9th June by Partapart Records. You can read an interview we done with the band here. The band have at least TWO albums worth of material recorded and have planned their next single - "Paris" (not a Friendly Fires cover) - to include a stunning video shot in Seattle with amazing visuals and once again, a stunning track to accompany it with. It'll be on the top of the site for the next 7 days, so enjoy it and fall in love with this rather unique band.
You can check out an alternative version of the track recoded below too!
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Saturday, 10 May 2014
10 Of The Best Tracks We Heard This Week (Week ending May 10th)
As we always do on the weekend, we have a look back at TEN of the finest tracks we've heard over the past week. Weather it's covers, originals, live versions or remixes.
Arctic Monkeys - Feels Like We Only Go Backwards
Alex Turner took to Australia's airwaves and performed a cover of Tame Impala's "Feels Like We Only Go Backwards" for Triple J's 'Like a version' segment. You can listen to a snippet of an interview and the full song below.
The Away Days - Your Colour
The Istanbul based band have unveiled a brand new track, and just in time for summer too! The track has some lovely light guitar tones that instantly remind us of Foals' second album and warming vocals. The track has it all! ''Your Colour'' will be available digitally from 9th June by Partapart Records.
The Kooks - Bad Habit
The Kooks unveiled a new track that's set to feature on their new album - "Listens" - earlier last week. "Bad Habit" isn't a Foals cover, so sorry for that one. But it's certainly the best off of their new LP.
Wild Cub - The Mother We Share
Wild Cub - made famous by their "Thunder Clatter" anthem - have covered CHVRCHES' "The Mother We Share", it was released to celebrate Mothers day in America, and you can also grab it as a free download too.
Hawklion - Africa
Hawklion may sound like a mythical creature to some, but to others they're an Indie band from Dublin. One of the finest un-signed bands Ireland has to offer, well for now anyway! After hearing this epic anthem I can see them going further, so pick up a free download of "Africa" now!
MNRS - Costs
MNRS is Berlin/London based Ben Mercer, and he has currently been touring around mainland Europe. The track was produced by by a member of I Heart Sharks as well, so you know this track has got electronics all over it!
Racing Glaciers - First Light
The Macclesfield post-rock outfit has also been confirmed for Radio 1's One Big Weekend where they'll be playing the new EP in full. We're really loving their latest track, and you can listen to it below, with a 'EP Teaser' below that too. Get ready to hear more about them in the coming months!
Jack Burrell - Flowers In Your Hair
We've seen Jack perform live a couple of times and we know that he has a soulful voice, so when he recorded and posted a cover of The Lumineers' "Flowers In Your Hair" we just fell in love with it! It's also a free download, so check it out and fall in love with this sweet voice!
Bear Hands - Peacekeeper (We The Wild Remix)
Bear Hands are releasing their new single "Peacekeeper" shortly and the duo over at We The Wild have re-worked the track into a electronic fest! Certainly one of the best remixes we've heard this year!
Thief - Cry Me A River
This is a previous 'Daily Download' and on the 6th we posted it! Thief has stripped back the verse to a simple bass line and hand clap, leaving room for his vocals to float effortlessly above, before leading into the brass fuelled, punchy chorus.
Arctic Monkeys - Feels Like We Only Go Backwards
Alex Turner took to Australia's airwaves and performed a cover of Tame Impala's "Feels Like We Only Go Backwards" for Triple J's 'Like a version' segment. You can listen to a snippet of an interview and the full song below.
The Away Days - Your Colour
The Istanbul based band have unveiled a brand new track, and just in time for summer too! The track has some lovely light guitar tones that instantly remind us of Foals' second album and warming vocals. The track has it all! ''Your Colour'' will be available digitally from 9th June by Partapart Records.
The Kooks - Bad Habit
The Kooks unveiled a new track that's set to feature on their new album - "Listens" - earlier last week. "Bad Habit" isn't a Foals cover, so sorry for that one. But it's certainly the best off of their new LP.
Wild Cub - The Mother We Share
Wild Cub - made famous by their "Thunder Clatter" anthem - have covered CHVRCHES' "The Mother We Share", it was released to celebrate Mothers day in America, and you can also grab it as a free download too.
