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Saturday 3 October 2015
Wednesday 23 September 2015
unZined Reviews - Louie Louie - Carry the Man
Louie Louie, a four piece band with a twist. The twist is that whilst Paul Limer and Tom Pallett call Oldham, Manchester home, front woman Rita Faria and her brother Pedro Faria hail from Lisbon, Portugal. With their mix of different music styles they promise a unique and creative sound to their music. Performing with their current line up since September 2014, they have used this time to hone in their act, perfect and find their sound.
After hearing about them on fellow Little Indie Night resident, Iain
Tinsley's unsigned radio show on Halton Community Radio and being intrigued
about them and their origins, unZined reached out to find out more and review
their latest release which they were more then happy for us to. Check it out
below:
Sunday 13 September 2015
unZined Review - Sly Antics - Captive City EP
Three-Piece Alt-rock band Sly Antics consisting of cousins Sam and Lee Hudson and Alex Thompson from Manchester, are looking to ramp up their promotional efforts since forming earlier on this year and prior to releasing their debut release, Captive City, in December. Sam got in touch to see if I'd be up for providing a sneak preview of their five track release by reviewing two songs from the EP. Obviously, I jumped at the chance, as we at unZined love to hear from local bands and spread the word out about them. Check out my review below:
Saturday 12 September 2015
Rat Boy / Foals / The Enemy / Tame Impala / Reverend & The Makers / Beck / The Luka State
Rat Boy / Foals / The Enemy / Tame Impala / Reverend & The Makers / Beck / The Luka State
Tuesday 8 September 2015
unZined Review - Andrew Warner
Once in while the bands / artists come to us, whether it be word of mouth or just seeing one of our reviews. This rarity hopefully will be a sign others will follow suit, as we love discovering new artists and promoting their wares. It gives me great pleasure to introduce Andrew Warner, a budding solo artist from Manchester.
"I blend indie pop with a sprinkle of catchy hooks, a pinch of folk and a dash of honesty. I craft songs ranging from literal social commentary to metaphorical musing, leading to a memorable set of original tracks."
Andrew approached us at unZined looking to get our verdict on his debut release Tales of a Twenty-Something, which from his own words is something special featuring social commentary set to a folk-pop sound. Its interesting to learn that all of the tracks on the EP are performed and produced by himself. This has definitely piqued my interest already. Lets press on with the review below:
Friday 4 September 2015
Friday I'm In Love - The Libertines / Public Image Ltd.
Most of today will be spent listening to the newly released albums from both The Libertines and Public Image Ltd .... Just in case you were wondering.
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Thursday 3 September 2015
unZined Introduces - Two of Substance
unZined are always on the search for new local bands/artists, searching social media and the internet itself for those music acts who deserve notice. From the beginnings of unZined, its amazing just how much local music talent is out there. But, from experience searching for these promising acts, even with the aid of social media and the numerous band directories out there, these bands still go by un-noticed right on our doorstep.
It's great when we stumble across bands/artists who have gone under our radar. We recently found Two of Substance, a three-piece Alternative Rock band hailing from Runcorn, Cheshire. Aaron Holmes (guitar), Tommy Haywood (vocals/bass) and Grant Sweeney (drums), Influenced by the likes of Versus the World, Nirvana, Royal Blood and Foo Fighters to name the few, have started out on the road to creating their own sound with the plan of making a name for themselves.
"After Tommy & Grant finished their voluntary duties in Africa in early 2014, Aaron suggested starting a band and within a few months were already recording their debut EP at Parr Street Studios. Not long after they starting working heavily on writing their debut full length album. Originally wanting to avoid a specific genre, we experimented with as many different styles of music as possible in their Self-Titled EP in order to get a feel on what the true calling for the band's longevity was."
