Templeton Pek – “30 seconds too far” January 31st 2011

January 23, 2011 in Artists, News, Other, Releases by Mark Badger

UK Rock trio TEMPLETON PEK are set to release a 30 second single “Thirty Seconds Too Far” on January 31st, along with a full  music video to accompany it.

The release is an attempt to chart as the shortest song officially released ever in the UK.

The band, a credible seasoned touring act in their own right, from club tours to arena shows, feels like shaking up the system. “We really wanted to release something that makes a statement and impact in the industry. The current machine churns out and revolves around 3 minute 30 second generic songs,’ because the ‘industry’ dictates that. So we thought we’d go against the grain…” explains singer Neal Mitchell. “The whole point of the release is to show you don’t have to follow the formula, you can be free to do what you want.”

TP are gearing up for the release of their eagerly awaited second album ‘Scratches & Scars’ on February 18th (EU) & 21st (UK). Not only did they write their forthcoming release they recorded and produced it themselves.

“Basically we felt the only people who could fully represent what we’re trying to do on this album were ourselves. It was a massive learning curve and we poured in our combined experience of touring and production, to produce something that we are all massively proud of. The result is something that isn’t watered down by going through the industry ‘assembly line’ process.”

Release date for ‘Thirty Seconds Too Far’ is scheduled for January 31st 2011. The band have traded in their DIY ethic for Campaign sponsors DC Shoes and Monster Energy Drink. Along with Ibanez, Laney, and Tama Drums.

VIDEO LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp9dV5aI4wU&hd=1
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/templetonpek

TEMPLETON PEK released their debut album ‘No Association’ to critical acclaim in 2008/2009 gathering famous fans along the way including Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden) “An excellent album, razor sharp little nuggets” and media coverage from the likes of MTV2, Scuzz, Kerrang! Radio, XFM, BBC 6music, Rocksound, Big Cheese, SLAM! and Kerrang! Magazine amongst others.

The band also featured on the soundtrack to the million selling console game Colin McCrae: The Dirt 2, and a track was used in a campaign with drinks giant Coca-Cola promoting legal downloading.

‘Barriers’ a punchy and melodic yet visceral song is the first single from the new album, and gives a taste of what to expect from the band’s sophomore release. It is available as a FREE download from www.freebarriers.co.uk.

Brand new album ‘Scratches & Scars’ is scheduled to be released on February 18th 2011.

www.templetonpekofficial.com | www.facebook.com/templetonpek | www.myspace.com/templetonpek

Victoria Perks’ debut solo single “u belong 2 me”

January 22, 2011 in Artists, News, Other, Releases by Mark Badger

Victoria Perks’ debut solo single “u belong 2 me” is just the start of her intrepid new musical adventure into the earthy realms of Americana/New Country/Folk-Rock/Pop. This song was previously covered by the likes of Bob Dylan and Patsy Cline.

Perhaps better known up until now, as ‘ViX’ the lead singer/songwriter of all-girl band “We’ve got a …FUZZBOX… and we’re gonna use it!!”

ViX toured the UK and Emirates supporting the likes of Paul Weller, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, The Wailers, The Christians etc with her all-girl band “ViX n The Kix”.

This talented professional also toured the UK and Japan with The Wildhearts’ frontman’s supergroup “Ginger and the Sonic Circus”.

Listening to how Victoria’s voice and songwriting has matured, it seems this well-seasoned traveller has finally come home.

Influences/Sounds kinda like:
Rumer, Eva Cassidy, Adele, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks, Lady Antebellum, Crowded House, Imelda May, Laura Cantrell, Chris Isaak, Taylor Swift, Elvis, KT Tunstall, Bonnie Raitt, Bob Dylan and The Band.

“u belong 2 me” debut single out now on Gotham Records
Text to buy £1: Simply text belong to 60444 or download from iTunes 99p.
Victoria Perks’ debut solo single “u belong 2 me”
www.myspace.com/vixvixvix
Facebook & Twitter: Victoria Perks / ViX VoX

FUZZBOX – Eighties pop punk band ‘We’ve Got A Fuzzbox & We’re Gonna Use It’ are making a return in 2010

April 28, 2010 in Artists, Networking, News, Other, Releases, Tour dates by Mark Badger

You may want to know that it’s Official – FUZZBOX are back. The Eighties pop punk band ‘We’ve Got A Fuzzbox and We’re Gonna Use It’ are making a welcome return in 2010 with the announcement of a UK Tour.

The reunion will see the band take to the stage with their infamous fuzzbox sound, which dominated the charts in the 80s. Hits like ‘Pink Sunshine’, ‘International Rescue’, ‘XX Sex’ and ‘Rules and Regulations’ will feature in what is to be the band’s first European Tour in 20 years.

