Labelled Independent - The New Music Pod

Episode 16 – Take it on the chin, Lucy

There’s been a fantastic range of new music out in the first half of April, something for every taste – and as ever Labelled Independent – The New Music Podcast are proud to bring it to you. In addition, there’s a (not at all embarrassing) game to play along with us and some very lengthy song titles to get our lips around. Not to mention a public service announcement for anyone named Lucy. Presented by Steve Boniface, with panellist Emma Jones.

Contact us: e-mail labelledindependent[@]hotmail[.]co.uk, Twitter @LabelledIndyPod & Facebook too.

ARTISTS included:

Little Arrow - http://littlearrow.co.uk/

The Narrows - http://www.thenarrows.co.uk/

Crybaby - http://crybaby.bandcamp.com/

The Yuya - http://www.theyuya.com/

Being There - http://beingthere.bandcamp.com/

Nico Tamburella - http://www.adixtionmusic.com/nico-tamburella.html

The Shadow Committee - http://www.theshadowcommittee.net/

Slugabed - http://www.slugabed.net/

LABELS included:

Bubblewrap Collective - http://www.bubblewrapcollective.co.uk/

Cognitive Dissonance - http://cognitivedissonancerecords.com/

Helium Records - http://www.heliumrecords.co.uk/

Day Job Records - http://www.dayjobrecords.com/

Young & Lost Club - http://youngandlostclub.com/

Ziggurat Creative - http://zigguratcreative.blogspot.co.uk/

Ninjatune - http://ninjatune.net/

NEWS SECTION LINKS –

New music website AUROVINE - http://aurovine.kickofflabs.com/

LIVE INDEPENDENT MUSIC – TOURS:

Iremembertapes – Winchester, Ipswich, Leicester, Cardiff, Newcastle, Rugby, Leeds, Coventry - http://www.iremembertapes.co.uk/

OTHER GIGS:

The Manic Shine – April 20^th –Birmingham - http://www.themanicshine.com/gigs

Robb Johnson – April 22^nd – Shoreham - http://www.robbjohnson.co.uk/gigs/index.html

The Manic Shine – April 26^th – Leeds - http://www.themanicshine.com/gigs

Model Society – April 28^th – London - http://www.modelsociety.co.uk/

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Here's our latest batch of reviews, three new albums - including one LP which is now one of our favourite albums of recent years! Also, please welcome Fair Share Music to the Labelled Independent family!

Album Review - Mars Volta, 'Noctourniquet' (Fairsharemusic.com)

Lyricist and vocalist for The Mars Volta, Cedric Bixler-Zavala, has described the sound of the band’s sixth studio album as ‘Future Punk’ – a label that baffles almost as much as it intrigues. It’s fitting then that the tracks on offer on the new LP are equally oblique.

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Album Review - Seth Lakeman, 'Tales From The Barrel House' (Fairsharemusic.com)

Incredibly talented folk multi-intrumentalist, Seth Lakeman has been releasing solo material for ten years, though it seems far less. His 6^th album sees him step into the fray for the second time since the recent UK folk explosion. The first offering, ’Hearts and Minds’, held the public’s imagination very briefly before falling away in its second week of release.

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Album Review - Jake Morley, 'Many Fish To Fry' (Iammusic.TV)

Fortunately, Jake Morley has both of these, as evidenced throughout this sparkling debut LP which approaches the acoustic genre with a distinct folk-blues feel. Listening through the album for the first few times it’s hard to pick out highlights due to the strength of every track on offer and the best recommendation is to sit down for an hour and fully take in everything it has to give.

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The perils of a battling a tiny martial artist, catching STDs and new female fronts. Just some of the idle chatter that surrounds the excellent music in the latest episode of Labelled Independent. Not to mention the long awaited return of Emma Jones and a surprise choice for March’s Track Of The Month. Presented by Steve Boniface, with panellist Emma Jones.

Contact us: e-mail labelledindependent[@]hotmail[.]co.uk, Twitter @LabelledIndyPod & Facebook too.

