Francesqa: video released
Posted by jamie on Jan 31, 2011
Francesqa have posted the video for new single All I Had on their official site. the single is released on 14th February, and will be available here
Francesqa are on tour in two weeks’ time. There’s scarce few tickets left, but what there are are here.
Hello Rockview & Losing Streak re-release
Posted by jamie on Jan 31, 2011
Less Than Jake will rerelease Losing Streak and Hello Rockview on 1st March on their own Sleep It Off imprint.
The actual CDs will include the original album (obviously) and a DVD of recorded when the band recently performed these albums in their entirety in their native Florida. Downloads will include the live audio, but not the video, along with the original album.
Preorder will be available here
Do the Dog: spring sale
Posted by jamie on Jan 31, 2011
There’s a giant sale on at Do the Dog music. The sale starts at 4 CDs for £10 and ends at a crazy 20 Cds for £30. yes, really.
It’s all on their blog.
Mike Scott / Fruitbag tour
Posted by jamie on Jan 31, 2011
Mike Scott and Mike Only (fka Fruitbag, ex-King Blues) fame will tour together in February.
Fri 04th – SALISBURY, The Winchester Gate (w/ Robb Blake)
Sat 05th – SOUTHAMPTON, House Show - everyone welcome! (w/ James Hull)
Sun 06th – CROYDON, Scream Lounge (w/ Robb Blake)
Sat 12th – CHELTENHAM, Slak Bar (w/ Jim Lockey)
Sun 13th – SHATTERFEST 2011 @ YORK, Stereo (w/ Mike TV)
Oli leaves MVH
Posted by jamie on Jan 31, 2011
Twitter says that Oli from Me vs. Hero has left Me vs. Hero, so is now probably just called Oli.
Bums me out to say this, but Ive left Mvh…for a few reasons, none of them personal. I love the guys and wish them all the best he tweeted.
The band have confirmed this on their own page.
Too Late Lucy: Reunion shows
Posted by jamie on Jan 31, 2011
Berkhamsted pop-punkers Too Late Lucy have decided that they missed each other and putting on their bombastic live shows. You guessed it: they’re getting back together to play some shows in the spring and summer.
Full dates are still TBC, and, we’re told, talk of new material and any new recordings is just a rumour at this stage. But there will be a set of live dates. As soon as we know, you’ll know. All I’m telling you here, though, is right from the horse’s mouth. By horse, I mean Jimmy, and by mouth, I mean voicemail. But hey, those were his words.
The line-up won’t be the original one, or the very last one with Alfie (fka Dan) on lead vocals. It’ll actually be the one in this press photo: Ben, Alfie, Will, Graham, Jimmy and the lovely Trev.
Mouthwash: 9th April, Camden Underworld
Posted by jamie on Jan 28, 2011
Camden’s Underworld gets turned in to a giant steamy ball of happy sweat on 9th April, when London punk/ska antagonists Mouthwash are in town. Support comes from Claypigeon and some mystery guests.
Tickets are here. See it on facebook here.
Gecko: Pigeon
Posted by jamie on Jan 25, 2011
Gecko
“Pigeon” single: self-released, 2010
25th January 2010
Jamie
A wonderful thing has just appeared in my life. Like so many of the memories I find myself treasuring the most, it was totally unexpected, completely spontaneous and instantly captivating.
For the last 15 minutes I’ve listened to Gecko’s new single Pigeon on repeat. At last, I paused to post it to facebook and download the cover art and start writing this. As soon as I pause, I’ll be reaching for the play button again. Ready..
Pigeon is instantly totally infectious, engaging, uplifting slice of breezy, semi-acoustic, feel good summer pop music. Within seconds, it’s as happy as holding hands with your friends and skipping down Sesame Street. It’s got melodies that actually shimmer, and harmonies that are the lushest of the lush. It’s outrageously, impossibly catchy.
It can’t have been easy to improve on Gecko’s last CD, but this little gem carries on nicely where Stop, Look, Lizard! left off: there’s still that myriad of guest musicians, but these days they’re joining a relatively settled line-up of Will, Si, Gabe (keys) and Ben (drums). Maisie Sanderson-Thwaite appears again on backing vocals and is excellent here.
What’s absolutely brilliant about this, though, is that the very real sense of evolution that’s evident here hasn’t spoiled any of what was so charming about Gecko before: all of that lovably cheeky-chappy cheeriness, those wonderfully sharp and incisive lyrics and uplifting hooks are still definitely in there, but they’ve moved and changed that restless desire for innovation: there’s more percussion, and Will’s playing a vibraphone (I had to look it up, too) which works a treat as it picks out the delicious little chorus. It’s more polished than the earlier recordings, but it’s got all of that charm.
This is a treat, an absolute joy, and a definite must. You’ll be smiling like a lunatic for days. Don’t blame me when they lock you up.
Gecko tour the single Pigeon in February. See it on facebook here.
Pigeon is released 7th February.
New Four Year Strong record..
Posted by jamie on Jan 24, 2011
Four Year Strong have posted a little update on studio goings on on their facebook wall. It looks like they’re of writing/recording some new stuff. Dan (vocals) writes:
“New songs are coming out great! really excited about them, def a little different than other stuff but still FYS. get stoked.”
Four Year Strong tour academies in February with Good Charlotte and Framing Hanley. Tickets are here for those still without.
Random Hand: Seething is Believing
Posted by jamie on Jan 24, 2011
This is big news. Are you sitting comfortably?
It’s been two years, 312 shows, Reading, Leeds, Rebellion, 2 drummers, 7 countries and breakdowns both personal and mechanical, but Random Hand’s third album is almost upon us.
Seething is Believing will be released on 21st of March on Bomber Music in the UK (or Stomp if you’re in the US). Pre-order starts on Valentine’s Day.
First single Find What’s Out There will be available as a free download for two weeks 1st February. Click here to get it then.
Random Hand tour with the King Blues and Sonic Boom Six in March. Get tickets here.
