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Ex Libras Cut(s) Ep Scores 8/10 in The 405!
Ex Libras brand new EP Cut(s) was released on Monday, and has been given another fantastic review, this time from The 405."Their ability to bring new elements into their music makes for a more fulfilling EP." - The 405
You can read the full review HERE.
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Cut(s) approaches the songs from Ex Libras' critically acclaimed debut album Suite(s), from a different angle. The band have taken the bare parts from five of the songs on their aforementioned debut album (in order: “Underachiever”, “Sum Numbers”, “Discharge”,“Phat Knickers” and “Radar”) and reshaped, remoulded, remixed and reinvented them into their own version of what an acoustic EP should be the only way Ex Libras could - thus creating a new genre for the EP - loopcoustica.
Cut(s) is available to buy today on iTunes for just £3.95!
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Ex Libras Cut(s) EP Reviewed on Glasgow Podcart!
Ex Libras released their brand new EP, Cut(s), on Monday and have been given yet another sterling review, this time from Glasgow Podcart..."Cut(s) is not a record that will grab you by the throat. It it thoughtful, delicate, and will rightfully demand your attention. It deserves it." - Glasgow Podcart
You can read the full review HERE.
Cut(s) approaches the songs from Ex Libras' critically acclaimed debut album Suite(s), from a different angle. The band have taken the bare parts from five of the songs on their aforementioned debut album (in order: “Underachiever”, “Sum Numbers”, “Discharge”,“Phat Knickers” and “Radar”) and reshaped, remoulded, remixed and reinvented them into their own version of what an acoustic EP should be the only way Ex Libras could - thus creating a new genre for the EP - loopcoustica.
Cut(s) is available to buy today on iTunes for just £3.95!
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Ex Libras ‘Cut(s)’ Editor’s Choice in Subba Cultcha!
Today Ex Libras release their outstanding EP Cut(s), and have already started to stir the music industry pot with a great review in Subba Cultcha! In fact, as a bonus it's been selected as editor's choice..."Another stunning single from a band i’d confidently say are more progressive and cerebral than Radiohead (pre-dance phase). High floating melodies, cracked beats and stunning soundscapes to lose yourself within! Also check out their audio/visual EP, it’ll leave you gasping for air!" - Subba Cultcha
You can read the review HERE.
Cut(s) approaches the songs from Ex Libras' critically acclaimed debut album Suite(s), from a different angle. The band have taken the bare parts from five of the songs on their aforementioned debut album (in order: “Underachiever”, “Sum Numbers”, “Discharge”,“Phat Knickers” and “Radar”) and reshaped, remoulded, remixed and reinvented them into their own version of what an acoustic EP should be the only way Ex Libras could - thus creating a new genre for the EP - loopcoustica.
Cut(s) is available to buy today on iTunes for just £3.95!
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Ex Libras - ‘Will my face be in the video?’
Ex Libras. When they’re not busy touring, recording albums and EPs (or building the recording studio in their garden themselves) they’re making comedy vignettes behind the scenes of their forthcoming "Teenage Eyes" video. They’re nothing if not prolific.
The video follows hapless drummer Ross as he tries to glean some kind of hint from band-mates, actors and the film crew as to whether he’ll be getting some face time in the finished cut of the "Teenage Eyes" video. Met mostly with confused looks and evasive answers, Ross tries his best (bless him) to reassure himself and/or remind people that he is actually in the band. Will his face be visible? Is he even in shot?!
Watch the video here and help Ross' cause
Ex Libras release Cut(s), their stripped down reworking of key tracks from incredible debut album Suite(s), on the 6th October. The band will also play a string of no doubt “jaw dropping...completely euphoric” (Glasgow Podcart) London live dates soon after.
Check out and download ‘Teenage Eyes’ below, or click here
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Union Sound Set Single Launch
NME favourites Union Sound Set are set to celebrate the release of their new single Hiding Places at Camden Barfly on the 27th September. Support will come from the similarly excellent Ex Libras (who also have an EP out in September) and Burning Codes, and as if that wasn't already enough to get you to drop everything and go, they're giving away a free MP3 off their forthcoming album Start/Stop with every online ticket purchase.
