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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.
Esperi - Dialled by abadgeoffriendship
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.
Mimas - Lifejackets by abadgeoffriendship
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
Panic Dots review Haunted Stereo single, Can’t You See My Side
More rumblings from the world of Panic Dots, and this time they've reviewed the cracking Haunted Stereo single, Can't You See My Side.
"Haunted Stereo are a band who can definitely write a tune and have an ear for a hooky melody. With two singles in the bag this year, we’re wondering what they’ll produce next." - Panic Dots
Check out the full review HERE.
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Haunted Stereo single, Can’t You See My Side, released today!
It's cold, the nights are drawing in, so what better way to start the week than checking out Haunted Stereo's brand new single, Can't You See My Side?
A breath of fresh air. . ." - Artrocker Magazine
Recorded at a Victorian Quaker Hall, the tracks effortlessly emanate an up-beat atmosphere – layers of electric guitar mingle with natural reverb, strings and an old piano – and shine with energetic harmonies.
Can't You See My Side is available to order on CD via Sotones, HERE
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Download Haunted Stereo B-Side, “You Never Knew to Write”, from The 405
We're quite disappointed that the snow didn't reach London this morning (bang goes the ABoF snowball fight), so we're consoling ourselves with the news that The 405 have made "You Never Knew to Write", the B-Side to Haunted Stereo's fantastic single, Can't You See My Side, available for download on their site.
So, shelve those plans to build a lunch time snowman, dig out your headphones, and download the track HERE.
Can't You See My Side is released via Sotones on November 29th.
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Sotones release sampler album to celebrate being 1,313 days old.
Our friends at Sotones are celebrating being 1,313 days old! That's 9986 days, in dog years. To celebrate this monumental milestone, they've released a brand new sampler album, aptly titled 1,313.
The album has a great selection of artists performing on it, with tracks from Moulettes, Anja McCloskey, Lonely Joe Parker, and many more.
The album is available for download from iTunes, and the CD is available from Amazon.
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Lonely Joe Parker to play the Function Room on Thursday
Lonely Joe Parker has been added to the line up for Dalston Live at the Function Room on Thursday 4th November. The acoustic punk in disguise will be sharing the bill with Boy Mandeville and Joe McAdam.
It's only £1 on the door, and it all kicks off at 7pm, so get yourself down there and show some love.
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Geeks.co.uk review Moneytree’s EP - The Great Indoors III
Moneytree's latest EP, The Great Indoors III, has received yet another outstanding review, this time from the people at Geeks.co.uk.
"Moneytree’s The Great Indoors III EP is a swinging, caustic stonerjam which splices laid back pan-handle beats and zipping, layered; sometimes uneasy guitar lines." - Geeks.co.uk
You can read the full review HERE.
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Moneytree at the Old Blue Last reviewed by Geeks.co.uk
If you were sat at home last Wednesday evening watching The Apprentice, then shame on you! You missed a great show at the Old Blue Last, and it's not often you get Wayter, Gin Panic and Moneytree on the same bill. You won't find the writers at Geeks.co.uk huddled up on the couch when something this epic goes down and, true to form, they were there, in the crowd, casting their critical eye over the proceedings.
"Intelligent guitar driven indie rock with a hint of Greenwood for all the Radiohead fans to get their pearlies into. An outstanding set and definitely ones to watch." - Geeks.co.uk
Read the full review HERE.
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Brilliant Moneytree Reviews/EP Out Today!
Moneytree have had a busy old month, with their successful UK tour going down a treat in towns all over the country and the release of their EP The Great Indoors Part III. The seven track EP has been really well received by the music fraternity with the likes of Rock Sound (8/10), Room Thirteen (9/13), The 405 (9/10) and Contactmusic.com all giving the record quite brilliant reviews.
The latest outstanding reviews come from the websites Love Shack Baby and Alter The Press.