May 2010 Dates
13    Southampton        Joiners Arms
14    Bristol             Fleece n’ Firkin
15    Manchester         Roadhouse
16    Glasgow         King Tuts
17    York             The Duchess
18     Norwich         Norwich Arts Centre
19     Nottingham         The Social
20     Oxford         Oxford Academy
22     Birmingham         Birmingham Academy
23     Colchester         Colchester Arts Centre
24     Brighton         Audio
25     London         Islington Academy

Fuzzbox will be releasing a new single on Gotham Records, as well as working on a new album. For all enquiries, please contact Barry Tomes: barry at barrytomes.com  or +44 (0)7966 174 319

Yes! They’re back! ?And the fabulous “We’ve got a …FUZZBOX… and we’re gonna use it!!” have specially selected all of YOU to attend their secret exclusive tour launch-party. ?Expect an evening of FUZZTASTIC entertainment…?Prepare yourselves for a taste of tour – See an exclusive live performance. ?Be entertained with much FUZZ and NONSENSE including a splendifierous 80’s disco with DJ Declan.? Be rewarded with a prize for the best 80’s fancy dress.

Tuesday 4th May Starts 7.30pm? DON’T BE LATE!

The Asylum?38-43 Hampton Street, Hockley, Birmingham B19 3LS

All enquiries to Barry at BTMG 07966174319? barry at gotham-records.com

www.fuzzboxfans.com
www.youtube.com/fuzzboxfans

Fuzzbox Pop Muzik Cd front

Fuzzbox print copy

Unreleased KLF track on M25 DVD sampler

February 13, 2010 in News, Other, Pitch, Releases by Mark Badger

This just in to The Music Network from our good friends….. As many of you will recall a cache of lost and forgotten material was rediscovered during Jimmy’s house move early last year.

Some of the tracks were liberated by The Junior Insurgent Transmitter Ensemble for the soundtrack to the 2009 M25 Spin.

We have produced a single track DVD sampler and will be giving it away to all the “spinners” joining us this year.

The track featured is a unique version of the Pure Trance classic What Time Is Love and was recorded and performed by The KLF at the very first Helter Skelter illegal rave held on the 30th September 1989.

We will be meeting up at Thurrock Service Station just off the M25 at 11am on Saturday 20th March 2010 and will be on the London Orbital Motorway until 1pm on Sunday 21st March.

Every two laps we stop for fuel and pick up passengers / collaborators at Clacket Lane Services (clockwise side).

If you are unable to come along to this years Spin but would like to buy a copy of the DVD Sampler it is available at:

http://positivevoid.co.uk/PVCM25DVD09.htm

We look forward to seeing you all very soon.

Love Peace & Happiness

Tim & Gimpo

http://jamescauty.co.uk/
http://www.klf.de/

Latest releases from Black Seeds Records

January 19, 2009 in Releases by Mark Badger

BSR 013 LAUTSTURMER -  “Audio Plague Outbreak Alert” 7″ EP (Ltd 308)
Swedish brutal hardcore crust! 5 track debut EP recorded April 2008 – RAW, BRUTAL meets early Swedish raw-punk style! These lads were playing with Kurbits IR, Article Nine, Slemäters, Final Holocaust and another infamous d-beat crust/metal bands!! And its limited 308 copies!! (150 on black, 59 on red/marron and 99 on red wax)
(Also available on tape in distro section)
www.myspace.com/lautstrmerBSR 014 FLYBLOWN/WARVICTIMS – split CD

England’s FLYBLOWN play harsh & brutal crust noise with grunted vocals and downtuned guitar.  They  influenced by bands such as Disclose, Dismachine, Totalitar and Framtid. The band has cut a space for itself on the underground punk scene as a band with political intent and an extreme musical style. This is their last track ever!!
WARVICTIMS play raging D-beat  raw punk in the Scandinavian tradition, including a cover of DISCHANGE’s classic “After War Scars”.

This split consist 10 track from WARVICTIMS and 5 track from FLYBLOWN.
(12″ vinyl version available only at the distro)

http://www.myspace.com/warvictims
http://www.myspace.com/flyblown 

BETON/CAD -  split LP (Co-release with other 12 D.I.Y label)
Both bands comes from Slovakia. BETON with six furious tracks of heavy brutal D-beat with pissed off vocals. Short simple cold, dark dead lyrics. Nothing new just D-beat rawpunk that you can’t get enough off! CAD already have several releases out and have played together for many years by now. 11 furious tracks of grind/crust/rawpunk. Great cover art. No translation for the lyrics. You can find BETON’s lyrics translated on their myspace. This is released by 13 labels and limited to 500 copies.
(CD version available at the distro)
http://www.myspace.com/betoncrust
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=353702114

