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Christmas Compilation & 2012 Year RoundUp!
We're about to hang-up our PR hats for the year as we reflect on a successful 2012 year here at ABoF HQ. We started the year event managing a party for HP and Last.fm featuring David Guetta on the decks, we then found ourselves managing Doug Stanhope's campaign for his latest DVD - Before Turning the Gun on Himself - and spent the rest of the year working on an array of brilliant bands and labels.
To get you into the festive spirit, we asked some of our roster to cover their favourite Christmas songs. The 405 featured the compilation exclusively on their site but each track is now available to download via our Soundcloud page.
Many of our bands also released some fantastic videos this year, we've condensed them into this playlist below.
The playlist includes:
- Me And My Drummer - "You're A Runner"
- Pipers - "Ask Me For A Cigarette"
- Hiva Oa - "Badger"
- The Birthday Suit - "Less Worthless Years"
- The Murder Barn - "Harvest"
- Three Blind Wolves - "Parade"
- Turnpike Glow - "1986"
- Vigo Thieves - "Heartbeats"
- Death Rattle - "The Dig"
- Algernon Doll - "Spiral Sounds"
- Fat Goth - "Creepy Lounge"
- Humphrey Milles - "Not Enough"
- Jo Mango - "The Black Sun"
- Knifeworld - "Clairvoyant Fortnight"
- State Broadcasters - "Trespassers"
- The Maginot Band - "Slow Down Sundial"
- The Unkindness of Ravens - "The Spaces In Between"
- The Jar Family - "Broken Minded"
- Shirock - "New Solution"
- Daniel Inouwa - "Lay Now"
If you'd like to hear our most recent free downloads, always check our Soundcloud page. Recently, The Maginot Band, Johnny & The Giros and Algernon Doll have released brilliant free tracks available to download now.
So, now you've seen and heard with your eyes and ears what we've been up to in 2012, what's in store for next year we hear you ask! You know us, we're going to be busy as ever. We're planning on relaunching ABoF TV at some point next year as well as taking on board some exciting new bands - Homework, The Caulfield Beats and Artifacts. Scottish based label Olive Grove and our favourite German label dudes Sinnbus will be releasing more brilliant records as well as some of the current acts on our roster.
We'll have more news for you all in 2013 but for now, we'd like to say a massive thank you to the magazines, websites, freelancers, bloggers, radio producers and DJs who've supported us and our bands this year.
If there are any bands, musicians or comedians out there wanting to find out more about what we do, please get in touch with us at info@abadgeoffriendship.com.
Merry Christmas everyone - Claire & Paul, A Badge of Friendship xxx
Released Today: Knifeworld, Turnpike Glow, Night Noise Team & The Murder Barn
Despite the gloomy UK weather, we're celebrating summer with four wonderful releases out today - EPs from Knifeworld, Turnpike Glow and Night Noise Team and a double a-side single from The Murder Barn.For information, free downloads and video links read on and as always, if you want a digital copy of anything below for review please email info@abadgeoffriendship.com. For all other information about our clients and the work we do, please visit our website.
Knifeworld - Clairvoyant Fortnight
Knifeworld return with their strongest release to date - Clairvoyant Fortnight, out now on Believers Roast. The EP follows 2011’s critically acclaimed EP Dear Lord, No Deal and their 2009 debut album Buried Alone: Tales of Crushing Defeat. With their trademark uncompromising psychedelia in full effect, Knifeworld still sound like no-one else. Intense and kaleidoscopic, this release offers another piece of the curious jigsaw.
The radio edit of the title track "Clairvoyant Fortnight" is available to download now from our Soundcloud page. You can also watch the fantastic video featuring snooker legend Steve Davis via Knifeworld's YouTube page now.
Turnpike Glow - Inflatable Optimism
Turnpike Glow will release their debut EP Inflatable Optimism today on Fünke Pop Records. The 4-track EP, mixed by Broken Social Scene and Los Campesinos producer Dave Newfeld, perfectly encapsulates their infectious indie pop sensibilities; the EP is the perfect little slice of Turnpike Glow’s agenda - honest, unabashed indie exuberance. The band have previously received airplay from Absolute Radio’s Frank Skinner and heavy support from Amazing Radio. Spinner featured previous single 1986 as their Video of the Day whilst Classic Rock awarded their latest single release The Turn, The Pike and The Glow their Track of the Day, BBC 6Music's Tom Robinson hailed their music as "perky upbeat synthy indiepop" and websites like The 405 have hailed the band as “ludicrously catchy”.
The EP is available to stream exclusively on This Is Fake DIY and you can grab a copy for yourself from Turnpike Glow's Bandcamp page.
Night Noise Team - Pieces
Night Noise Team are release the EP Pieces today via Permwhale Recordings. Pieces displays the band’s multitude of influences – ranging from Serge Gainsbourg to The Smiths to Phoenix - with repetitive catchy, electronic beats that wouldn’t be out of place on a Daft Punk record. Meanwhile, their melodic, harmonised pop-laden vocals are backed up by funky synths, which would make even the likes of Earth, Wind and Fire proud! There is a sense of freshness, guile and clever detail in the bands songwriting that develops subtly throughout the EP, meaning the listener is exposed to something new every time they press the play button.