First up Love Shack Baby had this to say:
"For what I hear on this EP is certainly not tame, not what most casual listeners would choose to put on their workout mixtapes. But it’s interesting, and captivating to anyone who listens to music intently and appreciates those twisty, unexpected paths." - Love Shack Baby
You can read the full article HERE.
Alter The Press continued the critical acclaim by giving the EP a storming 4/5!
" ‘The Great Indoors: Part III’ is a slow burn. It’s a nuanced, emotive, creative; alt rock at its best. It’s heavily percussion led in parts but balances out with a consistent guitar sound and a whole host of other instruments that both blend in and stand out at the same time. Moneytree combine a variety of genres to create something original but familiar feeling and really show off what they’re capable of." - Alter The Press
Read the full review HERE.
The EP is available to buy now and can be purchased form iTunes and from the Sotones Records website.
If you want a sneaky listen of what to expect check out the track, The Science of Gambling, on our Soundcloud page.
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Moneytree Album Reviews in The 405 and Contact Music!
Moneytree release the Great Indoors Part III EP next Monday. The EP has been receiving great reviews from the likes of Rock Sound (8/10), Room Thirteen (9/13) and now Contactmusic.com and The 405 are the latest to review part three in the tryptich, keeping the good vibes flowing.
The 405 have given the EP a brilliant 9/10 calling this "easily their best effort yet."
Read the full review HERE.
Contactmusic.com praise Moneytree's "unique and eclectic sound."
Read the full review HERE.
Moneytree are currently on their World of Autumn tour to promote the release of the EP, you can check out all their dates HERE.
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Moneytree in the Press and Free London Show on Wednesday!
Moneytree are gearing up for the third installment of their Great Indoors triptych with the release of The Great Indoors Part III. The band are currently touring the UK but have started to see the reviews fly in, and they have been worth the wait!
First up is a review from Rock Sound Magazine. The boys scored an impressive 8/10 with the magazine stating:
"Moneytree have created something special. The songwriting is complex but instantly rewarding, sometimes cacophonous but never self-indulgent, and the versatility of vocalist Campbell Austin is hugely impressive." - Rock Sound
The music website Room Thirteen also gave the EP a fantastic review scoring it 9/13!
"Moneytree are a band in that interesting position of clearly being able to pen a strong track that borders on commercial alt rock; but can also bring together a mix of intricate beats and jittery melodies that will warm the hearts of indie fans everywhere." - Room Thirteen
You can read the review in full HERE.
If you want to see what all the fuss is about ABoF will be hosting a gig for Moneytree in London on Wednesday 20th October at the The Old Blue Last. Doors are at 19.30 and support will come from the brilliant Gin Panic and Wayter.
The gig is FREE!
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Anja McCloskey Competition on Is This Thing On podcast!
Anja McCloskey has been played on the excellent podcast Is This Thing On. The track "Newton" was aired on the most recent offering from Nick Tann where he is giving you the chance to win a copy of her beautiful EP Turn Turn Turn.
You can listen to the track and be in with a chance of winning a copy of the EP HERE.
The EP was released on 3 September and received some glowing praise with The 405 stating "Turn, Turn, Turn delivers a powerful performance and reveals emerging raw talent. The emotional rollercoaster makes her vulnerable yet sharp voice unforgettable. I urge you to listen".
Keep up to date with Anja McCloskey through her Myspace page and you can purchase the debut EP at the Sotones shop.
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Moneytree EP and Tour Feature in God Is In The TV!
With Moneytree due to release their forthcoming EP The Great Indoors Part III and embarking on a nationwide tour, God Is In The TV have written a little piece outlining the up and coming hectic schedule!
If that wasn't enough, you can also get right in the mood for all things Moneytree by downloading the track "The Science of Gambling".
To read the feature, check out the tour schedule and download the free track, click HERE.
The band begin their tour in Liverpool at Mello, Mello on October 7th, and finish in Winchester at The Railway on October 24th after 18 grueling gigs! The EP will be available to download from October 25th and will be released through the wonderful Sotones Records.
