Broken Hands : The New Old Kasabian ?

 Broken Hands are the next 'going-to-be-huge' BBC Introducing band. 

 

 

Sunday Soundcloud ft. Ducking Punches, Clean Cut Kid and Lion Bark

Soundcloud is always full of surprises. Sometimes you find not alot that you like and sometimes you find a list of bands you just have to see live, even though you've literally only heard the first few seconds of their song. For me, its been the latter of the two. A pretty good week on Soundcloud.

Sunday Soundcloud ft. Bring Me The Horizon & Catfish and the Bottlemen

September is usually a good month for music, whether its past releases or new albums and this September is no difference. Last year saw the release of two albums I still love and earlier this month Bring Me The Horizon released their incredible fourth studio album 'Thats The Spirit'.

The album itself is different from the bands previous work but it is absolutely incredible. Yes it isn't typical Bring Me The Horizon but it is incredible sounding. Its a new sound, more electronic and less screaming but Sykes vocals are still impeccable. It isn't like Sempiternal, its different which seems to have divided their fans as some people have embraced the new sound, preferring it to the old style, whilst others adored the old style and don't like the newer sound.

Personally I like both. Sempiternal was a pretty special album at the time, however now it is also a turning point in the bands style. I don't hate the new or older songs, its all just part of the band growing up, whether it be for the better or for the worst.

Bring Me The Horizon Official Site

Last year two debut albums were released which to this day I am still in love with.
The first was Lonely The Brave's debut album 'The Days War' which is a beautiful sounding album. Their a band who's different in a good way. Lead singer David Jakes shys away from the attention of the crowd, which in itself is something pretty special. If he is happier to be out of the spotlight whilst having incredible vocals for the bands music, why should he be thrown into a place where he doesn't want to be ? After seeing the band twice since the albums release, it still sounding utterly incredible. With soaring vocals and a pretty unique sound, Lonely The Brave still have so much more to come.

Lonely The Brave Official Site

My second debut album I still adore is pretty obvious one if you've ever came across this blog before.

Catfish and the Bottlemens debut album 'The Balcony.'

If you follow Catfish and the Bottlemen on any social media, you've probably saw 'The Balcony's' first birthday posts, where as usual lead singer Van McCann is hugely thankful to the bands fans who have put them where they are in the world today, as one of 2015 biggest indie bands.

 My favourites from Soundcloud this week are a band from Chicago called Twin Peaks. A few months ago I came acorss them but never really posted about them, and then they reappear once again on Soundcloud, and I just have to write about them because their just incredible.


 

Twin Peaks Soundcloud

They make good music. Theres no simpler way to say it. They make good music. Their definitely a band to watch out for because I think they will definitely be big.

Sunday Soundcloud ft. Ravellas

Ever since Foals album 'What Went Down' came out, my playlists have leaned towards more indie-alt music. Thankfully Soundcloud and Twitter are abundant in this type of music, which led me onto one band I cannot get enough of. The Ravellas.

'What Went Down'

Foals fourth incredible album, once again showing us their brilliance in their own unique way.

Mallory Knox Homecoming Tour

After two constant years of touring and releasing two incredible albums, Mallory Knox's Homecoming Tour is well deserved, and its going to be huge. 

Young Mammoth

Young Mammoth. Probably one of the most promising bands I've heard this year. If their self-title EP is a glimpse of what’s to come, they could possibly become one of the biggest bands in the world. 

 

Sunday Soundcloud feat. Eliza and the Bear and Young Mammoth

Soundcloud is heaven for me. Its genuinely the best platform online to discover new or unsigned musicians who are just incredible sounding. Most bands, regardless of how famous they are will have a soundcloud account, or their music will be uploaded atleast.

I adore finding incredible sounding music. The less people who have heard it the better because for a small time you feel as if your part of a secret, you've heard something special and most of the world might never hear it.

This week my soundcloud has been dominated by two bands. Eliza and the Bear and Young Mammoth. Both sound incredible with varying levels of public attention from being support to bands in arena tours to having 400 twitter followers.

Eliza And The Bear.

Only good things can come from a band with a perplexing band name. In the last few years the Arctic Monkeys and Catfish and the Bottlemen have gone from strength to strength, and their band names are questionable, so why should Eliza and the Bear be any different ? Already signed to Universal Records this band are beginning to take off. With incredible sets at Reading and Leeds, a UK tour which is beginning to sell out and on the lead up to their debut album, nothing could be going better for this band.

Earlier this year the band supported Twin Atlantic on tour, alongside the incredible Lonely The Brave, which was something pretty special to witness. I've loved all three bands from near the start of each of their careers, and to watch them play on the same stage one after another was just something else. My favourite song from Eliza and the Bear is 'Lions Heart' the first single off the bands upcoming self-title debut album.

