Last month Brighton two piece Wild Rivers released their debut album All The Lights with an Album Launch night at Sticky Mike's Frog Bar. Unfortunately I was unable to make the gig, but here is the pick of my favourite tracks from the LP. Check it out on bandcamp now. It's available to download for just £3.
Track 1. Different Roads - With the album title in the opening line, I guess you could call this the title track of the album. Nice guitar hook lines give this song an edgy feel, combined with the strong rock drum beat. The song is made up of short verse and chorus sections which work really well together, followed neatly by the middle 8, guitar solo and vocal and drum re-introduction of the chorus at the end to bring it home. A confident start to their debut LP.
Track 4. Learning to Love - The cheeky chaps managed to get the album title into this track's lyrics too! Perhaps all part of a cunning subliminal marketing scheme. Either way, with addition of the piano on this track and a catchy chorus this track is another great addition to the album. It kind of reminds me a little of other local act FranClassic without the beatboxing.
Track 8. Capital Letters - Opening the album with a track of pure acoustic pop, this song would fit in very well with the the soundtrack to "Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging" with the likes of Scouting for Girls, The Rumble Strips and fictional band The Stiff Dylans.
Track 9. A Million Times - With more of a Britpop/Oasis vibe to the intro, the song quickly reverts back to the catchy upbeat indie-pop of the opening track. It kinda has the feeling of a Take That song, which for a debut album track is a real achievement.
Track 11. Find A Way - In my opinion this is by far the best track on the album.The simple acoustic and vocal at the start builds into the drop of the second verse and the incredibly catchy chorus has been stuck in my head since the very first hearing. This song could easily find a place in the Top 40 Chart. A great way to end the album, leaving the audience wanting more.
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Wednesday, 9 July 2014
Wild Rivers - All The Lights Album Review - My Five Standout Tracks
Monday, 16 June 2014
Maida Vale - New CD Reviews Coming Soon - Album Recording
Just a quick update on what's been going on and what is to be happening soon.
The tickets were free through the bbc website - http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/tickets/. They often have concerts, tv shows and all other kinds of things available so see which you can get tickets for just by registering to be with a chance of getting free tickets for a great variety of shows (there are a lot in London).
I have been to a few shows this way and all have been fantastic. I would strongly recommend that you check out the website and see what is coming soon to apply for tickets.
Maida Vale
Last week I went to see the BBC Symphony Orchestra play at Maida Vale. The programme was a series of pieces by Swedish composers, with two of the composers including Gothe being present for the concert to introduce their pieces.The tickets were free through the bbc website - http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/tickets/. They often have concerts, tv shows and all other kinds of things available so see which you can get tickets for just by registering to be with a chance of getting free tickets for a great variety of shows (there are a lot in London).
I have been to a few shows this way and all have been fantastic. I would strongly recommend that you check out the website and see what is coming soon to apply for tickets.
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CD Reviews
I have been in touch with a lot of local acts and will be writing a lot of EP/LP reviews over the next few weeks. These include:
Half Crown - Everything Goes LP
Carrie Tree - Home to the Invisible LP
Fools Empire - This Is Not For You EP
InMe - Destinations EP
Wild Rivers - All The Lights LP
Ed Prosek - Willow Tree EP
Phoria - Display EP
Jacko Hooper - For You EP
It looks like it will be a very good few weeks of listening for me!
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Album Recording
On the 23rd June, I will be heading back to Bangor/Anglesey to record an album with my good friend Will Roberts. He was a course-mate whilst I was studying Music and Creative Writing at Bangor University and is a very talented producer, guitarist, pianist, vocalist and all round musician. He is currently playing in a band called Doll Circus as well as doing his solo project, called The Skyward Lemons. Check them out. I'm really excited to be returning to my university city, host my old open mic once more and record this new record with Will's help. Should hopefully have something to bring back with me to see at gigs.
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First of the EP/LP reviews to follow soon. Keep up to date on here on follow me on @tomsayeruk
Monday, 9 June 2014
Brighton EP/LP Launches in June 2014
With so much music going on in Brighton, it can be hard to keep track of everything. Here is a list of CD/EP/ launch nights this June to keep you afloat.
Sat 7th June - Wild Rivers - Sticky Mike's - All The Lights LP
Who: Clark Maides and Josh Renton
Genre: Indie Pop
Info: OUT NOW, Wild Rivers' 11 track debut album is available for just £3.
Contact: www.facebook.com/wildrivers
Fri 13th June - Via Tirana - GDS - Full Moon EP
Who?: One man and a guitar, amps and lots of effects.
Genre: Electronic, noise
Info: The EP was recorded with experienced producer James Gasson at Brickhouse Sudio.
Contact: www.facebook.com/viatirana
Mon 16th June - Fools Empire - GDS - This Is Not For You!