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Sotones Records Showcase Featured in The 405!
The second Sotones Records showcase will take place this evening at The Old Queens Head.
The gig will mark 1,313 days of releasing and creating cutting edge music and will be the last of two dates celebrating a multitude of great bands housed on the label. This evenings gig will feature a line up that includes Moulettes, Haunted Stereo, Peter Lyons, Jackie Paper, Lonely Joe Parker and Jeffisalive.
Punters will have the chance to grab a copy of the fifteen track 1,313 Sampler as outlined in The 405 website. For more information on the gig and the latest news on Sotones bands' check out the Sotones website.
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Sotones Showcase Featured in Classic Rock Magazine and Subba Cultcha!
This evening Sotones Records will be hosting a label showcase at the Old Queens Head and the gig has been featured in both Classic Rock Magazine and Subba Cultcha!
You can read the features and check out all the gig details on the Classic Rock website and the Subba Cultcha website.
The gig will mark 1,313 days of releasing and creating cutting edge music and will be the first of two dates celebrating a multitude of great bands housed on the label. This evening will feature a line up that includes Moneytree, Anja McCkloskey, Edward J. Hicks, Nato and Ann The Arc.
The second night of Sotones high jinks will be on the 14th September and you can buy tickets for both nights for just £8. If you can only make one of the shows, tickets will cost £5. Doors are at 7pm and the nearest tube is Angel. Directions to the venue can be found on the official website.
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What Would Jesus Drive EP Review in Buzzin Music!
What Would Jesus Drive release their EP The Girls Are In Charge through EyeSeeSound on 4th October and have started to receive big licks already!
The online music website, Buzzin Music, have given the up and coming release an excellent review on their pages.
"What Would Jesus Drive are fresh, addictive and very 2010. Their ordered chaotic lo-fi fusion sound of electro funk and white garage punk is a welcome distraction in these days of over-produced, save, flat ringtone-friendly music." - Buzzin Music
You can read the review in full HERE.
Having joined forces with EyeSeeSound, the release of the EP will mark the beginning of a busy few months. Together, they will release The Girls Are In Charge EP, a physical version of their debut album Black and Blue and not to mention plenty of free downloads and singles taking them into 2011. The Girls Are In Charge EP is the start of an exciting quest to take the UK scene by storm.
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Sotones Records Host Label Showcase!
The wonderful Sotones Records will be hosting a label showcase tomorrow evening at the Old Queens Head.
The gig will mark 1,313 days of releasing and creating cutting edge music and will be the first of two dates celebrating a multitude of great bands housed on the label. Tomorrow will feature a line up that includes Moneytree, Anja McCkloskey, Edward J. Hicks, Nato and Ann The Arc.
You can find out more information through the blogs Room Thirteen and Punk Rock Ist Nicht Tot or by checking out the Sotones website.
The second night of Sotones high jinks will be on the 14th September and you can buy tickets for both nights for just £8. If you can only make one of the shows, tickets will cost £5. Doors are at 7pm and the nearest tube is Angel. Directions to the venue can be found on the official website.
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Anja McCloskey EP Scores 9/10 in The 405!
Anja McCloskey recently released her debut EP Turn Turn Turn on Sotones Records, and has received a glowing review by The 405 gaining a score of 9/10!"I’m utterly blown away by her. Turn, Turn, Turn delivers a powerful performance and reveals emerging raw talent. The emotional rollercoaster makes her vulnerable yet sharp voice unforgettable. I urge you to listen." - The 405
You can read the full review HERE.
The EP was released on 3 September and can be bought from the Sotones Shop for just £3.99!
If that wasn't enough, The 405 have been so taken by the beautiful sounds of Anja McCloskey that they have included her in their Spotify Playlist which you can listen to HERE.
