[LISTEN] ZIBRA - Goodbye Mondays

Until recently if you wanted to listen to ZIBRA's contribution to the FIFA 16 Soundtrack would be to buy the game itself. Now the band have unveiled a stream on their soundcloud. The track is currently not a part of any of their releases, but with hype surrounding the FIFA 16 soundtrack they'd be mad not to put this into their début album.

I don't care if Monday's blue, ZIBRA's latest effort sums up Monday life for me perfectly. Listen to it in full below.

ZIBRA reveal video for "Eclipse"

London via Cambridgeshire band ZIBRA have revealed a new video, this time for their track "Eclipse", which is lifted from their "EP2000" EP. The track was first released back in 2015 but is feeling as fresh as ever with this slick new visual.

The band are still on course for an album, and with this video giving them a lot more exposure I'm sure they'll be at the larger festivals this year!

[LISTEN] ZIBRA - Kernfrakt 400

If you're like me you'll love what you're about to hear. I grew up on a weird mix of Skater-Punk and Trance music - hence why I love ZIBRA so damn much! - and their latest cover is of Zombie Nation's "Kernkraft 400". Coming it at just two minutes long it's certainly long enough to give you some nostalgic chills.

Listen to it below.

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[SOUNDS OF 2016] #8 - ZIBRA

Having spent most of 2015 supporting bands such as Coasts and Rat Boy on tour and performing some great covers you'd be thinking - OK just that then? But since the band signed to Sony Music they've really been moving, and fast!

With THREE EP's released this year all receiving positive feedback, they've also had TV spots on ITV and Channel 4, but what's probably most exciting of it all is that their track "Goodbye Monday" was featured on the FIFA 16 soundtrack.

They've refined their sound over the past 12 months and have been focusing on key aspects, the visuals on their music videos have gone from their own unique DIY feel to some highly polished pieces of art. They're one of the most exciting bands and can easily portray their recorded tracks well in a live environment, maybe that's why the BBC got them to headline the BBC Introducing Stage at Glastonbury 2015. See it just gets better!

So what does 2016 have for ZIBRA fans? Well after a string of EPs, 5 covers and a couple of singles I can see them going the full hog and release a début album, but maybe nearer the summer. One thing is for sure, ZIBRA, they'll be around for a while - mark my words!

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ZIBRA share their exciting new mixtape

The London via Cambridgeshire trio have uploaded something quite special for ya, their brand new mixtape. The 25 minute long mixtape features some new and exciting bands such as Mura Masa, Shura and Vitamin, alongside some of ZIBRA's covers of Royal Blood, Kernkraft 400 and Wamdue Project.

Scroll on down to check out the tracklist and to stream it.

Intro - Fax Machine Kryten 500
LA Priest - Lady in trouble with the law
Formation - All The Rest Is Noise.
ZIBRA - Zombie Nation (Kernkraft 400 Cover)
Vitamin- To Believe
Tomcraft - Loneliness
ZIBRA - King of My Castle (Wamdue Project Cover)
Mura Masa - Love For That. Feat. Shura
Clarence Clarity - Cancer In The Water
ZIBRA - Come On Over (Royal Blood  Cover)

ZIBRA unveil "Wasted Days" video

ZIBRA have already had a  'In New Music We Trust' playlist and a headline slot n the  BBC Introducing Stage at Glastonbury earlier this year. Their new single "Wasted Days" is 3 minutes of riot pop with ZIBRA's signature synths dominating the track over a shimmering bassline and an immense chorus chanting "WE ALL FALL DOWN".

Frontman Sam Battle says "  ... "Wasted Days’" is about time passing by and not really realising it. Trying to write songs or whatever you’re into and being productive and what not, then you look back a week later and realise you actually did nothing except for make an impressive beer can and pizza box tower and a bigger list of things to do. The feeling is endless I'm sure people can empathise".

[LISTEN] Rat Boy - Fake ID (Zibra Remix)

Rat Boy is set to be touring around the UK tomorrow, and supporting him will be our favourites - Zibra - and since they'll be together for a whole UK-wide tour it makes sense for the support band to remix the headliners latest tune. Here they've transformed Cardy's track into a glitchy, synth heavy, and dark track laced with drum and bass style drums, techno samples and howling vocals towards the end - check the tour dates out below!

