Release date: December 2010 (Dusty Pop Records)
Taken from their forthcoming EP ‘Dally’, indie-popsters The Valentines are set to win hearts and minds with their second single, the double A-sided ‘A Girl Like You’ and ‘Dont’ Dally Sally’. With comparisons already drawn with Aussie pop-rockers Crowded House, their ‘homemade cooking’ sound is about to surprise and refresh in equal measure. Check out the video for ‘A Girl Like You’ too (below).
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Release date: out now (Sub Stream)
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“Deep breath and we’ll jump into the unknown”… Clockworks. A soothing down-tempo modern pop ballad from Ben Heyworth (This Morning Call) brilliantly fuses together electronic and classical musical instruments. With an award winning video and the brilliantly received remix by dance outfit Bitrocka, the single is impossible to listen to just once.
Ben Heyworth, the man behind This Morning Call, gives some interesting background information to the band and their acclaimed debut album “All Quiet at 4am“. Interspersed with scenes from the video to the band’s new single “Clockworks“, the video features live footage from the band’s recent Chorlton Arts Festival gig at St Clements Church, Manchester.
Release Date: 26th July 2010 (Station Dynamic)
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The fourth single from the much lauded live electronica outfit Shmoo is Waves. Having supported such musical heavyweights as Roni Size, Roisin Murphy, Ladyhawk and fellow Mancunians Delphic, Shmoo made a massive impact with their live shows during Manchester International Festival last summer. ALready well known in their hometown, the brothers at the heart of Shmoo are setting their sights further afield. Waves is a throbbing slice of electro-pop, set to thrill chin-stroking electronica connoisseurs and the party-seeking indie kids alike.
As with all previous releases, the single comes with a short film made by David and Neil Newport in collaboration with director Ash Tidball.
Release date: 19th July 2010 (Pure Mint)
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Lonely Heart Attack is the first single to be taken from the new Nigel of Bermondsey album ‘London Dreamtime’. According to Nigel, the song was written when he was in an extremely bad mood… ‘it’s about breaking up and not making up and how you fantasise that you will be missed although you probably won’t be…’
The haunting B-side ‘You Are my Avatar’ (which you can hear on our SoundCloud page) evokes memories of the late, great Elliott Smith. This single will be available for digital download (from iTunes) from 12th July.
Nigel (Woolf-Hoyle) started his musical career as the bass player in Indie/Glam group Gay Dad in the late 20th century. After the band’s demise, Nigel dedicated himself to his own songwriting career; Nigel of Bermondsey was born, and his debut, self-titled album was released in 2008 to great acclaim. London Dreamtime, his second album, recorded in a small room just off the Walworth Road over a three month period in 2009.
Release date: 19th July 2010 (Fallen Swine)
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Blind Atlas concoct a boozy stew of American alt-country with a classic northern English edge; taking inspiration from Tom Waits to Morrissey to map their trademark soulful melancholia and defining the territory where Americana meets Mancunia… Grizzled vocals and a heart-wrenching lyric sheet… think Ryan Adams fronting The Black Keys, or perhaps Fleet Foxes with a Led Zeppelin fixation; and clearly all designed to soundtrack long, whisky-addled nights of anguished soul-searching. ‘Take a While’ and ‘Best Day of My Life’ were recorded and produced by Christian and Nicky Madden of The Earlies.
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Release date: 24th May 2010 (Naim Audio)
‘The Great And The Good’ is the debut single from Midlands based 4 piece Max Raptor. Produced by Sam Bell, whose credits include Bloc Party, Editors and REM, it’s a choice cut of ballsy modern guitar music, that reeks of the most pungent post-gig sweaty tee. You can see the Max Raptor at this years Download festival, with further Live/festival dates to be announced soon.
Release date: 17th May 2010 (Elvis Lives)
Currently one of the most talked about bands in Sheffield. Since forming in 2008 in their halls of residence, Will, Emily, James, Nigel and Jereth have been busy carving a name for themselves.
‘The Books Stop Here’ marks the dawning of a new chapter for ATDK, with this classic, anthemic indie pop song. It’s short, sharp and slick with an uplifting chorus and a strong female harmony from Emily: “We don’t know where we’re going but it’s ok”. This debut single looks set to earn the band an even bigger army of followers!
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ATDK have kindly made their tracks free to download. Why not listen to them below, then download them from our SoundCloud.
Here’s the video for All the Damn Kids excellent single The Books Stop Here! directed by Sarah Keeling. See what you think. Alternatively, you can still listen to the single here or hear much more from ATDK on their myspace.
Release date Now: May 4th (Flat Cap Records)
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You will have heard Jamie’s songs many times before because he’s been extremely busy of late. Apart from writing and performing his own hits, he’s also penned up and coming singles for Lee Ryan, Natalie Imbruglia, as well as providing ‘Haunted’ – a recent Radio 2 record of the week- for new act Ben Montague. Last year he collaborated with Anastacia and this year with Joss Stone (who he is set to appear alongside on four major US TV shows – including Tonight with Jay Leno). His songs are everywhere! His hits include Will Young’s ‘All Time Love’,this seemingly unending list also includes US artist Rosi Golan, French ‘artist of the year’ Christophe Willem and a film score.
‘What if I’ is taken from Ben’s Brother’s second album ‘Battling Giants’,and will be released as part of an EP with four brand new songs. We’re sure you will agree, it’s yet another hit to add to Jamie Hartman’s ever expanding collection.
Check out the official video for ‘What If I?’ below.