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Introducing… Moneytree - “The Great Indoors Part III”
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The Great Indoors Part III (EP) | 25th October 2010
Moneytree return with the third part of The Great Indoors triptych. The record continues the theme of the previous two EP’s with the band collaborating with various musicians, producing an organic, exciting sound unique only to Moneytree.
The Great Indoors Part III takes the band’s intricate alternative sound to a whole new level. This record sees collaborations with Band Of Skulls on the track “Grave & Aloof” and Thomas Tantrum, The Moulettes and Histories Of Rosenberg on the song “World of Autumn”. The eclectic sound of the record is reinforced by a multitude of musicians playing a plethora of instruments including horns, cellos, likembe (thumb piano), a percussion group and even a saw!
The raw sound is brought together beautifully by producer Joe Gibb who has worked with The Kinks, David Bowie, Madonna, Leftfield and Million Dead and marks the return of singer Campbell Austin’s voice after a year long sabbatical due to a growth on his larynx. Not that you’d notice though. He shows no ill effects of the break with his voice showing-up fantastically on tracks such as “Medicineland”, which will be the track included on Sotones sampler 1,313.
The Science of Gambling is available to stream HERE and the EP is released on 25th October 2010.
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Free Anja McCloskey MP3 on Bad Robot!
With Anja McCloskey due to release her gorgeous EP Turn Turn Turn on Sotones Records, the website Bad Robot are giving away the track "Ivory" absolutely free!
You can read about Anja and download the song from the Bad Robot website.
The tune is a perfect example of the creative leanings that Anja has explored on this record and showcases her delicate vocals and beautiful piano playing.
The EP is out to buy on 3rd September.
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Moulettes a go go in Album Review Round Up!
Moulettes release their self titled debut album next week and have been receiving much coverage from the music press, so much so that we decided to give you a little round up of the most recent excellent reviews that have come their way...
First up comes a review from the brilliantly titled website Punk Rock Ist Nicht Tot who have given the band a stirring write up and scored the album 4/5!
"...a geniunely unique and exciting sound, they sound like the result of an unspeakably horrific unholy union between Gogol Bordello, Nick Cave, Bellowhead, and the Stray Cats but without the punk element, not pissed and with two female singers with stunning voices! - Punk Rock Ist Nicht Tot
Read the full review HERE.
Just Press Play have been equally effusive in their praise for what has been described as the most ambitious "folk" album of the year. With scores given out of 10 for various facets of the album, the website scored the band 10/10 for Originality and 9/10 for Vocals, with an overall aggregate score of 8/10!
"With splendid vocal harmonization, great songwriting and a flat out wildly original concept, the Moulettes have given us what may be the best debut of 2010." - Just Press Play
You can read the full review HERE.
Finally, Noripcord complete a trio of rip roaring reviews for the bands debut album, with another impressive article complementing the highly original nature of the record. The website settled on a score of 7/10 which is not too shabby...
"They even make world music cool, as with Talisman, which is brimming with sultry folklorico passion, a style that marries wonderfully with the free-form gypsy groove that moves like an undercurrent throughout." - Noripcord
Read the full article on the Noripcord website.
If all that wasn't enough Moulettes styled goodness for you, The Line of Best Fit have featured the brand new video for the track "Devil of Mine" which you can watch HERE.
The album is out to buy on 16th August.
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Anja McCloskey Feature + Free Download on Mad Mackerel!
Anja McCloskey has been featured on the blog Mad Mackerel!
The sometime member of Haunted Stereo has immersed herself in her creative folk leanings to produce the delightful debut EP Turn Turn Turn, which is released on 3rd September on Sotones Records.
If you can't wait until then, Mad Mackerel have also supplied a sample of Anja's musical musings by providing the track "Ivory" for free download! You can read the feature and download the track HERE.
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Moulettes Video and Free Download on God is in the TV!
Moulettes release their debut self titled album on August 16th and the brilliant website God is in the TV have featured the brand new video for the track Devil of Mine.
The website are also giving away a free download of the track Talisman.
You can watch the video and download the track HERE.