ARTISTS included:

Gunning For Tamar - http://www.gunningfortamar.co.uk/

3 Foot Ninja - http://3footninja.tumblr.com/

Ten Million Colours - http://www.tenmillioncolours.com/

Shoot The Dead - http://www.shootthedead.co.uk/

The Conspirators - http://soundcloud.com/the-conspirators

Darken The Distance - http://darkenthedistance.bandcamp.com/

Psykick Holiday - http://www.myspace.com/psykickholiday

Belleruche - http://www.belleruche.com/

Wiley - http://www.facebook.com/wileyartist

Jake Morley - http://www.jakemorley.com/

LABELS included:

Alcopop Records - http://alcopop.wordpress.com/

Future Legend Records - http://www.futurelegendrecords.com/

Tru Thoughts - http://www.belleruche.com/

Big Dada - http://www.bigdada.com/

Shoot The Dead track courtesy of Manilla PR - http://www.manillapr.com/

The Conspirators track courtesy of Quite Great PR - http://www.quitegreat.co.uk/

NEWS SECTION LINKS –

New music website AUROVINE - http://aurovine.kickofflabs.com/

LIVE INDEPENDENT MUSIC - TOURS

theLights – Dublin, Totnes, Basingstoke, Leeds, London, Stockport, Stourbridge - http://www.thelights.co.uk/

Two Wings – Glasgow, Coventry, London, Newcastle - http://twowings.bandcamp.com/

The Manic Shine – Maidenhead, Manchester, Newport Pagnell - http://www.themanicshine.com/

OTHER GIGS:

Limozine – April 8^th, London - http://limozineband.com/

Crybaby – April 11^th, Rough Trade In-Store, London - http://crybaby.bandcamp.com/

Being There – April 13^th, London - http://beingthere.bandcamp.com/

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Back in late 2011 we here at Labelled Independent collected all our 2011 track of the month selections together and asked our listeners to vote for their favourite. As a result Owen James Harvey was voted as our very first TRACK OF THE YEAR winner with his track 'Till The Day I Die'.

As a result, we invited Harvey to play live for us, tell him about himself and bring along some studio recordings too, all of which you can find on our new Labelled Independent Live episode.

For more information, including details on his self-titled EP and a huge gig coming up at the Bowery in London, you can go and have a look around http://www.owenjamesharvey.com/ while you listen!

Video recordings of the live tracks to follow!

If you would like to record a live session with us (including video recordings) then please contact us at labelledindependent@hotmail.co.uk - ENJOY!

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I recently wrote an article reviewing the new solo project from Wet Wet Wet founder Graeme Clark - if you'd like to know more here it is:

ALBUM REVIEW - GRAEME CLARK, 'MR UNDERSTANDING (Indie Music Mag)

Once you know Graeme Clark’s background there are certain expectations of this album it’s hard to ignore. As bass guitarist and co-founder of 80’s/90’s pop behemoths Wet Wet Wet he was partly responsible for some of the most successful pop hits of the decade, one of which went on to hold number 1 spot in the singles chart for a record bothering number of weeks. The band were purveyors of pure pop at a time when it was eating up the chart, and the question posed by this album is whether he can recapture that form.

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Episode 14 – Dreamboats and Chillbeat

Another new episode of Labelled Independent brings, as ever, a great collection of new independent tracks from around the UK, as well as a top panel comprising solo artist Jake Morley (www.jakemorley.com) and Christina Liessem of indie label Palawan Productions (www.palawanproductions.com/). There’s also a discussion of our host’s credentials as a ‘dreamboat’, being haunted by Kate Bush and creating the ‘chillbeat’ genre. Presented by Steve Boniface, with Jake Morley & Christina Liessem

Contact us: e-mail labelledindependent[@]hotmail[.]co.uk, Twitter @LabelledIndyPod & Facebook too.

ARTISTS included:

Violet Bones - http://blog.violetbones.com/

Last Winter Dance Party - http://www.lastwinterdanceparty.com/

The Social Club - http://thesocialclub.bandcamp.com/

Island Audio - http://islandaudio.tumblr.com/

Jake Morley - http://www.jakemorley.com/

Turnpike Glow - http://www.facebook.com/turnpikeglow?ref=ts

Thomas Truax - http://www.thomastruax.com/

Decode - http://soundcloud.com/decodeuk

Alonestar - http://www.alonestar.co.uk/

LABELS included:

