Crayonsmith are Youtube.ie’s featured music video this weekend!! Latest single from the Dublin band, Lost in the Forest was released in early March on Cork’s Out On A Limb Records. Also check out this spoof trailer, released a week before Lost in the Forest proper.
Music fans have responded eagerly to the new efforts of Crayonsmith, who’ve conquered and ranked the album of the year arena recently with White Wonder, record #2 from Ciaran Smith & Co. Following on from its Academy launch with Cap Pas Cap and Bats in April, the band have supported Why? and Yeasayer and follow Islands on a North American tour in June. Catch them with The Mae Shi and Noah and the Whale at Crawdaddy on 26 May before they go…
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Both recieve a pair of passes to the 16 May BoomBoomRoom gig and signed albums and posters from Tracer AMC/And So I Watch You From Afar. Thanks to everyone who participated, some truly awful albums came in! Also to the bands for donating free stuff and David and Cauls at AC30 Dublin for the passes.
Y’all better be warned. Serious photo-indulgence coming yer way next week
While The Mighty Stef is currently grappling his plans for the follow up to 2007’s Sins of Saint Catherine, released on his own The Firstborn Is Dead label, new EP Death Threats is soon to hit ears and shelves across the country, great news for those who appreciate the rollicking sounds of Stef, a seriously busy sailor since the first album’s release. An American tour supporting Flogging Molly gave the man a new whack of lust and life which shall no doubt make for a compelling array of new material. No musician could possibly remain unchanged having suffered the cruellest loss away from home: his gear. Stolen or mislaid, the truth is unclear. Perhaps a delicious stream of vitriol towards thieves and low-lives will find its way to album #2….
Pictured above with friends from the film and is director Evan (in the red stripes), Check out The Mighty Stef’s blog for a little background info on guest appearances and the recording process.
Described as “four folk songs from the underbelly of modern Ireland”, the EP tracklist follows:
1. Death Threats
2. The Mero [Ft. Ronnie Drew & Flogging Molly]
3. Where The Nightmares Begin
4. Romantic Ireland Is Dead And Gone [It Lays With 2pac in the Grave]
Released on May 23rd, details of pre-ordering and stockists are soon to come. There will be no official launch party for Death Threats but there are several secret events lined up to run concurrently with the EP’s release so keep an eye on the man’s MySpace calendar to avoid missing out.
Here in all it’s marvellous Tisch glory, the Death Threats video by The Mighty Evan Polivy.
Stay tuned to OHR for more of the latest Tisch videos….
Welcome to the Cusp, GiveAManAKick’s new album, launches this Friday at new favourite venue, ALT…Andrews’ Lane Theatre, for those of you who are still uncool. Yes, they launch their new album with a storming gig with support from Dry County…and it’s FREE!
Doors: 8pm. Late club after. Dress code: massive capacity for fun.
Catch GAMAK at Tower records Dublin on Sat May 3rd at 5pm.
Unfortunately we must announce that Barry has parted ways with the group. Myself, Nick and Ronan would like to thank him for all he’s done for us over the years and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.
All is not lost though as we are soon to lock ourselves into the studio once more to record “the album”. Don’t want to give away too much at this point so stay tuned for further developments.
Paul
EH
Team Fresh have a new vid for Trojan, using live footage shot in venues and studios across the north coast and Belfast…
I might buy a bullwhip and herd y’all up to see them rock Auntie Annies in Belfast this Wednesday. Or maybe I’ll turn it round and thrash ‘em down here. A southern gig is long overdue guys!
Fresh from supporting Fight Like Apes in Belfast last week,AJ Suzuki are releasing their new single on iTunes today. Entitled Jump Start, it features remixes by Skibunnyand Jupiter Ace & K Harmonix (and while you’re in the mood, download this free, brand-new mixtape from SkiBunny)….
Still on the subject of things norn, a shout-out to Japanese Popstars who’ve signed an exclusive record deal with Japanese label Beatnik Records who are responsible for Asian distribution of Underworld and Aphex Twin. Signed to Gung Ho! over on the home front, it’s all good for the Japstars who’ve been making fast impressions with their quirky electronics, converting your dearly-beloved Hot Press along with BBC jocks Steve Lamacq and dance legend/MySpaceMusic curator Pete Tong, who’s been playing their tune Sample Whore on his radio show. The band are set to release their Delboy’s Revenge EP on Gung Ho! Records on 19 May and a gander at their MySpace calendar shows a packed live schedule for coming months culminating in a slot at Oxegen in July. Keep your eyes peeled for a show in your town soon!
Your Arch Enemies have posted three wicked new songs to MySpace, a taster of their debut EP to be released sometime later this year. Older songs are available to download via mediafire if you should so fancy…more information here.
Skinny Wolves are up to their usual hi-jinx this weekend with the fabulous Effi Brieste come to Dublin and none other than the Party Weirdo girls pledge support. Give yourself a break and check out the Transformer venue under Thomas Reads while you’re at it…
Wicklow instrumentalists Almost Cliche popped into view this weekend with a live video of their new song Tubelord performed at Eamon Dorans. Not quite ready to steal my heart from ASIWYFA just yet, nonetheless it’s good to see some new post rock beginnings…
If you’re at a loose end tomorrow and fancy a career in the music biz, The Mighty Stef is looking for extras for his Tisch video for Death Threats. Shooting begins at 9am until 6pm in Voodoo Lounge, Arran Quay and follows a theme of red, white and black clothing. Give the man a shout over on his MySpace if you’re interested.
Following previous success on the soundtrack to US drama One Tree Hill, two new La Rocca tunes Love Under Key and Roadway Hymn will feature in the newest series which kicks off for American viewers tonight! Having released their debut album state-side in 2007, band were recently home in Ireland from their LA base to give the record a push on its release here at home and jetted straight back to put the finishing touches to endeavour #2, which is now finished. A chosen title is yet to be revealed so keep checking back for new updates….
Ham Sandwich performed a medley of tunes at Tower Records for the launch of State magazine’s first March issue and the band were so taken with this cover of Goldfrapp’s Ride A White Horse, they’re looking to include it as a permanent fixture to their live catalogue…if YOU agree. Have a listen and let them know if you be likin’ what ya hear…
The clock is ticking down for Limerick’s finest as the entry date for Gohan Records/Limerick Green and Live FM compilation album draws close. If you’re a band from Fab City, get your skates on and get in touch with Alan Jacques…
Finally, check out this new video by Toni Ireton for Noise Control. A keen fan, she combined several months’ music and fashion photography to create this short for Our Life, one of the band’s live favourites and a dead cert for the coming album. It’s looking like a quiet time for the Control crew in the wake of extensive gigging over the last few months…methinks I hear festival batteries a-charging!