The album has already received some astounding reviews and promises to be "the most ambitious "folk" album you'll hear all year".
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Moulettes Review and New Video on The 405!
Moulettes up-and-coming self titled album has received a fantastic review on The 405.The website has given the album, released on August 16th, a top mark of 9/10!
"I cannot recommend this album enough to anyone suffering from musical apathy in the slightest, to any lovers of the truly alternative, to any honest music lovers." - The 405
You can read the full review HERE.
For a sneak peak of the bewitching album you can download the track Talisman absolutely free HERE.
If you haven't been spoilt enough already, check out the brand new video for the song Devil of Mine from The 405 website which also has a free link to download the aforementioned track Talisman.
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Moulettes Review on Room 13!
Moulettes’ up-and-coming self titled album has received a glowing review on the website Room 13, gaining a score of 9 out of 13!"The Moulettes craftily lure listeners into sinister and bewitching fairytales. You’ve never heard anything like this before, and that’s a good enough reason to give them a go! - Room 13
You can read the full article HERE.
The record is the most ambitious ‘folk’ album you’ll hear all year. It splices together strands of classical, gypsy, jazz, alt.-rock and even some avant-garde to create a complex yet accessible whole.
The album is released on 16th August.
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The 405 do Guilty Pleasures!
The 405 have done a little piece asking some of the coolest bands on the block for their musical guilty pleasures.Our very own Lonely Joe Parker, Haunted Stereo, Juniper Leaf and Ben from Cats and Cats and Cats have all contributed to the article, with the likes of Beyonce, The Lighthouse Family and The Best of Bee Gees getting a mention!
You can read the full Guilty Pleasures article HERE.
Be sure to check out The 405 website for what will be a series of guilty pleasure articles from a number of the music industries movers and shakers!
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Moneytree Interview in Subba Cultcha!
Sotones very own Moneytree have done an enlightening interview with the excellent website Subba Cultcha.In it they talk about everything from the creative and recording process when making a record, playing in an industrial estate with Mystery Jets and the love/hate relationship about life on the road!
You can read the full review HERE.
Moneytree will be releasing the third part of Great Outdoors later in the year.
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Introducing the Moulettes and free track download!
Cellist Hannah Miller, bassoonist Ruth Skipper and Ollie Austin (guitar, drums) have been playing and singing together for several years. But with the addition of violinist Georgina Leach and percussionist Rob Arcari in 2008, the Moulettes’ sinewy, melodic sound has come into true focus.
The band have shared stages, recordings, and personnel with the likes of Mumford & Sons (Ted Dwane of the Mumfords used to be their bassist) Mystery Jets, Band of Skulls (Emma Richardson guests on the album), Liz Green and even the Ting Tings – supporting the latter on tour as three-quarters of electro-pop band Modernaire. And they can count the Unthanks, Noisettes and Robert Plant as fans.
Live, they have charisma to burn, and this summer they grace stages at Glastonbury, Secret Garden Party, Big Session and Larmer Tree, amongst many others. Recently they have busked across Europe; led music workshops with kids in Bosnia; gigged with a 100-voice choir; and organised a festival in their own back garden.
The record itself is the most ambitious ‘folk’ album you’ll hear all year. It splices together strands of classical, gypsy, jazz, alt.-rock and even some avant-garde to create a complex yet accessible whole. Highlights include the epic, atmospheric story-song “Devil Of Mine” (which boasts a mind-blowing video included as an extra on the disc); the Zepplin-esque folk-metal of “Requiem” and the entrancing prog-pop of “Wilderness”.
You can download the track "Talisman" from the album HERE.
The collection heralds the arrival of a profoundly original force in roots music.
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Haunted Stereo on the podcast Is This Thing On?
The exquisite Haunted Stereo have been featured on the podcast Is This Thing On?.
You can listen to the podcast HERE.
The band have recently released double A-side single On A Pin / Lock The Doors to wide acclaim and recently had an outstanding free gig at The Queen's Head in London to launch the single.
