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Ex Libras’ Teenage Eyes featured on Subba-Cultcha.
Ex Libras free track, Teenage Eyes is still going strong, with the lads picking up yet another feature.
The folks over at Subba-Cultcha have posted the video for the stunning free single, and are even allowing their readers to download the track from their website.
If you've somehow managed to miss out, and have yet to hear the track, rectify the situation immediately, and head over there now!
The single is officially released as a free download on Wirebird records.
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Ex Libras featured on Faded Glamour
News just in that our friends Ex Libras have had two tracks featured over on Faded Glamour.
It's clear that the writer is a huge fan of the band, and if you've somehow managed to go this long without hearing the amazing Radar or their latest single Teenage Eyes, get yourself over there now and check them out.
Teenage Eyes is officially released as a free download on Wirebird records. If you can't see the Soundcloud stream below, download it from the ABoF Soundcloud page.
Ex Libras - Teenage Eyes by abadgeoffriendship
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Nothing Sounds Better feature Ex Libras’ video for Teenage Eyes
More love for the latest single, and haunting new video, from our friends Ex Libras. Teenage Eyes has been featured by the folks over at Nothing Sounds Better, and very impressed they were too by the outstanding video created by Beau Fowler at KIFilms.
The single is officially released as a free download on Wirebird records. If you can't see the Soundcloud stream below, download it from the ABoF Soundcloud page.
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God Is In The TV Zine feature Ex Libras’ “Teenage Eyes” in their Singles Round Up
Ex Libras new single, Teenage Eyes, truly is a marvel to behold, so it's no surprise that the folks at God Is In The TV Zine have featured a review of the track in their "Singles Round Up" feature, which sees the Hounslow 3 piece rub shoulders with none other than the Mystery Jets. Surely, this is a sign of bigger things to come!
If you can't see the haunting official video below, (directed by Ki Films' Beau Fowler) watch it on Ex Libras' YouTube page.
The single is officially released as a free download on Wirebird records. If you can't see the Soundcloud stream below, download it from the ABoF Soundcloud page.
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Classic Rock (online) feature Ex Libras’ “Teenage Eyes” as Track Of The Day!
We've just got back from lunch here at ABoF HQ, when what should we find in our inbox? News that Ex Libras new single, Teenage Eyes has been featured as Classic Rock Magazine (online)'s track of the day! They've included a short bio on the Hounslow 3-piece, so if you want to brush up on your Ex Libras knowledge, and of course check out the track, head over there now.
If you can't see the video for Teenage Eyes below, head over to Ex Libras' YouTube page.
The single is officially released as a free download on Wirebird records. If you can't see the Soundcloud stream below, download it from the ABoF Soundcloud page.
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AAA Music featuring Ex Libras single and video - “Teenage Eyes”
AAA Music got swept up in the amazing press response for yesterday's release of Ex Libras latest single, Teenage Eyes. With a fantastic video, and a haunting melody, it's not hard to see why. If you haven't seen or downloaded the track yet, head over to AAA Music's site, where they're also featuring the video.
The single is officially released as a free download on Wirebird records.
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The 405 review Ex Libras’ latest single - “Teenage Eyes”
Ex Libras' amazing new single, Teenage Eyes is adding even more press to yesterdays online explosion that coincided with its official release. The 405 have just awarded the lads 8.5 out of 10 for their latest release, so head over there to check out the review in full.
If you can't view the video below check it out on Ex Libras' YouTube page.
The single is officially released as a free download on Wirebird records. If you can't see the Soundcloud stream below, download it from the ABoF Soundcloud page.
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Glasgow PodcArt spread the Ex Libras love
Our friends over at Glasgow PodcArt have always had a lot of time for Ex Libras. Even so, it's always nice to see them spread the Libras love - this time by featuring the hypnotically beautiful video for their latest single, Teenage Eyes. Pop round, and see for yourself.
