veronica falls // single and video.

The video is directed by Philippa Bloomfield.

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review: Two Wounded Birds - "My Lonesome".

It’s the first single of the band that is very highly influenced by Beach Boys' music. These guys have to be one of the most interesting acts of this year. The song will be released on “Holiday Records”, so do not skip it. Actually Two Wounded Birds are on tour with another magnificent debutants - the Drums. So far you can appreciate the video on their myspace page below.

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INFORMATION.

Wait for new publications, "six eye make up" is reactivated.

sunderbans // video for the debut single.

As it was announced by the band earlier the video for the debut single "We Only Can Because We Care" (release in March) was directed by Nicola Probert.

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review: John & Jehn - "Time for the Devil".

French duo from London released new single "Time for the Devil". And as 2 years have gone they are ready to release their second album in March, 2010. This single is got to underpin the long play. The thought about sixties' pop music gets to the mind when you hear that track. Actually it's a very catchy song in own style that is influenced by that decade.

The track is available for listening on the band’s myspace page now. Here is also an interesting note about where duo gets their inspiration and especially what they read now. So there’s no surprise why the single and album were called so – John reads Hermann Hesse who was a Swiss writer and essayist (famous for his novels "Siddhartha" and "Steppenwolf") and Jehn reads "The Hour of the Devil" written by Portuguese poet and writer Fernando Pessoa. Both authors lived in the beginning of the XXth century and explored in their works an individual's search for authenticity. I suppose band's upcoming release won't be deprived of conceptual ideas.

A trailer below was directed by Antoine Carlier.

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two door cinema club // undercover martyn (official).

The debut album "Tourist History" will be released on 1st March, 2010. And today to your attention is the official video for the song "Undercover Martyn". Our congratulations!

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interview: Sunderbans.

Here is another very perspective band. They are known as Sunderbans and live in London now. They like to travel and it feels in their music. Recently we asked these guys to tell us about themselves and answer on three questions...

1.) How did they form?

Chris: Maurice and I met while living in Sheffield in more debauched days. At the time I was in a one man band called ‘Let’s Bitter Cinema’ which consisted of a drum machine, synthesizer, electric guitar and some impassioned singing/shouting/screaming. Sheffield is a beautifully weird place which is very close to both our hearts but it had its limitations. It was time for a new adventure. By coincidence both of us decided to move to London and therefore ended up moving down together.
As well as Sheffield having its limitation so did being a one man band. I needed to find some other members. Maurice could play the guitar so he joined. Dave, a friend of friend, shared a taxi home following one of my last gigs as a one man band. He revealed he could play the drums so he was also in the band.

For some time we carried on with the moniker ‘Let’s Bitter Cinema’, playing my old songs. Within this period we learnt how to play our instruments and more importantly how to play together but we began to find the music and my history restricting and a little tiresome. We became less angry and I guess more musical.

We needed a fresh slate as were now very much a band. We started over and formed ‘Sunderbans’.

2.) About their main influences?

Maurice: I’m influenced by much of what my parents played me as a child. Particularly Nina Simone, Billie Holiday and Buddy Holly. My brother plays me lots of traditional folk - Pete Seeger, Martin Carthy, Blind Willie Johnson which inspires me too. Music I like today is Deer hunter (Microcastle/Weird Era Continued), Arcade Fire (Funeral) and Envelopes (Here Comes The Wind).

Chris: I guess I’m influenced by louder bands than Maurice, some of my favourite bands being Pixies, Sonic Youth and ..and you will know us by the trail of dead (well, definitely their earlier stuff). I used to hate the Smiths, never really got it until recently, but along with Orange Juice, they are 2 British bands that are having a real influence on me at the moment. These are just a few, I probably could go on forever.

3.) About the latest single?

“We Only Can Because We Care” is going to be our debut single which is due to be released with Young and Lost in March. Henrik Orrling from the phenomenal Envelopes produced the single which was recorded in a church in Crouch End.
We hold Henrik in such a high regard and hope to work with him again. Think he really helped us capture the essence of the band in the song. It is quite ambitious choice as it’s by no means a formulaic pop songs but are very proud of it.
Also, the brilliant Nicola Probert (his page on Facebook) has made an amazing video for song so make sure you watch it when it’s released.

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errors // album coming.

The band have revealed details of their coming album and UK tour. The record will be released on February 15, 2010. Also Errors hit the road in February beginning with a hometown show in Glasgow. More information you can search on their MySpace page.

table manners // still working.

Monotonous knocking, silent noises that become louder and the deep voice from nowhere. It strains atmosphere making it cold and sad from the first sight but at the same time it has own romantic spirit. It is Table Manners. It’s the band that continues traditions pawned by experimental, industrial and post-punk acts of previous decades but interprets them in the modern way.

They still work on the compilation which you will be able to download for free soon as they mentioned. It will include some new material and all the songs they've already shared through the last year.

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egyptian hip hop: Neither Egyptian, Nor Hip Hop.

Egyptian Hip Hop is in the great tradition of Manchester bands. They have no relations to Egypt and their genre is not a hip-hop. Probably the first reason why I decided to pass by this band is their unusual name. They make music that quarter of a century considered to be Manchester’s brand. It seems that it’s post-punk with romantic electronic which all the known bands in Manchester 80s composed. The band is unsigned but I’m guessing not for long.

I’ve read that guys have links with Johnny Marr who taught guitarist Nick Delap how to play the Smiths’ tunes and gave him some old guitar pedals.
EHH recorded their material for a debut single. Late of the Pier’s Sam is now producing the band. Really great start! I certainly hope it gets in the way of enjoying their music.

Egyptian Hip Hop - Heavy Heaven (demo)

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