Alcopop Records - http://alcopop.wordpress.com/

Sink & Stove Records - http://sinkandstove.co.uk/

Ambicon Records - http://www.ambiconrecords.co.uk/

Reel Me Records - http://www.reelmerecords.com/

Violet Bones track courtesy of Quite Great Music - http://www.quitegreat.co.uk/

Thomas Truax track courtesy of Manilla PR - http://www.manillapr.com/

NEWS SECTION LINKS –

New music website AUROVINE - http://aurovine.kickofflabs.com/

LIVE INDEPENDENT MUSIC - TOURS

SHOOT THE DEAD – Edinburgh, Sheffield, London, Brighton, Birmingham. http://www.shootthedead.co.uk/

BEING THERE – Manchester, London, Bristol, Bath, Tunbridge Wells. http://being-there.tumblr.com/

JUMPING SHIPS / GUNNING FOR TAMAR / ALCOPOP RECORDS JOINT TOUR – Canterbury, Southampton, Bristol, Oxford, London, Brighton, Cardiff, Harrow, Liverpool, Nottingham. http://alcopop.wordpress.com/2012/01/17/gunning-for-tamar-tour-with-jumping-ships/

OTHER GIGS:

March 24^th - Model Society – Goodship, London. http://www.modelsociety.co.uk/

March 31^st – Music & Burlesque evening, feat Fighting Cocks, Damn Vandals & The Pretty Die Young – Fiddler’s Elbow, Camden.

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As those of you who've followed us for a while know, Labelled Independent have been lucky enough to be invited to write for a number of independent music sites since starting up last year. Well, we're happy to announce that we recently started working with two newbies - neverenoughnotes.co.uk & iammusic.tv. But don't fret, that doesn't mean we've forgotten our other friends...

Here's a collection of our latest articles across the web:

Single Review: Wallis Bird - 'Encore' (Never Enough Notes)

There’s a lot to admire about Wallis Bird. Her vocals have a strength that’s unusual amongst female acoustic artists, and the fact that this single is taken from a third album release demonstrates a consistency and longevity that many in her field don’t accomplish. She also shows a bold streak in that the May tour supporting the album will consist of just her travelling around with her guitar rather than relying on the versatility offered by a full band.

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Live Review - Damn Vandals 'The Beautiful Mind' EP launch, London (Iammusic.tv)

“We make a lot of noise” says Jack Kansas with a smile. Kansas, front man of London 4 piece Damn Vandals, is talking to me before they take to the stage to launch their new EP ‘The Beautiful Mind’. And now having seen the show, I can concur – they do indeed make a lot of noise, but it was definitely the good kind.

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Live Review - Robinson at The Silver Bullet, London (indiemusicmag.com)

Andy Robinson, front man and songwriter for well-knitted 4 piece Robinson, is an unassuming character who is very deeply involved in his songwriting. When he speaks about it his passion and honesty is inspiring, moving through influences as diverse as Hemingway and Dylan via American novelist Bukowski.

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Happy reading!

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Labelled Independent is on location this month, the episode recorded backstage during a sound-check at a London EP launch. There’s drummers drumming, lights going out and top-half nudity in the background as we’re joined by Jack Kansas of London band Damn Vandals (http://www.damnvandals.co.uk/) talking about their new EP. Also, as ever, a top selection of new independent tracks – an all around ear treat. Presented by Steve Boniface, with panellist Jack Kansas

Contact us: e-mail labelledindependent[@]hotmail[.]co.uk, Twitter @LabelledIndyPod & Facebook too.

ARTISTS included:

Model Society - http://www.modelsociety.co.uk/

These Reigning Days - http://www.thesereigningdays.co.uk/

Bowstring - http://www.redadmiralrecords.com/#bowstring

Damn Vandals - http://www.damnvandals.co.uk/

Termites - http://termitesmusic.co.uk/

Rumour Cubes - http://www.rumourcubes.com/

Quantic - http://www.quantic.org/

Alex Tronic - http://www.alextronicrecords.co.uk/

LABELS included:

Label Fandago - http://www.clubfandango.co.uk/

Ecco Artists - http://eccoartists.com/

Red Admiral Records - http://redadmiralrecords.com/

Sink & Stove Records - http://sinkandstove.co.uk/

Cognitive Dissonance - http://cognitivedissonancerecords.com/

Tru Thoughts - http://tru-thoughts.co.uk/

Alex Tronic - http://www.alextronicrecords.co.uk/

Model Society, These Reigning Days & Damn Vandals tracks courtesy of Manilla PR Ltd. - http://www.manillapr.com/