Night Noise Team's EP is available to buy from their Bandcamp page, you can also check out the video for "Pieces" on YouTube.
The Murder Barn - Harvest / America
The Murder Barn are a London based six piece, ready to unleash their own earthy brand of alternative rock this summer with their debut double A-side single Harvest / America, out now. With this offering, the band showcase both their brilliant songwriting talent and their ability to weave a wonderful story around the melodies as well. “America” channels influences such as The Bad Seeds and David Lynch, and wouldn’t be amiss on the soundtrack for 70s folk horror cult classics like The Wicker Man. “Harvest” takes a slightly different direction, with the music and vocals taking on a heavier mantle much more akin to PJ Harvey and Anna Calvi.
The Murder Barn's double a-side single is available to buy via their Bandcamp page now as a limited edition 7-inch vinyl or digital download. You can also watch the videos for "America" and "Harvest" on their YouTube page.
Knifeworld release video for “Clairvoyant Fortnight”!
"...an ambitious, psychadelic wash of melodies..." - Prog Magazine
Ahead of their forthcoming EP Clairvoyant Fortnight, out on 11th June 2012, Knifeworld have released the video for title track of the EP. The video reflects the songs playful nature and the band's upbeat sense of humour with frontman Kavus Torabi leading a prog induced séance ending in the appearance of snooker legend Steve Davis!
The EP follows 2011’s critically acclaimed EP Dear Lord, No Deal and their 2009 debut album Buried Alone: Tales of Crushing Defeat. With their trademark uncompromising psychedelia in full effect, Knifeworld still sound like no-one else. Intense and kaleidoscopic, Clairvoyant Fortnight EP offers another piece of the curious jigsaw.
Clairvoyant Fortnight (Radio Edit), the free single and title track of the EP is available to download via our Soundcloud page. The full version of the track will be available on the EP.
With Clairvoyant Fortnight, former Cardiacs guitarist Kavus Torabi (vox, guitar) has managed to create an eclectic combination musicians with Ben Woollaccott (drums), Charlie Cawood (bass), Chrome Hoof members Emmett Elvin and Chloe Herrington (keyboards and sax, bassoon respectively) and former Cardiacs vocalist Melanie Woods (vox) joining him on his “bubblegum prog” journey.
Heavy support has already come from Prog Magazine (formerly Classic Rock Prog), Rock Sound, The Quietus and Rock A Rolla to name a few. Knifeworld already have the alt rock world covered but with this latest offering, they hope to bring some attention to a wider audience with fans ranging far and wide from snooker champion Steve Davis to BBC 6Music’s Marc Riley and XFM’s John Kennedy.
With this release, Knifeworld prove that "prog" is not just a genre, but a concept, always changing and adapting. They have have applied this ethos to Clairvoyant Fortnight and have created a vast, intelligent, fun and ever evolving sound with few barriers or limitations.
Clairvoyant Fortnight is out on June 11th 2012 via Believers Roast.
Visit Knifeworld's official website, like them on Facebook or follow Kavus' musings on Twitter.
Download the full official press release from the A Badge of Friendship website.
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Knifeworld to release “Clairvoyant Fortnight” EP!
"...an ambitious, psychadelic wash of melodies..." - Prog Magazine
Knifeworld return with their strongest release to date - Clairvoyant Fortnight, out on Believers Roast, 11th June 2012. The EP follows 2011’s critically acclaimed EP Dear Lord, No Deal and their 2009 debut album Buried Alone: Tales of Crushing Defeat.
With their trademark uncompromising psychedelia in full effect, Knifeworld still sound like no-one else. Intense and kaleidoscopic, this release offers another piece of the curious jigsaw.
Clairvoyant Fortnight (Radio Edit), the free single and title track of the EP is available to download via our Soundcloud page. The full version of the track will be available on the EP.
Opener “Clairvoyant Fortnight” sees Knifeworld unwittingly create “Bubblegum Prog”. In fact, the EP is the sound of three pop songs forced at gunpoint into one, establishing the energetic, playful nature of what’s to come. “In A ForeignWay” showcases Kavus Torabi's knack for well constructed inventive composition, with melodic sensibilities not unlike XTC and Frank Zappa. The EP closes with the epic “The Prime Of Our Decline”, displaying a sound closer to avant-garde Zeuhl artists such as France’s Magma and Japan’s Koenji Hyakkei. It may well be Knifeworld's most musically dense piece yet. Goose-bump inducing key changes accompany the soaring vocals while the brief interlude of staccato guitars and brass melodies reveals the band's more experimental tendencies. The result of this boundary pushing EP, is a success on every level from musicianship, catchy tunes and experimental psychedelia.