Who?: Led by Chelsie Tyrell's vocals and piano, this Brighton 5-piece create ambient soundscapes of beauty and wonder.
Genre: Electonica, Pop
Info: Surprisingly this is Fools Empire's debut EP!
Contact: www.facebook.com/foolsempire
Mon 16th June - Jack Evans - Sticky Mike's - £3 entry - Stripped Back EP
Who?: A young Brighton-born singer-songwriter
Genre: Acoustic, singer-songwriter
Info: Jack will be playing all the songs from the EP at the gig, plus there is support from Ella Croucher, Giorgia-May, Robbie Skitmore & the Spanish Harlem Incident
and yourgardenday
Contact: www.facebook.com/JackEAEvansMusic
Tue 17th June - O'Chapman - GDS - £6 entry - Relapser EP
Who?: A curly haired London
Genre: Folk, shoegaze, slowcore, dream pop and lo-fi rock.
Info: "You're just a sad sack." - Simon Cowell
Contact: www.facebook.com/ochapmanmusic
Wed 18th June - Last Days of Rome - Hope - £4 inc EP
Who?: Recently renamed from Blind Eye Fury
Genre: Metal
Info: This is their first show with the new name and they have an EP for you, which you'll get for free if you attend the launch night at The Hope.
Contact: www.facebook.com/lastdaysofromeuk
Sat 21st June - Phoria - The Haunt - £7 entry - Display EP
Who?: '....super-smart and endearingly pieced together from a breathtaking blend of whisper-like vocals and euphoric electronics .' - NME
Genre: Alternative, Ambient, Electronic
Info: The first track off the EP has already accumulated over 100k views in under 2 weeks!
Contact: www.facebook.com/phoriamusic
For more Brighton-based gig info, listings, reviews, CD reviews and interviews, subscribe to my blog or follow me on twitter @tomsayeruk.
If you are a local band and have a new release that you would like me to review contact me on tom@tomsayer.co.uk
Sat 7th June - Wild Rivers - Sticky Mike's - All The Lights LP
Who: Clark Maides and Josh Renton
Genre: Indie Pop
Info: OUT NOW, Wild Rivers' 11 track debut album is available for just £3.
Contact: www.facebook.com/wildrivers
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Who?: One man and a guitar, amps and lots of effects.
Genre: Electronic, noise
Info: The EP was recorded with experienced producer James Gasson at Brickhouse Sudio.
Contact: www.facebook.com/viatirana
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Sat 14th June - Half Crown - The Haunt - £7 entry - Everything Goes LP
Who?: A diverse and charismatic group with an infectious energy that spreads across the whole band.
Genre: Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Reggae
Info: The band recently
won the Best Unsigned Band of 2013
Award from S&M
Contact: www.facebook.com/officialhalfcrown
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Mon 16th June - Fools Empire - GDS - This Is Not For You!
Who?: Led by Chelsie Tyrell's vocals and piano, this Brighton 5-piece create ambient soundscapes of beauty and wonder.
Genre: Electonica, Pop
Info: Surprisingly this is Fools Empire's debut EP!
Contact: www.facebook.com/foolsempire
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Mon 16th June - Jack Evans - Sticky Mike's - £3 entry - Stripped Back EP
Who?: A young Brighton-born singer-songwriter
Genre: Acoustic, singer-songwriter
Info: Jack will be playing all the songs from the EP at the gig, plus there is support from Ella Croucher, Giorgia-May, Robbie Skitmore & the Spanish Harlem Incident
and yourgardenday
Contact: www.facebook.com/JackEAEvansMusic
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Tue 17th June - O'Chapman - GDS - £6 entry - Relapser EP
Who?: A curly haired London
Genre: Folk, shoegaze, slowcore, dream pop and lo-fi rock.
Info: "You're just a sad sack." - Simon Cowell
Contact: www.facebook.com/ochapmanmusic
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Who?: Recently renamed from Blind Eye Fury
Genre: Metal
Info: This is their first show with the new name and they have an EP for you, which you'll get for free if you attend the launch night at The Hope.
Contact: www.facebook.com/lastdaysofromeuk
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Sat 21st June - Phoria - The Haunt - £7 entry - Display EP
Who?: '....super-smart and endearingly pieced together from a breathtaking blend of whisper-like vocals and euphoric electronics .' - NME
Genre: Alternative, Ambient, Electronic
Info: The first track off the EP has already accumulated over 100k views in under 2 weeks!
Contact: www.facebook.com/phoriamusic
For more Brighton-based gig info, listings, reviews, CD reviews and interviews, subscribe to my blog or follow me on twitter @tomsayeruk.
If you are a local band and have a new release that you would like me to review contact me on tom@tomsayer.co.uk
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