I'm looking forwards to this album for sure and September releases tend to become my albums of the year coincidently. Last years offerings of Catfish and the Bottlmens debut album 'The Balcony' and Lonely The Braves debut album 'The Days War' continue to be two of my favourite albums a year after their release. Hopefully this time next year I will be saying the same about 'Eliza and the Bear.'

Eliza and the Bear Official Site

My other absolute obsession this week has been Young Mammoth. I don't really want to write too much about this band because tomorrow I'll be posting an introducing type post about them and I guess I'd just be repeating it all. So for now I'll say very little.

Their an incredible sounding band who deserve all the support and publicity they can get.  Their one of the most promising bands I've heard this year and I cannot wait to see what they go on to do.

Their self titled EP came out in January of this year and available on Bandcamp (below). Its definitely worth a listen.

Sunday Soundcloud

I've not been on Soundcloud for so long and I miss it so much. It's such an incredible platform for musicians to promote their music worldwide and for listeners who want to find music that isn't in the Itunes top 10.

I genuinely think Soundcloud is so important in future musicians careers as it is a space where musicians and music lovers come together. There's just something about it I love, and for the past few months I've barely scoured the site for music, which used to be a weekly (sometimes nightly) ritual for me. 

I decided it was time to search Soundcloud for new music again and make it not only a routine for me, but for my blog also. I've thought about this for a while and I was never sure how the idea would work exactly, however I want to try it out and see how it goes. I'm not saying this will be a forever blog feature, but it might be. 

Every Sunday on this blog and website I'll post at least one good single from Soundcloud. It might be a well known song, or an album from an unsigned band. Hopefully, it'll become completely full of new music and new bands, which is my hope for this blog, however in the mean time it'll cover new and slighter not-so-new music. 

Starting this Sunday, the 6th of September.

All Time Low UK Tour 2016

After an incredible set at Reading and Leeds, is it any wonder the boys are coming back to the UK next year with their incredible Back To The Future Hearts Tour ?

Earlier this year I had the absolute joy of seeing the band play live last year and their were incredible. Nearing the release of their new album the band seemed determined to make it a good night. Every show without fail they please the crowd and help us revert back to the younger people we were when we first heard songs like 'Lost In Stereo'.

In April the band released their sixth studio album 'Future Hearts' which had incredible sucess, giving the band their first number one album in the UK.  At the time of the release I wrote about this album and how much I was in love with it, a love that hasn't faded yet and that review is inked below.

In September through to November their touring the US and Canada with their Back To The Future Hearts tour, ending in Madison Square Gardens with support from Sleeping With Sirens, Set It Off, Nova Rockafeller, NE OK ROCK and the incredible Neck Deep.

As if the US tour wasn't enough, the band embark on the UK tour in February. This tour looks like it will be good and hopefully it will blow away everyone’s expectations.

Tickets for the UK tour go on sale on Friday, the 4th of September at 9 am.

If your lucky enough to be included, pre-sale tickets go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday the 2nd of September at 9 am.

All Time Low Official Tour Site

Ticketmaster - All Time Low UK Tour

All Time Low Future Hearts Review

Sleeping With Sirens Announce UK Tour

Sleeping With Sirens announce their return to the UK early next as part of their 12 date European Tour. 

The Final Two Days

Its coming to the end of summer, and the end of the best tour in the world, the incredible Vans Warped Tour. With only two dates left, this tours flew in. 

 

The Lead Up To Reading & Leeds 2015

Reading and Leeds 2015 looks to be another great summer festival with an unbelievable line up including Baltimore's All Time Low, Fort Hope, Frank Turner, the Liverpudlian Circa Waves, PVRIS, Modern Baseball, the new Welsh festival favourites Catfish and the Bottlemen, While She Sleeps, the Wombats, the amazing Nothing But Thieves, We Are The Ocean, Pierce The Veil on the lead up to their new album, the incredible Eliza and the Bear, Little Comets and many more.

Pretty Vicious Get Hot

BBC Introducing tent headliners at Glastonbury, Pretty Vicious take to the Radio One spotlight as Annie Mac's Hottest Record In The World. 

 

NME Goes Free

Yesterday NME online announced their 'major brand transformation', part of which sees the 63 year old magazine be given away for free.

Blitz Kids Leave A Legacy

In 2014 Blitz Kids released 'The Good Youth' through Red Bull Records, which showed us all who this band really were. This album, now is like a climax, as the band today have announced their break up.

Pretty Vicious

For a long time my favourite Welsh export was Stereophonics, who became my second favourites after Catfish and the Bottlemen stole my heart, but now Pretty Vicious might change everything.

 

Their young, relentlessly indie-rock and quiet easily will become a huge band, taking over festival main stages, captivating audiences with their music and stealing the nations hearts.

