We’ve reached August which can only mean one thing… here’s the August mixtape!
This month’s is a hybrid of Pop and R&B with a few curveballs… enjoy!
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White Crosses Launch ‘Dead Souls’ Video Single
Press Release sent to us:
Having recently joined forces with UK indie label Engineer Records, the infectiously heartfelt alternative punk/rock outfit ‘White Crosses’ unleash their ‘Dead Souls’ video single.
Hailing from Warsaw (Poland) the quartet, featuring the creative partnership of Konrad Sloka (Vox/Guitar), Sebastian Prokop (Guitar), Stefan Banaszynski (Bass) and Marcin Plocha (Drums), produced big waves in their native country with their acclaimed EP release ‘Native Handshakes’ in 2015. Releasing ‘Dead Souls’ as a taste of things to come from their forthcoming EP ‘Anchorless’, White Crosses are armed to bring their music to an international audience.
Check Out ‘Dead Souls’:
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www.whitecrosses.pl
www.engineerrecords.com
July Mixtape
It’s the 1st of July which can only mean one thing… the July mixtape is here!
This month’s is mostly an R&B affair but with the odd curveball thrown in…
Music Monday – Volume Ninety Seven
1) Shura – Make It Up
Shura follows huge summer smash ‘What’s It Gonna Be’ with a gentler yet still funky track from upcoming album ‘Nothing’s Real’. ‘Make It Up’ is evidently inspired by 80’s synthpop and at times mirrors the likes of Haim and MUNA.
2) Adele – Remedy
Adele does what she does best – powerfully delivering a piano ballad – on this beautiful track from platinum selling album ’25’.
3) Maxwell – Gods
Slick and smooth track from neo-soul guru Maxwell, taken from upcoming album ‘BlackSUMMERS’ night’.
4) Campsite – Try Again
Campsite modernise and re-energise Aaliyah’s 2001 R&B smash into an EDM/tropical house track. It’s not necessarily the most innovative of re-workings but it works well and serves well in regards to the feel-good factor.
5) All Tvvins- These 4 Words
Irish duo All Tvvins return with this huge, catchy pop-rock track. Slick production and an electrifying chorus result in this energising track.
6) Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa & Imagine Dragons – Sucker For Pain
In one of the most unlikely combinations of the year, American rock band Imagine Dragons team up with rappers Lil Wayne and Wiz Khalifa on this R&B/Rock track, lifted from the soundtrack of Suicide Squad.
7) The Avalanches – Subways
Funky disco-flavoured track from Australian electronic music group The Avalanches. Frisky bass lines, glistening synths and distorted vocals give this a late 70’s disco feel.
8) Berhana – Grey Luh
Fierce alternative R&B/neo-soul track from Berhana. The minimalist backing track works perfectly with the rich vocals.
9) Nina Sky – Champion Lover
Brilliant Caribbean-infused R&B track from American R&B duo Nina Sky. Buoyant percussion, squeaky synths and slick production result in a huge summer smash hit.
10) Miguel – Do You? (Live from Spotify SXSW Sessions)
Miguel still proves to be one of the world’s most underrated R&B artists. Fusing his rich tone with retro-inspired guitar riffs, dreamy layered harmonies and a frisky rhythm section, Miguel flirts with both metaphorical and literal references to drugs.
Circle of Reason Present ‘Never Enough’ Video Single
Read the press release supplied to us below:
Having already released two video singles in the past 3 months in support of their mini album Faith Or Theory, UK alt-rocker’s Circle Of Reason are back again to announce their new video for ‘Never Enough’.
Selected as the hard-hitting & attention grabbing opener for the album, ‘Never Enough’ delivers all of the bands renowned melodic hooks, articulate dynamics and fierce guitar riffs. Featuring actress & model ‘Hannaj Bang Bendz’, the track explores the lyrical theme of “No matter what you do, it’s never good enough for some people”. A statement from the band explains their motives behind their latest video effort – “With this video we wanted to show the emotion behind the song and how it could relate to anyone, having Hannaj tell the story and being the focal point of the video was important to get the point across”
Since breaking out on the scene in late 2011, Circle Of Reason’s boundless creativity, talent and musical vision has enabled the Southampton (UK) outfit to ride higher upon the wave of the British music scene. As one of the UK’s most assiduous emerging alternative rock acts, 2016 is proving to be the year the guys may well have the capability of pushing their music to greater heights of international recognition. Catch them on their Faith Tour this June. More UK live dates to be announced soon!
Faith Tour 2016
June 8th, Wednesday, Bath, Moles
June 9th, Thursday, Portsmouth, Edge of the wedge
June 10th, Friday, Folkestone, The Harp
June 11th, Saturday, Kettering, Prince of Wales Rock Pub
June 12th, Sunday, Northampton, The Black Prince
Watch ‘Never Enough’ below:
Taken from ‘Faith Or Theory’ out now https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/faith-or-theory/id1104156711
Connect with Circle of Reason:
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June Mixtape
Here’s the mixtape for June! 20 songs old and new that we’re loving at The Music Box.