Rat Boy - UK tour 2016 with Zibra supporting
September
16 Nottingham Bodega
17 Glasgow King Tuts
18 Liverpool Studio 2
19 Leeds Wardrobe
22 Skelmersdale Library
23 Stoke Sugarmill
24 Birmingham Sunflower Lounge
25 Leicester Cookie Jar
27 Cardiff Clwb Ifor Bach
28 Guildford Boileroom
29 London Dingwalls
30 Southampton Joiners
October
1 Bristol Exchange
2 Falmouth Mono
3 Rayleigh Mill Arts and Events

[LISTEN] ZIBRA - Baby Love (Petite Meller Cover)

Zibra have just uploaded their latest cover, this one is of Petite Meller's electro-pop hit "Baby Love", and once again this just shows to us that Zibra never have their foot on the breaks, they love making and playing music!

Listen to the cover below.

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[TRACK OF THE WEEK] ZIBRA - Paris

It's safe to say that we're huge fans of Zibra's, and we're loving the trio's brand new track, the single is released via Epic Records on September 7th, and the band have also announced a September tour with Rat Boy. After a successful performance at Glastonbury on the BBC Introducing Stage the band have now unleashed "Paris" on their fans, and it's one of their most infectious tracks to date!

The track is a stand-alone single and is going to be pushing the band to new heights, especially after they were playlisted by BBC Radio 1 a few weeks ago. The track has a slick abundance of glitchy electro samples, funky cowbells and with a bassline that will get any disco lover grooving and lyrics that'll be lingering in your head all day - Zibra have done it again!

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[LISTEN] Zibra - Paris

It's safe to say that we're huge fans of Zibra's, and we're loving the trio's brand new track "Paris". The single is released via Epic Records on September 7th, and the band have also announced a September tour with Rat Boy. The track's highly infectious, with a bassline that will get any disco lover grooving and lyrics that'll be lingering in your head all day - Zibra have done it again!

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10 Of The Best Covers So Far In 2015

Everyone loves a cover, and last year we done a huge post on the best 30 of the past 5 years, but we feel the urge to do another post. This time, including 2015's covers only.

Enjoy.

Orlando from The Maccabees in Radio 1's Live Lounge

Ewan McGregor - Hourglass - Catfish and the Bottlemen

 

Novo Amor - Welcome To The Jungle - Guns N Roses

 

Billy Lockett - Out Of The Black - Royal Blood

 

Mansionair - Seasons (Waiting For You) - Future Islands

 

ZIBRA - King - Years & Years

 

 The Maccabees - Lean On - Major Lazer, DJ Snake and MO 

 

Slaves - Shutdown - Skepta 

Gallant - Learn To Fly - Foo Fighters

 

Florence & The Machine - Times Like These - Foo Fighters 

Nothing But Thieves - Holding Out For A Hero - Bonnie Tyler 

 

10 Acts You MUST See At Glastonbury 2015

Every year we get excited for Glastonbury, and every year it sells out before a name has even been announced. But, when the line-up for the festival comes out in April/May time we get excited, but most of the time the exciting acts are found on the smaller stages, and sometimes even the big bands play secret shows.

So here it is, the TEN acts you NEED to see at Glastonbury this year, and where to find them on what day.

Glastonbury as seen from the highest point on site

1 - ZIBRA @ BBC Introducing Stage - Sunday at 19:35

2 - Gengahr @ John Peel Stage - Sunday at 11:40

3 - Longy @ Rabbit Hole - Saturday at 17:30

 

4 - Lionel Richie @ Pyramid Stage - Sunday at 16:00

5 - Coasts @ John Peel Stage - Saturday at 13:00

6 - Declan McKenna @ Rabbit Hole - Thursday at 19:00

also @ William's Green - Friday at 10:45

7 - Mini Mansions @ John Peel Stage - Sunday at 12:40

also @ Rabbit Hole - Sunday at 22:00

8 - Astronomyy @ La Pussy Parlure - Fridat at 16:30

9 - Peace @ John Peel Stage - Friday at 17:00

also @ The Rabbit Hole - Friday at 20:30

10 - Slaves @ John Peel Stage - Saturday at 14:00

 also @ Hell Stage - Saturday night (Sunday morning) at 00:15

And maybe one surprise - I hope it's these guys! - If not enjoy the festival, it's the best around!

Rat Boy announce Autumn UK tour with ZIBRA as support

Now this is a gig I need to get myself to, and so do you too! Two of the hottest acts are touring together, with Rat Boy taking ZIBRA on tour with him for a stint of shows all over the UK in Autumn - with Rat Boy playing a home-town show in Rayleigh in Essex.

