Posts by Month: August 2013

Gig: Broken Hands

broken hands

 

The new EP from Broken Hands ‘Down By The Current’ was inspired during last summer’s festival season…

In the words of lead singer Dale Norton: ”Plagued by torrential rain, I waded through T-In The Park’s Scottish mud and stopped at the live arena to witness hundreds of mini-events unfold. … Read on

Hooded Fang

Gig: Hooded Fang

Hooded Fang

 

Life on the road will play havoc with your head. If anyone can vouch for that it’s Canadian garage outfit Hooded Fang. Coming over like a spate of incurable sleep paralysis where fantasy and reality meet, the band’s unreal tour bus lifestyle is revealed through Gravez – their equally … Read on

james blake

Gig: James Blake

james blake

 

James Blake (born 25 September 1988) is an English electronic music producer and singer-songwriter from London. Blake was the runner-up in BBC’s Sound of 2011 poll. His eponymous debut album was released in the United Kingdom on 7 February 2011 for which he was nominated for the Mercury Music … Read on

Born Ruffians

Gig: Born Ruffians

Born Ruffians

 

Born Ruffians are a Canadian indie rock band formed in 2004, originally from Midland, Ontario, located near Georgian Bay. They are currently signed to Warp Records and Paper Bag Records.

 

 

The band moved from Midland to Toronto in 2004. After some local performances and a growing onlineRead on

caitlin rose

Gig: Caitlin Rose

caitlin rose

 

xploring your emotions can make for a good song, but it’s shining light on those which plague us all that builds the backbone of the truly great ones. Coupled with tireless melodies that seep into the small spaces between your bones; it’s the kind of music that brings on … Read on

smith westerns

Gig: Smith Westerns

smith westerns

 

Smith Westerns consists of Cullen Omori (vocals), Max Kakacek (Guitar), Cameron Omori (Bass), and Julien Ehrlich (drums). All members range in age from 21 to 22. Since forming in 2007 in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Smith Westerns have managed to tour both the United States and Europe while supporting … Read on

swim deep

Gig: Swim Deep

swim deep

 

Swim Deep are an indie rock band from West Midlands, England consisting of Austin Williams (vocals), Tom Higgins (guitar), Zachary Robinson (drums) and Cavan McCarthy (bass). Swim Deep formed in 2011 by Austin Williams, Tom ‘Higgy’ Higgins and Wolfgang J Harte. Harte left the band in late 2012 and … Read on

blood sport

Gig: Blood Sport, Mistoa Poltsa + Champion Lover

blood sport

 

MakeOut are please to present:

BLOOD SPORT
http://bloodsport.bandcamp.com/

The sheffield Aggrobeat inventors will be making their heady way over to manchester to present their debut album life in units. steamed.

check out one of the tunes from it here:
http://backseatmafia.com/2013/08/28/new-music-blood-sport-palomar/

MISTOA POLTSA
http://mistoapoltsa.bandcamp.com/

‘I … Read on

Younghusband

Gig: Younghusband

Younghusband

 

Younghusband are what happens when one man’s obsession with music becomes too much to keep to himself. Euan Hinshelwood is 21, but he’s been playing in bands for seven years, most notably in an almost famous pub-rock band called the New Shapes. When their scuzzy, Buzzcocksy British punk failed … Read on