Sunday 23 June 2013

PROG SPHERE PROMOTIONS - PROGSTRAVAGANZA 1 - 1X

This for you lot out there that like checking out comps to find great new bands to check out.this was released 14 june 2013.it has a massive 79 tracks on it .it s big download but it will keep you busy for a while .if your thing is progressive rock / stoner rock /space rock /krautrock.then this might be worth checking out.listen and enjoy.
DOWNLOAD : http://prog-sphere.bandcamp.com/album/progstravaganza-i-ix

SKALA COLLECTIVE - SLEEPY DANCING

This is the second album from skala collactive it was released march 2013.its there first album to feature vocals.female vocalist gee who also writes the songs and she has a very wonderful voice.everything on this album just gels nicely.check out tracks like WAR , LIFE IS CALLING and UNFORGETTABLE.the band call there style of music post-pop.i just call it a great album to listen to.worth checking out.listen and enjoy.
DOWNLOAD : http://archive.org/details/ca512_sc

Friday 21 June 2013

FIVE WILL DIE - WORTH AND SOUL

FIVE WILL DIE come from cork ireland.the band was form in 2005.there WORTH AND SOUL album was released sept 2011.the album has 8 tracks and there style is a progreesive doom metal.i downloaded this a few months ago and did not know what to think of it but for some reason i have kept going back to it.the vocals are in the death metal league but they hold your interest and the doom metal they make is top class and well played.check out WORTH AND SOUL and BLOOD AND SOIL for that doomy sound.this is heavy and doomy and if that is your thing check it out.listen and enjoy.
DOWNLOAD : http://fivewilldie.bandcamp.com/

DEAD RELIC - E.P

What we have here is a solid rock/metal 6 track e.p from DEAD RELIC.most of this e.p is at mid pace but dont let that put you off.the band play well and the vocals are top class.there is some great guitar playing on this,the whole thing just gels together.check out BREATHE AGAIN ,ECHO'S and HAUNTED DESIRES.this is an album you need to take time over.the more you listen to it the stronger it gets.well worth checking out.listen and enjoy .
DOWNLOAD : http://www.jamendo.com/en/list/a121013/dead-relic-ep

BLACK NUMBERS RECORDS - SAMPLER 2013

Here is a great new comp for you to have a listen too.it was released 18 june 2013.if you like some punk/hardcore/emo then check this out.check out bands like REAL FRIENDS , THE HERE AND NOW ,CRIMES and DIAMOND YOUTH.you just might find your new fav band.worth checking out.listen and enjoy.
DOWNLOAD : http://blacknumbers.bandcamp.com/album/2013-digital-sampler

JASON PARKER - FIVE LEAVES LEFT :A TRIBUTE TO NICK DRAKE

Good evening to you all i hope you are all well and looking forward to the weekend.now its been a while since i posted a bit of jazz up here on the blog.i would not know a hell of a lot about jazz but i do know when i hear something that is good and enjoy listening to it.when i was looking for some good music on the nett as always i came across this album.its a tribute to the late great NICK DRAKE.what the JASON PARKER QUARTET done was to cover the whole of nick's five leaves left album.so what we get here is 10 beautiful jazz reworkings of nicks great songs.if i am to be honest i was not sure if this was going to work over the whole album but it does.each song runs so well in too each other.the bands playing and the vocals on this album are just top class.you can hear how hard the band worked to get every song sounding right.check out such tracks as RIVER MAN and WAY TO BLUE to hear what i mean.you don't need to be a jazz fan to enjoy this.you need to check this album out.listen and enjoy.
DOWNLOAD : http://music.oneworkingmusician.com/album/five-leaves-left-a-tribute-to-nick-drake

Saturday 15 June 2013

PINHEAD RECORDS - INTERNATIONAL PUNK ROCK SUPERSTARS VOL 8

PINHEAD RECORDS who are just a great record label have released INTERNATIONAL PUNK ROCK SUPERSTARS VOL-8.there are 24 tracks on this comp.if punk is your thing then download and dig in.there is los of good stuff on this for you to hear.these comps are always worth checking out.listen and enjoy.
DOWNLOAD : http://pinheadrecords.bandcamp.com/album/international-punk-rock-superstars-vol-8

EAMON KARRAN - A NEW WORLD

I hope you are all well out there .what we have here is one of the best chill out albums i have ever heard.EAMON KARRAN comes from northern ireland and his album which is called A NEW WORLD was released march 2013.this is just a beautiful 11 track album.this is the kind of music you need when you had a hard day or just want to chill an relax.just sit down ,feet up and let the music wash over you.this is the type of album you will listen to from start to finish and enjoy every minute of it.EAMON could and should be one of the leading lights in the chill out/new age scene.thats how good this album is.check this one out.listen and enjoy.
DOWNLOAD : http://eamonnkarran.bandcamp.com/album/a-new-world

