Described as a sludge band from Switzerland, it was easy to say that this reviewer was unsure what to expect from The Crotals third album, “Conjure”, which came out in November 2023.
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LISTEN: MIMOSA release AA Side single with 'Taxi Fare' and 'Mad Man'....
Mimosa offer something different, a sound of their own.
They deliver with an energised, passionate, live performance that people will enjoy without reservation. With influences from Led Zeppelin, Arctic Monkeys, Oasis and Red Hot Chili Peppers they offer a unique sound, crafted from a varied taste in music.
Formed during the global pandemic, their live performances have already seen Mimosa fill tents at major UK festivals, such as YNOT Festival and more and headline shows all across the country. Mimosa have also headlined in Nottingham for BBC Introducing. Another sold out show which saw the performance recorded for broadcast - Watch HERE
Taxi Fare was one of mimosa earlier tunes written sometime in 2020. It pays homage to what a standard night out is like locally in their rural town. The dirty guitar tones and high energy is a reflection of how messy things can get in a ‘everyone knows everyone’ kinda town.
Mad Man was written in the midst of lockdown when strange rules were applied to the public but didn’t seem they mattered to the people in charge, the whole thing feeling as if we were being controlled. “Mad Man”, meaning one leader who rules the world and creates all these unfortunate events to stick to his plan all while remaining innocent for his actions.
REVIEW: THE TWANG brought "TWANGMAS" to the people of Birmingham, see how we got on....
We were invited along to the Birmingham show to catch The Twang in action at what was their last show of 2023, the excitement was palpable, the queue was near biblical, all that remains is for us to get inside, warm up and grab a beer before the show kicked off.
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RADIO: musomusofm new music radio show 29 December 2023 - Stream it now....
The last instalment of the #musomusofm new music radio show for 2023 is available to stream NOW....
This show features whatever was left in my inbox between Christmas and New Year but don't let that deter you, there are some absolute bangers in amongst the playlist!
Tracklist
Tijuana Bibles – Human Touch
Soft Loft – Happy New Year
Kula Shaker – Indian Record Player
The Silent Era – Heaven/Hell
Ventrelles – Happenstance
The Crotals – Cuts
Autogramm – Born Losers
McKowski – Laura's Theme
The Urban Folk Quartet – Coal Minin’ Man
Bite Marcus – Amalgamation
Blind Chaos – Last Christmas (WHAM cover)
Photek – Smoke Rings
Geoffrey Harold – Autumnal Rolls
I'll be back on the airwaves on Friday, January 12th where I'll be spinning a bunch of new tracks and MAYBE hosting the first of many 'Round Table' events featuring actual music fans rather than members of bands and solo artists as they seem to gig quite a lot on Friday night!
Tune in from 10pm on Friday 12th January for all this and the usual tomfoolery!
REVIEW: SKINNY LISTER raised the roof of The Fleece in Bristol, supported by Hannah-Rose Platt and Noble Jacks....
Without a doubt, Skinny Lister are one of best live acts around right now and the full on party we got to enjoy at the Fleece in Bristol just reinforced those credentials.
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REVIEW: TIJUANA BIBLES unleash their debut long player 'Free Milk' on the world, read our thoughts....
It's is an album which, like Brexit, was ‘oven ready’ before lockdown but now has been released on an unsuspecting public fully cooked and further marinaded in post COVID neuroses. It's consistently unsettling, multi layered and one hell of a listen. Fans of Interpol, Editors and QOTSA won't be disappointed, fans of Arctic Monkeys will find moments to adore too.
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NEWS: Uplifting pop artist CORMAC TODD returns with his electrifying new single 'Don't Call Me When I'm Famous'....
After a 2023 of music crafting, fashion editorials & live dates; uplifting pop artist Cormac Todd returns with his electrifying single ‘Don’t Call Me When I’m Famous’ - out December 22 2023.
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NEWS: Shop locally in Newquay on Saturday 23rd December for a chance to win tickets to BOARDMASTERS 2024....
