The final New Tunes Guide of March arrives today with highlights from Vigo Thieves and Omi Palone.
Glasgow’s Vigo Thieves had their new single ‘This Love’ released on vinyl, special limited edition CD and download at the start of this month. “We thought it would suit the song and it does,” the band’s Stevie Jukes says of the video. “It’s a big powerful anthem but has a darker side, just like the video. We’re showing that dark side of love. Ultimately, the anti-hero is out to save his girl. That’s what counts. I think our fans will understand we’re a grown-up band, a rock band. There’s an edge there, so hopefully people won’t be offended by the video and understand what we’re trying to convey.” Meanwhile, Omi Palone will have their self-titled debut album out as a joint release between Faux Discx and new label Negative Space on April 14th. The London-based four-piece are comprised of Philip Serfaty, guitarist Simon Marsham, bassist Liam O’Neill and drummer Jack Gillis.
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“God Damn have announced a deal with One Little Indian and have confirmed they will release their debut album via the label later in the year. Following earlier single releases via Distorted Tapes & Gravy, the band’s first One Little Indian release is new single ‘Shoe Prints In The Dust’ b/w ‘It’s A Pity’ (April 21st), two new songs recorded at the legendary Toe Rag studios with Liam Watson.”
“Following the worldwide release of their debut album ‘MEN’, Quiet Marauder pressed on by releasing second single ‘Accidental Voyeur’ on 24th February 2014 through Bubblewrap Collective. ‘A lot of the songs on the MEN album deal with slightly twisted versions of love that people convince themselves are normal,’ the band explain.”
“The New Union have unveiled the new video for their single ‘NOW’, which was released 17th March 2014. The new single follows the release of their ‘Staying Friends EP’, recorded with Grammy award winning producer Dan Grech in London’s RAK Studios. ‘NOW’ was produced by good friend, Electric Soft Parade’s Matt Thwaites and mixed/mastered at Abbey Road Studios.”
New Tunes Guide Highlight
“Vigo Thieves released their new single ‘This Love’ on vinyl, special limited edition CD and the usual download places on 3rd March. Produced by Lewis Gardiner, ‘This Love’ has a video described as ‘a homage of sorts’ to Nicolas Winding Refn’s ‘Drive’.”
“In 2013 Chris Flynn toured his new solo material and was special guest for artists such as Grammy nominee John Fullbright. His single ‘Pandora’ released earlier this year, was recorded at the Blueprint Studios, with a music video starring Maxine Peake in the role of ‘Pandora’. As well as writing new solo material, he is involved in a number of collaborations with a variety of artists, including Julianne Regan.”
New Tunes Guide Highlight
“Following their long sold-out self-released cassette of 2011 and two split 7”s in 2012, Omi Palone will release their debut self-titled long-player as a joint release between Faux Discx and new label Negative Space on 14th April. The London-based four-piece, comprised of Philip Serfaty, guitarist Simon Marsham, bassist Liam O’Neill and drummer Jack Gillis, have played regularly in London and across the UK, sharing stages with the likes of Grass Widow, Milk Music and Wild Nothing, touring with Dignan Porch, and making appearances at festivals such as Sheffield’s Tramlines and Wild World in Brighton.”
“This is the new single and video from The OK Social Club – ‘Threads’. The Edinburgh 4-piece won Best Live Act at the Scottish AIternative Music Awards last year and have been featured on shows including Soccer AM, Hollyoaks and Sunday Brunch.”
“The Wonder Villains‘ new single is released in April. They are four young Irish artists that have been signed by Gary Lightbody from Snow Patrol who is mentoring them and signed them to their own label ‘Polar Patrol’. The single has been played on XFM and Radio 2. ‘Marshall’ is out on April 14th, from their album ‘Rocky’, out June 23rd. Their previous singles ‘Zola’, ‘Ferrari’ and ‘TV’ have already been played nationally on BBC Radio 1, Radio 2 and XFM.”
“‘Dead Town’ is the new track from NYC-based GHXST. The video is directed by the band’s video-collaborator Liudi Hara.”
“‘Quiet Part of Town’ is The Vals‘ upcoming single release (April 17th) on Unique Records. It is the first single from The Vals’ new album ‘Wildflower Way’ due September 2014. ‘Wildflower Way’ is the brainchild of songwriter Paul Doherty, produced at his home studio in Belfast.”
It’s all about the sound really.
The skitter of a drum machine, the romance of the 808 kicking “Manchester” into life, the howling feedback that links The Who to Jesus And the Mary Chain…to Napalm Death, the jangle that stretches from the Beatles to Arctic Monkeys, the soul groove that pulls back from Alex Turner’s Sheffield lads to Marvin Gaye and rebounds to Robin Thicke.
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