Hawklion - Africa
Hawklion may sound like a mythical creature to some, but to others they're an Indie band from Dublin. One of the finest un-signed bands Ireland has to offer, well for now anyway! After hearing this epic anthem I can see them going further, so pick up a free download of "Africa" now!
MNRS - Costs
MNRS is Berlin/London based Ben Mercer, and he has currently been touring around mainland Europe. The track was produced by by a member of I Heart Sharks as well, so you know this track has got electronics all over it!
Racing Glaciers - First Light
The Macclesfield post-rock outfit has also been confirmed for Radio 1's One Big Weekend where they'll be playing the new EP in full. We're really loving their latest track, and you can listen to it below, with a 'EP Teaser' below that too. Get ready to hear more about them in the coming months!
Jack Burrell - Flowers In Your Hair
We've seen Jack perform live a couple of times and we know that he has a soulful voice, so when he recorded and posted a cover of The Lumineers' "Flowers In Your Hair" we just fell in love with it! It's also a free download, so check it out and fall in love with this sweet voice!
Bear Hands - Peacekeeper (We The Wild Remix)
Bear Hands are releasing their new single "Peacekeeper" shortly and the duo over at We The Wild have re-worked the track into a electronic fest! Certainly one of the best remixes we've heard this year!
Thief - Cry Me A River
This is a previous 'Daily Download' and on the 6th we posted it! Thief has stripped back the verse to a simple bass line and hand clap, leaving room for his vocals to float effortlessly above, before leading into the brass fuelled, punchy chorus.
Wednesday, 7 May 2014
The Away Days stream new single "Your Colour"
The Istanbul based band have unveiled a brand new track, and just in time for summer too! The track has some lovely light guitar tones that instantly remind us of Foals' second album and warming vocals. The track has it all!
''Your Colour'' will be available digitally from 9th June by Partapart Records. You can read an interview we done with the band here.
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''Your Colour'' will be available digitally from 9th June by Partapart Records. You can read an interview we done with the band here.
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Monday, 28 April 2014
Interview with... The Away Days
We sit down and chat to Oguz Can from the Turkish band The Away Days about their influences, up and coming shows, new music and soda.
For some people who are not familiar with you guys, how would you describe your music?
You've supported some amazing acts recently, what was your most favourite show of the lot?
You have certainly got a great sound to your songs, who influences you and why.
When creating new tunes how do you go about it? Does it start off with a riff/click/beat/lyrics or do you all sit in a room and jam?
Do you have any releases coming up in the year?
And do you have any plans to play anymore shows in the UK?
If you could recommended us ONE band from Turkey to check out (apart from The Away Days) who would it be?
If you could DJ an It's All Indie Clubnight what songs would you spin?
And last question, a non-music one. Pepsi or Coca-Cola?
Thanks to Oguz Can for answering the questions, as he said, they have some new music coming out soon so do 'like' them on facebook to keep in the loop with them. However, you can check out a teaser for one of the new songs below.
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For some people who are not familiar with you guys, how would you describe your music?
A dreamy sound with melodic guitar tunes and vocals, and rhythmic drum beats and simple background keys.
You've supported some amazing acts recently, what was your most favourite show of the lot?
Belle & Sebastian. It was last summer at a lovely venue, on a gloomy night, and for a great audience. Paul Banks show last year was also amazing.
You have certainly got a great sound to your songs, who influences you and why.
Our new songs are so diverse in such a massive scale. We dig into some vintage stuff but plan to sound in a modern way. We generally don’t use external influences during the creation process, but we try different ideas in the mix or mastering stage. But, yes, there are certainly sounds and musicians that we hook into, like Kevin Parker, Ernest Greene, Ruban Nielson, Justin Hayward-Young and Jono ma.
When creating new tunes how do you go about it? Does it start off with a riff/click/beat/lyrics or do you all sit in a room and jam?
Well it usually goes like this. I, Oguz Can, or Sezer finds a riff/loop or beat to build the basic steps of the song. From there we work collectively to try different ideas and give the finishing touches. Often lyrics come last. Sometimes it just happens so quickly and I come up with a whole new song.
Do you have any releases coming up in the year?