'The Divine Zero'

The new song. The new hope. The Divine Zero.

Let The Rebllion Begin

Hailing from Manchester Puppet Rebellion are quickly finding their way in the world, thanks to their instinctive indie sound grabbing the attention of Mancunians and people a bit further away. 

Catfish and The Bottlemen Winter Tour 2015

Before 'The Balcony' was released Catfish and the Bottlemen had already sold out their huge UK tour. This year, the news of a new album and a new tour can only worsen the public’s love affair with them.

 

Tickets go on sale Friday the 29th of May at 9am. 

O2 Priority tickets are on sale now.

My Favourites from the Big Weekend

It would be preposterous to think of the British summer without music festivals. Its something that has weaved itself into our way of life. T in the Park. Reading and Leeds. Glastonbury. Huge recognisable events. And Radio One' Big Weekend is quickly becoming a favourite.

The Vaccines Return With English Graffiti And No Answer

In 2011 we were faced with an unanswerable question, 'What Did You Expect From The Vaccines?' Even with a further two releases, no one can answer the question posed to us four years ago.

The Vaccines newest album 'English Graffiti' provide us with 'No Hope.'

 

As It Is // This Wild Life Live

Nothing could have prepared me for As It Is and This Wild Life's co-headline tour.

At Last Main Stage Headliners

Radio One's Big Weekend is huge and this year its in Norwich. Its a showcase of the worlds biggest artists and the biggest upcoming bands.  Its Europe’s largest free ticketed festival with a star studded line up every year.

Last year Katy Perry, Kings of Leon, the 1975, Jake Bugg, Ed Sheeran and Coldplay graced the main stage in Glasgow and this year the line ups even better.

'Don't Wait 'Til Tomorrow'

Three years since their first release, and after many months spent supporting huge bands, Young Kato finally release their incredible, highly anticipated debut album 'Don't Wait 'Til Tomorrow.'

 

 

Mumford and Sons aren't who they used to be

They've been dormant since 2013 and now their about to erupt onto the music world once more. This time abandoning the banjos, fiddles and folk style with the birth of a new rock sound, which may replace all we first thought about David Cameron’s favourite festive album artists.

'Wilder Mind' is a big change. A step away from folk music. A step away from daft outfits. A huge leap towards headling Reading and Leeds.

Model Aeroplanes skywards success

With their heartfelt lyrics, tropical summer time feeling and growing success, for Model Aeroplanes the sky’s the limit. 

 

 

 Model Aeroplanes, Dundee's honest, loveable indie four piece, graced King Tuts on Tuesday night as part of their Scottish tour.

All Time Low's Future Hearts

Just under ten years ago All Time Low, the Baltimore break out band, were signed with Hopeless Records, a contract that changed their lives.

Now on their sixth album, which debuted at number one in the UK, is it any surprise their relentlessly touring in most US cities, UK arenas and festivals like Reading and Leeds ? 

The Golden Debut Album

 Welsh indie-rock quartet Catfish and the Bottlemen are going from strength to strength. After two sold out UK tours and a debut album in the UK's top 10.

However, in the last six months this band have become one of the biggest upcoming bands in the world, touring with the Kooks in Australia, going on a tour in the US with over 20 shows, appearing on the Late Show with David Letterman and now they've levelled up again.

Their debut album 'The Balcony' has gone gold.

Catfish and the Bottlemen : Live At the Barrowlands

The Barrowland's isn't a normal venue. Catfish and the Bottlemen aren't a normal band. So a not normal venue plus a not normal band creates one incredible concert.

With a starry painted ceiling and springy , wooden dance floor filled with hundreds of half drunk Glaswegians nearly rioting to the the band's entrance music, it was clear from the start this would be a good night .

'Chasing Yesterday'

With a title like 'Chasing Yesterday', Noel Gallagher’s new album could send Oasis obsessors into a state of exultation, in the hope that Gallagher's album could bring back Oasis in all its glory.

However this album is solid proof that Gallagher can stand alone and still create incredible rock music, with the past in the past and the future looking very bright. Its an incredible sounding album with wispy remnants of an iconic British rock and roll sound from the 1990's brought back in into the light through Gallagher’s triumphant second album.

T in the Park 2015 Line Up

T in the Park line up is always incredible this year there's no exception.

T In The Park 2015 Line Up Announcement

In less than fifteen minuets @Tinthepark will announce this years line up, one of my favourite festivals of the summer in its new home this year at Strathallan Castle for the first time. 

In the last few years the festivals saw the Killers, Mumford and Sons, Stereophonics, Two Door Cinema Club, the Lumineers, Alt-J, the 1975, Tom Odell and Imagine Dragons take to the stages.