With Clairvoyant Fortnight, former Cardiacs guitarist Kavus Torabi (vox, guitar) has managed to create an eclectic combination musicians with Ben Woollaccott (drums), Charlie Cawood (bass), Chrome Hoof members Emmett Elvin and Chloe Herrington (keyboards and sax, bassoon respectively) and former Cardiacs vocalist Melanie Woods (vox) joining him on his “bubblegum prog” journey.
Heavy support has already come from Prog Magazine (formerly Classic Rock Prog), Rock Sound, The Quietus and Rock A Rolla to name a few. Knifeworld already have the alt rock world covered but with this latest offering, they hope to bring some attention to a wider audience with fans ranging far and wide from snooker champion Steve Davis to BBC 6Music’s Marc Riley and XFM’s John Kennedy.
With this release, Knifeworld prove that “prog” is not just a genre, but a concept, always changing and adapting. They have have applied this ethos to Clairvoyant Fortnight and have created a vast, intelligent, fun and ever evolving sound with few barriers or limitations.
Clairvoyant Fortnight is out on June 11th 2012 via Believers Roast.
Visit Knifeworld's official website, like them on Facebook or follow Kavus' musings on Twitter.
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Knifeworld’s Kavus Torabi and Steve Davis interviewed by The Quietus
It's Friday, the weekend is coyly peeking around the corner, so what better excuse is there to take a long lunch with Knifeworld's Kavus Torabi and former snooker player, cum alternative music aficionado, Steve Davis?
The Quietus caught up with the duo at the King Charles I pub in Kings Cross to discuss their mutual love for French prog rock band, Magma, the album or performance that turned them on to the underground scene, and Davis' regular radio slot (on which Kavus frequently acts as co-host), The Interesting Alternative Show on Phoenix FM. Be sure to check out the full interview.
Knifeworld released EP Dear Lord, No Deal via Believers Roast in July last year. You can download the EP for £3.49 from iTunes.
You can listen to EP track "Pilot Her", and download it for free from the ABoF SoundCloud page.
Knifeworld - Pilot Her by abadgeoffriendship
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Best of A Badge of Friendship 2011!
This year, we've had the privilege of working with many fantastic bands. Instead of listing all these amazing bands and their fantastic achievements in 2011, we thought that making a downloadable Soundcloud playlist would be the best way for you to get a feel of how our year has been.
The ABoF 2011 playlist is available to stream now on our Soundcloud page. All of the tracks are also available to download for free!
Best of ABoF 2011 by abadgeoffriendship
Later this week, we'll also be showcasing the best of our bands' video releases this year.
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Knifeworld EP reviewed by Rock Sound Magazine!
Hot on the heels of Kavus' interview with The Quietus, Knifeworld's latest EP, Dear Lord, No Deal has picked up another great review.
Rock Sound Magazine have included the EP in their latest issue, comparing the three track release to Genesis, circa Peter Gabriel, and Syd Barret. That's quite an impressive bit of praise, and I'm sure the band will be very happy when they get their hands on this month's issue.
If you can't see the waveform for EP track, "Pilot Her" below, listen to it, and download it for free, from the ABoF SoundCloud page.
Knifeworld - Pilot Her by abadgeoffriendship
Dear Lord, No Deal was released via Believers Roast. You can download the EP for £3.49 from iTunes
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Knifeworld’s Kavus Torabi interviewed by The Quietus.
The rain may have put the dampeners on our supposed two week heatwave, but you can console yourselves with a great piece of online press that Knifeworld have picked up.
Kavus Torabi, the man behind Knifeworld, recently took the time to chat to the folks at The Quietus, which resulted in a fantastically detailed inteview. It covers everything, including Kavus' initial involvement in Monsoon Bassoon, the revelation that he's a drummer trapped in a guitarists body, and his recently released EP, Dear Lord, No Deal. If you've got some spare time this afternoon, we'd highly recommend you check out the whole interview - it makes for some fascinating reading.
If you can't see the waveform for EP track, "Pilot Her" below, listen to it, and download it for free, from the ABoF SoundCloud page.
Knifeworld - Pilot Her by abadgeoffriendship
Dear Lord, No Deal was released via Believers Roast. You can download the EP for £3.49 from iTunes
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Knifeworld bassist Craig Fortnam featured in Bass Guitar Magazine!
We love a bit of bass at ABoF, so we were very pleased when we found out Bass Guitar Magazine had featured a piece penned by Knifeworld bass player, Craig Fortnam. He gives out some tips on how to improve your playing, his aversion to all things slap-related, and the heroes who have shaped him as a musician. Check it out below.
If you can't see the waveform for "Pilot Her", a track taken from their upcoming EP Dear Lord, No Deal below, listen to it, and download it for free, from the ABoF SoundCloud page.
Knifeworld - Pilot Her by abadgeoffriendship
Dear Lord, No Deal was released via Believers Roast. You can download the EP for £3.49 from iTunes
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Knifeworld reviewed by The London Music Blog!