The band formerly known as the hotly tipped post-rockers Prego, Union Sound Set are set to come back with a refreshed line up, a bigger sound, and above all with style. Not a gig to be missed.
Check out the Facebook event page.
And get your ticket + free MP3 here!
Listen and download Union Sound Set and Ex Libras mp3s on Soundcloud.
Also, check below for the video to Union Sound Set's 'Hiding Places'.
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Ex Libras - EyeSeeSound Session 8/10 in Subba Cultcha!
EyeSeeSound's innovative DVD EP release with the wonderful Ex Libras has received a glowing review from Subba Cultcha!
"A must have for music fans. Well worth the purchase!" - Subba Cultcha
The DVD EP gained a score of 8/10, which is quite impressive considering it's the first release from the EyeSeeSound peeps!
You can read the full review HERE.
Ex Libras DVD EP - The EyeSeeSound Session - is available to buy today from EyeSeeSound's online shop at a very reasonable £5 and can be bought HERE!
In addition to this, EyeSeeSound release their second DVD EP with The Penny Black Remedy on August 30th, and Ex Libras acoustic album, Cut(s), is out September 6th.
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EyeSeeSound: DVD EPs heralding the underground!
EyeSeeSound is the vision, passion and brainchild of Julian Bowman and Simon Matthews. When they both tired of the generic, homogenised music being fed to them by the media the pair took it upon themselves to offer a platform that championed the unsung heroes of the underground.
As a natural progression from the Live Sessions on their website, EyeSeeSound have created an exciting new musical format in their DVD EPs, with each beautifully packaged and designed as a singular piece of art reflecting the band and the music. They have made these DVD EPs as affordable as possible at £5 and on a 50/50 profit share with the bands. EyeSeeSound front all costs themselves and do not charge for their time. It is about the music and the art, rather than the money.The content is generous with those who purchase able to view a five-song live session, own the mp3s of this session, see interview footage, and in this case also feature three music videos as bonus material.
Ex Libras The EyeSeeSound Session is the first of these DVD EPs (out this week!) heralding quality affordable music from the underground. Being the generous lot they are, EyeSeeSound have made one song from Ex Libras' DVD EP - Sum Numbers - available to watch on YouTube. If you can't see these videos below, just click HERE.
Download the Ex Libras DVD EP pack HERE. The DVD EP pack includes a press release, jpeg of the DVD EP cover and a free MP3 of "Radar (live)".
Ex Libras DVD EP Sampler
Ex Libras DVD EP - Sum Numbers (live)
Ex Libras The EyeSeeSound Session is available to buy at a very reasonable £5 from the EyeSeeSound website.
Ex Libras DVD EP Release & Amazing Radio!
Ex Libras are quickly building momentum after their short summer break. On the eve of their acoustic EP release - Cut(s) - they've got a DVD EP release out today and are being championed by Amazing Radio.Read on to find out more...
Ex Libras: The EyeSeeSound Session DVD EP
Ex Libras DVD EP - The EyeSeeSound Session - is available to buy today from EyeSeeSound's online shop at a very reasonable £5.
This fantastic and gorgeously packaged DVD EP includes...
Individual Tracks (including mp3s on DVD-Rom):
Underachiever, Radar, Sum Numbers, Magical Mervyn (exclusive recording), Phat Knickers
Plus bonus content, including...
Music Videos:
Radar, Discharge, Underachiever
Website version of the live session with interview
You can watch a sampler of the DVD EP (90 second clips) here or watch Ex Libras perform "Sum Numbers" from the live session here.
Buy the DVD EP >> HERE!
Ex Libras: Amazing Radio's featured artist
Amazing Radio played Ex Libras Radar Audition over the weekend. Radar was Ex Libras' debut single, which was release last year.