Verdict: I look forward to seeing how the band evolves as they gig more and release more EPs. They've got some great tunes recorded, two well made music videos and have supported a US pop-punk band Versus the World. I would personally like to hear more tracks like "You" and "Not Going Anywhere" from future releases, as I think it would serve them best as they follow an already tested sound, but are unique in their own way. In the end however, they should stick to what they do best - playing the music they love and having fun.
To keep updated of Two of Substance's gigs, releases, news and more check the links below.
FACEBOOK // TWITTER // INSTAGRAM // SOUNDCLOUD // YOUTUBE
unZined, an offshoot of Little Indie Night, a night aimed at hosting what is becoming one of the best live music events in the Northwest, has been given free run to find local talent, find out a bit more about what makes them tick and spread the word around to promote local music. If you are interested in being featured or know of any musicians/bands who would be, contact Mal Keenan here or email me at mal@littleindienight.com.
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Wednesday 2 September 2015
Tommy Roe - Dizzy
Tommy Roe - Dizzy
Cant get this out of my head.
Thank you to everyone who made it down to The Red Admiral on Sunday evening ... we loved it & hope that you had yourself a top night too.
Looking forward to the Libertines release this Friday ? .... We are.
Saturday 29 August 2015
unZined Introduces - Bandito Rey
Introducing.....
Davy Murphy - Guitar/keys/FX
Jams Ward - Drums
Dave Copley - Bass
Ioan Llewelyn - Vocals
Collectively, they are known as Bandito Rey, a self described experimental, electronic and alternative band from the North West, England. They state on their website they have a wide range in style and to showcase this, they have release two previous songs "Laag" and "Come on Baby". Their influences include Aphex Twin, Radiohead, Morrisey and Massive Attack.
"Bandito Rey name was put together by Murphy speaking to his partner (Corinne) about band names. Murphy's who's own amp is called a Peavy 112 Bandit and their former band's singer was in a band called the "The Bandits". Bandito is Spanish for bandit and Rey means king also in Spanish.
Bandito Rey recently has introduced a professional looking website to make it easier for their audience to keep updated and have released a single, "Juicy Fruit".
Their third music release interestingly enough called "Juicy Fruit" starts off with a chewy simple bass line and accompanying synth and then ups the tempo with some fast drums and a clever simple guitar riff. Shortly, after a quick intro the vocals step up to the mark with meaty sounding guitars and bass. Added to by synth in the background this song quickly and evidently becomes a well produced and played song. Towards the end it simplifies the intensity like the intro before building it up again with vocals and guitar and a sudden finish. All in all, its a very professional and enjoyable song. Having already produced two strong releases previously, they have surpassed themselves with a great release and I will watch avidly for further singles, or hopefully an album in the future.
Bandito Rey - Juicy Fruit
Learn about Bandio Rey, their upcoming gigs and releases at the links below:
unZined, an offshoot of Little Indie Night, a night aimed at hosting what is becoming one of the best live music events in the Northwest, has been given free run to find local talent, find out a bit more about what makes them tick and spread the word around to promote local music. If you are interested in being featured or know of any musicians/bands who would be, contact Mal Keenan here or email me at mal@littleindienight.com.
GET INVOLVED!
The Breakfast Club - Beta Band - Simple / Coral - Music at Night / Sonic Youth - Bull In The Heather / Gomez - Options / Pulp - Mile End / Tv On The Radio - Repetition
Some Bacon, Eggs & Sausages in no order whatsoever.
Beta Band - Simple
The Coral - Music At Night
Sonic Youth - Bull In The Heather
Gomez - Options
Pulp - Mile End
TV On The Radio - Repetition
Friday 28 August 2015
Manc Holiday Weekend - Doug Lazy - Let It Roll
This Sunday night we will be winding the clocks back to the late 1980's and early 90's for a night of ... ' Just some fantastic music ' down the local boozer ... We have invited a few people along to join us on the turntables but nothing is set in stone ... some of them have large distances to travel in order to make it yer see.
Anyway if you are about it would be fantastic to see you here ... entrance is free and the beer is cold.