Knifeworld's latest EP, Dear Lord, No Deal has picked up a fantastic review from The London Music Blog.
The EP was the reviewers first experience of Knifeworld, and they were understandably impressed, comparing elements of the band's sound to Mastodon and The Mars Volta. Be sure to check out the review, and the trailer for the EP that's hosted on the site.
If you can't see the waveform for EP track, "Pilot Her" below, listen to it, and download it for free, from the ABoF SoundCloud page.
Knifeworld - Pilot Her by abadgeoffriendship
Dear Lord, No Deal was released via Believers Roast. You can download the EP for £3.49 from iTunes
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Knifeworld: Review and interview in Classic Rock Prog!
Knifeworld released their latest EP, the outstanding Dear Lord, No Deal this month on Believers Roast. With the release of the EP, we've had everyone from Rock A Rolla magazine to Artrocker.com talking about the band.
Classic Rock Prog magazine are huge fans of Knifeworld. This month they've featured an interview with the band as well as a brilliant review of the EP calling it "an ambitious psychedelic wash of melodies".
The band released a free MP3 of the EP track "Pilot Her", which is available now on our Soundcloud page.
Knifeworld - Pilot Her by abadgeoffriendship
Dear Lord, No Deal is out now via Believers Roast. You can download the EP for £3.49 from iTunes
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Knifeworld interviewed by Artrocker.com
Knifeworld have spent the last couple of weeks spreading the word about their latest EP, the outstanding Dear Lord, No Deal. That doesn't mean they've been too busy to talk to the lovely people at Artrocker.com.
Kavus Torabi, the man behind Knifeworld, talks about the origins of the band name, the process behind the band's songwriting technique and why it's important as an artist not to take reviews too seriously. It's a fascinating interview, and you'll also have a chance to download one the EP's tracks, "Pilot Her", absolutely free.
If you can't see the trailer for Knifeworld's newly released EP Dear Lord, No Deal below, check it out on Believers Roast's YouTube page.
Dear Lord, No Deal is via Believers Roast. You can download the EP for £3.49 from iTunes
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Knifeworld: Classic Rock Track of the Day!
Knifeworld's belter of an EP, Dear Lord, No Deal was released on iTunes this week. And what a week it's been with a flurry of press online for the band who are currently planning on a tour later this year. We're all very excited here at ABoF HQ.
Classic Rock have made the album track "Pilot Her" today's Track of the Day on their website. What a lovely way to end the week!
Dear Lord, No Deal is available now via Believers Roast. You can download the EP for £3.49 from iTunes.
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Knifeworld: The Music Fix review “Dear Lord, No Deal”
Knifeworld's stunning EP, Dear Lord, No Deal was released on iTunes this week.
The Music Fix are the latest to review the EP, giving it a brilliant 7/10. The music website call the band "a very enticing prog-rock proposition".
The band also released the EP track, "Pilot Her" available as a free download. You can download it now from the ABoF SoundCloud page.
Knifeworld - Pilot Her by abadgeoffriendship
Dear Lord, No Deal was released this week via Believers Roast. You can download the EP for £3.49 from iTunes
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AAA Music heart ABoF: Free MP3 giveaway!
Last week we made some noise about the wonderful free MP3s we were giving away from some of our new releases out this week.
Our friends over at AAA Music have very kindly put these up on their website. There are free MP3s available from all our new releases this week including The Blood Arm, Knifeworld, Marina Celste and Roxanne de Bastion. There's even a free MP3 available from IndianRedLopez who release their debut album Empty Your Lungs And Breathe next month... consider it a wee bonus track from us!
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ABoF News: Last.fm, Jeffrey Lewis and releases galore!
It's been a while since we've done a big proper news update from ABoF HQ but that's only because we've been unbelievably busy, working like mad on some excellent campaigns these last 6-months. So sit back, grab a cuppa and have a wee read at what's been going down here at ABoF!As always, if you've got any questions about anything you read here or our PR services in general, please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Last.fm
We are very proud to announce that we are working with Last.fm to create online buzz and PR around their partnership with HP, promoting “The Power of Sound”.
HP and Last.fm's partnership celebrates the Beats audio technology that comes with HP Premium PC through a series of live music events and artist interviews, curated by Last.fm.
The partnership kicks off with a number of pop-up acoustic gigs taking place around London throughout July and August, hosted by Black Cab Sessions in association with Last.fm. The first secret session took place on June 16th in Soho Square with Sheffield duo Slow Club making a surprise appearance. The rain stopped just in time for the fans and curious passers by to enjoy their soulful sounds.
For the latest updates on these secret pop-up sessions, artist interviews and anything else please keep checking the HP Facebook page for news and exclusive content.
Jeffery Lewis & The Junkyard live at The Lexington!
We have joined forces with NYC’s Jeffrey Lewis & The Junkyard to organise a very special show at The Lexington, London on Tuesday 2nd August 2011.