The single is officially released as a free download on Wirebird records. If you can't see the Soundcloud stream below, download it from the ABoF Soundcloud page.
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Room Thirteen review Ex Libras - “Teenage Eyes”
Wrapping up today's explosion of Ex Libras news, is a review of their latest single Teenage Eyes, posted by Room Thirteen. With the track earning them an impressice 11 out of 13 stars, the 3 piece from Hounslow must be doing something right.
If you can't view the video below check it out on Ex Libras' YouTube page.
The single is officially released as a free download on Wirebird records. If you can't see the Soundcloud stream below, download it from the ABoF Soundcloud page.
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Ex Libras chat to Gaydar
Always wanted to get inside the three heads of the lovely lads from Ex Libras? Well, Gaydar have saved you the trouble of having to develop some sort of freaky mind reading device in your mother's basement by featuring an extensive interview with the band. It covers all the important issues: the bands mission, their new single, Teenage Eyes, and which musician elicits the most male attention (turns out it's a toss up between Ross and Amit).
Get yourself over there and get the full skinny.
If you can't view the video below check it out on Ex Libras' YouTube page.
The single is officially released as a free download on Wirebird records. If you can't see the Soundcloud stream below, download it from the ABoF Soundcloud page.
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Out today: Ex Libras - Teenage Eyes
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Ex Libras release their latest single Teenage Eyes today via Wirebird Records. This is a free single release from taken from their acoustic EP Cut(s), which was released in September 2010. The single has already been played by John Kennedy on XFM and will feature on various BBC6 Music shows this week, including Gideon Coe.The official music video for the (directed by Ki Films' Beau Fowler) beautifully haunting track tells the tale of a desperate puppeteer who can't shake the agony of a lost love. As he tries to recreate what he once had it is clear that even those in control are attached by wires. The video has already been picked up and featured all over the web and you can view it on websites like Clash, The 405 and This Is Fake DIY.
If you can't see the video below, you can watch it on YouTube.
You can download the single below but if you can't see the Soundcloud waveform, you can visit the page directly.
Ex Libras - Teenage Eyes by abadgeoffriendship
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Ex Libras News Round Up
It's time for a Monday news roundup, and this time the ABoF spotlight is focused squarely on Ex Libras, and all the press that keeps rolling in from all over the webisphere.
Their new video for their free single Teenage Eyes is causing a storm. First up is a fantastic review from the folks over at Beard Rock, who've awarded the single their highest accolade - 5 out of 5 beards. Hairy stuff!
Acuvi.org were the next ones to slather the Hounslow 3 piece with praise, as they just couldn't get enough of the track.
Last, but by no means least, is the news double header from Mr Shuffleupagus with a feature showcasing the video (and the writer's psychic abilities) and the single being hailed as Today's Swell Tune over on the site.
Not bad at al!
If you can't view the video below check it out on Ex Libras' YouTube page.
The single is officially released as a free download on Wirebird records. If you can't see the Soundcloud stream below, download it from the ABoF Soundcloud page.
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The video for Ex Libras single “Teenage Eyes” featured on Barrygruff
The haunting new single from Ex Libras is accompanied by a music video that will truly take your breath away. It's currently being featured over on Barrygruff, so if you haven't yet seen it, make sure you get yourself over there.
Beau Fowler from KIFilms, produced and directed this visually stunning piece of film and we really do recommend you clear a hole in your schedule to really immerse yourself in the track.
If you can't see the stream below, check out the single over on our Soundcloud.
Ex Libras - Teenage Eyes by abadgeoffriendship
Ex Libras' single Teenage Eyes will be released via Wirebird Records on 28th February.
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Check out the winner of Amazing Beats “Ex Libras remix” competition!