Yeah, we are big on singles in the next few months. The first new single is called ''Your Colour'' which we plan to release in May in the UK and US along with Turkey. We have received fantastic feedback for it from producers and people around us. Head of one of the leading US labels first reaction was: “This is utter perfection – a real distillation of your aesthetic”. Later, we will release our second single called “Paris”. We shot music videos for both singles, waiting to be released. Beyond that, we plan to to release two more singles during summer.
And do you have any plans to play anymore shows in the UK?
Well, we're looking forward to playing at some UK festivals and venues. Hopefully we will announce soon.
If you could recommended us ONE band from Turkey to check out (apart from The Away Days) who would it be?
Just came across with a band called ''The Bitchez''. A fresh one with some good rock'n roll tunes from Istanbul. https://soundcloud.com/munnyhoney
If you could DJ an It's All Indie Clubnight what songs would you spin?
Discodeine - Aydin , Memory Tapes - Bicycle, SBTRKT feat Little Dragon - Wild Fire
And last question, a non-music one. Pepsi or Coca-Cola?
Sadly, Coca-Cola
Thanks to Oguz Can for answering the questions, as he said, they have some new music coming out soon so do 'like' them on facebook to keep in the loop with them. However, you can check out a teaser for one of the new songs below.
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Saturday, 26 April 2014
10 Of The Best Tracks We Heard This Week (Up to 26th April)
In a new weekly feature that will go out on every Saturday, we round up TEN of the best tracks we've heard this week, weather it be tracks we've heard on soundcloud, tracks we've blogged about or simply demos and new tracks we've been sent. In no particular order they are ...
Delphic - Colours Of The Day
It's a part of their new 'Mixtape' called "Get Familiar", which consists of 7 new tracks over the course of 29 minutes. "Colours Of The Day" was previously a one minute track on their page two years ago and it's great to finally hear the full version. Skip to roughly 14 minutes into the mixtape to check it out.
It's also free to download - see the soundcloud stream below!
In Golden Tears - Pray
It's the last song we are every going to hear from the band, for why? They announced earlier this week that they'll be splitting up and "Pray" is the last track on the "Farewell EP". Their last show is on May 23rd in Hamburg - which we are flying out to - and "Pray" is forever going to be a track we cherish as we've heavily supported the band for a long time. It's everything they're about, a great way to end their career together.
It's also free to download - see the soundcloud stream below!
Bambi - Sheltered Eyes
Bambi - the Camden band - have revealed a brand new song called "Sheltered Eyes" this week, nad we've warmed to it so much that we're going to be featuring it a lot more in the coming week - hint hint #TOTW. It's got such a drive behind it, soaring guitars, atmospheric sounds and warming vocals, certainly one for the summer. And certainly one we've been playing a lot this week!
It's also free to download - see the soundcloud stream below!
The Away Days - Your Colour
The track is yet unreleased but we've been given a sneaky listen to the Istanbul band's latest single and it's one for the summer time for sure! They're playing the Kitsune party in Istanbul on May 17th and they'll be supporting Portishead and Savages on August 20th too. You can check out a 'teaser' for their song "Sleep Well" below - just to give you a flavour of their sound!
Jamie XX - Girl
There's no hiding it, Jamie XX is going to be bigger than his other project - err The XX - very soon, especially when he's producing tracks such as "Girl". Girls," a comparatively upbeat track that really complements the other track on his next single - "Sleep Sounds"- which is out on a double A-side 12-inch out May 7 via Young Turks.
The Neighbourhood - Lurk
The Californian band are back, but this time with a twist. After releasing an amazing EP a few years back they made a record last year that I have to admit, was the best LP I hear all year round! But the band have kept on writing and have got their creative juices flowing one more with their latest release. It's a mixtape called "#000000 & #FFFFFF" (Black and White for those who're not familiar with the coding).
You can download the track by clicking into this link -- > HERE
Haus - Green
The Indie-Pop band who are based in and around North London have uploaded a track they recorded last year. Titled "Green" it really showcases the bands energy and really captures their live performances well, and yes, once again it's a free download. How nice of them!
As Elephants Are - Went Wrong
When I first heard this song it was called "Taxi Orgy", maybe the risqué name was changed so it was more radio friendly, but when we heard the full version a few days back we got seriously excited for their début EP. Their "Hand Prints" EP is out on the 5th of May, not long now!
