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Alice Russell – Let Us Be Loving

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Release date:

7th December 09 (Free Download)

Alice Russell - Let Us Be Loving

The latest offering from soul-siren Alice Russell, layers her now trademark vocal style with a rich and varied production style. Alice cites Jill Scott, Chaka Khan and Eva Cassidy among her inspiration, and this single demonstrates this with effortlessly cool jazz vibes making way for an uptempo soul explosion – with a sprinkling of rock energy thrown in (just for good measure). Let Us Be Loving is bound to appeal to Alice’s fans, but will also no doubt catch the attention of those on the look out for something undoubtedly cool and undeniably different. Check out the single now by clicking on the Soundcloud below.

 

Alice has very kindly agreed to make Let Us Be Loving available as a free download! What’s more, Mr Scruff‘s remix of Dreamer will also be available for free.

NEWS

Soft Toy Emergency: We just love these guys! They’re now signed to All Around The World Records and release a new version of Critical in late October. They made a huge impression at Reading and Leeds festivals playing on The BBC Introducing stage, blowing everyone away.


Following these performances, BBC Radio 1’s Grimmy and Huw Stephens both played a live track from Soft Toy Emergency’s set on their shows. No other artist from The BBC Introducing stage enjoyed this privilege! TV-wise, Critical has now also been added to the full playlist at Box TV, Chartshow Channel and NME Radar.


Honey Ryder’s new single is the title track from their debut album, Rising Up. It’s been given a new radio mix and some remixes that are making their presence felt in the dance charts.


Cosmo Jarvis: We think this guy is a genius! His debut album has just come in to the office. It’s called Humasyouhitch Sonofabitch and we know it’s going to be huge. He’s just supported Muse and has some London dates coming up.


The My Albatross single is going down exceptionally well at UK radio and we’re really pleased with how it’s been received. An Xfm Razor Cuts session will be broadcast on 13 September to coincide with the release of their new single.


Saving Aimee’s great new single, Fresh Since 88, is due out on 11 October and has a stunning video from the guys who worked on Guy Richies’ Rocknrolla. It’s been added to Kerrang TV, Chart show, Scuzz, Stars and The Box already. Saving Aimee’s album, We’re The Good Guys, is released on 26 October.


Alice Russell is a brand new signing to the Ask Me roster and we’re over the moon to be working with her. She’s playing KOKO in London on 1 October and releases her Pot Of Gold album remixes on 5 October. We guarantee you’ll be hearing lots more about Alice over the coming weeks!


NEWS SO FAR THIS WEEK

THE CORDELS were Clint Boon’s ‘Record of the week’ last week on Xfm and will be in session this Sunday [23 August] on Pete Mitchell’s ‘Razor Cuts’ show between 6 and 8pm. Xfm’s Jon Hillcock’s influential ‘New Noise’ also played the single on his tastemaker show on Sunday and Steve Lamacq gave the single a play on his BBC Radio 1 show. Absolute Extreme added them to their cool playlist and support around the UK from specialist taste makers – it’s a great start for an unsigned band doing it for themselves.


THE VANGUARDS – Their Razor Cuts session on Xfm didn’t get aired last week due to studio technical problems but fortunately it will definitely go out this week [6pm-8pm, Sunday 23 August]. The Vanguards’ single ‘Regress’ has also been added to NME Radio’s ‘spot play’ playlist.


TEAM WATERPOLO – Last week the guys were Record of the week on Xfm Manchester’s breakfast show with Pete Mitchell, this week they are drive-times ROW with Clint Boon. On Saturday [15 August] the guys found themselves playing in front of thousands of people at Rock FM’s ‘Rock in the Park’ alongside Tinchy Stryder, VV Brown and Peter Andre no less!


MY ALBATROSS – This debut is released on 14 September and is already receiving a fantastic reaction from National and Regional specialist radio.  They’re currently back at Sandhill Studio recording the follow up to Live and Live Lonely.


COSMO JARVIS – Watch out for this 19 year old, it’s early days but we think you’re going to hear an awful lot more about Cosmo. His next single ‘Jessica Alba’s number’ should see him getting a lot of attention.


SAVING AIMEE – Their next single ‘Fresh since 88’ is pencilled in for Sunday 12 October and their album for 19  October just before their support slot with Fightstar.

THE VALENTINES – Their single ‘You Make Me Me’ is confirmed for a 21 September release and already picking up some good plays. More news on the duo soon!


COSMO JARVIS – She’s Got You

Single released 7 September 2009

COSMO JARVIS - She's Got YouA beautifully crafted pop song with powerfully delivered lyrics form the backbone of She’s Got You, a rhythmically uplifting tale of love and friendship. She’s Got You is the introductory pop single from the incredibly talented 19 year old Harrison Cosmo Krikoryan Jarvis aka COSMO JARVIS. The musical breadth showcased in his live performances is astounding, supporting the likes of Reverend and the Makers, Panic at the Disco, Gym Class Heroes and Gabriella Cilmi, COSMO JARVIS has proved that he is not just a competent singer, songwriter and film maker, he is also a stunning showman. Keep your ears tuned in to Cos’mania!