Mumford and Sons are headling Reading and Leeds in August but who will be playing alongside the Liberteens in July at T ? 
 
I'm hoping for Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds because the albums out in early March, the Wombats and maybe Kasabian because of their new releases and hopefully it'll include Catfish and the Bottlemen.

Find Us On Twitter

I enjoy writing, unlike a lot of people, and decided the best way to get this blog found is using social media, so Shybutlovesmusic on twitter was born.

I'm not saying it will be good by any means of the imagination. It'll probably consist of following bands, finding new music and generally getting this blog a wider audience but still now there's a twitter account for this blog too.

It would be amazing to get followers and have people actually commenting on posts etc, just to have a never ending conversation about bands and music pretty much.

All Time Low and You Me At Six Live at the Hydro, Glasgow Review

To all those who question the existence of post concert depression I ask you one question.

Have you ever seen your heroes live, in the flesh, in front of you ?

If you have, see that feeling where you come to realise you might never see them again. Where your happy, elated, but at the same time hit with a sudden sadness ? This is the symptoms of post concert depression.

After last night, where All Time Low and You Me At Six played an incredible gig at the Hydro in Glasgow, I'm still in recovery mode.

Kodaline Second Album Release

In summer 2013 Irish indie-rock quartet Kodaline emerged into the mainstream with their album 'In a Perfect World', which went straight to number one in Ireland, number two in Scotland and number three in the UK official charts.

At the end of last year, in early December the band announced that their new album 'Coming Up For Air' would be released early 2015.

Real Friends Documentary

So yesterday Real Friends uploaded the below video on Youtube and their website with no comment at all, leaving fans to guess what it'll be.

Maybe it'll be a one off or could be the first instalment in a documentary series ? Any ways it's one of the main things I'm looking forward to this month.

Forget Valentines day, Real Friends are much better. 

 

The band are touring so much this year, first with All Time Low in their Europe tour, then with the Maine in April/May in the US.

Busy busy year for this band but they deserve all that comes to them because their amazing. Their full albums filled with heartfelt lyrics and incredible vocals. Adore this band so much.

Real Friends Official Site

Catfish and the Bottlemen in the Live Lounge

One thing Catfish and the Bottlemen can't be called is lazy when it comes to performing. On Tuesday Van was on Radio 2 with Jo Whiley and now again the boys are on the radio, this time dominating Radio Ones airwaves in the Live Lounge.

Van's solo acoustic set on Tuesday night was good but today they sounded perfect, even though it was live and a cover they still pulled it off.

 Then after a full live lounge they leave for the US to start off their 30 date US tour. Before coming home again to kick off their UK in Leeds on the 23rd of March. So far this year they've already been the support act of the Kooks in their Australian tour. They never seem to be anywhere for long without doing a show but maybe that’s why they've got an ever expanding fan base and what is going to make them huge again in the festivals this year. Maybe everyone should take the Catfish approach to life and always be busy doing something.

Van's solo acoustic set

Catfish and the Bottlemen Live Lounge

Catfish and the Bottlemen Radio 2 with Jo Whiley

Earlier on Van chatted with Jo Whiley, being himself and talking about everything from school, friends, early band life and their first radio play by Steve Lamacq even playing an acoustic version of Kathleen which sounded incredible as ever.

Radio 2 : Van and Jo Whiley

Catfish and the Bottlemen are everywhere

Last year was incredible for Catfish and the Bottlemen. They played loads of festivals worldwide, sold out their full UK tour before their debut album 'The Balcony' was even released.

Cavalier Youth : 1 Year 1 Day Old

This time You Me At Six released 'Cavalier Youth', their fourth album, which gave them their first number one album. Its one of my favourite albums of last year which saw a change in the bands music style but all the same its an incredible album even a year after its release.

Genuinely if you don't have it just go listen online and listen and you never know you might just buy it.

 

My albums of the year 2014

2014 has been a huge year in the music industry and just before the year ends I decided my albums of 2014 had to be written somewhere .

Their not the most perfect albums , or not the shortest named.  A lot of them are début albums, but I prefer all of them to bands who are maybe on their fourth studio album turning out the same music year on year .

The Music World : 2014

This year has been incredible for new music, emerging new artists and unbelievable debut albums.

The year saw George Ezra's incredible debut album 'Wanted On Voyage', along with Royal Blood's sensational self titled debut and Sam Smiths number one debut 'In the Lonely Hour'. Ed Sheeran's second album 'X'(multiply) which became number one 12 countries.

San Cisco 'Run' offical video

San Cisco, my favourite aussie-indie four piece have released the offical video for their single 'Run'. 

 

Hopefully this might lead to a new album, moving on from their 2012 self titled debut album. 