A while back, Amazing Beats ran a comp to see who could produce the most impressive remix of Ex Libras track - "I Am Home". As you can imagine, they were completely inundated with tracks, each one taking the tune to exciting new sonic landscapes, twisting the vocals and bass around like they were mere putty. Or something less dramatic - let's just say a lot of people approached this task from a lot of different perspectives. And with the winner getting played on Amazing Radio, who can blame them?
It was up to Ex Libras to choose their favourite out of the entries, which saw them locking themselves away in their sheds with a crate of beer (this is all conjecture, by the way - they may very well have been drinking fruit juice) and listening to each one again, and again and again.
It was all worth it, because the track that rose all the way to the top, and kept the lads coming back for more, was the amazing remix by Sequel.
If you can't see the stream below, check out the track on our Soundcloud.
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The Video for Ex Libras’ Teenage Eyes picks up more press.
We thought we'd kick off your friday with some more news about Ex Libras' new video for their single Teenage Eyes. It's such a beautiful piece of film and, when juxtaposed with the track, it really does become a transcendental experience.
But don't take our word for it! The video's been featured on Panic Dots as well as Clash and Gaydar Nation. All you have to do is pick one, get comfortable, and let yourself get lost in the music.
Ex Libras' single Teenage Eyes will be released via Wirebird Records on 28th February.
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Ex Libras Live review from Artrocker.tv
A couple of weeks ago our friends Ex Libras played an amazing set at 93 Feet East. Artrocker.tv were there, pens poised, to review their on stage shenanigans. Check out the review they posted.
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Ex Libras featured on Is This Thing On Podcast, AAA Music & Entertainment Focus
Ex Libras new single Teenage Eyes, and the breathtaking video that accompanies it, is absolutely everywhere this week!
Is Thing On? Podcast have featured the track on their latest show, while the folks at AAA Music and Entertainment Focus have featured both the single and video in full on their respective websites.
Clear a window in you hectic work schedule, and head over there now to take a look.
Ex Libras' single Teenage Eyes will be released via Wirebird Records on 28th February.
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This Is Fake DIY feature Ex Libras’ video - Teenage Eyes
If you've not had a chance to watch the breathtaking new video for Teenage Eyes, the latest single from Ex Libras, then you're in luck. This Is Fake DIY have featured the video in full over on their website, so get yourself over there and check it out. You might want to clear a space in your schedule, as the video truly is absorbing, and it's easy to lose yourself in it.
Ex Libras' single Teenage Eyes will be released via Wirebird Records on 28th February.
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The 405 feature Ex Libras’ video for Teenage Eyes
It's barely been released online, and already the press for Ex Libras' video for Teenage Eyes has come rolling in.
The 405 have featured the official video on their site, so get yourself over there and check it out.
Directed by Ki Films' Beau Fowler, this beautifully haunting track tells the tale of a desperate puppeteer who can't shake the agony of a lost love. As he tries to recreate what he once had it is clear that even those in control are attached by wires.
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Ex Libras video for “Teenage Eyes”
Ex Libras finished 2010 by taking their EP, Cut(s), on a mini tour of the UK. They then retired back to their infamous shed, keen to develop their second album due for release later this year. Never ones to stay quiet for too long, the lads have decided to punctuate the silence between their last EP and the hotly anticipated second album by releasing new single - Teenage Eyes.
The official music video for the (directed by Ki Films' Beau Fowler) beautifully haunting track tells the tale of a desperate puppeteer who can't shake the agony of a lost love. As he tries to recreate what he once had it is clear that even those in control are attached by wires.
If you can't view the video below check it out on Ex Libras' YouTube page.
The single is officially released as a free download on Wirebird records. If you can't see the Soundcloud stream below, download it from the ABoF Soundcloud page.
Ex Libras - Teenage Eyes by abadgeoffriendship
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Ex Libras & Wayter featured on Echoes and Dust
Happy Monday folks, and what a Monday it is. The sun is shining, your hangover has subsided (we hope) and Ex Libras and Wayter have been featured over on Echoes And Dust.