 

Still available/in stock:

BSR 011 WARVICTIMS – “Lognen Om Fredsavtalet” CD
D-beat crust out of Sweden. Brand new track with 8 page booklet. One of most active bands with new release every season. Silver stamp logo.
http://www.myspace.com/warvictims BSR 012 ETACARINAE – “In These Dark Times” CD
Spanish cosmic apocalyptic crust. 10 new track plus bonus track from split with ASEDIO and “Faith in Chaos” EP. Included infamous track “Misery” from Bastard. 20 page special booklet that you can’t get from download!! 
http://www.myspace.com/etacarinaehc 

PROJECT HOPLESS ”Välkommen till vår sopfyllda fabrik” CD
 (Co-release with Wasted Sound and Shaman Records)

An A//E political hardcore raw punk from Malmo Sweden. With touch of fast Swedish HC tradition and d-beat, here in the digital format and 12 page booklet. Comes with 2 an extra bonus tracks which are not available on vinyl version.

http://www.myspace.com/projecthopeless

 

BSR 006 DISTRUST “World OF Tommorow” CD

DISTRUST are Singaporean crusties was formed in 1999 with greatly influenced by Discharge, Doom, ENT and UK crust punk band and Swedish HC as well. This CD contains 17 tracks full of d-beat/crust. Comes with 8 pages booklet, glossy cover and silver stamp logo.  http://www.myspace.com/distrustpunk

 

BSR 007 SKULLCRUSHER “Darkness Falls” CD

SKULLCRUSHER was formed in early 1999 as well. Hail from Malaysia. In early days they were played covered from Discard, Bastard, Anti-Cimex, Masskontroll and of coz’ Discharge. When they hiatus for a few years the music change little bit. With the new guitarist the band still played like they used to play, bit Amebix influence in it make this recording variety of tune. 14 tracks full of heavy and brutal d-beat. Big layout poster size, glossy cover and silver stamp logo.http://www.myspace.com/skullcrusher

BSR 008 NUCLEAR DEATH TERROR – s/t CASSETTE

NDT hail from K-Town, d-beat crustcore of Doom with some metallic elements in an amazing combination. Downtuned, aggressive and violent, the rhythm section is full of energy and moves fast while the vocals are deep low howls with some slow apoclayptric crust intros. Brilliant!! Glossy cover and silver stamp logo.http://www.myspace.com/nucleardeathterror

 

BSR 009 DISCOVER “Stench Of Death” CD

DISCOVER hail from Sweden. This is split release with Black Konflick Rec.8 new tracks plus 6 cover song from Shitlickers, Doom, BOD, Discard and mighty Disclose!! they put all influence and put into the package raw punk arise!! Make sure play it loud!! Glossy cover plus silver stamp logo. http://www.myspace.com/discoverdbeat BSR 010 WARVICTIMS – Until Man Exist No More” CASSETTE

D-beat destruction from Sweden. Tape version with 3 extra track taken from their D-Beat Destruction EP.
One of most active band with new releases every season.16 track in total. Glossy sleeve and silver stamp logo as usual. 
http://www.myspace.com/warvictims

 

Other label:

NEVER BUILT RUINS CD (Bulit to love 10″ + demo)

Germany-Switzerland d-beat driven punk engine. Complete track from 10″ and demo collections.

http://www.myspace.com/neverbuiltruins

 

Get in touch!!

 

cheers!

-jery

www.myspace.com/blackseedsrecords
www.blackseedsrecords.blogspot.com

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Review of forthcoming NIGHTINGALES album

January 19, 2009 in Artists, Releases, Reviews by Mark Badger

(Skug magazine by Heinrich Deisl)):

The Nightingales, follow-up project of Birminghams first legendary punkband the Prefects around Robert Lloyd, that supported acts like Nico or Bo Diddley, are back with a nonchalant noisy album. While we’re in history: Lloyd, in his various incarnations, has been a regular guest at John Peels, only outplayed by the Fall. Lloyd, Alan apperley, Daren Garrett and young Matt Wood drone themselves through 12 rocknumbers, containing Avantgarde, Punk and borrowings to große kosmische musik – (annotation: i like that one) there are two guest appearances by Faust bass player Andreas Schmid (he he) – held together by Lloyds grumbly(?) singing, that sometimes sounds like Iggy Pop. Rock&Roll and Surf also consistently look around the corner: not for nothing the ‘gales dedicate “insult to injury” to Bo Diddley and Link Wray. This record scores with bulkiness, lots of bittersweet (there’s no way to translate Hinterfotzigkeiten… backc..tness? something like sneakyness) and pop-down to earth melancholy. A tour is coming up in spring 2009. Don’t miss it.

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