Zane Lowe's 100 Hottest Records In The World 2014

This year so far, although now nearly over, has turned out some of the best new music compared to the last few years.

Artists like Sam Smith, Catfish and The Bottlemen, The Vamps, 5 Seconds of Summer, James Bay, Indiana, Lonely The Brave, Jess Glynn, Josh Record, Jamie T, George Ezra, Ella Eyre, Coasts and Royal Blood, along with so many more, have exploded from their background residency of last year into this years spotlight.

 
 

Catfish and the Bottlemen Live at the Classic Grand, Glasgow

Opened in 1915 the Classic Grand was one of Glasgow city's newest cinemas. Its closure as a cinema in 1992 saw a new start for the building as an intimate space for incredible live music.

Last night, the Classic Grand bared witness to one of the worlds best live bands of the moment, Catfish and the Bottlemen.

Ed Sheeran Live at the SSE Hydro, Glasgow

Small, live, intimate concerts are great for discovering new artists and helping bands establish themselves. Huge, nationwide arena tours put somethings back into perspective.

Introducing Sivu ...

James Page is a Finnish songwriter and singer, now living in London. His music is just beautiful. It's unique ethereal sound is a joy to listen to. His debut album 'Something On High' is a showcase of this artists talent and what a talent it is. 

Sivu's incredible single Miracle (human error) is iTunes single of the week (uk). 

Drown by Bring Me The Horizon

Sempiternal, the bands fourth studio album, which won both Alternative Press' and Kerrang's best album award, has became a turning point for Bring Me The Horizon. That album added to and finalized the bands definitive sound. Now however a new sound is emerging, but this time Sykes screams have become melodic vocals, or so the bands latest single 'Drown' suggests.

In July at the Alternative Press Music Awards Sykes accepted the award for 'Best Album', for Sempiternal, and in his acceptance speech Sykes spoke about his time in rehab and also his support from family, friends and fans.

Sykes said “No one fucking knows this, but I went to rehab for a month, and through that time, you guys had no fucking idea that I was in rehab. But you were sending me letters. You were sending me text messages. You were sending me fucking emails. When I got out of that rehab, I didn’t wanna fucking scream anymore; I wanted to sing it through the rooftops, and it’s all thanks to you. So thank you very much.”

The band release 'Drown' on the 7th of December and are planning to go back to the studio early next year for their next album.

Syke's screaming days may be over for now, thats not to say however they won't resurface again, coming back over the horizon.

Bones by Josh Record

I honestly adore this song, Bones by Josh Record. Records voice sounds incredible and it is just genuinely a beautiful song and an former iTunes single of the week. This is definitely a name which will appear alot more in the new year.

 

The beautiful single Chasing Rubies by Hudson Taylor

Since this song has came out I haven't had it off repeat. I honestly hope the very best for this band. Their musics original and genuinely beautiful sounding.

Hudson Taylor could easily steal your heart.

The singles out in the UK now, available on iTunes.  

Stirlings New Indie Music Festival: Strange Behaviours

Festival season doesn't have to stop in August as this year's Strange Behaviours festival proves.

The central belt of Scotland has a strong music history, with the countries two biggest cities (Glasgow and Edinburgh) acting as culture collators. Adding to our wealth of local talent this year is Stirling's Strange Behaviours festival.

With a lineup including our favourites in Pronto Mama and Model Aeroplanes, Strange Behaviours may quickly become one of the best indie festivals for emerging local talent.

Strange Behaviours Poster 2014. Designed by Anna Kraay.

Taking place at Stirling's Tolbooth, the festival runs between Friday the 21st and Saturday 22nd of November.

If you love King Tuts Summer Nights - the legendary venues week-long event celebrating the best new and upcoming artists - Strange Behaviours may a strong competitor for your favourite 'new music celebration' event.

Catfish and the Bottlemen finally release video for Pacifer

In 2013 the single Pacifier was released as a single and also part of the 'Kathleen and the Other Three' EP (along with Homesick, Rango and Kathleen).


The single was then released in 2014 as part of the bands debut album The Balcony which went to number 10 in the UK charts and number 1 in the Itunes Alternative charts.

The video for Pacifier, released earlier today, is the bands sixth music video featuring the full band, the bands beloved roadie Larry and even Steve Lamacq.

Hudson Taylor 2015 UK and Ireland Tour

Hudson Taylor caught alot of peoples attention through supporting Jake Bugg on his UK tour. Now however they become the main act in their huge tour through the UK and Ireland.
  On January 31st the due are playing in Glasgow's Oran Mor supported by Southern, not part of the tour which kicks off in Edinburgh and finishes a month later in Cork.

 

Tickets go on general sale on the 3rd (tomorrow). 

The End of Canterbury

Yesterday Canterbury dropped a bombshell. The announcement of their break up.