NEWS SECTION LINKS –

New music website AUROVINE - http://aurovine.kickofflabs.com/

UPCOMING GIGS & TOURS – LIVE INDEPENDENT MUSIC

Friday March 9^th:

Robb Johnson @ Bristol Folk House, Bristol - http://www.robbjohnson.co.uk/gigs/index.html

Robinson @ Silver Bullet, London - http://www.robinsonsmusic.com/live/

Saturday March 10^th:

Jake Morley @ 100 Club, Time To Change Charity gig, London - http://www.jakemorley.com/gigs/

Robb Johnson @ Folly Bridge Inn, Oxford -http://www.robbjohnson.co.uk/gigs/index.html

BEING THERE tour starts March 14^th in London

Further tour dates include Kingston, Manchester, London, Bristol, Bath, Tunbridge Wells, London (again) & Leeds - http://being-there.tumblr.com/ for all the info.

Links to our pages:

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In less than a year ‘Labelled Independent – The New Music Podcast’ has gathered a solid base of support in its mission to bring additional exposure to independent artists and labels. The podcast, now released twice a month, has featured some of the best independent releases from around the UK since the project was founded, whether produced in bedrooms by small indie artists or expensive studios through established independent labels.

Recently we got to thinking – what else do we have to offer?

Over the coming summer months Labelled Independent are set to launch a number of services for independent acts looking for coverage. Whether it’s simply a case of getting your album reviewed online to gain more exposure, or whether you’re looking for more sizeable opportunities, we’d like to hear from you. Working on the podcast has allowed us to build a growing network of contacts to capitalise on, so we’re sure we can help you

Below is a summary of a few of the services we will be able to offer by the end of the year to suit all budgets. And don’t worry, the podcast that started it all will remain free and unchanged.

RECORDING AND PRODUCTION SERVICES

If you’re an aspiring artist just starting out, we have the equipment to record your new tracks in a venue convenient to you. Whether it’s in your lounge or a purpose built rehearsal space (or anywhere else for that matter), we can bring our portable recording facilities to you at a time and place of your choosing.

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COMPILATION ALBUMS

Some of the finest independent UK artists have featured on the podcast, and over the next few months we’re looking to compile a collection of the very best for release under the Labelled Independent banner. Chosen tracks will be part of a digital release and be entitled to an equal share of any profits the album makes.

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LIVE GIG RECORDINGS

Got a big gig coming up you’d like recorded? We can do it for you. We’ll record your show and supply you with the gig audio in full (and cut down into individual tracks) for use in later releases or promotional campaigns. While we’re there, we’ll do a live gig review for our partner websites to further increase your profile.

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THE BOX SETS (video recordings)

Fancy letting people know who you are with a television style interview including live performances? Got a new album coming out? Want the chance to talk directly to your fans? We will record an episode of ‘Labelled Independent – The Box Sets’ with you and release it both on YouTube and as an audio only podcast – great showcases of your talent for potential fans and industry insiders.

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ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHY

We can provide artists with promotional photo shoots and gig shots (live review included) for your website, Facebook page, album covers or anything else required. It’s harder to get famous if people don’t know your face…

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SOCIAL MEDIA CONSULTATION

It is vitally important for bands in the current industry climate to create and maintain a healthy online presence to capture, grow and engage your fan base. Labelled Independent can work with you to ensure you’re doing everything you can to maximise your online opportunities.

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GENERAL PR SERVICES

In addition to all of the above there are various other avenues we can explore for you in terms of raising your online profile. We can suit literally ANY budget (starting at £0) and our aim is simple – to help independent music in the UK.

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FROM THE GROUND UP - A unique package for independent bands

For bands and artists who are literally just starting out we would like to offer you our full package, which we’re calling ‘Labelled Independent – From The Ground Up’. We can start by recording your material, and then use all of the above avenues to create an online presence for you for a one off, flat fee. This, as far as we can tell, is a pretty unique offer which will take you from being an unknown entity to having a noticeable internet profile within a matter of weeks.

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If you’re interested in any or all of the above please let us know by contacting us at labelledindependent[at]Hotmail[dot]co[dot]uk

The idea is to re-invest any profits made from these services back into the podcast to increase its reach, profile and the amount of good it does those who get involved.

Thanks for your support.

For prices and more information e-mail us at labelledindependent[at]hotmail.co.uk