ALABAMA 3
‘STEP 13: THE DIVINE INTERVENTION TOUR’
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NADIA SHEIKH has unveiled a misty new video for single “Deep Waters” - Watch it here
NADIA SHEIKH
UNVEILS VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE:
"DEEP WATERS"
WATCH HERE
ORIGINALLY FEATURED ON THE NEW EP: 'UNDEFINED' - OUT NOW
THE AMAZONS are back with their 3rd album 'How Will I Know If Heaven Will Find Me' and October headline UK tour
NEW ALBUM 'How Will I Know If Heaven Will Find Me'
Out September 2nd 2022 on Fiction Records
New Single 'Bloodrush' Out Now
October UK Headline Tour Announced
We take a listen to 'The Death of Death', the recent release from metallers PLAYGROUNDED
A while back, “The Death of Death” caught my eye. being observant and a writer and lover of music, this piqued my curiosity. As soon as I pushed ‘PLAY’, my body language completely altered. My heart rate increased, my pupils dilated, and my usual easygoing walk became a sudden walk with purpose, almost driven by a cadence, if you will. My feet were in a procession of some kind that ultimately the music was controlling involuntarily; I did not quite understand what I was hearing but I was instantly encapsulated. And I knew this was something extraordinary that demanded my immediate attention.
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We catch up with Jesse Wood from REEF ahead of the release of their new album 'Shoot Me Your Ace'....
You’re no doubt already familiar with a rock band called REEF who burst onto the scene in the early 90’s with their heady blend of surf infused rock music, well folks, they are set to release their 6th studio album ‘Shoot Me Your Ace’ on April 29th and embark on a UK wide tour to promote its content.
We were asked if we’d like to chat to Jesse Wood (Guitarist) from the band, naturally I said yes and immediately set about creating some thought provoking questions for him to answer.
We chatted about the recording process for the new album, the UK tour and summer festivals (along with festival survival tips), cassette tapes and minidiscs and whether or not it is Jack Bessant wearing the wolf mask in the ‘Wolfman’ skateboarding video, for all this and more, read on….
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SAMANA took over The Crofters Rights for a spellbindingly amazing live show - Read our live review
In a backroom, in a less than salubrious part of town, the ethereal Samana wove a trance over the audience and we all left a little more relaxed on a warm spring evening.
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musomusofm on the radar playlist #39 - Fearn, Jordan Jones, S.A.A.R.A., Homiejohn, Groan Room, OneNamedPeter and more....
We have delved deep this time to find some eclectic artists to bring you a playlist which ticks pretty much every box, to learn more about some of the acts included on the playlist, check out the featured artist bios and social links below the playlist.
See you on the other side.
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The new track 'So Emotional' from Alt-Pop sensation BEREN OLIVIA is out NOW....
THE FUR hits the ground running with new synth-pop influenced pop banger 'Autograph' - Listen here....
The Fur is back with another hit track, and his first release of the year, with his brand new single - ‘Autograph’. Delivering more addictive dance-pop vibes, ‘Autograph’ is a combination of early 90s synth-pop influences, perfectly blended with more modern, up-tempo dance-pop energies. With a captivating atmosphere, this is the latest taste of The Fur’s show-stopping artistry.
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ETOILE MARLEY starts a new chapter with latest single 'The Hunt' - Listen Here
After only two short years on the music scene, rising genre-bending artist and singer-songwriter Etoile Marley prides herself on breaking traditional stereotypes when it comes to het artistry; diving into an array of genres that span across alternative electro-pop and hip-hop, alongside elements of jazz and funk influences.
Back with her first release of the year, Etoile is delivering her exciting new single, The Hunt. The beginning of a brand new chapter for the artist, The Hunt is the first release taken from her upcoming debut album, LOUVE; set for release later this year.
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We lift the lid on 'Never Let Me Go', the new long player from English rockers PLACEBO....
Placebo are a life changing band for me, I heard half of 'Nancy Boy' on the radio in 1996 and was instantly hooked. So the prospect of their first album since Loud Like Love in 2013 fills me with excitement, but also some nervousness. I want the bands I love to grow and not be stuck in the past; but the itch of nostalgia also definitely wants scratching. I needn't have worried, Never Let Me Go immediately feels like coming home in all the right ways, the home you live in now which contains all the bits of past you, rather than the teenage bedroom that hasn't been touched since you moved out.
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musomusofm on the radar playlist #38 - The Rapports, Danni Giddings, Graybeat, Ceyeo, Jordan Pratt and more....
We have acts from all over the world and a multitude of styles for you to get your teeth into. Whilst you’re listening, why not check out the bios of our featured artists, click their socials and have a dig through and you might just find something interesting….