Nine months ago, in January, the band released their third album 'Dark Days', which is one of my favourite albums of the year so far. Its honestly amazing. No part of the album was weak sounding. It didn't sound like it came from a band about to break up. The album was my favorite album at the start of the year and still is one of my favorites. A day after its release I wrote 'We've waited two years for this new album, after the initial love affair sparked by the debut album 'Thank You' in 2009... This album hopefully will be a triumph for the band. I cannot wait to see what else comes from this band - hopefully festival main stages, huge arena tours filled with screaming fans...' Now

Yesterday the band wrote  

'Dear all.
      We take this opportunity to say Thank You. Thank you to everybody who has at any point over the last 7 years, considered themselves a fan of our band 'Canterbury'. We have lived, breathed, and literally poured our entire existence into this musical adventure for the last 7 years, and that is why we feel great thanks are in order for everyone who has made it possible for us to make it work for so long. 
It is with heavy, but extremely proud and high-held hearts, that we are announcing there are no plans to write, record and release another Canterbury album. 
    The three albums we have released, and the hundreds of shows that we have played as Canterbury, have given us years of joy, and the feeling of being able to have left a mark in musical history, as a band that started when we were just school mates, is a blissfully satisfying one.
It's been an unforgettable journey since the very beginning, and although it might not have not got us to where we wanted to be, we have the satisfaction of knowing we did everything we could, the way that WE wanted to, with the utmost integrity, and the music will endure.
    We never want to say never, but for now, it is time for us to put this chapter behind us.  We are all the very best of friends, and we are all still very much musicians. 
Once again, we want to take this opportunity to say thank you. Thank you to everyone who gave it their all behind the scenes, thank you to the bands who took us on tour, thank you to the people who came to our shows. Those who stood at the back if the room and nodded along, and those who sung their hearts out. Thank you to everybody who has ever been a part of supporting Canterbury.
   We are playing 3 very special shows at the end of the year; we would be very pleased to see as many of you as we can at them. We won't be announcing any more, it's just these 3, so if you can make it to one, please do.
    We will finish off in London's Islington Academy, and we fully intend on this being an absolute celebration of all that we have done, and everything we are about. That will be made possible with your help. The last thing we will ask from you as fans of our band. 
   There is so much more that we could, and will say, but for now, just one last time, Thank You. 
Canterbury. '

Definitely this band could have went on with their huge supportive fan base, and undoubtedly the band will be missed. Those who have saw the band live are among a very lucky minority.

However the band couldn't leave us without some type of farewell tour. Birmingham, Manchester and London are being blessed with this tour in December. It will definitely be sad, but will be a sweet and fitting finish for an incredible band.

The pre-sale starts in ten minuets (10 am) and general sale starts on Saturday (4th of October) at 10 am.

Catfish and the Bottlemen The Balcony a week on...

Last week I was ecstatic because Catfish and the Bottlemen's incredible debut album 'The Balcony' was released.

It seems I wasn't the only one who was desperate for the album. The official charts company released that 'The Balcony' entered the chart at number 10. It was number one on the Itunes Alternative chart and also was the number one record bought physically in stores this week.


All of this and the albums been out only 7 days.

This band seem to have some addictive quality no other band has. The minuet you hear them, you love them and your hooked.

Catfish and the Bottlemen - The Balcony Album Trailer

This album already has to be my album of the year. It came out on Monday and already so many people adore it. Album trailers don't always do justice for the album or they make them look better than what they are. This video manages to promote the album beautifully, it promotes the band incredibly, even 'Little Comets' - another incredible band- get a bit of promotion along with the band at festivals like Reading and Leeds and even some of the bands weird intimate social networking site videos.

This video will persuade those who aren't sure about buying this album to buy it. It is beyond incredible, the guys are lovely and deserve all the support they get.

Possibly the album of the year .. The Balcony by Catfish and the Bottlemen

The date the 15th of September has been in my mind constantly this full year.

Only a week ago Lonely the Brave released 'The Days War' and I have been in love with it ever since. Monday is a new week, and this particular week is pretty important to me.
 

 

On Monday, my most anticipated album of the year is released...

Catfish and the Bottlemen's debut album 'The Balcony'.

This album isn't just a debut album where a band collates some early work and releases it. This debut album is a statement. This debut album changes everything.

Mallory Knox new single Shout At The Moon

"Shout At The Moon" is Mallory Knox's second single taken from their new album Asymmetry which comes out on the 27th of October. (UK)

News : Royal Blood release their incredible self titled debut album

Yesterday, British rock duo Royal Blood released their incredible self-titled debut album 'Royal Blood'.

 

Last year and the start of this year, Royal Blood were one of my favorite upcoming bands.