The band will be joined by a very special guest, Scotland's velvet voiced multi-instrumentalist - Esperi, who will be playing an intimate acoustic set to showcase his new self-titled EP, due for release 4th August.
This show is now sold out but if you are a member of the press and would like to cover this show for your website or publication, please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Out now!
Knifeworld return with their EP Dear Lord, No Deal, out on Believers Roast. The EP is the follow-up to their 2008 debut album Buried Alone: Tales of Crushing Defeat. The release of the EP has stirred the alternative music press into a frenzy – everyone from Rock A Rolla magazine to Classic Rock Prog are saying good things about Knifeworld.
The Blood Arm return to the UK with brand new album, Turn And Face Me. With rave reviews from Loud & Quiet, a track confirmed on WORD Magazine’s August covermount CD and a multitude of reviews confirmed from The Fly to Uncut magazine, you'd be silly not to go check them out now.
The Angel Pop is Marina's third solo album, and sees her collaborating with the legendary Terry Hall (The Specials, Fun Boy Three). She originally met Terry while duetting with him on the Nouvelle Vague track “Our Lips Are Sealed”, which led the pair to reunite in Paris to record another four tracks together for this release.
Roxanne de Bastion is unleashing her debut self-titled EP on the UK this summer after a flurry of gigs with saw her touring with Nik Kershaw. This self-titled EP is characterised by its laid back, minimalist guitar and intelligent lyrics shaped by Roxanne's enchanting voice, creating a whimsical landscape littered with video game references, introspection and an underlying current of innocence that allows her to deliver some incredible lyrical barbs.
Pad & Pen Records
We at ABoF like to think of ourselves as diverse and open to new cultures. So much so, that we have taken Danish super label Pad & Pen Records under our wing.
Pad & Pen Records are a two-man indie record label, distribution and management company based in Copenhagen, Denmark. They’ve released some brilliant records over there from our very own Talons and Mimas to King's Light Infantry, The Shaking Sensations and many more.
A free online sampler is available from our Soundcloud page. If you’d like more information about the label, make sure you visit their official website and contact us on .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Pad & Pen are also on Twitter and Facebook – please support them!
Pad & Pen Records Compilation Vol.1 by abadgeoffriendship
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Knifeworld track “Pilot Her” makes an online racket!
Yesterday, Knifeworld released their EP Dear Lord, No Deal on Believers Roast. The explosive EP is the follow up to Knifeworld's 2009 debut album Buried Alone: Tales of Crushing Defeat.
Music website Subba-Cultcha have featured the EP track "Pilot Her" on their website as a free download and Canada's "only all-UK radio show and blog", the Best in British Music Show, played the track on their podcast last month.
The track has also previously been played on John Kennedy's X-posure on XFM and Marc Riley's show on BBC 6Music.
If you want to get hold of a copy of the EP, you can buy a copy on iTunes.
Knifeworld Radio Meltdown!
Knifeworld's stunning EP, Dear Lord, No Deal has been released on iTunes today. In a display of excellent timing, BBC Radio 6 Music's Marc Riley will be devoting his show to Cardiacs (of which Kavus Torabi was a former guitarist) in honour of Tim Smith's 50th birthday. Tune in between 7pm and 9pm to catch the show.
Then, there are even more Knifeworld radio antics to enjoy, as Kavus will be joining Steve Davis (yes, the snooker player - who, as it happens, has an amazingly diverse taste in music) on Phoenix FM's The Interesting Alternative Show. It hits the airwaves at 10pm, so make sure you catch it!
If you can't see the trailer for Knifeworld's newly released EP Dear Lord, No Deal below, check it out on Believers Roast's YouTube page.
If you can't see the waveform for EP track, "Pilot Her" below, listen to it, and download it for free, from the ABoF SoundCloud page.
Knifeworld - Pilot Her by abadgeoffriendship
Dear Lord, No Deal was released today via Believers Roast. You can download the EP for £3.49 from iTunes
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Released today: The Blood Arm, Knifeworld, Marina Celeste and Roxanne de Bastion!
Today, we've not one, not two, not three but four wonderful releases for you. Read below to find out more!The Blood Arm - Turn And Face Me
The Blood Arm release their brand new album, Turn And Face Me today on Pau! / Snowhite. The band are giving away album track, "Introducing Randy Newman", as a free download, which will also be featured in the next issue of Word Magazine's covermount CD.
Turn And Face Me was given a cracking 7/10 review in Loud & Quiet Magazine, and the animated video for their latest single, Relentless Love, was last week featured on Clash Magazine's website.
You can buy a copy of the album now on iTunes.
If you can't see the stream for album track "Introducing Randy Newman" below, listen to it on the ABoF SoundCloud page.
The Blood Arm - Introducing Randy Newman by abadgeoffriendship
Knifeworld - Dear Lord, No Deal
Knifeworld is the vehicle for Kavus Torabi's unique and progressive psychedelic songwriting. Torabi, former frontman for The Monsoon Bassoon and guitarist in Cardiacs and Guapo, initially conceived Knifeworld as a solo outing but following the critically acclaimed 2009 release of debut album Buried Alone: Tales Of Crushing Defeat, he expanded the project into a full six piece band.