Sunday 30th - The Red Admiral ( A butterfly that isn't it ? ) - Runcorn - from about 8 ish
Already been told to expect a few Hacienda Classics too.
Doug Lazy he was from Manchester as well ... nope that was Washington
Yo La Tengo - Stuff Like That There & erm .... Stereolab
Yo La Tengo - Stuff Like That There
New releases today from Yo La Tengo, Hooton Tennis Club,
The Foals & Beach House .... theres today sorted then
A while back Yo La Tengo ( 95 ) .... whilst touring with Stereolab released some vinyl - a tour single featuring these two tunes.
Musicians should do that more often with supports. Tour Singles or E.P's why not ?
Thursday 27 August 2015
The Last Shadow Puppets - My Mistakes Were Made For You
The Last Shadow Puppets - My Mistakes Were Made For You
Cropped up this morning already ..... if you too haven't heard it in a while.
Wednesday 26 August 2015
unZined Reviews - Some Kind of Illness (self-titled)
Some Kind of Illness in their own words...
"We are Some Kind Of Illness a three piece alternative indie band formed in Manchester, England. We combine alternative indie songwriting with an atmospheric, reverberant backbone to create a sound described as "calming" and "beautiful" :)"
Hooton Tennis Club - Highest Point In Cliff Town
Hooton Tennis Club - Highest Point In Cliff Town
Released on Friday
Unsure what to listen to today tho.
The iCornucopia is full with music ... it is always a pleasure.
Friday is sorted.
Nearly forgot they are in HMV in Liverpool on 1st September if you're about
Tuesday 25 August 2015
Monday 24 August 2015
Chapterhouse - Breather
Chapterhouse - Breather
Today I shall be listening to the album ..... not done for ages.
Sunday 23 August 2015
Kasabian - Vlad the Impaler ( Zane Lowe Remix )
Kasabian - Vlad The Impaler ( Zane Lowe Remix )
Was this on the jukebox last night or did I just imagine it was ?
Saturday 22 August 2015
The Strypes - A Good Night's Sleep And A Cab Fare Home
The Strypes - A Good Night's Sleep And A Cab Fare Home
New album was out not so long back but still not really had the chance to listen in it's entirety.
Asian Dub Foundation - Real Great Britain
Asian Dub Foundation - Real Great Britain
Playing in Manchester on 19th and Liverpool on 20th October
Ultimate Painting - Woken By Noises
Ultimate Painting - Woken By Noises
One of the best songs of 2015 so far according to Rolling Stone
Ye dont wanna know what I think
Friday 21 August 2015
The Spencer Davis Group - Waltz For Lumumba
The Spencer Davis Group - Waltz For Lumumba
Needs more Hammond
Japan - The Unconventional
Remember this coming on the jukebox at the boozer before a darts match ... yonks ago that like but ended up buying it somewhere down the line. Why ?
Thursday 20 August 2015
Accepting April - Picnic In The Park 2015
Halton Haven Hospice provides care for adults of all ages throughout Halton and the surrounding area, who have life-limiting illnesses, and supports their families. They are a charity and all their services are free of charge. GET TO THIS GIG !!!
Picnic In The Park is set in the idyllic location of Norton Priory, in the Meadows enjoy the last of the summer sun enjoying local music in a secure setting.
This years event features the fantastic Accepting April ( below ) & 4 Piece vocal group ' WA7 '
Get yourself a ticket asap gonna be a brilliant day .... WE WILL SEE YOU THERE !!!
Foals - What Went Down
Foals - What Went Down
Whatever your opinion of these Oxfordites ... You can bet that their forthcoming gig in Liverpool is gonna be a decent party. New album next week.
Cameo - Just Be Yourself
Cameo - Just Be Yourself
OK.
This Little Indie Mob will post anything
Bands with a shit load of members ... what ever happened to them ? ... The Polyphonic Spree & Arcade Fire sized bands ?