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Great Moneytree Single Review on Subba Cultcha!
Sotones very own Moneytree have just released their brand new single Wake Up Pay Your Overheads and have received a glowing review on Subba Cultcha."A joyous mix of gang vocals, wired guitar freakouts, epic build ups and some twisted melodies that mix the best elements of latter day Blind Melon, The Maccabees & Cold War Kids bluesy bluster..." - Subba Cultcha
You can read the short review HERE.
You can buy the new single for a bargain 79p on iTunes or from the Sotones Shop.
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Moneytree Feature on BBC 6 Music and Glasgow Podcart!
The excellent Moneytree single "Wake Up Pay Your Overheads"" has just been released through indie powerhouse label Sotones, and the tune has already received some airplay.
BBC 6 Music's Don Letts has featured both the a-side and the b-side, World of Autumn, consecutively on May 23rd and May 24th! The fantastic World of Autumn was also played on episode 64 over at Glasgow Podcart which you can listen to HERE.
You can buy the new single for a bargain 79p on iTunes or from the Sotones Shop.
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Fantastic Haunted Stereo Single Review on The 405!
Those wonderful musical urchins over at The 405 have given the equally brilliant Haunted Stereo 8/10 for their recently released single 'On a Pin/Lock The Door'.
"this shows that Haunted Stereo are worth keeping an eye out for, if they can produce two songs as good as this without feeling a vain urge to release them separately, they must have a few more like this to come..." The 405.
You can read the full review HERE.
You can purchase the new single form Itunes for a mere 79p per song! For you collectors out their, you can pick up the vinyl from the Sotones website.
To launch the single, the band will be playing The Queen's Head in London on May 23rd. The gig is free entry from 4pm till midnight.
For more information on Haunted Stereo, visit the band's myspace...
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Haunted Stereo Single of the Week on Wearsthetrousers.com!
Haunted Stereo have just released their brand new single 'On a Pin/Lock The Door' to immediate critical acclaim!
The wonderful people over at Wears The Trousers Magazine are another publication to be knocked out by the bands beautiful sound...
"Haunted Stereo have been called a variety of things in their relatively short lifespan. It’s about time ‘genius’ made its way into that lexicon." Wears The Trousers Magazine
You can check out the review HERE.
You can purchase the new single form Itunes for a mere 79p per song! For you collectors out their, you can pick up the vinyl from the Sotones website.
To launch the single, the band will be playing The Queen's Head in London on May 23rd. The gig is free entry from 4pm till midnight.
For more information on Haunted Stereo, visit the band's myspace...
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Fresh Legs ‘Julien EP’ Review on The 405!
Quirky indie upstarts, Fresh Legs Julien EP, has received an excellent review from the lovely fellas over at The 405!
"Like a kid hyper on full fat coke set loose in Toys R US five minutes before closing..." The 405.
You can read the review HERE.
Fresh Legs' Julian EP was released on May 5th 2010 on Sotones. For more information, please check out the band's official myspace.
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Sotones Records Crash Artrocker Magazine!
Our very own Sotones Records have crashed this months up-and-coming edition of Artrocker Magazine!
The New Blood section features both the brilliant Haunted Stereo and Fresh Legs.
Fresh Legs Julian EP is out tomorrow May 5th and Haunted Stereo release their double A side single On A Pin / Lock The Doors on May 17th. To launch the single, the band will be playing The Queen's Head in London on May 23rd. The gig is free entry from 4pm till midnight.
For more information on these bands, you can have a look at the Sotones website.
This edition of the fantastic Artrocker Magazine is out on May 7th and features the likes of These Monsters and an exclusive with Mark E. Smith.
Be sure to check it out...
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Haunted Stereo New Band Feature on God Is In The Tv!
God Is In The Tv have put up a little band feature and biog on their wonderful website of the exquisite Haunted Stereo.
You can check this out HERE.