The timing couldn't be better, as both bands have singles due for release at the end of the month, and you can head over to Echoes And Dust to listen to them being streamed.
Ex Libras' single Teenage Eyes will be released via Wirebird Records on 28th February.
Wayter's single Twenty is released via Naked Tree Recordings on 21st February.
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Ex Libras make some waves online with upcoming single - Teenage Eyes
- NewBandDay
With the impending release of Teenage Eyes just around the corner (February 28th, no less) the internet beast awakes from its slumber to cast more heaped praise over our friends Ex Libras.
If you haven't had a chance to check out the track, head over to Punk Rock Ist Nicht Tot, or Mr Shuffleupagus where they've said some lovely words, and streamed the tune in full.
But wait, there's more: NewBandDay have featured the Hounslow 3 piece as their band of the day, so they've put together a short bio and selection of their favourite Ex Libras tunes.
Last, but not least, anyone who's anyone managed to make it down to 93 Feet East last month, where Ex Libras played an amazing set in support of fellow noisemakers Anison. One of the contributors for Suite 101 caught the set, and has posted an impressive review of the night's proceedings.
Not a bad news round up for a Wednesday.
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The Mad Mackerel look deep into Ex Libras Teenage Eyes
Having been locked in their shed for the last few days, perfecting their performance for tonight's hotly anticipated live show at 93 Feet East, the lads from Ex Libras will be thrilled to read that The Mad Mackerel have liberally basted their new single, Teenage Eyes with a generous serving of love.
Get yourself over there, and listen to the new single.
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Free Ex Libras MP3 on Punk Rock Ist Nicht Tot!
Punk Rock Ist Nicht Tot have featured soon to be released Ex Libras track Teenage Eyes on their website.
The tune is taken from the critically acclaimed EP Cut(s), a stripped down companion piece to the bands debut album Suit(s).
The free MP3 can be streamed from the Punk Rock Ist Nicht Tot website.
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Ex Libras to release Teenage Eyes
"There are no gimmicks. There are no fancy backdrops, lighting or video screens. They don't need them."
- Classic Rock Prog
Ex Libras finished off 2010 by taking their EP, Cut(s), on a mini tour of the UK. They then retired back to their infamous shed, keen to develop their second album due for release later this year.
Never ones to stay quiet for too long, the lads have decided to punctuate the silence between their last EP and the hotly anticipated album by releasing new single - Teenage Eyes.
Teenage Eyes follows on from the success of their debut album, Suite(s) and its' counterpart EP, Cut(s), which saw the lads re-imagining a selection of tracks from their first release into a hauntingly produced, and genuinely beautiful, musical masterpiece.
The single is taken from the EP, and is representative of their stripped down, acoustic approach to the production process.
If you can't see the Soundcloud stream below, you can download and stream the track directly via our Soundcloud page.
Ex Libras - Teenage Eyes by abadgeoffriendship
To commemorate this release, Ex Libras have teamed up with KIFilms' very own Beau Fowler, who has produced and directed a visually stunning music video that compliments the bands eerily cinematic sound perfectly.
Listening to Teenage Eyes is an amazing experience in itself - Beau's contribution turns it into an experience that borders on the transcendental.
Teenage Eyes will be released via Wirebird Records, and is available to download 28th February 2011.
A promo for the video is below. If you cannot view this, you can visit the link directly. The full video for Teenage Eyes will be available online a few weeks before the release and also available to view on the physical single promos.
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Remix Ex Libras “I Am Home” for the Amazing Beats Remix Competition.
Do you fancy yourself a bit of a remix wizard? Want to give Richard D. James a bit of competition in 2011? Then get yourself over to AmazingTunes, where they're hosting a competition to see who can produce the best remix of Ex Libras track - "I Am Home".
All entries must be received by 21st January 2011, and the winning track will be chosen by the lads from Ex Libras.
For full details of the competition, and to download the stems so you can get cracking on your remix masterpiece, click HERE.