BOARDMASTERS LAUNCHES ‘SHOP LOCAL’ GIVEAWAY IN COLLABORATION WITH FIVE OF NEWQUAY’S OWN INDEPENDENT SHOPS, BUSINESSES AND INITIATIVES
THE CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES IN A BID TO ENCOURAGE THOUGHTFUL GIFTING AS SHOPPERS SEEK OUT BOARDMASTERS TICKETS AS THEY EXPLORE DIVERSE LOCAL BUSINESSES INCLUDING CHARITIES AND EXPERIENCE-BASED ORGANISATIONS
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LISTEN: KULA SHAKER announce new album ‘Natural Magick’ released on Jan 26th on Strange Folk Records
The band's brand-new 7th studio album, ‘NATURAL MAGICK’, finds the original 4 members delivering their renewed wild energy that we know and love. A mesmeric 13-track incantation incorporating blazing psychedelic sermons, raga rave-ups, stardust-coated pop pearls and mood-enhancing mantras, it is a technicolor sonic pathway towards a more enlightened state of mind. There is kinetic energy coursing through every second of ‘NATURAL MAGICK' that is planted firmly in the rolling 24-hour news-feed mind-mash that is today’s Planet Earth.
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WATCH: HANNAH ROSE PLATT unleashes a nightmare before Christmas ‘The Wendigo Rag’ - See the animated video here…
NEWS: LEVEL 42 in collaboration with Universal Music Recordings re-issue their 3rd album 'Standing in the Light' on limited gold vinyl....
“We got a call from Polydor saying they’d been approached by Larry Dunn and Verdine White – they’d been out in Europe and heard our stuff and wondered if we’d be interested in some kind of collaboration.”
Mark King, 2020
LISTEN: HERMANOS GUTIERREZ expand on El Bueno Y El Malo with new unreleased song “Blood Milk Moon” available now via Easy Eye Sound
Acclaimed guitar duo, whose latest album has now been streamed over 50 million times, will return to London on April 7th 2024 For A Show at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire.
Blood Milk Moon Available to Listen To HERE
“Tracks that shimmer with hallucinogenic energy. It’s music that sings without needing a singer, that’s lyrical without needing words” - ROLLING STONE
Watch the duo’s recent Tiny Desk session (2m+ views) HERE
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LISTEN: The soundtrack to THE COLOUR PURPLE is out now ahead of the movie release on January 26th....
Artwork by Gavin Wood
LISTEN: MCKOWSKI (The Lost Brothers / The Basement) releases seasonal album ‘WINTER GUITAR HYMNALS FROM THE BONEYARD’ on December 22nd....
NEWS: NEW MODEL ARMY announce UK independent record store Q&A appearances for the release week of new album 'UNBROKEN'....
New Model Army are to celebrate the arrival of their 16th studio albumUnbrokenin UK independent record stores with a short run of three Q&A appearance in its week of release. Justin Sullivan (vocals/guitar), Dean White (guitar/ keys) and Ceri Monger (bass) of New Model Army will be in attendance at the events to discuss the new record and the revered history of the band.
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Photo Credit: Gavin Wallace
REVIEW: BILLY LOCKETT performs sold out show at London’s XOYO on December 12th supported by Matt Cardle….
“Northampton’s answer to Lewis Capaldi” - The Sun
“A bewitching dichotomy of light and shade” - CLASH
"Billy Lockett possesses the type of voice that instantly ignites your spirit.” - Wonderland
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Photographer: Anders Wingren
LISTEN: Finnish Industrial-flavored metal band KAOS KREW releases sixth album "Blackout"….
Kaos Krew is a musical project from Finland that mixes hard rock and metal with influences from the industrial scene. The band is basically a one-man project by Ulf Skog.
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LIVE: EDDIE MACDONALD (Smalltown Glory/The Alarm) to play one off London show on January 17th....
If, like me, you were a massive fan of THE ALARM back in the 1980’s, you’ll be over the moon to hear that EDDIE MACDONALD (bass/backing vocals) from the band will be performing LIVE in London on 17th January.
Tickets for this one off show where Eddie will be performing an acoustic version of The Alarm’s debut 1984 album ‘Declaration’ in its entirety as well as newer tracks from his band Smalltown Glory.
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‘Passionate’ artwork
LISTEN: AJ MITCHELL releases new single 'Passionate' - Sophomore album set for release in 2024
ANNOUNCES SOPHOMORE ALBUM AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE, SET FOR RELEASE IN 2024
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