See you on the other side.
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We catch up with Norwegian 'Spaghetti Wop' guitar bandolero MORGAN OLAI to chat about the release of his debut album....
"Nothing at the End of Everything" is the debut album of Norwegian ‘spaghetti wop’ guitar bandolero Morgan Olai. Playing every instrument on every track of the release, Olai showcases both his writing abilities and spontaneous vocabulary - accompanying his dry-wit lyrics in delicate fashion.
After giving the album a play through, we did it again and again whilst I did the hoovering which wasn’t as good as the first two listens but still managed to make me smile as the house got cleaned up!
We wanted to speak to the man behind this incredible body of work s we set up a call and chatted to Morgan Olai about a ton of things including his early musical memories, first gig, influences, the music scene in Åmli, his approach to recording and most importantly, what he’ll be cooking for us when the musomuso team arrive in Norway for a guided tour of his wonderful sounding town!
Read on to see how we got on….
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JOANNA COOKE returns with a heartfelt and personal ballad 'Like a Lover' - Watch the Video here....
Following on from her recent Spotify Editorial playlisting and welcome support from the BBC and other radio stations, soulful singer-songwriter Joanna Cooke releases 'Like A Lover', a heartfelt and personal ballad touching on themes of unwanted attention, sexual harassment and abuse.
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NOUVELLE VAGUE performed to a packed house in Exeter on the penultimate night of their UK tour - Read our live review
Ask people if they’ve ever heard of a band called Nouvelle Vague and the majority would say that they haven’t, after all, a French band that perform covers of classic songs with their unique and mesmerising ‘Bossa Nova’ style may not be everyone’s cup of tea. But dig deeper, to the hardcore that ARE fans of this fascinating band and you will unearth a treasure trove of tracks that demand to be heard.
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musomusofm on the radar playlist #37 - Jacob Humber, Gergely Kalapis, Diego Philips, Malin Wättring, Slow Fall and more....
As the playlists are released, the days are just rolling by, I can’t really believe that it’s 21st March today, it seemed like a couple of weeks ago since I started the ‘on the radar’ playlists and here we are, publishing #37 for you to tune in and enjoy!
We have delved deep this time and unearthed 9 brand new tracks from acts and bands from all over the world, there are some absolute gems in here but I’ll let you have a listen and work that out for yourself!
I was half hoping that the playlists may start to quieten down sometime soon, give me a bit of a break but owing to the sheer quality of music coming through, I’m going to keep them on a bi-daily basis for the foreseeable future and review things around mid-April to see if I can relax things a little! We’ll see….
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musomusofm on the radar playlist #36 - The Banquets, The 139, Sabertooth Swing, Nicolaas Walle, Couvo, Aridonis, King Kismet, Huru and more....
This playlist is going out on Satruday 19th March but as I type these words, it’s Friday 18th March, I’ve just finished work for the week and am looking forward to letting my hair down tonight.
Onto the playlist, same old drill, another 9 incredible tracks from bands and artists all over the world, as usual, I don’t set any rules so the mixture of genres is often wide and varied meaning that on every playlist, there’s bound to be at least one track that floats your boat hopefully more!
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The Fleece in Bristol hosted a night of acoustic music from some familiar faces - Read our live review....
A midweek acoustic intimate gig at The Fleece featuring a group of musicians who you may not know the names of but you will be familiar with the bands they used to play in.
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RATTLERFEST takes place in Cornwall from 22-24 April - We recommend some bands to watch out for....
You’ve got the weekend of 22-24 April booked off from work, you arrive at Healeys Cyder Farm, the home of RATTLERFEST, start getting stuck in to the many cyders that they have on offer but you’re not sure about which bands to go and watch….that’s where we come in!
If you’re into your music, you are no doubt well versed with the headline acts (Utah Saints, Dub Pistols, Scott Mills (Radio 1 DJ) and The Feeling) but do you know anything about the other acts on the bill? If the answer is ‘no’, then read on to learn more about some of the acts that you should definitely check out whilst you’re there.
Antimatador
Antimatador are an 8-strong synth laden, horn heavy outfit from SW:UK, fusing hiphop, funk, jazz, electronica, soul, rock and DnB.
They deliver a nuclear explosion of high energy and positive vibes and have crafted a sound all of their own.
Whether it’s the cerebral vocals and tricksy horn licks or huge synths and earthy rhythms, they bring something for everyone to every show.
Catch them playing on Friday.