Friday 14 June 2013

STONE MAGNUM - STONE MAGNUM

If you want some great doom/metal/stoner rock then you have come to the right place.this is STONE MAGNUM and this is there 7 track album that was released jan 2012.this is a cracking album.you can tell they listened to a lot of black sabbath in there day like all of us and that ain't no bad thing.opening track FALLEN PRIEST starts things off great.you would swear it was the great man ozzy himself singing thats how good the vocals are.the song is a great rocker with a great hook that holds you in.the whole unit of guitar drum bass just make a great rocking sound which in turn makes this a great album.also check out PICTURES OF YOUR LIFE and ROLLING STORM.the whole album is full of great songs that will hook you in and stay in your head.this is top class metal and well worth your time.listen and enjoy.
DOWNLOAD : http://stonemagnum.bandcamp.com/album/stone-magnum

FRESH BODY SHOP - RAINBOW STONE

Here is the new 1 track single fromFRESH BODY SHOP called RAINBOW STONE.if you are already a fan of this band then you will want to hear this and if you are not already a fan you will be.this band just keeps coming back with some great music.check them out.listen and enjoy.
DOWNLOAD : http://www.jamendo.com/en/list/a122071/rainbow-stone-single

JOSH WOODWARD - FOLLOW THE ROAD

What can i say about this singer/songwriter josh just knows how to put a great song together.if you are a reader of this blog you will know i an a big fan of this man's music.this is his new 2 track single called FOLLOW THE ROAD and it is strong as ever.check it out.listen and enjoy.
DOWNLOAD : http://www.jamendo.com/en/list/a121841/follow-the-road-single

GRIN AND BEAR IT - E.P'S

I hope you are all well this evening and are all looking forward to a good weekend.what i have here for you today is some great punk rock for you to hear.GRIN AND BEAR IT come from essex england.there first e.p was released july 2012 and called EX-LOVERS.the e.p has 3 great tracks on it.there sound is a mix of punk/hardcore/metal and its played loud and noisey and i love the vocal it suits there style to a tee.check out ROCK AND ROLE MODEL.there second e.p was released dec 2012 and is called NEW LOWS.some more fine punk on this.again it has 3 tracks on it. my fav on this e.p is the 7 minute plus ACADEMY FIELDS which to me is there best song yet.the final release so far from GRIN AND BEAR IT is the 1 track single they released march 2013 called SLEEPWALKERS MARATHON.this is an other great little punk song.if punk is your thing and you like it noisey and loud then GRIN AND BEAR IT are the band you need to check out.i will be keeping an eye on this band and i can't wait to hear some more new stuff from them very soon .check them out.listen and enjoy.







Saturday 8 June 2013

DUB CITY RENEGADES - E.P

One of the best sound on a lovely warm summers day is the sound of great reggae band blasting out of the speakers.then we are lucky to have found DUB CITY RENEGADES.this is there 5 track e.p that was released oct 2011.this is great sounding reggae and the 5 tunes here are top class.check out SITTIN ON TOP OF THE WORLD and the mellow reggae of I'M IN LOVE which every radio station should be playing.this is mighty stuff in deed.check it out.listen and enjoy.
DOWNLOAD : http://dubcityrenegades.bandcamp.com/

THE CREEPS - OUR TIME

Here is a great 5 track e.p from THE CREEPS.this was released may 2013 and if punk rock is your thing then this band is well worth checking out.listen and enjoy.
DOWNLOAD : http://thecreeps.bandcamp.com/album/our-time

GARMISCH - THEY SEEMTO BE INTELLIGENT

It been over 2 years since will last heard from this swedish indie-pop band.GARMISCH have just released there new single on blocsonic called THEY SEEM TO BE INTELLIGENT.was it worth the wait.HELL YES.this is a very catchy little tune and it will stay in your head.i can't wait to hear there new album called FISHES which will be out very soon.until then check this out.listen and enjoy.
DOWNLOAD : http://www.blocsonic.com/releases/show/they-seem-to-be-intelligent

Tuesday 4 June 2013

THE COTTENETTES - SINGLES

This band i am so glad i have come across.the cottenettes hail from guildford england.they are a 3 peice old school punk band.think buzzcocks and you will get there sound.they have two 1 track singles out.the first one was released now 2012 and is a cracking little tune called LOVE LOVE LOVE.the second single is called SATISFY ME and was released feb 2013 and is an othere great song.this band has just become one of my favs.can't wait to hear an e.p or even better a full album from them.this band you should be hearing a lot more about.you need to check this band out.listen and enjoy.