The EP, Dear Lord, No Deal, has already picked up some great features from the likes of Rock A Rolla, with more to come in the following months from acclaimed music website TheQuietus and specialist prog magazine Classic Rock Prog and is available on iTunes today via Torabi's own label, Believers Roast!
If you can't see the stream for EP track "Pilot Her" below, listen to it on the ABoF SoundCloud page.
Knifeworld - Pilot Her by abadgeoffriendship
Marina Celeste - "Under My Skin"
Originally discovered at 22 by Marc Collin, of Nouvelle Vague fame, French pop starlet Marina Celeste is no stranger to taking the spotlight, having toured the world and selling over half a million records during the course of her career.
She was described as having "...the voice of an angel." by Le Parisien.
The Angel Pop is Marina's third solo album, and sees her collaborating with the legendary Terry Hall (The Specials, Fun Boy Three). She originally met Terry while duetting with him on the Nouvelle Vague track “Our Lips Are Sealed”, which led the pair to reunite in Paris.
The album is out today on Cam-ly Records and available on all good online outlets including Amazon.co.uk.
"Under My Skin" is one of Marina's original tracks taken from the album, and showcases the juxtaposition of intense sensuality and innocence her vocal style embodies.
If you can't see the stream for album track "Under My Skin" below, listen to it on the ABoF SoundCloud page.
Marina Celeste - Under My Skin by abadgeoffriendship
Roxanne de Bastion - "Indie Electro Pop"
Roxanne de Bastion grew up in Berlin where she began her love affair with music and performance at the tender age of ten. She moved over to the UK in 2007, equipped only with a guitar and a one-way ticket, and she's never looked back. Her previous single One Morning was accompanied by an enchanting video, shot in her hometown of Berlin, and was extremely well received by BBC 6 Music.
Her self titled EP is released today Zube Records, and to give you a little taster of what to expect, she's giving away the first track - "Indie Electro Pop" - absolutely free.
You can also check the music video for the song on Zube's YouTube page.
For more information on where to buy the EP, visit Roxanne's bandcamp page of her official website.
If you can't see the waveform for "Indie Electro Pop" below, listen to it on Roxanne's official Bandcamp page.
Knifeworld do Geeks!
Our favourite prog rockers, Knifeworld are releasing their EP Dear Lord, No Deal on Monday (4th July 2011) via main man Kavus Torabi's label Believers Roast.
The band have released the EP track "Pilot Her" ahead of the release date and Geeks.co.uk are the latest to feature this track on their website.
Rock A Rolla magazine recently featured an interview with Kavus, chatting about the EP and plans for the future. Watch out for features in Classic Rock Prog and TheQuietus in the months to come as well.
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Free MP3s from A Badge of Friendship!
We're exactly 6-months into 2011 now - we can't believe it! But instead of dwelling on how fast the time's gone, we're celebrating this busy year by giving away some MP3s from some of our bands' forthcoming releases.Below, you'll be able to download freebies from The Blood Arm, Knifeworld, IndianRedLopez, Marina Celeste and Roxanne de Bastion. So whether your into prog, off-kilter indie rock or dreamy pop, we've covered all bases!
We're always uploading new free downloadable tracks onto our Soundcloud page, so remember to keep checking there for the latest updates.
The Blood Arm - "Introducing Randy Newman"
The Blood Arm are returning to the UK with brand new album, Turn And Face Me. The band are giving away album track, "Introducing Randy Newman", as a free download, which will also be featured in the next issue of Word Magazine's covermount CD.
Turn And Face Me a cracking 7/10 review in Loud & Quiet Magazine, and the animated video for their latest single, Relentless Love, was featured on Clash Magazine's website.
They're also no strangers to hearing their music appear on screen, having already been featured in the blockbuster creature feature Cloverfield as well as US Television sensations The OC, Gossip Girl and the US version of Shameless.
Turn And Face Me will be released via Pau! / Snowhite on 4th July 2011.
If you can't see the stream for album track "Introducing Randy Newman" below, listen to it on the ABoF SoundCloud page.
The Blood Arm - Introducing Randy Newman by abadgeoffriendship
Knifeworld - "Pilot Her"
Knifeworld is the vehicle for Kavus Torabi's unique and progressive psychedelic songwriting. Torabi, former frontman for The Monsoon Bassoon and guitarist in Cardiacs and Guapo, initially conceived Knifeworld as a solo outing but following the critically acclaimed 2009 release of debut album Buried Alone: Tales Of Crushing Defeat, he expanded the project into a full six piece band.
Their forthcoming EP, Dear Lord, No Deal, has already picked up some great features from the likes of Rock A Rolla, with more to come in the following months from acclaimed music website TheQuietus and specialist prog magazine Classic Rock Prog.