Following on from this, the good folk over at Amazing Towers have been kind enough to have Ex Libras as their Featured Artist on the front page of their website. Check it out here.
Amazing Radio is the only radio station dedicated to exclusively playing unsigned and independent music. The more users interact with Ex Libras tracks by tagging them, liking them, adding them to playlists and downloading them, the more Ex Libras have a chance of entering Amazing Radio's Amazing Chart.
Ex Libras artist page on Amazing Radio.
Watch the video for "Radar" here.
Listen to Amazing Radio
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Ex Libras return with Cut(s) and DVD EP!
The wonderful Ex Libras are back and they've a busy few months in store. This month they release a DVD EP session with EyeSeeSound followed shortly by an acoustic EP release - Cut(s) - in September, which takes songs from their debut album Suite(s) reworking them into something fresh and new. The EP will mark the end of the Suite(s) cycle as the boys begin recording some exciting new material.We've included some video links and free MP3 downloads to get you in the mood - read on to find out more...
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Ex Libras DVD EP release!
It was always inevitable that Ex Libras would catch the attention of EyeSeeSound, who grabbed the chance to work with the boys to record one of their Live DVD EPs. Both EyeSeeSound and Ex Libras share the same sensibilities - to create and promote independent music for all.As a natural progression from the Live Sessions on their website, EyeSeeSound have created an exciting new musical format in their DVD EPs, with each beautifully packaged and designed as a singular piece of art reflecting the band and their music. They have made these DVD EPs as affordable as possible at £5 and on a 50/50 profit share with the bands. EyeSeeSound front all costs themselves and do not charge for their time. It is about the music and the art, rather than the money.
The content is generous with those who purchase able to view a five-song live session, own the mp3s of this session, see interview footage, and in this case also feature three music videos as bonus material.
Ex Libras The EyeSeeSound Session is available to buy from the EyeSeeSound website.
A sampler from the DVD EP can be viewed HERE.
Ex Libras release Cut(s)
Take one part "loop" add one part "acoustic" and mix gently. Crumble Suite(s), sprinkle a touch of "samples", "percussion" and spoonful of "Cello". Place headphones on ears, press play. Enjoy.
Cut(s) approaches the songs from Ex Libras' critically acclaimed debut album Suite(s), from a different, fresh new angle. The band have taken the bare parts from five of the songs on their aforementioned debut album (in order: "Underachiever", "Sum Numbers", "Discharge", "Phat Knickers" and "Radar") and reshaped, remoulded, remixed and reinvented them into their own version of what an acoustic EP should be the only way Ex Libras could - thus creating a new genre for the EP - loopcoustica. The title tracks of the songs on Cut(s) are lyrics found on each of the aforementioned songs on Suite(s).Much like Suite(s) the EP is another DIY affair; everything from the beats, the vocals and the percussion was recorded at the much talked about infamous Shed - Ex Libras manmade recording studio and rehearsal space.
"...[Suite(s)] weaves its intoxicating post-rock spell with an unpredictable, addictive flourish." - Classic Rock Prog, review of Suite(s)
"...an album that's all about building then shattering tension..." Rock Sound, review of Suite(s)
Pushing themselves into quieter territories, Ex Libras' Amit Sharma (vox, guitar), Ross Kenning (drums) and Kieran Nagi (keys) nevertheless prove they have the capacity to venture into sonic extremes. On Cut(s) they ditch the climatic noise build-ups for a calmer and subtle cinematic tension. The EP as a whole is beautifully intricate and atmospheric, best listened to on (large) headphones to maximize your Ex Libras listening pleasure. Guest instrumentalist on the EP is cellist Ruth Campbell (Ariel's Up), who the boys met whilst on their Northern UK tour. Ruth perfectly compliments the sound and feel of the EP.
The free single leading the release will be Teenage Eyes, set for release on 23rd August 2010. Cut(s) is released digitally on 6th September 2010.
Download "Teenage Eyes" from Cut(s) HERE.