We really can't wait to hear what all of you come up with!
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Geek of the Year 2010 video online now!
Last month we event managed the first annual Geek of the Year Awards 2010 alongside 7ThingsMedia. Our good friends EyeSeeSound filmed a short promo video for the event. You can watch short clips of compere Tiffany Stevenson and comedians Carl Donnelly and headliner Adam Bloom. There's also a little snippet of our very own Ex Libras, who performed on the night and interviews with 7ThingsMedia / Geeks.co.uk's Ally Millar and Chris Bishops plus judge Iain Morris (co-writer of the hit TV series The Inbetweeners).
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ABoF: A year in videos!
This year, many bands on a smaller budget took the creative bull by the horns, struck out on their own and produced a plethora of brilliant DIY / independent videos. We're very proud of the video content our bands have produced this year, each reflecting the bands' personality and artistic flavour.We thought we'd round-up some of our roster's best videos and list them for you right here. If you can't see the embedded videos in this newsletter, there are also direct links to the band's YouTube pages.
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Ex Libras - Underachiever
Underachiever was the second single released from Ex Libras terrific debut album Suite(s). The video was shot and directed by Ex Libras' front man Amit Sharma, at an amateur boxing match featuring his younger brother.
The lights in the background flicker with the steady, fluttering beats whilst the slowed down action of the match itself matches the song's epic intensity.
If you'd like to see more videos by Ex Libras, their YouTube channel is the place to visit. You can watch all their music videos, video diaries, live performances and the fantastic documentary "To Build A Studio".
The first single from Suite(s) - Radar - is available to stream and download below but if you're having problems viewing the Soundcloud waveform you can download it directly from our Soundcloud page.
Radar by abadgeoffriendship
Esperi - Snowman
The track "Snowman" is the b-side of Esperi's (aka Chris Lee-Marr) gorgeous Christmas single Made For Life. The single was released this week (December 6th) via Olive Grove Records and the limited edition physical copies already selling out fast.
The video for "Snowman" is a lovely reflection of the song's intimate beauty and a perfect backdrop to one of winter's most wonderful pleasures - building a snowman in your very own back garden.
Esperi recently released the free MP3 "Dialled". If you can't see the Soundcloud waveform below, you can download it directly from our Soundcloud page.
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Mimas - Vader in Burgos
Mimas are our favourite Danish indie oddballs! They released their second album Lifejackets this year on Big Scary Monsters and the NME.com quickly picked up on their greatness featuring them on the website.
"Vader in Burgos" is a track from the aforementioned album and it shows the band in their natural state - running around like loonies in animal costumes!
"La Moustache Formidable" and "Application" are available to download from our Soundcloud page or you can listen to them below.
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Moulettes - Devil of Mine
Moulettes released their self-titled debut album on Balling the Jack at the tail-end of the summer. The track "Devil of Mine" was released as a video and it's like watching a eerily gorgeous fairytale unfold into before your very eyes. The album was well received with great reviews online and in print (The Independent sung them praises).
The track "Talisman" was released as a free download. If you can't see it below, you can download it from our Soundcloud page.
Talisman by abadgeoffriendship
Phantom - Voodoo Romantic
Voodoo Romantic was the free single released from Phantom's debut album Smoke & Mirrors - a debut which gained critical acclaim from the likes of TheQuietus.com and Classic Rock Prog amongst others.
The video is very minimal, and focusses on the darker element of the band and their love of artists such as Man Ray. Directed by Dan Donovan, the it's more of an art piece than a traditional music video.
If you can't see the video below, you can view it on Phantom's YouTube channel.
Voodoo Romantic can be downloaded from our Soundcloud page or you can stream and download it below.
Voodoo Romantic by abadgeoffriendship
Tango in the Attic - Sketch by Quentin Blake
Everyone's favourite, sunny indie boys, Tango in the Attic, released their last single this year - Sketch by Quentin Blake. It's the second from their debut long player, Bank Place Locomotive Society which reached the number one spot this summer in the Amazon Indie Download Chart.