Their set last July at Glastonbury was astonishing and the set showcased their talent. In spring the duo played South by Southwest in Texas. At Reading this year their crowd was huge and they blew everyone away, playing singles from their new album including their two UK rock chart no. 1 singles 'Out of the Black' and 'Little Monster'.


Royal Blood are up there with the huge rock bands like You Me At Six, showing you don't need a four piece band to sound good.

I think this is an incredible album but my favourite song sill has to be 'Little Monster' because this is the song that got me hooked on this band from the start.

This being the bands debut album makes this album even more astounding for me because this is just the start.

Royal Blood Official Site

Image from www.royalbloodband.com

News : Vevo Dscvr Catfish and the Bottlemen

If you have ever read any of my other posts you'll quickly learn that one of my favourite bands over the last two year is Catfish and the Bottlemen.

Yesterday, Vevo posted the below video where they had the chance to sit and talk to the bands lead signer, Van Mccann - which I am extremely jealous of.

Van discusses the bands unique formation, his first music memory and what the rest of the year looks like for the band.

Lead up to Reading and Leeds 2014 ...

Reading and Leeds has become one of Britain's biggest music festivals and its this weekend. The festival annually brings some of the biggest names in music to the UK for three days to create an incredible line up. 

In Love With .. This Wild Life

This Wild Life are two friends from Long Beach, California who met during work. The band consists of two guitars and two guys, a pretty simple ratio. What isn't as easy to understand is their style of music. Its all acoustic.

News : Even More Music Month on BBC Radio One

 Even More Music Month is back on Radio One this year, and the line up could not be better.

News : The return of Young Guns

Zane Lowe's 'Hottest record in the world' : 

'I Want Out' by Young Guns

Last night, Young Guns made their come back releasing 'I Want Out.' In 24 hours since its release it has saw over 12,000 views on Youtube and went to number one on Itunes rock chart in the UK.

This is their first single since their 2012 album 'Bones' - which topped the US Billboard Active Rock chart - and alot of people seem excited about the new album due out next year.

News : The Return of Ben Howard

Zane Lowe's 'Hottest record in the world' : 

'End Of The Affair' by Ben Howard

'End Of The Affair' is taken off of Ben's awaited new second album, leading on from his debut album 'Every Kingdom.'  His fans reacted at the singles first play, instantly going on twitter and in minuets had 'End of the Affair' trending worldwide.

I  adore 'Every Kingdom' and I can not wait to see what this new album has to offer, as a follow up to his debut.

Ben Howard Official Site

In love with ... Morain

 Morain. The band from Wakefield who are taking peoples breath away with amazing live shows, incredible singles and an unbelievable EP.

In Love With ... Southern

Southern are a two piece indie-alt-folk band from Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Its an ironic name for a band from the north of Ireland, but all the same their a good band. They're brother and sister who work incredibly together and make good sounding music.

Introducing .. George Ezra

In 2013 George Ezra played at Glastonbury at the BBC Introducing Stage and played an incredible set. In the last few weeks he has become a household name, with his single's 'Budapest' and 'Did You Hear the Rain ?' being played a lot on the radio. His single 'Budapest' went to number one in New Zeland and Austria.

News : Video for 'Cocoon' by Catfish and the Bottlemen

Last night, Catfish and the Bottlemen's new single 'Cocoon' was first played on BBC Radio One. As usual it was named the 'Hottest Record In the World.'

News : Catfish and the Bottlemen new single 'Cocoon'

The 'Cocoon' is the sixth single to come off Catfish and the Bottlemen's debut album 'The Balcony' due out on the 15th of September in the UK.

In Love with .. Driver Friendly

  I first came across this band in October 2012 when their single 'Messidona' was released through Hopeless Records, who the band had just signed with. I instantly fell in love with the band and their music. Ever since I have had them on my playlists and have learned the lyrics to most of their songs.

Review : Latitude Festival 2014

Last weekend, Henham Park, Southwold, Suffolk came alive as the Latitude Festival returned. The festival started in 2006 and is on its eight year featuring live musicians, theater performances, cabaret digital arts while showcasing upcoming artists. The line up this weekend was again incredible alike every year. 

News : Catfish and the Bottlemen Huge UK announced Tour and Debut Album

On the 19th of June Catfish and Bottlemen announced the news many people have been dying to hear. Their debut album is coming out on the 15th September in the UK. I have honestly been waiting since the very first time I heard 'Homesick' last June. It doesn't sound that long but it has felt like a lifetime.

News : Lead up to T in the park 2014

1 week till T in the park, Scotland's largest music festival and one of Britain's most loved summer music festivals.

News : Mallory Knox 'Asymmetry' ...

