New single follows Butcher Brown’s latest album Solar Music which was released in October 2023
“Demolishing the lines between jazz and hip-hop, they let the two forms intermingle as club entities, a free-flowing conversation between eras” - CLASH
"A spirit of generous communion runs through 'Solar Music'" - The New York Times
Listen to “Down With the King” by Butcher Brown HERE
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I was sent news of a AA side release from a plucky quintet going by the name MIMOSA, after hearing both tracks, I wanted to dig a bit deeper and find out about the band, who’s in it and what makes them tick. Read on to find out about their hometown, the music scene in their local area and key venues that have helped put them on the map….
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The album is preceded by new 12 January single ‘Bouquet’
Watch/share/post video for 'Give 'Em Hell' here: https://youtu.be/4Y78To2yjMs
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“Swooping and captivating soundscapes and haunting vocals that pull you in with twanging guitars and haunting strings that pulls the big sky of the wild west into the mystery of the midlands.” - Louder Than War
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"She's a special talent, rising fast" - Classic Rock 9/10
"Not only is Hannah a truly stunning guitarist, but her piano work and vocals are quite simply breathtaking" - Powerplay 10/10
"She goes next level with her performance... Wicklund clearly has an abundance of talent" - Fireworks
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With an EP and album already scheduled for 2024, Hertfordshire based experimental electronic artist Bjørn Felle kicks off the year in style with new single Dopamine.
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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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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.
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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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!
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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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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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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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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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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“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
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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Artwork by Gavin Wood