THE VALENTINES – You Make Me Me

Single released 21 September 2009

THE VALENTINES - You make me meHaving busked their way around the North West, THE VALENTINES have built quite a reputation for close-knit harmonies reminiscent of Simon and Garfunkel. Recorded in their attic with only a 4-track mixer and Mac, the production of the duo’s debut single eloquently demonstrates their live sound. Marrying energetic bashed out chords with beautiful, uplifting vocals You Make Me Me has a sound which is both upbeat and whimsical at the same time. And if anyone knows of any lawful impediment to this marriage, speak now or forever hold your peace!


BREAKING NEWS on August/September releases

THE CORDELS have secured their place on the Xfm playlist. That means the single Dance In Time will be heard across the entire Xfm network in the UK and around the world on the Xfm website. And that’s not all! Dance In Time is also record of the week on Clint Boon’s drive-time show this week on Xfm Manchester.  Clint’s show goes out 3pm-7pm on http://www.xfm.co.uk.

SAVING AIMEE have just been confirmed as main support for the Fightstar tour in October. And that means we’ll be extra busy plugging the band’s debut album, We’re The Good Guys.

TEAM WATERPOLO‘s Letting Go has been chosen as Pete Mitchell’s record of the week on Xfm Manchester. The guys have also just been asked to play Rock FM’s ‘Rock in the Park’ on 15 August so catch them there if you can.

THE TRAVELLING BAND‘s version of The Stone Roses’ Waterfall is playlisted at BBC Radio London. Great timing as it’s the 20th anniversary of The Stone Roses debut album being released.

THE VANGUARDS are booked in to do a session on Pete Michell’s network Xfm show, Razor Cuts, on Sunday 16 August. This comes hot on the heels of their Radcliffe & Maconie record of the week spot for BBC Radio 2.

We are hugely excited to be working with an incredibly talented young man who goes by the name of COSMO JARVIS. You can listen on our  Soundcloud page and we’ll be posting much more about him very soon!

THE TRAVELLING BAND – Waterfall

Single released on 10 August 2009

travelling band 100809Initially conceived as a one-off live performance to mark the 20th anniversary of the release of The Stone Roses’ classic debut album, THE TRAVELLING BAND’s version of ‘Waterfall’ is at once disarming and enchanting in equal measure – put simply, it’s breathtaking. Replacing the liquid dynamics of the original with a stark, beautiful emphasis on the lyrics and melody, the emotional core of the song takes over. It’s an entirely new interpretation of a hugely loved classic and yet another example of the band’s perfect skill at fusing their folk, country and rock influences with their own distinctive sunshine-pop sensibility – so take a break from your day and escape to THE TRAVELLING BAND’s world.


THE CORDELS – Dance In Time

Single released on 17 August 2009

the cordels 170809THE CORDELS’ debut release sees the Warrington three-piece digging deep for their lyrical themes whilst deftly crafting an anthemic, indie-pop classic. An early demo of the track found its way to top producer, Jim Lowe [Stereophonics, Foo Fighters, The Charlatans], who immediately offered his mixing skills to polish it into the gem it is now. THE CORDELS have won airplay in some well-respected quarters. Radio 1’s Zane Lowe gives early support, as does Tom Robinson for BBC 6 Music and Loz Guest at Kerrang! Radio. THE CORDELS are drawing comparisons with the early days of that other classic three-piece, The Police, with each band member bringing a simmering passion and an effortless cool to an incredible live show.

THE VANGUARDS – Regress

Single released on 17 August 2009

the vanguards 170809Within months of forming THE VANGUARDS found themselves recording in The Charlatans’ studio with legendary production duo Dave Tolan and Jim Spencer (Primal Scream, The Charlatans) – the result is Regress – a gritty blast of raw energy blended with a genuine pop melody. It’s a rock/pop hit in the making. THE VANGUARDS’ style of hard edged, sub pop is garnering fans right, left and centre – so much so that Regress became Radcliffe & Maconie’s record of the week, further recognising the bands raw talent.

Listen to Regress:

MY ALBATROSS – Live and Live Lonely

Single released on 14 September 2009

 

my albatross 070909Comprising of an Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman MY ALBATROSS are certainly not joking, as their debut single, ‘Live and Live Lonely’, a refreshing wedge of indie folk, will prove. The Manchester-based three-piece use a wide range of instruments, from keys to ukuleles to sax. This, coupled with changing lead vocals and impressive harmonies, makes for breath taking performances. ‘Live and Live Lonely’ is a fine testament to what is to come from MY ALBATROSS.