Black Friday
In 2006 singer Tom O Reilly started a folk band, joined by Party on mandolin and Helen on bass. many years and hundreds of gigs later and the line up has grown to include Ryan on fiddle, Kit on guitar and Jovian on drums. The band have racked up an impressive list of festival peformances including Glastonbury, Boomtown fair, Boardmasters, Trowbridge folk festival, Little Orchard Cider festival, Port Eliot, Eletcric Picnic (ireland) and Madhatters (france). Since 2009 they have visited Austria on many occasions and regularly played christmas parties and europes largest festival – Donauinsel fest. This year the band made their TV debut on Sky 1’s most popular drama ‘Delicious’ with Dawn French.
The band have played support for Canadian folk-punk band Mahones, Ferocious Dog, The Wurzels and Brendan Shine. They have also been joined on stage by a huge range of local and international folk musicians including Seth Lakeman, the Belfast Busker, Maddog Mcrea and Simon the national Spoons Champion!
After playing at the renowned Gaz’s Rockin’ Blues Club in London, they were invited to record at the famous Maida Vale studio in London for a live BBC session. While they were there, they met their hero, Pogues singer Shane MacGowan, who enjoyed the band’s rendition of Dirty Old Town enough to buy Tom a Jamesons.
In 2008 the band broke a Guinness Record by performing the most gigs in one day – 30 gigs in 12 hours.
Catch them playing on Saturday.
The Busketeers
The Busketeers are an energetic, instrument swapping, vocal harmonising group formed on the streets of Plymouth, Devon, UK. The band is made up of four artists in their own right, Ken Williams (Kenoby), Luke Engel (and the Mountain People), Matthew Gordon Price and Olly Parker (Pint Sized Tiger). The band labels itself as a “Progressive Busking” act which is also the title of their debut EP.
The members are from different backgrounds and have unique styles, but what really makes these guys stand is that they are multi-instrumentalists, perform classics from every decade; have unique twists, mid-song switching & harmonies that will melt your heart.
Catch them playing on Friday.
Company B
Company B are a jump jive band hailing from the “sunny” county of Cornwall, England. Over the last 11 years this rowdy 7 piece have been popping up all over the South West and further afield at various locations from London Science Museum to headlining slots at various festivals, playing support to many international artists.
Company B brings the sights and sounds of the 1940’s bang up to date with a rowdy energetic show full of swing and swagger. The band, who have built a reputation as one of the most entertaining acts in the South West, boast a rock-solid rhythm section, an exhilarating horn section and dynamic vocals which veer from rowdy chant to tight harmonies.
Company B play the songs of Louis Prima, Louis Jordan and others alongside their own “tongue in cheek” originals to create a hot atmosphere that is surprisingly cool to all ages.
Catch them performing on Sunday.
Roguey Roads
Hailing from Oxford, Rhys, Calum and Gus Warriner founded the lovable band Roguey Roads in the summer of 2017 and have been making waves in the indie music scene ever since.
These three brothers have gigged all over the country and internationally from pubs, clubs, music venues, festivals, private parties and weddings supporting the likes of Nathan Ball, Thrill Collins, Waiting for Smith and Andy Bennett.
Their refreshing style, genetic harmony and infectious energy make them the band you don’t want to miss!
Catch them live on Saturday.
Sam and the Womp
Sam and the Womp are a British group experimenting by mixing different genres from Dub and Drum N Bass to big brass fueled Balkan Funk and beyond.
Fronted by trumpeter and chief rabble-rouser Sam Ritchie and Dutch born singer/songwriter Bloom de Wilde. The group’s debut single ‘Bom Bom’ shot straight to No 1 in the UK music charts in August 2012 and has sold over a million copies worldwide.
The band prioritize the party and break free of conventional genres creating a fun, upbeat dance-floor vibe.
Catch them live on Saturday.
So there you go folks, just some of the many acts that are performing at RATTLERFEST, hopefully you may have just found a new favourite and you’ll be at the front of the stage, dancing along to their vibes…..
To see ALL acts that are playing at the festival and to purchase your tickets, head to the official RATTLERFEST WEBSITE
We curated our very own RATTLERFEST playlist which can be seen below, just hit play and get a flavour of what to expect.
Remember that RATTLERFEST is strictly over 18’s but if you are looking for more of a family friendly vibe, why not look at the Little Orchard Cider Festival (Kula Shaker, The Celtic Social Club, Feeder and many more) that takes place at the same venue from 9-11 September.
We suggest 6 bands and artists that you should check out at this year's BLACK DEER FESTIVAL OF AMERICANA
No doubt you’re all familiar with the heavy hitters like Van Morrison, The Waterboys, Wilco and maybe some of the other more popular names but what about the acts that you’ve never heard of before? do you leave them out as you’re not familiar with their music? if so, let us help you….
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