Music Monday – Volume Ninety Five
1) All Saints – Fear
Gorgeous, eerie electro-ballad from All Saints’ comeback album. Distant twinkling pianos, tribal percussion and infinitely reverberating vocals all result in a very special, substantial ballad.
2) All Saints – Who Hurt Who
Another gorgeous ballad from the band’s comeback album, although this time it is a pure and raw piano ballad.
3) All Saints – Red Flag
R&B/Hip Hop elements all evolve into a quirky alt-R&B track with a brilliant chorus where giggling synthesisers and thunderous percussion soar.
4) Justin Timberlake – Can’t Stop The Feeling
Utterly brilliant comeback single from JT. Piano chords and finger clicks evolve into a fantastically catchy disco-pop Summer smash. One of the best songs of 2016 so far.
5) Before You Exit – When I’m Gone
Moody and brooding with stuttering percussion, pitch-moderated glitchy vocal samples and crashing synths, resulting in an utterly brilliant Pop track.
6) The 1975 – A Change of Heart
Gentle 808 percussion, jittery synthesisers and monotone vocals result in this brilliantly frank yet emotional 80’s-influenced pop track. Clearly influenced by the likes of The Blue Nile and Madonna’s ‘Crazy For You’, it’s just brilliant, particularly during the breakdown on which Matt Healy sings She said “I’ve been so worried ’bout you lately, you look s**t and you smell a bit”. The intertextuality/references to the band’s previous works ‘Robbers’ and ‘The City’ are also incredibly clever.
7) Liss – Good Enough
Danish teenage band Liss are quickly taking the world by storm, largely propelled in the UK by being championed by Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac. Their music straddles various genres such as synthpop, alt-R&B and neo-soul, often with a very care-free tone. This track is no exception.
8) MUNA – Loudspeaker
Catchy Pop-Rock track with energising guitar riffs and a brilliant chorus.
9) Niki and The Dove – You Want The Sun
Great track with a very retro-vibe.
10) Mic Lowry – Saving All My Love
Smooth and soulful acoustic track by UK vocal group Mic Lowry. Perfect breezy harmonies carry this lovely track.
May Mixtape
Here’s the mixtape for May! 20 songs old and new that we’re loving at The Music Box.
FEATURE: New video single release from Circle Of Reason
Read the press statement issued to us below:
CIRCLE OF REASON UNVEIL COLOURS VIDEO SINGLE
Following the very recent arrival of their ‘Questions’, Southampton’s (UK) Circle Of Reason are now back with their latest video single titled ‘Colours’. Showcasing another metallic and emotive rock track, ‘Colours‘ is an epic anthem taken from the bands forthcoming album ‘Faith Or Theory‘.
For the British quartet Circle Of Reason, the path that led to the creation of their new album Faith Or Theory is one that ultimately saw them start to assess their own relationships, and try to get a handle on their place in the world. Having taken a well-earned break after the release of their 2013 record These Hands And This Mind – which also saw them share stages with the likes of Feed The Rhino, Marmozets, Neck Deep, Mallory Knox, Creeper, Allusondrugs and Fearless Vampire Killers, as well as be featured on Kerrang! TV and Scuzz – the band’s 2015 became all about putting pen to paper and getting in front of crowds, starting with a slot at Takedown Festival. A small line-up change later, and the resultant tracks are short stories that convey with great emotion just how much Circle Of Reason means to its members.
Appealing to fans of Deftones, Funeral For A Friend, Biffy Clyro, Smashing Pumpkins and Mastodon, Circle Of Reason are a band that specialise in carefully planned dynamics, gargantuan guitar riffs and all fused with melodic hooks.
Check out ‘Colours‘ below:
Available Now https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/colours-single/id1103006266
iTunes pre order album: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/faith-or-theory/id1104156711
Facebook: www.facebook.com/circleofreason
Twitter: www.twitter.com/Circleofreason
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CircleOfReasonBand/videos
FEATURE: New Video Release from Come The Spring
Come The Spring have released their official video for latest single ’24’. See the press release supplied to us below.
BRIT ROCKERS COME THE SPRING LAUNCH ’24’ VIDEO SINGLE
Brighton’s (UK) post-punk fuelled alternative rock outfit ‘Come The Spring’ release their official video for their latest single ’24’.
Featuring live footage of the band showcasing their renowned high energy performances, 24 is taken from their REVIVE EP available through UK independent label Engineer Records.
Having formed in late 2012 from the ashes of cult-following UK rock bands, Come The Spring members bring their vast experience and creativity to produce emotionally charged and anthemic songs. Consisting of Sam Craddock (Vox), David Gamage (Guitar), Simon Goodrick (Guitar), Mark Wilkinson (Bass) and Jamie Donbroski (Drums), the allies of uncompromised guitar driven rock have previously shared stages with the likes ofGreen Day, No FX, Texas Is The Reason, Braid and many more.
Check out ’24’ by Come The Spring:
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