Explosive opening track "Pilot Her" marries the opposing forces of breakneck punk rock with a blend of farfisa, rhodes, saxophone and bassoon in an urgent, melodic paeon to music. Soaring bittersweet vocal harmonies and knotty rhythms collide in Knifeworld's most direct and immediate song thus far.
Dear Lord, No Deal is due to be released digitally on 4th July 2011, via Believers Roast.
If you can't see the stream for EP track "Pilot Her" below, listen to it on the ABoF SoundCloud page.
Knifeworld - Pilot Her by abadgeoffriendship
Marina Celeste - "Under My Skin"
Originally discovered at 22 by Marc Collin, of Nouvelle Vague fame, French pop starlet Marina Celeste is no stranger to taking the spotlight, having toured the world and selling over half a million records during the course of her career.
She was described as having "...the voice of an angel." by Le Parisien.
The Angel Pop is Marina's third solo album, and sees her collaborating with the legendary Terry Hall (The Specials, Fun Boy Three). She originally met Terry while duetting with him on the Nouvelle Vague track “Our Lips Are Sealed”, which led the pair to reunite in Paris.
"Under My Skin" is one of Marina's original tracks taken from the album, and showcases the juxtaposition of intense sensuality and innocence her vocal style embodies.
The Angel Pop is released via Camly Records on July 4th.
If you can't see the stream for album track "Under My Skin" below, listen to it on the ABoF SoundCloud page.
Marina Celeste - Under My Skin by abadgeoffriendship
Roxanne de Bastion - "Indie Electro Pop"
Roxanne de Bastion grew up in Berlin where she began her love affair with music and performance at the tender age of ten. She moved over to the UK in 2007, equipped only with a guitar and a one-way ticket, and she's never looked back. Her previous single One Morning was accompanied by an enchanting video, shot in her hometown of Berlin, and was extremely well received by BBC 6 Music.
Her self titled EP will be released via Zube Records on July 4th, but to give fans a taster of what to expect, she's giving away the first track - "Indie Electro Pop" - absolutely free.
You can also check out the song's music video on Zube's YouTube page.
If you can't see the waveform for "Indie Electro Pop" below, listen to it on Roxanne's official Bandcamp page.
IndianRedLopez - "K.Y.S."
IndianRedLopez's debut album, Empty Your Lungs And Breathe has already picked up some promising reviews ahead of it's August release, with The Skinny declaring that the band "...have delivered a debut album which amounts to more than the sum of its parts".
To let you get a taster of things to come, the band are releasing album track, "K.Y.S." as a free download. If you can't see the waveform below, listen to the track, and download it, from our SoundCloud page.
IndianRedLopez - K.Y.S by abadgeoffriendship
Empty Your Lungs and Breathe is released via Cease|Stop on August 4th 2011.
Knifeworld live show reviewed by Louder Than War
- Louder Than War
Knifeworld are busy gearing up for the 4th July release of their EP, Dear Lord, No Deal. Last Thursday, they blew the crowd away with their set at The Unicorn in London, and, fortunately for us, Louder Than War had sent their man down to review the spectacle. It's a great review, so be sure to check it out.
If you can't see the trailer for Knifeworld's forthcoming EP Dear Lord, No Deal below, check it out on Believers Roast's YouTube page.
If you can't see the waveform for EP track, "Pilot Her" below, listen to it, and download it for free, from the ABoF SoundCloud page.
Knifeworld - Pilot Her by abadgeoffriendship
Dear Lord, No Deal will be released via Believers Roast on July 4th 2011.
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Knifeworld recommended by Fame Magazine!
Knifeworld's upcoming EP, Dear Lord, No Deal, is due to be released on Monday, and we're pleased to say it's just picked up some online news ahead of its release.
Fame Magazine have just recommended the band to their readers, sharing a bit of background info, and their free EP track, "Pilot Her". We know you love a bit of free music, so head over there, have a listen, and download to your heart's content!
Dear Lord, No Deal will be released via Believers Roast on July 4th 2011.
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Knifeworld feature in Rock A Rolla magazine!
Our very own prog rockers, Knifeworld, have a little feature in this month's Rock A Rolla magazine (issue 32, June/July 2011, out now!). Matt Evans recently interviewed main man Kavus Torabi for the feature, talking about his music and the forthcoming EP Dear Lord, No Deal , out July 4th on Believers Roast.Remember to make sure you go grab the magazine but for now you can read the full feature HERE.
The track "Pilot Her" from the EP is currently available as a free download on our Soundcloud page.
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Knifeworld EP, “Dear Lord, No Deal”, announced in AAA Music.
More Knifeworld news to round off the week, as yet another online publication has started spreading the word about their upcoming EP, Dear Lord, No Deal.
AAA Music have announced the EP to their readers and, to give them all a taster, have featured the teaser trailer for the EP, plus an EP track, "Pilot Her", that you can listen to and download. Head over there and check out the full article.
Dear Lord, No Deal will be released via Believers Roast on July 4th 2011.