If you can't see the video below, you can check it out on the band's YouTube channel.
The Unkindness of Ravens - Prototype
The Unkindness of Ravens are a brilliant amalgamation of electro meets rock meets your new future sound of 2011! Nina and Ben have been working hard releasing singles Dead Air and White Road, culminating in the release of their debut EP I Used To Be So Pretty.
The sexy duo are prolific in their DIY video making and their YouTube channel is updated constantly. Below is the video for "Prototype", a free track which was released from the EP. This is Barbarella meets 2011 with an electro clash n' bang!
"Prototype" is available to download from our Soundcloud page or you can stream and download it below.
The Unkindness of Ravens - Prototype by abadgeoffriendship
Union Sound Set - Cause And Resolve
A change of name, a debut album - Start/Stop - and two singles in the bag, yes, Union Sound Set did exceptionally well during the last half of 2010. BBC Radio 1's Fearne Cotton and the 519 Show picked-up on the band, the rock press were singing them praises and the online community rose to show their support as the band also embarked upon a short UK tour to support the album release.
The video for Cause And Resolve is simply majestic. It definitely sets a place for the band amongst the cream of the indie elite. You can also view the band's other videos on their YouTube channel.
What Would Jesus Drive - Your Awful Kids
What Would Jesus Drive are bringing back good old-fashioned pop punk back to music. Their first video for The Girls Are In Charge was a tongue-in-cheek, quirky animated piece, but it's with Your Awful Kids, where we get a sense of where the band may take us in 2011.
What Would Jesus Drive's band's YouTube channel is the best place to grab all their latest video content.
Your Awful Kids is available to download now via our Soundcloud page or you can stream and download it below.
WWJD - Your Awful Kids by abadgeoffriendship
Ex Libras performing “Teenage Eyes” at Sofar
Ex Libras spent most of November touring their fantastic new EP Cut(s) around the UK. They kicked the tour off performing for Sofar in London.
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You can get your hands on the full Cut(s) EP via iTunes for £3.95.
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Ex Libras drop in to see Amazing Radio
It's no secret that the lads from Ex Libras had a wail of a time during their November tour of the North & Scotland. It wasn't all jam packed venues and crates of beer - Amit, Ross & Kieran took some time out of their hectic schedule for a cup of tea and a live session with our friends at Amazing Radio.
". . .the entire session is almost exquisite in its unapologetic gloom and I for one feel incredibly lucky to have heard it first hand." - Amazing Radio
Check out Ruth Kilpatrick's review HERE and check out the live session HERE.
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Ex Libras interviewed by Geeks.co.uk
It's only one more sleep until the geek-fest that is Geek Of The Year kicks off in Hoxton tomorrow night, so you'd expect Ex Libras to be FAR too busy to chat to Geeks.co.uk.
Well, you'd be wrong - there's nothing they like more than a cheeky chat, so they sent over drum genius, programmer and bass master, Ross, to have a bit of a blether about their latest tour antics, murder on a tiny Scottish Island, and the ever mysterious shed (seriously guys, are you EVER going to let us know where it is?).
Check out the interview HERE.
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Videos from Ex Libras & Mimas featured on Eye See Sound’s “Heads Up”
If you haven't seen the videos for Ex Libras' "Underachiever" or Mimas' "Vadar In Burgos", then when you've finished winter insulating the rock you're currently living under, you should really check them both out on the new episode of "Heads Up" over at Eye See Sound.
Check them both out, in stereo and full colour, HERE
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The 405 check out Ex Libras at Maggie May’s, Glasgow
Ex Libras, have been really busy touring the UK with their new EP, Cut(s), over the past few weeks. Don't worry if you missed them (well, do worry - there really is no excuse), because The 405 were all present and correct at Maggie May's for the lads' Glasgow performance.