In 2013 Mallory Knox created an impression. They released their debut album 'Signals' and blew everyone away with their music. Since, they've set everyones expectations higher and in October their going to deliver the follow up, the second album.

News : Mallory Knox new single 'Ghost In the Mirror'

Zane Lowe's 'Hottest record in the world' tonight : 

'Ghost in the mirror' by Mallory Knox

In love with .. Fort Hope

Fort Hope. This band blew me away with how amazing their music is. Every lyric and every note are hit perfectly every time, creating something truely special.

In Love With.. Mallory Knox

Although Mallory Knox could sound like a womans name, theres nothing feminine about this band. Their love for music is apparent with ever single and live show and their loyal crowd's love for the bands music is shown the minuet they come on stage.

News : Fall Out Boy release 'The Young Blood Chronicles'

'Save Rock and Roll' was Fall Out Boys long awaited return. 

In Love With... Lower than Atlantis

Lower than Atlantis have never left fans waiting long. Every so often they're back in the studio. By the end of this year the world's going to have another incredible album.

News : Catifsh and the Bottlemen Debut Album ..

Catfish and the Bottlemen. Pure, old fashioned indie rock.

After their announcement yesterday I was dying of anticipation, in the hope that todays announcement would be what I have waited a long time for.

Review : Bombay Bicycle Club's fourth album 'So long, see you tomorrow'

Bombay Bicycle Club might have borrowed their name from an Indian restaurant but everything else about them is completely original.

News : Lower than Atlantis and Mallory Knox new releases ..

When new music is released by a band theres a general sense of excitement. When two bands announce that their singles will be first played on the same station half an hour apart and releasing their new singles on the same day, generally I'm stuck to the radio the full night.

In Love With ... Lonely The Brave

Four years ago the Cambridge five piece, Lonely The Brave, formed and since then have been creating rock music being compared to We Are the Ocean and Biffy Clyro.

News : Brothers and Sisters by Twin Atlantic

Zane Lowe's 'Hottest record in the world' : 

Brothers and Sisters by Twin Atlantic

News : The end of the Adelines ...

Last year the Adelines played at T in the Park, SWN festival, the Great Escape and alot more different festivals. They're an indie quartet driven by guiatars and soft lyrics from Swansea, England and looked amazing live at T in the Park.

In Love With ... Model Areoplanes

Model Areoplanes. The young Indie Dundee band who blow away all expectations.

News : Catfish and the Bottlemen 'Fallout' ..

Probably one of my favourite bands, Catfish and the Bottlemen released their fifth single, 'Fallout'.

In Love With ... Of Monsters and Men

Of Monsters and Men . The Indie-folk Icelandic band who make beautiful music with a multitude of instruments.

Lead up to BBC Radio 1's Big weekend in Glasgow

Open air festivals are common in Britain. Europe's largest free ticketed festival, Radio Ones Big Weekend, isn't like most festivals. It moves and this year its in Glasgow.

In Love with ... The Youth And Young

On Bandcamp theres a lot of different music. Most of the time all the artists I come across are from far a field. From amazing places like New York and California. So when an amazing sounding band are from Edinburgh I'm instantly going to listen to them, because they're closer to home and are brave enough to say their from Scotland in the first place.

In Love With ... Giants at large

When someone says publicly that their an unsigned artist it says a few things about them. Not that their a bad musician but that they love their work and that the right people haven't heard them yet. In a sense its better to hear an unsigned band because when they get signed and famous you've supported them from the every start. That's one reason why I love this band so much.

Review : Fort Hope debut album 'Courage'

Fort Hopes soaring vocals may just impress everyone you know.

In Love With ... All the luck in the world

'All The Luck In The World' might sound like a nice way to say goodbye and good luck to someone but its also the name of one of Irelands most beautiful indie-folk bands.

News : Twin Atlantic Heart and Soul

Yesterday Twin Atlantic's official video for 'Heart and Soul' was released on Youtube. Its a bit bizarre to say the least.

Review : You Me At Six Live in Glasgow

The Glasgow O2 Academy. An old cinema made into a music venue where last night You Me At Six kicked off their UK Spring Tour 2014. The supports couldn't have been better, the amazing Young Kato and the hyper looking Don Broco.

Review : Fall Out Boy Live In Glasgow

I can't compare any other band to Fall Out Boy. Their story, their music, their lyrics are so unique and personal, shared with millions of their fans. Last night I saw for myself just the impact the band has had on so many people.

Review : Kodaline Live In Glasgow

 Kodaline, the lovable, indie-rock four piece from Dublin, played live last night in the hallowed Barrowlands, Glasgow.

News : Catfish and the Bottlemen new single Kathleen

Catfish and the Bottlemen new single Kathleen is Radio Ones 'hottest record in the world' and a deserving one at that. Every song by them is unbelievable, this being no exception.