Cameo popped up in the car yesterday.
Head nodding funk .... we like playing more than the odd few of them as you know.
Wednesday 19 August 2015
unZined - The Six Thirties - From the Get Go
We at unZined previously featured this up and coming band on our blog in December 2014. The Six Thirties at the time they didn't have much recorded material, but from the rehearsal footage, it got me excited for what they could produce if given the change.
It seems they did have the chance and have released a well produced, upbeat, power house of a song called From the Get Go.
The song starts off with a nice riff which sets the scene. You can imagine being in the crowd watching as they play this riff, which as you listen builds up the atmosphere. In come the bass and drums, not a lot, but enough to build it up. There's a definite Smiths influence there in the riff I think. As the song breaks into the verse it cranks up the tempo and brings in the vocals. It's a well written song; one you'd expect to be written by a well known American rock band along the lines of Saving Abel or something. The chorus comes in and its got catchy unique memorable lyrics. The only criticism I have however, is that with the song being an upbeat rock number, the vocals fall short of being punchy and loud. In any future release, backing vocals could make a big difference, which could enhance the song loads.
Overall, its a great release, one that gives you a taste of what the band can do and where they are headed musically. I enjoyed it and look forward to future releases and possibly seeing them live at one of their future gigs. Check it out below:
To keep updated of the bands gigs, releases and news check the links below:
FACEBOOK // TWITTER // YOUTUBE // SOUNDCLOUD
unZined, an offshoot of Little Indie Night, a night aimed at hosting what is becoming one of the best live music events in the Northwest, has been given free run to find local talent, find out a bit more about what makes them tick and spread the word around to promote local music. If you are interested in being featured or know of any musicians/bands who would be, contact Mal Keenan here or email me at mal@littleindienight.com.
GET INVOLVED!
Monday 17 August 2015
Blur - She's So High
Blur - She's So High
Liverpool are just about to kick off against Bournemouth ... the place that is famous for having a shed load of beach & more pensioners than sand.
I was told that Alex James of Blur lived there ? .... maybe once.
DMA's - Your Low
DMA's - Your Low
We've been listening to these for a while now ... wanted to catch them not so long back with a mate but couldn't get there. I was listening to Dinosaur Jnr then this popped up somehow.
Sunday 16 August 2015
Bathymetry - Liliput
Bathymetry - Liliput
Just collected something from the herb garden ? ..... Sliced it up and pogged it into a pot ?
Know that smell ?
That's how fresh this is.
The album is available on iTunes give it a whirl
Saturday 15 August 2015
Little Record Shops
Might set up a mobile record shop ... After all you are right ... surely its the quality of records not the quantity. There's our good friend Andy Gray Records
Remembered reading about these on Record Store Day
( brilliant )
Add to this the countless market stalls of course.
Anyway ... Who's in ?
Friday 14 August 2015
unZined Reviews - The Spitting Pips - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet
Psychedelic indie rockers, The Spitting Pips, hailing from sunny Rhyl are no strangers to Little Indie Night. They've previously been featured, which you can check out here and have played at two of our events in the past, including Little Indie Fest, which was an overall success partly thanks to their set.
The Spitting Pips seem to be tackling further afield with their gigs, including other festivals and gigs around the North West. Since we last caught up with them they seem to have picked up a further musician to their band named Dave Podbury. To further increase their fan base they've released a six strong EP release titled You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet, which can be pre-ordered at the bottom of this post. We've been invited to preview their upcoming release and give our review. Here we go.
Thursday 13 August 2015
Beach Baby - No Mind No Money
Beach Baby - No Mind No Money
Something familiar about the title of this ? We like it.
Wednesday 12 August 2015
Haiku Salut - Hearts No Parts
Haiku Salut - Hearts No Parts
A 'Charming' little 'was alright that' tune from Derbyshire's instrumentalists Haiku Salut
'Loopery & Laptoppery'
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