Well done Leeds.
Thursday, 22 November 2007
Wednesday, 14 November 2007
Raw Deal for Leeds
Raw Talent, a really good (and important) local radio show for local music is no longer being aired on BBC Radio Leeds. This is bad news as it means that local bands are getting next to no radio exposure. It's criminal considering how vibrant the local music scene is in Leeds at the moment.
This is from a local music writer and friend Sam Saunders.
"The work that Raw Talent has done over several years now has given a lot of Leeds artists some experience/fun/exposure. And their contribution to getting the Raw Talent stage up and running at Leeds Festival has been way above and beyond the call of duty.
"More on Leeds music has come thorugh that one Hull-based programme than all the Leeds broadcast media put together. BBC Leeds has now stopped broadcasting Raw Talent at all It's a programme for and about the music scenes in the North. It has NO presence in Leeds - as of this week.
"Last week DAB. This week and next week NOTHING. The only way to hear it is through the glitch-prone audio drainpipe of internet streaming.
"Messages expresing shock, dismay, unhappiness, derision, calm resignation or floods of joy can (and bloody well should) be sent to one or more of the following contact points:
"BBC Leeds, Broadcasting Centre, 2 Saint Peter's Square, Leeds, LS9 8AH BBC.
Leeds e-mail: leeds@bbc.co.uk
BBC Radio Leeds: 0113 244 2131
"The BBC, I believe, are sensitve to "community response". So let's make it a big one. Ask them to get the DAB or FM back. DO IT PEOPLE."
We've written in. If you can please do.
This is from a local music writer and friend Sam Saunders.
"The work that Raw Talent has done over several years now has given a lot of Leeds artists some experience/fun/exposure. And their contribution to getting the Raw Talent stage up and running at Leeds Festival has been way above and beyond the call of duty.
"More on Leeds music has come thorugh that one Hull-based programme than all the Leeds broadcast media put together. BBC Leeds has now stopped broadcasting Raw Talent at all It's a programme for and about the music scenes in the North. It has NO presence in Leeds - as of this week.
"Last week DAB. This week and next week NOTHING. The only way to hear it is through the glitch-prone audio drainpipe of internet streaming.
"Messages expresing shock, dismay, unhappiness, derision, calm resignation or floods of joy can (and bloody well should) be sent to one or more of the following contact points:
"BBC Leeds, Broadcasting Centre, 2 Saint Peter's Square, Leeds, LS9 8AH BBC.
Leeds e-mail: leeds@bbc.co.uk
BBC Radio Leeds: 0113 244 2131
"The BBC, I believe, are sensitve to "community response". So let's make it a big one. Ask them to get the DAB or FM back. DO IT PEOPLE."
We've written in. If you can please do.
Tuesday, 13 November 2007
THE NEW SINGLE
You might have noticed that we’re putting our debut single out on Brew Records next year. It will be a pretty 7” vinyl and download. The label seems pretty enthusiastic and they’ve been bigging us up already:
BBC.co.uk and Subba Cultcha.
Good guys.
The single will be a double a-side of Build Around Me / Lucky Jack. We wrote a blog on the recording process here. More next year...
www.myspace.com/brewrecords
BBC.co.uk and Subba Cultcha.
Good guys.
The single will be a double a-side of Build Around Me / Lucky Jack. We wrote a blog on the recording process here. More next year...
www.myspace.com/brewrecords
Lamo plays The Pattern Theory
Lamacq played Lakes by The Pattern Theory on Radio 1 last night. What a guy!
Good work boys.
Good work boys.
Thursday, 25 October 2007
Brainwashed
We played at an amzing Leeds festival at the weekend called Brainwash where all the proceeds went to various charities but especially Oxfam.
Our gig was a real buzz, playing in front of a pretty full Royal Park, with lots of close friends, well respected artists and lots of new faces watching us.
Other major highlights includes Wintermute and Napoleon IIIrd not long after us on Friday. Vessels, Humanfly, the amazingly aggressive Unsane (we got to meet singer Chris after at a party - really top guy!) and the mega ace Clark who was absolutley top notch and got the party rocking on Sat night. Finally on Sunday, The Pattern Theory, Glissando, Fran Rodgers and, after we got to the Brudenell after our Gevenhurst support at The Fav, the beautiful Adem who was just amazing. Can't wait to see him again at the EITS ATP in 2008.
All in all an amzing weekend. Well done Haydn!
Check out his night here - www.myspace.com/brainwashpromotions
Wednesday, 17 October 2007
Top pod
The wonderful Leeds based spoken word artiste, Penny Broadhurst, has added one of our tunes to her rather ace Podcast.
Here's the full gen:
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Instant Classic Podcast Episode Twelve
Autumn strikes with the twelfth episode of the Instant Classic podcast, hosted sparkily but inexpertly by writer and musician Penny Broadhurst. All MP3s have been made available for free legal download by the artist or label - the Radiohead album doesn't count, skinflints! This episode features tracks from Chopper Harris, Lisa Moorish, The Rosie Taylor Project, Wintermute, Sarandon, i concur, Adapter Adapter, Jackson Analogue, Armchair Songs, The Dirty Projectors, Language Of Flowers, worriedaboutsatan and The Plimptons. Not in that order.
Tracklisting as always available at the shownotes - http://www.pennybroadhurst.com/instantclassic
Also available from iTunes.
Friday, 12 October 2007
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