You can check out the poster just below.

ZIBRA cover "Miracle" by Fragma Toca

Electro-pop outfit ZIBRA have today revealed their fourth cover, this time it's a great reworking of yet another dance classic, Fragma Toca's "Miracle". The band are doing 'session' videos to help raise the profile of the band, and just before a tour with Bad Suns they've dropped this epic cover!

Scroll on down below and re-live your youth, ZIBRA's best cover yet!

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ZIBRA cover Years & Years' "King"

ZIBRA have just came off a stint supporting Years & Years on their UK tour, and it looks like it's the trio have rubbed off of ZIBRA. Their cover really compliments the original but the band have totally took it over putting their own glitchy electro-punk rock (combo) sound on it, and it's well worth the listen if you're into either band!

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Zibra reveal cover of Alice Deejay's "Better Of Alone"

Zibra have covered Alice Deejay's track "Better Off Alone", which was released way back in 1998 as a part of her "Who Needs Guitars Anway" album. This is the second track that Zibra have covered from the 1990's, with the first being "Loneliness" by Tomcraft.

The band are hoping to record a bunch of covers and release it as a part of a mixtape, if you can't wait for that then their début EP is out NOW! Zibra are a breath of fresh air, not conforming to HD videos on YouTube rather sticking to the retro VHS'. Their latest cover is a pure example of a band doing what they want and having fun too!

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ZIBRA unveil "Chlorine" video & Years & Years, Saint Raymond and Coasts support shows

ZIBRA have had a great start to 2015, with their own shows at the start of the year, releasing a new track, and now a video to accompany said track - "Chlorine". They've also just been announced as support for ears & Years, Saint Raymond and Coasts all over the UK. Looks like they may just be massive in 12 months time!

UK live shows:
Jan 29th - 60 Million Postcards - Bournemouth
Jan 30th - Also Known As - Banbury
Feb 7th - Club Sandwich @ The Clarence Tavern - Gosport
Feb 9th - The Institute - Birmingham (Saint Raymond support) SOLD OUT
Feb 10th - Koko - London (Saint Raymond support) SOLD OUT
Feb 26th - Temple - Birmingham (Years & Years support) SOLD OUT
Feb 27th - Deaf Institute - Manchester (Years & Years support) SOLD OUT
Feb 28th - Bodega - Nottingham (Years & Years support) SOLD OUT
March 12th - Old Blue Last- London ** Headline show **
March 30th - Scala - London (Coasts support) SOLD OUT

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ZIBRA reveal new track "Chlorine"

The London quartet revealed their brand new track on Huw Stephens' Radio 1 show last night, and now it's available to stream on Soundcloud! After playing their last show at our Christmas show they're now doing a small mini-tour in the south of England as well.

ZIBRA live in 2015
Jan 29 - Bournemouth
Jan 30 - Banbury
Feb 7 - Gosport

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ZIBRA announce UK tour and cover of Tomcraft's "Loneliness"

Fresh off the back of their energy-fuelled début track "Heartache", newcomers ZIBRA have recorded their own version of DJ Tomcraft’s 2002 hit "Loneliness". The band has also announced a select run of regional tour dates in the UK for early 2015.

ZIBRA's 2015 UK tour
Jan 29 - 60 Million Postcards- Bournemouth
Jan 30 - Also Known As- Banbury
Feb 7- The Clarence Tavern- Gosport

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Tickets / ZIBRA @ The Portland Arms, Cambridge - December 17th

Track of the week... ZIBRA - Heartache

ZIBRA are a band that's literally burst onto the scene in the past few months, with their first show at St Albans' legendary venue The Horn only in July and recently been a tour support for Walking On Cars' mini-UK tour they're getting a lot of attention, and are quickly becoming a band to be reckoned with on the live circuit.

"Heartache" is the track of the week and we've picked it for a good reason too, it's a driven electro-rock track with nods to the bands' punk influences as well as 'popular' music of today - with deep basslines in the verses. The track portrays the band's energetic sets and has a varying amount of genres within the three minutes. I personally can't wait to see this song live, I can imagine them wrecking their kit whenever the chorus kicks in!

The band are also playing our Christmas show in Cambridge on the 17th of December at The Portland Arms, tickets can be found here for a very cheap price of £5.50.

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Tickets / ZIBRA @ The Portland Arms, Cambridge - December 17th