Not had much chance to write recently, lots of work to do...
however, gutted about the Black Veil Brides gig being cancelled, speedy recovery Andy. On the brightside, The MonoBloggers am headlining a charity gig in January, at the Robin 2, Bilston. All proceedings go to 'help for heroes'.
other unsigned bands such as dirty little lies, the state of things and penny bridges, amongst others will also be performing. I shall be in attendance!
If anyone wants details on how and where to get tickets from email me directly newmars-hurricane@hotmail.co.uk or http://www.therobin.co.uk/whats_on/?m=201201 (link to whats on page at Robin 2)
Monday 7 November 2011
Saturday 22 October 2011
Thoughts
Hi guys, just a quick one...
If anybody has any comments or advice that they wish to send me my email adress is newmars-hurricane@hotmail.co.uk
If anybody has any comments or advice that they wish to send me my email adress is newmars-hurricane@hotmail.co.uk
Monday 17 October 2011
The MonoBloggers live EP
4 out of 5
The MonoBloggers are an uprising indie/alternative band from Wednesfield, Wolverhampton. Members include Sam Lambeth- vocals and guitar, Chris Caddick- vocals and guitar, Matthew Hodson- percussion and Jay Wiley- bass and vocals. The band formed nearly 3 years ago and am currently unsigned.
I couldn't wait to get hold of this live EP as i have been to see The MonoBloggers before and loved the whole night, so was hoping the essence of a live gig would be captured on disc. However, i must say I was shocked that there was no audience! (apart from the few fans excitement of being from Wednesfield) It puzzled me as it should have been a sound of the night as it happened. Apart from missing a big element to the 'live' experience, the rest of the EP is brilliant. With 8 tracks performed on the night there was a mix of unrecorded tracks, singles from Jagged and Arg Rock, their latest single Mrs Mcendrik and Me which has been aired on Kerrang, WM and BBC6 Music, and a cover of R.E.M's its the end of the world.
This is where hearing the fans would have been appreciated. Their unrecorded tracks Jessica, Don't sweat it and December all carry that signature MonoBloggers sound which has won them so many admirers. Jessica in particular echoes an Oasis sound in the backing vocals which really sets this song, so would have been interesting to hear how the crowd recieved those. I can guess that Mrs Mcendrick and me, Here's to you and the classic punky-pop Nod my head went down really well. Here's to you especially, as It carries that strong feeling of screw you! throughout. After the midway point the whole performance has an air of real confidence to it and that magical sound you only get from just pure live unedited music. This sets up the chance to introduce a more mellowed out track in Don't sweat it before picking up the pace with Nod my head. The confidence of the band really shows as they performed their cover of R.E.M's it's the end of the world. A tricky one for any band at any level for its quick lyrics and it's high recognition in the rock world. But, it is performed in that typical MonoBlogger style, although it sounds like the vocals lose puff at one point, it is a moment that makes you chuckle. The beauty of live music.
Overall, it's a great set list, a real confident performance but sadly missing any enthusiastic fans that usually attend other gigs but another triumph for the lads.
The MonoBloggers are an uprising indie/alternative band from Wednesfield, Wolverhampton. Members include Sam Lambeth- vocals and guitar, Chris Caddick- vocals and guitar, Matthew Hodson- percussion and Jay Wiley- bass and vocals. The band formed nearly 3 years ago and am currently unsigned.
I couldn't wait to get hold of this live EP as i have been to see The MonoBloggers before and loved the whole night, so was hoping the essence of a live gig would be captured on disc. However, i must say I was shocked that there was no audience! (apart from the few fans excitement of being from Wednesfield) It puzzled me as it should have been a sound of the night as it happened. Apart from missing a big element to the 'live' experience, the rest of the EP is brilliant. With 8 tracks performed on the night there was a mix of unrecorded tracks, singles from Jagged and Arg Rock, their latest single Mrs Mcendrik and Me which has been aired on Kerrang, WM and BBC6 Music, and a cover of R.E.M's its the end of the world.
This is where hearing the fans would have been appreciated. Their unrecorded tracks Jessica, Don't sweat it and December all carry that signature MonoBloggers sound which has won them so many admirers. Jessica in particular echoes an Oasis sound in the backing vocals which really sets this song, so would have been interesting to hear how the crowd recieved those. I can guess that Mrs Mcendrick and me, Here's to you and the classic punky-pop Nod my head went down really well. Here's to you especially, as It carries that strong feeling of screw you! throughout. After the midway point the whole performance has an air of real confidence to it and that magical sound you only get from just pure live unedited music. This sets up the chance to introduce a more mellowed out track in Don't sweat it before picking up the pace with Nod my head. The confidence of the band really shows as they performed their cover of R.E.M's it's the end of the world. A tricky one for any band at any level for its quick lyrics and it's high recognition in the rock world. But, it is performed in that typical MonoBlogger style, although it sounds like the vocals lose puff at one point, it is a moment that makes you chuckle. The beauty of live music.
Overall, it's a great set list, a real confident performance but sadly missing any enthusiastic fans that usually attend other gigs but another triumph for the lads.
Thoughts...
Just a quick one... looking forward to Black Veil Brides gig on the 30th, also got high hopes to see Yashin. They are writing their second album now which im excited about.
Only really just listened to the first album, i know bit behind the times, and i love it. I won't review it though as im sure many of you already got your own opinions by now.
Only really just listened to the first album, i know bit behind the times, and i love it. I won't review it though as im sure many of you already got your own opinions by now.
Thursday 13 October 2011
The MonoBloggers to cover the Blues?
So whilst talking to a source closely linked to indie band The Monobloggers, it appears that the lads am throwing about the idea of a blue's genre cover. After the success of their latest single, Mrs Mcendrick and me, it will be interesting to hear what sound they bring to this effort. This idea has also come at a time where the band announced that as from next year,they will be releasing a new song every month. If they do follow this up, and with a list of pure indie ep's behind them, band member Jay Wiley is hopeful on an album in the near future. exciting times ahead?
Music video for Mrs. Mcendrick and Me
Music video for Mrs. Mcendrick and Me
Monday 10 October 2011
New Beginnings
So I'm new to blogs, yeah I know abit behind... Anyways, I want to be a music journalist so will try and keep it up to date, and use this as a practise, comments or pointers will be appreciated, or maybe you could suggest music for me to review.
I will try and review Black Veil Brides gig at the Civic in Wolverhampton which is on the 30th of October, considering many people I speak to don't appreciate them, they sold out! supporting them are Yashin and My Passion, so good night expected.
I will try and review Black Veil Brides gig at the Civic in Wolverhampton which is on the 30th of October, considering many people I speak to don't appreciate them, they sold out! supporting them are Yashin and My Passion, so good night expected.
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