"Ex Libras make some of the most beautiful, emotive, stirring music I have ever heard in my entire life." - The 405
Check out the full review HERE.
Cut(s) is available to download via iTunes.
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Ex Libras quizzed by The Quietus
Ex Libras get all intellectual with The Quietus, waxing philosophical about latin, astrology and one man's obsession with a model railway. Read the full interview HERE
Ex Libras will be touring the UK with their new EP Cut(s), which is available to download from iTunes.
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Ex Libras Cut(s) EP - News Round Up!
Talented threesome, Ex Libras, recently released their wonderful EP Cut(s) - an acoustic, looptastic reworking of debut album Suite(s) - to wide spread acclaim. The good words keep on coming their way, and today we at ABoF HQ thought we would give you a little round up of the most recent positive reviews.First up is a fantastic review from This Is Fake DIY who had this to say about the record:
"The most remarkable thing that the band have accomplished is to make the formerly slick, charming and breathtaking original record sound presumptuous and disorderly. This was perhaps not their intention, but it is certainly a testament to their development as artists." - This Is Fake DIY
You can read the full review HERE.
The Line of Best Fit also heaped praise at the boys saying:
"If anything, Cut(s)’s biggest boon is the meticulous sense of dread that courses throughout the EP’s length. The reworked tracks are much gloomier than their originals; a rainy day punctuated by the ray of light in Amit Sharma’s tense voice. On the original album these songs grew to thunderous conclusions; here they are allowed to wallow in themselves." - The Line of Best Fit
You can read the review HERE.
Finally music website Room Thirteen rated the EP as 10/13 which is quite a score! They wrote:
"Opener 'For Us, For Me' has plucked strings, drum machine and cello, as well as a nicely understated vocal delivery, the tone is thoughtful, slightly melancholic somewhere between Radiohead and Antony and the Johnsons...perhaps. It could almost be one of those tracks that appears on those chill out compilation albums but that really does the EP a disservice as it's far better than that." - Room Thirteen
Read the review in full HERE.
Keep up-to-date with the band, who have a tour coming up and an exciting show with Mimas and Union Sound Set, through their website or Myspace page.
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Great Ex Libras Review in Contact Music!
Ex Libras recently released the brilliant EP, Cut(s), and have been receiving some high praise from the music fraternity, and the fantastic reviews keep on coming as Contact Music are the latest website to give the EP a glowing report.
"A quick warning, the keys on 'There's Still Room For Love' ('Radar') are so peaceful yet beautifully constructed the urge to hug strangers and run naked through stations may become to much to hold back." - Contact Music
You can read the full review HERE.
Cut(s) takes the tracks “Underachiever”, “Sum Numbers”, “Discharge”, “Phat Knickers” and “Radar” from the album Suite(s) and strips them down into a whole new form, highlighting the bands' versatility and musicianship.
Cut(s) is available to buy today on iTunes for just £3.95!
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Ex Libras Cut(s) EP Scores 8/10 in The Digital Fix!
Ex Libras are the band that keep on giving. Not content with their wonderful debut album Suite(s), the band have recently released an acoustic reworking of five tracks from the album on an EP named Cut(s). The EP has received some great praise from music journalists thus far and this praise continues with an excellent review from The Digital Fix, scoring 8/10!"The arrangements on tracks like 'Teenage Eyes', and in general thoughout the entire EP, display an achingly dramatic yet emotionally charged approach to song-writing and reinterpretation." - The Digital Fix
You can read the review in full HERE.
Cut(s) reinvents the tracks “Underachiever”, “Sum Numbers”, “Discharge”, “Phat Knickers” and “Radar” into a whole new ethereal form highlighting the bands' versatility and musicianship, making it the perfect soundtrack to the end of the summer.
Cut(s) is available to buy today on iTunes for just £3.95!
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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.
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.
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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: "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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