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Theory of a Deadman – Drown

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Well about this time last year I was enjoying that post-festival shower (you’ve never felt so clean, right?) and first sleep in a proper bed again. Unfortunately I couldn’t make Download this year, but that’s ok because I’ve had plenty of stomping rock tunes to listen to all weekend, without the overpriced beer / poor weather and inevitable sunburn, even though there’s no sun.

What am I saying? Of course I missed it, but here’s a great new video from Theory of a Deadman to make up for it.. ‘Drown‘, taken from the band’s upcoming fifth album’ SaVages‘, has more than a few echoes of Soundgarden, plus some much harder hitting tones hiding in those brief four minutes.

Don’t you go missing out now..

RC xx

Indie Wednesday: Coasts – Ocean

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Is it that time of the week already? I think it is! Here’s a perfect summer tune to get you ready for those late nights / early mornings and parties on the beach..

Coasts have just released their brand new EP ‘Ocean‘, featuring the single of the same name. Have one listen and you’ll most likely have it on repeat for the rest of the day / week / your life. Yes, it is THAT catchy.

Enjoy!

RC xx

Introducing: Dog, Paper, Submarine

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Well indie Wednesday has coming rolling round again, and this time there’s one band that just can’t be ignored.. Dog, Paper, Submarine might have you wondering what on earth actually links those words together (could they be more similar in the band’s native Swedish? I don’t know), but their noise pop sound is much less confusing and definitely quite enjoyable.

The three piece have just released their self-titled EP, which is available on Bandcamp for a mere £2.50 (and right after payday as well!). Have a listen below..

RC xx

Introducing: MOVIE

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Blurring the lines between the art-rock tendencies of Franz Ferdinand and the upbeat catchiness of Vampire Weekend, Brit-pop band MOVIE have certainly put their art college years to good use with their striking new video for ‘Ads‘. The band have already picked up some great support from Radio 1, 6music and XFM, with their single launch party hitting London’s Old Blue Last this Wednesday.

Don’t miss out, have a listen below!

RC xx

Lonely The Brave – Victory Line

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Cambridge’s self-confessed ‘Doom Pop’ artists Lonely The Brave have certainly been busy lately! Not only have they released this beautiful new video for ‘Victory Line’, they’re also giving away a free download (yes, free!) of a live version of the single and ‘Streets of Philadelphia‘, taken from their new album ‘The Day’s War‘, which is due for release this September.

Check out the video below and get download from the band’s Facebook here.

RC xx

Driver Friendly – Stand So Tall

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Wake up, its Wednesday! We’re going to get over hump day today by rocking out with our pop socks on.. That’s a thing now. Texas pop-punkers Driver Friendly have put together this lovely little tale of the perils of not being a superhero, all set to the sounds of their new single ‘Stand So Tall‘. I suggest you watch it now..

RC xx

Pulled Apart By Horses – Hot Squash

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Leeds foursome Pulled Apart By Horses have just released their new video for ‘Hot Squash‘ and its a heavy one! With its melodic chorus interspersed with screams and frantic guitar playing, this is definitely one not to miss. Stop what you’re doing and check it out..

RC xx

Transit – So Long, So Long (Futures & Sutures Sessions)

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Well if this isn’t a perfect song for a Monday, then I don’t know what is. Boston rockers Transit have really nailed it with this stripped down version of their single ‘So Long, So Long’. Swapping the carefree pop punk feeling of the original for a more heartfelt and hopeful plea, this is exactly what you need to get through a grey weekday afternoon..

RC xx

Introducing: Such Sights

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2014 is definitely proving to be a great year for new British rock! We’ve already had New Forest’s Natives, Stoke’s Moral Panics and now there’s South Yorkshire’s Such Sights.

Blending elements of Comeback Kid’s heaviness with pop-punk hooks and emotive lyrics, the quintet’s new single ‘Seeing Is Believing‘ features on their self-released debut EP ‘Where Hell Begins‘.

Have a listen below..

RC xx

Natives – Ghost

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New Forest boys Natives have just released a new video for their upcoming single ‘Ghost‘, taken from the band’s debut album ‘Indoor War‘. Channelling the likes of Twin Atlantic and Canterbury, this catchy piece of melodic pop rock will be a great roadtrip soundtrack for the summer. Let’s hope the weather heats up soon!

RC xx