Downoad "Radar" from Suite(s) HERE.
Visit Ex Libras YouTube channel HERE.
Ex Libras - Radar
Ex Libras - Underachiever
Ex Libras - [discharge]
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EyeSeeSound Live Session: Ex Libras!
EyeSeeSound have recorded a wonderful live session and interview with the coolest band on the block, Ex Libras.
The video includes the tracks Underachiever, Sum Numbers and Radar, and was beautifully shot by the EyeSeeSound guys at The Luminaire.
You can watch the live session HERE.
This is a prelude to the Ex Libras' "The EyeSeeSound Session" DVD EP which will be out to buy on July 26th for a measly £5.
Here, EyeSeeSound have created a new and exciting music format where each DVD EP is beautifully packaged and designed as a singular piece of art reflecting the band and their music.
This release includes storming live interpretations of 4 tracks taken from their debut album, as well as one new and previously unreleased song, Magical Mervyn, which is an integral part of their live set. The style of the edit and grading also takes the visuals away from traditional live performance footage to create an artistic and beautiful 30-minute live performance.
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EyeSeeSound DVD EP release: Ex Libras
EyeSeeSound
EyeSeeSound: "The music industry is dead. Long live music!"
EyeSeeSound is the vision, passion and brainchild of Julian Bowman and Simon Matthews. When they both tired of the generic, homogenised music being fed to them by the media the pair took it upon themselves to offer a platform that championed the unsung heroes of the underground.
With this in mind, Jules and Simon began to develop and create a web TV show heavily slanted towards the independent music scene. Including short film and animation, The Show is ethically and socially aware, veering away from the traditional presenting style of studio links and interviews to an irreverent anti-presenter style. This was to become the flagship element of EyeSeeSound. In addition to The Show, EyeSeeSound's website also offers other outlets for bands and music bands like ESS' Live Sessions and Mix Tapes.
Now, in conjunction with Sound Director Peter Radcliff the Live Sessions have developed from being a website only format into a physical product that fans of the site were essentially asking for. Therefore from July 2010, EyeSeeSound will be releasing 5-track “DVD EPs” thus creating a new and exciting music format.
Each DVD EP is beautifully packaged and designed as a singular piece of art reflecting the band and their music. They have made these DVD EPs as affordable as possible at £5 and on a 50/50 profit share with the bands. EyeSeeSound front all costs themselves and do not charge for their time. It is about the music and the art, rather than the money. The content is generous with those who purchase able to view a five-song live session, own the mp3s of this session, see interview footage, and in most cases feature music videos and studio mp3s as bonus material.
It is the belief of EyeSeeSound that a new dynamic is infiltrating the music business, a new paradigm of music consumption is being born, and the realm of independent and DIY music culture will no longer remain an underground sub class, but is a very possible and viable future for the production and consumption of music.
EyeSeeSound DVD EP release:
Ex Libras: The EyeSeeSound Session
Ex Libras are a band that need no introduction. Having impressed the press and music fans alike with their debut single, Radar, and album, Suite(s), the band went on to release a second single from the album, Underachiever, whilst completing a UK and European tour. Their album caught the attention of publications such as Clash Magazine, Rock Sound Magazine, Classic Rock Prog, whilst their singles received plays on stations like BBC6 Music and XFM.It's no wonder then that they caught the attention of EyeSeeSound, who grabbed the chance to work with the boys to record one of their Live DVD EPs. Both EyeSeeSound and Ex Libras share the same sensibilities – to create and promote independent music for all.
This release includes storming live interpretations of 4 tracks taken from their debut album, as well as one new and previously unreleased song, "Magical Mervyn", which is an integral part of their live set. The style of the edit and grading also takes the visuals away from traditional live performance footage to create an artistic and beautiful 30-minute live performance.
Download Ex Libras "The EyeSeeSound Session" DVD EP pack HERE, includes DVD EP images, a press release and free MP3 track of Ex Libras' "Radar" from the live session.
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