Nelson-Type - Daydreams
We found their song "Daydreams" literally by stumbling on another song on soundcloud and this just so happened to be on the 'recommended' list. By the way, that's one of the best ways to discover bands effortlessly, you do find some absolute gems such as this one. The upbeat track from the Buffalo band was uploaded a month ago, but we've been seriously into it this week.
It's also a free download, click the download button in the post yea!
Layla - Black Mud
Layla has revealed a brand new song only just two days ago, but even so we've fell in love with the piano lead, pull-on-your-heartstrings title track from her EP. The track was even produced and mixed by our good old pal Ant West. You can pre-order the EP here! It's out Monday, but do give "Black Mud" a listen to, it's simply stunning, and jaw dropping beautiful, her vocals are just perfect!
Delphic - Colours Of The Day
It's a part of their new 'Mixtape' called "Get Familiar", which consists of 7 new tracks over the course of 29 minutes. "Colours Of The Day" was previously a one minute track on their page two years ago and it's great to finally hear the full version. Skip to roughly 14 minutes into the mixtape to check it out.
It's also free to download - see the soundcloud stream below!
In Golden Tears - Pray
It's the last song we are every going to hear from the band, for why? They announced earlier this week that they'll be splitting up and "Pray" is the last track on the "Farewell EP". Their last show is on May 23rd in Hamburg - which we are flying out to - and "Pray" is forever going to be a track we cherish as we've heavily supported the band for a long time. It's everything they're about, a great way to end their career together.
It's also free to download - see the soundcloud stream below!
Bambi - Sheltered Eyes
Bambi - the Camden band - have revealed a brand new song called "Sheltered Eyes" this week, nad we've warmed to it so much that we're going to be featuring it a lot more in the coming week - hint hint #TOTW. It's got such a drive behind it, soaring guitars, atmospheric sounds and warming vocals, certainly one for the summer. And certainly one we've been playing a lot this week!
It's also free to download - see the soundcloud stream below!
The Away Days - Your Colour
The track is yet unreleased but we've been given a sneaky listen to the Istanbul band's latest single and it's one for the summer time for sure! They're playing the Kitsune party in Istanbul on May 17th and they'll be supporting Portishead and Savages on August 20th too. You can check out a 'teaser' for their song "Sleep Well" below - just to give you a flavour of their sound!
Jamie XX - Girl
There's no hiding it, Jamie XX is going to be bigger than his other project - err The XX - very soon, especially when he's producing tracks such as "Girl". Girls," a comparatively upbeat track that really complements the other track on his next single - "Sleep Sounds"- which is out on a double A-side 12-inch out May 7 via Young Turks.
The Neighbourhood - Lurk
The Californian band are back, but this time with a twist. After releasing an amazing EP a few years back they made a record last year that I have to admit, was the best LP I hear all year round! But the band have kept on writing and have got their creative juices flowing one more with their latest release. It's a mixtape called "#000000 & #FFFFFF" (Black and White for those who're not familiar with the coding).
You can download the track by clicking into this link -- > HERE
Haus - Green
The Indie-Pop band who are based in and around North London have uploaded a track they recorded last year. Titled "Green" it really showcases the bands energy and really captures their live performances well, and yes, once again it's a free download. How nice of them!
As Elephants Are - Went Wrong
When I first heard this song it was called "Taxi Orgy", maybe the risqué name was changed so it was more radio friendly, but when we heard the full version a few days back we got seriously excited for their début EP. Their "Hand Prints" EP is out on the 5th of May, not long now!
Nelson-Type - Daydreams
We found their song "Daydreams" literally by stumbling on another song on soundcloud and this just so happened to be on the 'recommended' list. By the way, that's one of the best ways to discover bands effortlessly, you do find some absolute gems such as this one. The upbeat track from the Buffalo band was uploaded a month ago, but we've been seriously into it this week.
It's also a free download, click the download button in the post yea!
Layla - Black Mud
Layla has revealed a brand new song only just two days ago, but even so we've fell in love with the piano lead, pull-on-your-heartstrings title track from her EP. The track was even produced and mixed by our good old pal Ant West. You can pre-order the EP here! It's out Monday, but do give "Black Mud" a listen to, it's simply stunning, and jaw dropping beautiful, her vocals are just perfect!
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