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Knifeworld’s Thursday News Update!
We have a great collection of Knifeworld news for you this thursday afternoon, with their upcoming EP, Dear Lord, No Deal picking up three features in the print and online press.
Never ones to miss a beat, Classic Rock Prog Magazine wrote a piece about the band and their upcoming EP in their latest issue. You can check out the article below.
Next, a great opportunity to listen to, and download, EP track "Pilot Her", courtesy of Sweeping The Nation. The writer has also spun together some fascinating prose to describe the track, which we won't cheapen by quoting - it really is best that you head over there and read the full article.
Finally, the folks at Entertainment Focus helped spread the Knifeworld love by announcing the upcoming EP to their readers, and giving them a taste of what to expect.
With Dear Lord, No Deal due for release in a little over a month, it's great to see such a great response so far.
If you can't see the trailer for Knifeworld's forthcoming EP Dear Lord, No Deal below, check it out on Believers Roast's YouTube page.
Dear Lord, No Deal will be released via Believers Roast on July 4th 2011.
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Knifeworld reviewed by Oliver Arditi
Knifeworld's upcoming EP, Dear Lord, No Deal has picked up a fantastic review online.
Oliver Arditi got his hands on a copy of the EP, and wrote a gloriously detailed review of the band and their upcoming release. It's clear from his writing that this reviewer likes to get his teeth into music that's challenging, while still being accessible. Head over there and check it out.
If you can't see the trailer for Knifeworld's forthcoming EP Dear Lord, No Deal below, check it out on Believers Roast's YouTube page.
If you can't see the waveform for EP track, "Pilot Her" below, listen to it, and download it for free, from the ABoF SoundCloud page.
Knifeworld - Pilot Her by abadgeoffriendship
Dear Lord, No Deal will be released via Believers Roast on July 4th 2011.
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Knifeworld to release “Dear Lord, No Deal” EP
"Explosions of intricate melodies, twisting sometimes angular time changes and blatant sense of adventure. It's challenging but wholly worthwhile."
- Classic Rock presents Prog Magazine
After playing a vital part in the release of Leader Of The Starry Skies: A Tribute To Tim Smith, Knifeworld have joined forces with A Badge Of Friendship to promote the release of their new EP, the progressive masterpiece Dear Lord, No Deal. It's not set for release until July 4th, but the record has already attracted the attention of publications such as Rock A Rolla, The Quietus, and Classic Rock Prog Magazine, all of whom will be featuring the band in upcoming features over the next few months.
Knifeworld is the vehicle for Kavus Torabi's unique and progressive psychedelic songwriting. Torabi, former frontman for The Monsoon Bassoon and guitarist in Cardiacs and Guapo, initially conceived Knifeworld as a solo outing but following the critically acclaimed 2009 release of debut album Buried Alone: Tales Of Crushing Defeat, he expanded the project into a full six piece band. Featuring renowned Iraqi oud player Khyam Allami (drums), North Sea Radio Orchestra mastermind Craig Fortnam (bass), Chrome Hoof members Emmett Elvin and Chloe Herrington (keyboards and sax/bassoon respectively) and former Cardiacs vocalist Melanie Woods (vox), this EP is the first recording of the full band line up.If you can't see the trailer for Knifeworld's new EP Dear Lord, No Deal below, check it out on the band's YouTube page.
Explosive opening track "Pilot Her" marries the opposing forces of breakneck punk rock with a blend of farfisa, rhodes, saxophone and bassoon in an urgent, melodic paeon to music. Soaring bittersweet vocal harmonies and knotty rhythms collide in Knifeworld's most direct and immediate song thus far. Dear Lord, No Deal, the EP's title track, crams more ideas into two minutes than most bands can muster on a whole album, with its lolloping pace and summery melancholia. The track is all lysergic sonics and giddy kitchen sink production; it's a beautiful Syd Barrett-esque pop tune that demands repeat listens. Closing track "HMS Washout", is a nautical epic, and is easily Knifeworld's most ambitious song to date. This fourteen minute psychedelic tour de force is a kaleidoscopic journey into rock's outer reaches showcasing a band that are comfortable enough to experiment with contrasting sounds, while pursuing a greater musical truth.
If you can't see the waveform for EP track, "Pilot Her" below, listen to, and download it for free, from the ABoF SoundCloud page.
Knifeworld - Pilot Her by abadgeoffriendship
Dear Lord, No Deal is due to be released digitally on 4th July 2011, via Believers Roast.
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Knifeworld unveil trailer for Dear Lord, No Deal EP
Knifeworld have just released their teaser trailer for their upcoming EP Dear Lord, No Deal.
There are some stunning psychadelic visuals in the video, as well as some behind the scenes footage of the creative process. It's certainly got us excited about the EP, and we can't wait until it's released by Believers Roast on July 4th.
If you can't see the trailer for Knifeworld's forthcoming EP Dear Lord, No Deal below, check it out on Believers Roast's YouTube page.
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