LA electronic duo Nguzunguzu, pronounced en-goo-zoo-en-goo-zoo, have unveiled a sneak preview of their forthcoming ‘Warm Pulse’ EP, released on 3rd July, in the form of a track ‘Delirium’ on their soundcloud page. Have a listen below:
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Davey MacManus: fundraising show ahead of Africa nursing trip | Music News
Davey MacManus, singer in The Crimea, has announced a solo show at the Enterprise in Chalk Farm on 21st June. The gig is a fundraiser ahead of a 2 month trip to Soweto, to nurse at an HIV orphanage, and follows a similar trip to Kenya in 2011. Tickets for the show are available here. With the money raised Davey will buy harmonicas, guitars and other musical instruments. Here’s a video explaining:
Following the Kenya trip in 2011 MacManus wrote a short eBook, ‘Fear of Sky’, which gives a detailed and unique insight into his life as a volunteer nurse at Nyumbani orphanage and includes photos, poems and related short stories. You can get a copy, including a free song ‘Out of Africa’ from The Crimea’s Limited Pressing site.
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Tickets for The Enterprise show
Ben Howard – new single precedes sold out tour | Music News
London-born, Devon-raised folk singer Ben Howard has announced the release of his new single ‘Old Pine’ on the 6th August through Island Records. The release comes ahead of a sold out month long jaunt around the UK that culminates in three sold out show’s at London’s Brixton Academy.
It’s been quite a year for Ben with over 200,000 sales of his debut album ‘Every Kingdom’ in the UK alone, two sold-outs tours of the US as well as a hectic summer of festival appearances. All this coming before his biggest UK tour to date in November. His UK tour later this year has now sold in excess of 50,000 tickets alone.
Have a listen and watch the video for ‘Old Pine’ below:
Ben’s UK dates:
16th June – Goldcoast Oceanfest, Devon
24th June – Radio 1 Hackney Weekend, London
7th July – T In The Park, Kinross
15th July – Latitude Festival, Southwold
18th August – V Festival, Chelmsford
19th August – V Festival, Stafford
6th September – Bestival, Isle of Wight
2nd November – Brighton, The Dome SOLD OUT
3rd November – Plymouth, Pavilions SOLD OUT
4th November – Cardiff, University SOLD OUT
5th November – Bristol, Colston Hall SOLD OUT
7th November – Dublin, Olympia SOLD OUT
9th November – Belfast, Waterfront SOLD OUT
10th November – Glasgow, O2 Academy SOLD OUT
12th November – Manchester, O2 Apollo SOLD OUT
14th November – Leeds, O2 Academy SOLD OUT
16th November – Newcastle, O2 Academy SOLD OUT
17th November – Aberdeen, Music Hall SOLD OUT
19th November – Cambridge, Corn Exchange SOLD OUT
20th November – Lincoln, Engine Shed SOLD OUT
21st November – Leicester, O2 Academy SOLD OUT
22nd November – Nottingham, Rock City SOLD OUT
24th November – Birmingham, O2 Academy SOLD OUT
25th November – Bournemouth, O2 Academy SOLD OUT
26th November – Southampton, Guildhall SOLD OUT
28th November – London, O2 Brixton Academy SOLD OUT
29th November – London, O2 Brixton Academy SOLD OUT
30th November – London, O2 Brixton Academy SOLD OUT
Wot Gorilla? unveil new video + free download | Music News
Halifax band Wot Gorilla? “combine elements of math, pop and progressive rock with heavy melodic breakdowns” according to the press release. Basically fun metal with a few math time changes. They want you to like them so they’ve unveiled this new video. Have a watch.
They really, really want you to like them so they’re also giving away a free download over at their bandcamp page. Watch the video, like them on facebook and download the free tune at bandcamp and catch them live. This is a band to watch, listen to and enjoy!
Kindness: listen to the ‘House’ EP | Music News
Following the success of his debut album ‘World, You Need A Change Of Mind’, Kindness releases a new EP ‘House’ on 18th June backed with a selection of unheard mixes from friends and collaborators who worked on his debut LP. Have a listen here:
Kindness live dates:
22/06 – Phantasy / Fabriclive, London, UK
30/06 – Eurockeennes, Belfort, France
07/07 – Calvi on the Rocks, Calvi, France
14/07 – Latitude Festival, Suffolk, UK
08/08 – Oya Festival, Oslo, Norway
08/08 – Oya Festival, Oslo, Norway (DJ set)
09/08 – Way Out West, Gothenburg, Sweden
11/08 – Flow Festival, Helsinki, Finland
18/08 – Summer Sonic Festival, Osaka, Japan
19/08 – Summer Sonic Festival, Tokyo, Japan
07/09 – Bestival, Isle of White, UK
15/09 – Festival No.6, Portmerion, Wales
Critical Heights to release new Scraps single in July | Music News
Critical Heights have announce yet another great pop single. This time from Brisbane’s enigmatic synth pop songstress Scraps (AKA Laura Hill). The 7” single ‘Secret Paradise’ is out 23rd July and was premiered on Radio One by Huw Stephens. Laura wears her obsession with 80’s synth rock on her sleeve, citing The Human League, Kraftwerk, Depeche Mode, Flock of Seaguls, OMD, Gary Numan and Devo as influences.
The 80s loom large in her subject matter as well. Lead track “1982” is a love/tribute song to all the machines that didn’t get the girl in movies like Short Circuit and Electric Dreams, where the machines are much more interesting than the men. It’s excellent but don’t just take my word for it – have a listen and download it below:
Two Inch Punch – ‘Moonstruck’ Video and Launch Party | Music News
Two Inch Punch releases ‘Saturn: The Slow Jams’ EP on 16th July 16th via PMR Records. The EP is a departure from the more upfront hip-hop leanings of his earlier work and takes on a slicker R&B approach. With ‘Moonstruck’ he’s dipped back into his debut single (Luv Luv / Love You Up) to mine the immediacy of his electronic production, making Moonstruck the assertive punch on the EP. To celebrate, PMR Records will be hosting a special EP launch party on Friday, June 22nd at the Notting Hill Arts Club, featuring sets from Two Inch Punch and Velour and Brey.
Lightships announce ‘Fear And Doubt EP’ | Music News
Lightships release their new Fear And Doubt EP on Monday 30th July 2012. The EP features ‘Silver And Gold’ from the recently released ‘Electric Cables’ album and three brand new unreleased tracks. All songs were recorded with the same band during sessions for the album – Dave McGowan (guitar, Teenage Fanclub), Brendan O’Hare (drums, from the first incarnation of Teenage Fanclub), Tom Crossley (flute, International Airport and The Pastels) and Bob Kildea (bass, Belle & Sebastian).
The band have recently played two sold out headlining shows in London & Glasgow, and also supported St Etienne in Glasgow. More shows are being planned at the moment, with a performance at Oya festival confirmed.