The band are starting to gain a little momentum at the minute, just in time for their forthcoming double A-side single On A Pin / Lock The Doors release which is out May 17th on Sotones.
To launch the single, the band will be playing The Queen's Head in London on May 23rd. The gig is free entry from 4pm till midnight.
For more information on Haunted Stereo, visit the band's myspace...
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Introducing… Haunted Stereo
Haunted Stereo are an alt-folk/ indie/ experimental six-piece line-up from Southampton.Creating intricate layers of sound with an array of melodic instruments – including banjo, mandolin, accordion, piano, violin, electric guitar and percussion -, Haunted Stereo are very much about the thrills and fun that is to be had from writing and playing music together.
The band have supported numerous critically acclaimed acts such as Rough Trade protégés The Veils, folk-hero Johnny Flynn, neo-orchestral cult act The Irrepressibles and American jazz swing act Hot Club of Cowtown, as well as pop gems Thomas Tantrum and Micachu and The Shapes. But the group are also very much embedded in the local Southampton scene, frequently playing for nights such as Ejector Seat and Long Live Rock'n'Roll. As of Autumn 2009, Haunted Stereo became a member of the Sotones Records family. The band earned critical acclaim, most notably being chosen as a Track of the Day by Q Magazine (online).
“It’s so lovely when you discover something genuinely beautiful.” – Q Magazine
Since their inception in 2007, the band has released three EPs. In Bars (November 2008) and Tree House (March 2009) have featured on XFM, BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio 1. In November 2009, they released their third EP, Cross the Sea on Sotones. 2009 also saw Haunted Stereo feature on the Wears the Trousers Mag’s tribute compilation to Odetta with an energetic interpretation of “Santy Anno”. Now, with a body of great records behind them, Haunted Stereo are ready to release double A-side On A Pin / Lock the Doors. The single truly captures the beauty and intricate sound that Haunted Stereo have honed so well and, more importantly, reflect a band that are ready to make their mark on the UK music scene.
Listen to "Lock The Doors" on the ABoF website...
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Lonely Joe Parker on Resonance FM
Sotones recently featured on Dexter Bentley's Hello Goodbye show for Resonance FM. Sotones' Joe Parker played his forthcoming single Shanty live on-air and by the wonderful powers of the intra-web we're very happy to be able to show you some footage of his live performance!Joe Parker releases Shanty via Sotones on March 8th 2010. You can listen to a stream of the single HERE and grab a copy for yourself HERE.
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Introducing… Sotones (Record Label)
We are very happy to announce that we are officially working on Sotones Records' roster. In the coming months, Sotones will be treating us all to a plethora of music from bands and musicians like Haunted Stereo, Fresh Legs, Moneytree, Nato, Lonely Joe Parker, The Moulettes and many more.Members of Sotones will guest on Resonance FM's Hello Goodbye show on 13th February 2010. To get an idea of what the label are about (that's a passion for music and a love of fun by the way...), you can listen to this Sound Cloud Sotones documentary they recently recorded.
Sotones was founded as a co-operative. This means that the artists are also members, who own the label entirely together.The first label sampler was reviewed in Kruger Magazine and received airplay on several local BBC Introducing shows. It featured artists who are still with Sotones today as well as Blakfish and Band Of Skulls (then known as Fleeingnewyork) who have since gone on to do great on their own.
Sotones acts have played across the UK as well as Ireland, France, Belguim, Italy, Spain, Estonia, Germany and the US. These include support tours for The Ting Tings, The Holloways and Mystery Jets, as well as requested support slots for Noisettes, Thomas Tantrum, Delays, SixNationState and me:one.
The label has released over 25 records and the label's output has received local and national radio play on BBC stations including BBC Radio 1, 6Music and Radio 2 as well as Xfm and Resonance FM. Sotones artists have caught the attention of national and international traditional and online media, including Kerrang!, NME, Rock Sound, Drowned In Sound, Artrocker, Clash Magazine and Kruger Magazine.
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