Category Archives: SINGLE RELEASE

Cosmo Jarvis – ‘Problems’ video

“says more about  f**ked up families in 4 mins than

most documentaries or social reports do in an hour”

Mark Coles (Radio 4)

‘Problems’, the second track from Cosmo’s double A-side single ‘You Got Your Head/ Problems’ has an excellent new video to accompany it. Written, directed and edited by Cosmo himself, the video was filmed in a courtroom at Totnes Guildhall, a prison cell in Brixham Heritage Museum, and, like most of his other videos, in his mother’s house in Totnes. Each and every one of the actors are amateurs – friends, family and innocent bystanders roped in by Cosmo to help.

‘You Got Your Head/ Problems’ is released on 8th November on Wall of Sound. Cosmo’s self-titled debut album drops on 16th November

Cosmo Jarvis – You Got Your Head/ Problems

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Release date:

8th November 09

Cosmo Jarvis - You Got Your Head/ Problems

Fresh from supporting local superstars Muse in Teignmouth, the double A-side follow up to the Devon via New Jersey 20 year old’s debut single She’s Got You takes us into new territory. You Got Your Head is a more up-tempo offering perfectly showcasing Cosmo’s precocious musicality and his winning way with words in a brilliantly twisted yet perfect pop three-minuter. Problems takes us into darker territory with searingly astute lyrical content balancing against a ‘f*ck you’ chorus. The Wall of Sound signing is also embarking on a UK Tour during October and November, so now’s the time to catch him live.

Listen to You Got Your Head:

 

Soft Toy Emergency – Critical

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Release date:

9th November 09

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Having already secured support slots with the likes of Friendly Fires and N.E.R.D. ‘Critical’ has already become an underground hit with Radio One plays of the band’s performance at this year’s Reading/Leeds Festival, courtesy of Nick Grimshaw and Huw Stephens, which where they were the highlight of the BBC Introducing Stage.

With huge support for the single coming from 4Music, Clubland TV, NME TV, The Box, Kerrang Radio and Gaydar Radio (and not to mention being championed by the likes of Steve Lamacq, Nemone and John Kennedy), ‘Critical’ looks set to take the band in to the mainstream.

 

Alice Russell – Let Us Be Loving video


 

The video for Alice’s forthcoming single ‘Let Us Be Loving’ has finally seen the light of day. And we’re glad that it did! Directed by Brighton-based photographer and film-maker Steve Glashier (who has previously created music promos for the likes of Fatboy Slim, Juliette and the Licks and The Rakes), the video was shot entirely with a Canon 5D mkII (for those photography buffs amongst you).

You can also see Alice’s stunning cover of Gnarls Barkley’s ‘Crazy’ on Canal + TV here

Alice embarks on a short UK tour (once she returns from the European tour of course) during November. Check out her MySpace for details.

And as if that weren’t enough, Mr Scruff’s remix of Alice’s Got the Hunger? (available on the Pot Of Gold Remixes album) will be iTunes Single of the Week from 10th November. Let Us Be Loving and Got the Hunger? (Mr Scruff Remix) will both be available on iTunes to download for FREE, and you can still download the other remixes from the album for just 79p each.

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Phantom Limb – Draw the Line

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Release date:

11th October 09

Phantom Limb- Draw the Line

Bristol based country-soul sextet Phantom Limb seamlessly fuse waltz sounds with gospel and a classic blues rhythm in this elegant and enigmatic single preceding the re-release of their self titled debut album. The result is a smooth and polished track that showcases the uniquely rich mahogany voice of Yolanda Quartey. Draw The Line sees the band moving in a new direction, sounding “like its been around forever but doesn’t sound like anything I’ve ever heard”. With early support coming from the BBC and Q this track proves that less is more in music. Currently touring with Will Young, Phantom Limb deserve to be a household name. Check out the band’s MySpace for tour dates and more information, and check out the video below.

 

Soft Toy Emergency – Maida Vale Session!

“Noughties electro disco pop, writ large in neon lights”

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After taking the Reading and Leeds Festivals by storm back in August (they were the only band on the Introducing stage to be played by Nick Grimshaw and Huw Stephens), the good folk at BBC Introducing were very keen to get Soft Toy Emergency in to record a session for them. Subsequently, a few weeks ago, the guys dropped in to Maida Vale studios to do just that…

Check out their forthcoming single Critical live at Maida Vale

 

Check out Headline live at Maida Vale

 

Check out Circles live at Maida Vale

 

Check out Here With You live at Maida Vale

 

Alternatively you can visit Soft Toy Emergency‘s BBC Introducing page for the videos of their Reading/Leeds performances.

The Cordels – Dance In Time Video

Two brand new tracks: ‘Run‘ and ‘Tear Me to Pieces‘ have just been uploaded to The Cordels MySpace.

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The Cordels have already won airplay from some well respected quarters. Nationally Zane Lowe (Radio 1), Lamacq and Tom Robinson (BBC 6Music), the Xfm Network playlist and Kerrang Radio have lent early support. The boys have drawn comparisons with that other classic three-piece The Police, with each band member bringing a simmering passion and effortless cool to an incredible live show…
“Just had my ears opened to The Cordels –
I recommend you opening your ears too”

Chris Long, BBC Manchester Introducing

Check out the video for the single, directed by the band’s bass player Kennedy. You can also check out Lies, Deceit (Live) on Ask Me PR’s Soundcloud.

Saving Aimee – Fresh Since ’88

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Release date:

18th October 09

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Saving Aimee‘s follow up to the Radio 1 playlisted We’re the Good Guys, enlists the enigmatic frontman of  The Darkness, Justin Hawkins, on production duties. The resulting piece of high-energy pop-rock, with its rock-laced solos and 80s synthesisers reminiscent of Duran Duran, surely can’t fail to satisfy Saving Aimee‘s army of loyal fans. With the video being aired on Kerrang TV and The Box already, not to mention their forthcoming tour supporting Fightstar and Go Audio, Fresh Since ’88 looks set to cement Saving Aimee as national treasures!

 

Honey Ryder – Rising Up (Fat Buddha Remix)

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Release date:

26th October 09

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Ever true to their independent roots, the free-spirited darlings of Radio 2 go with a dance remix by breakthrough producers, Fat Buddha, as the main edit for new single Rising Up. This sun-baked ray of infectious pop-dance magic already sees the versatile Honey Ryder brightening the Top 10 of the Commercial Dance Chart and creating sparks on dancefloors around the country. The single also features the Bimbo Jones remix! Check out the band’s MySpace and their website for more information.

 

Shmoo – Amnesia

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Release date:

2nd November 09

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The third offering from Shmoo, ‘Amnesia’, see’s the band exploring their sound in greater depth. Still reeling from sell-out shows at this year’s Manchester International Festival, which garnered rave reviews from (among others) Xfm’s Jon Kennedy. Catchy hooks, a killer vocal and vocoded harmonies all conspire to make ‘Amnesia’ a track of epic proportions aided by Manchester’s world renowned Halle Orchestra. The single will only be available to download (from iTunes and other leading digital music retailers). You can catch Shmoo live at Manchester’s In The City, as well as supporting Warp Record’s Max Tundra . You can also check out the video for Amnesia, filmed during their Manchester International Festival performance here.