Posts by Month: April 2014

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Review: Tokyo Police Club : Live Review

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As Tokyo Police Club take the stage at the Ruby Lounge, their first show here in a few years since their excellent album Champ was released, the excitement in the crowd is at fever pitch. As the Canadian synth-pop riffers kick into the sprawling, 9-minute “Argentina” the crowd sing-a-longs … Read on

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News: WATCH: Grind Outs ‘I Will Not Chew’

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Listen up peeps! Our favourite slop-rockers Grind Outs have finally got their shit together and recorded an EP. It’s called ‘Aww Rats’ and it’s filled to the spout with monstrous riffs and cruel beats that will really perk up your headphone strut around the cul-de-sac.

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Gig: Carlton Melton + Mind Mountain + Horrid

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Dots & Loops presents…

CARLTON MELTON

Finally, a psychedelic band that successfully crosses generations, appealing equally to old school bong-bubblers, kinky krautrockers and the new school of psychedelic stooges. Can-style jams, trance-inducing drones and Ummagumma-era Pink Floyd ambiance may be the foundation here but these improv jams easily break … Read on

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Gig: Timber Timbre

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Timber Timbre is a Canadian folk music project, featuring Taylor Kirk, Simon Trottier and Mika Posen. The moniker refers to an early series of recordings made in a timber-framed cabin set in the wooded outskirts of Bobcaygeon, Ontario.

Timber Timbre released two albums independently before releasing their self-titled album … Read on

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Gig: Jamie Lenman

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Jamie Lenman, is best known as the singer, guitarist and songwriter for underground heroes Reuben, who toured and released relentlessly for most of the noughties. Their combination of brutal riffs, heartfelt melodies and frank, intelligent lyrics, together with their explosive live shows and innovative promo videos won them … Read on

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Gig: 21st Carefully Planned All-Dayer

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Polymath http://wearepolymath.bandcamp.com/
Gaunt Story http://gauntstory.bandcamp.com/
Piles Of Clothes https://soundcloud.com/pilesofclothes
Young Mountains https://soundcloud.com/youngmountainsuk
Glass Ankle http://glassankle.com/
Screen Wives http://screenwives.tumblr.com/
Quadrilles http://quadrilles.bandcamp.com/
Glossom http://glossom.bandcamp.com/

Each act performing will be subjected to a live interview, on-stage, in front of an audience, before their set. The … Read on

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Gig: Scott Matthews

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From the confinements of four bedroom walls in the West Midlands, Scott Matthews produced the music that made him the first artist to be signed to record label San Remo Records in 2004. As a Wolverhampton-born singer/songwriter Scott has captivated audiences across the Midlands and beyond. On the 2nd … Read on

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Gig: Sleepy Sun

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In the six years since Sleepy Sun released the White Dove 7”, the Northern California band sometimes seemed to live the lives of a hundred bands. They toured incessantly, shed old skin, tore down walls with riffs, and explored black smoke, barrel-dark songs, and studio sheen—all with a core … Read on

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Review: Tokyo Police Club ‘Forcefield’ : Album Review

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It’s been a few years since they released their truly excellent album “Champ”, which didn’t stray too far from the mould of their debut album “Elephant Shell” but definitely showed an improvement in their hook-writing skills. For third album “Forcefield”, TPC have honed their skills – writing more of … Read on

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