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The Deep Red Sky release debut album ‘Plans’!
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Alternative indie band, The Deep Red Sky, are pleased to announce the release of their debut album Plans.
Citing the influence of The Twilight Sad and Frightened Rabbit in their development, the band have created a sound that has introspective characteristics allied with more accessible vocal melodies, the likes of which Arcade Fire, Snow Patrol and Biffy Clyro would be proud of.
Recently released single Look On Your Face, encapsulates the band's subtle, yet imposing sound, and brings their luscious vocals to the fore. A trailer of the forthcoming video can be viewed below or on the bands Youtube page.
Look On Your Face is available to stream from the embed below and can be purchased on the band's Bandcamp page.
The Scottish 5-piece, consisting of Jamie Craighead (lead vocals, guitar); Jesse Stoddard (keyboard, backing vocals); Jos Collins (guitar, glockenspiel, backing vocals); Scott Cousins (bass) and John Alexander (drums), originally formed as a three piece when Jamie, Scott and John met at Napier University in Edinburgh. With the introduction of Jos and Jesse, the bands sound subsequently progressed as they developed the stunning harmonies and layered, atmospheric epic moments that can found on the album.
Alongside Look On Your Face, album tracks such as 'Getting Easier', 'Plans' and 'You Had it All' are real highlights and truly showcase The Deep Red Sky's writing skills - as well as their ability to create both challenging and eminently listenable tunes.
Plans is the perfect climax to an exciting year for The Deep Red Sky. Beginning with the release of the free download track 'Zombies', following up with single Look On Your Face and completing their first UK tour.
Plans by The Deep Red Sky is available to buy on iTunes.
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Cherri Fosphate’s ‘Burning Youth’ EP Out Now!
Glaswegian four-piece Cherri Fosphate are pleased to announce the release of their Burning Youth EP via CTN Records.
To celebrate the release, the band today unveil the brand new video for the streaming track 'Losing Teeth'.
You can stream the track from the embed below or from the ABoF Soundcloud page.
You can view the video for 'Losing Teeth' below or from the band's Youtube page.
Having been championed by BBC Introducing's Vic Galloway, Ally McCrae and Amazing Radio's Jim Gellatly, Burning Youth by Cherri Fosphate has come with a great deal of anticipation.
Perfectly demonstrating the band's unique brand of drum infused guitar pop, Burning Youth comes riddled with perfectly formed winding guitar pieces and resonant bass lines, driven by forceful yet graceful drums. Tracks such as 'Kerry Rodgers' and fee download track 'Wool' paint the perfect picture of danceable indie-rock. Coloured by the band's intricate fretwork, where major cords blend into explosive, powerful percussion, the band are able to create a potent record which grips the mind, body and soul.
You can download the EP track 'Wool' for free in the embed below or via the ABoF Soundcloud page.
Formed in February 2010, Cherri Fosphate have already built an established following in their hometown of Glasgow. Consisting of Jonny Sharpe (vocals/rhythm guitar), Alan Robinson (lead guitar), Jordan Lannigan (bass) and Sonny Kainth (drums/backing vocals) the band have cited influences of key indie stalwarts like The Strokes and Bloc Party alongside current buzz bands Little Comets, Frightened Rabbit and The Maccabees.
The band have supported Dry The River, The Crookes and Vigo Thieves, made festival appearances at Belladrum Tartan Heart, GoNorth and Brew at the Bog and sold out King Tut's in January, as they continue to form a notorious live reputation, capturing an audience where ever they play.
Having already played Brew at the Bog this month, Cherri Fosphate will be supporting their release with the 'Burning Youth' U.K Tour throughout May and June. You can catch Cherri Fosphate in a town near you:
- 16 May - PERTH - Twa Tams
- 17 May - ABERDEEN - Tunnels
- 18 May - TURSO - Y-Not
- 19 May - DUNDEE - Non Zeros
- 24 May - NEWCASTLE - Head of Steam
- 25 May - LONDON - Barfly (Camden)
- 31 May - BRAEHEAD - Xscape
- 06 June - BRISTOL - Mothers Ruin
- 07 june - GUILFORD - The Theory Project
- 08 June - MANCHESTER - Brew Dog Manchester
- 11 June - LlANFYLLAN - Workhouse Festival
Cherri Fosphate's release Burning Youth is out now via CTN Records and is available to buy from iTunes.
The Blood Arm return with ‘Infinite Nights’
“...playfully knowing indie rock...” - Q Magazine
After the release of the critically acclaimed 2011 album Turn And Face Me, The Blood Arm return with their fourth album Infinite Nights on June 17th 2013 via RIP Ben Lee Records. Infinite Nights showcases a more mature sound after a short break and a move from their LA home to the cool avant-garde city of Berlin.
"Bubblegum", a track taken from the new album, is available to download free now via the ABoF Soundcloud page.
Infinite Nights is about hopefulness, which seems apt after the big move. Alongside the band’s musical inspiration of Wings and Pulp, Haruki Murakami's novel 1Q84 also set the mood for the record, emphasising the sensation of restlessness and longing, whilst keeping their youthful view of the world around them. With keyboardist Dyan Valdes and frontman Nathaniel Fregoso based in Berlin, their fresh surroundings allowed them to creatively explore themes such as change, relationships and the process of getting older, which was reflected in the new, more experimental, direction of Infinite Nights.
“Wrong Side of the Law” starts the album with an air of introspection harking back to sounds akin to the Jesus and Mary Chain. However, with single “Midnight Moan”, The Blood Arm’s foot-stomping, upbeat tempos return as they hone a sound akin to Roxy Music. “Revenge” is mid naughties loveliness with a vintage Rolling Stones edge whilst “Sex Fiend” channels The B-52s throw back 60s indie pop. However, this is very much an album of two halves with The Blood Arm’s signature head bobbing, party tunes interlaced with reflective ballads and gorgeous acoustic tracks like “Oh Ali Bell!”, “Happy Hour” and “Let Me Be Your Guide”. Matthew Wheeler of The Rumble Strips also sings and plays drums on the album, adding to The Blood Arm’s fresh new direction.
The album was funded by PledgeMusic. PledgeMusic’s aim is to help bands fundraise for releases, encouraging them to participate with fans by creating unique ways to access exclusive content and material, such as a few scarves hand- knit by Dyan and unique songs written for pledgers.
The band plan to release a video for single Midnight Moan ahead of Infinite Nights, before touring in Europe and the UK over the summer and embarking on an extended tour in Autumn.