LONDON, BRIGHTON, MANCHESTER 

BRAND NEW ALBUM ‘EVIL FRIENDS’ – RELEASED 3 JUNE 

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Alaska’s eclectic indie rockers Portugal. The Man have announced three UK dates in September following an incredible sold out one off show at Electrowerkz in early May. These shows will follow the release of their much anticipated new album ‘Evil Friends’ out 3 June. They will kick off the short run in London at Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen on 11 September followed by shows in Brighton andManchester on 12 and 13 September respectively. 

After premiering the brand new video for Purple Yellow Red and Blue on The Fader the track shot straight to No. 1 on Hype Machine. The second single to be taken from Evil Friends features Haim on backing vocals and you can watch the video below.

‘Evil Friends’, produced by renowned producer and musician Dangermouse is Portugal. The Man’s eight studio album; their second released through Atlantic Records, following 2011’s “In The Mountain. In The Cloud”. Since their formation in 2005, Portugal. The Man have captured the attention of the indie scene with their extraordinary amalgamation of electronic beats, complex melodies, and atmospheric post-rock soundscapes.  

UK Dates: 

11 September               London                         Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen

12 September               Brighton                        The Haunt        

13 September               Manchester                   Night and Day   

Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday 10 May priced £9 in London, £7.50 in Brighton and Manchester (subject to booking fee) from www.livenation.co.uk or www.ticketmaster.co.uk 

For more information please contact: 

National/Online PR: Alex Darling / alex.darling@atlanticrecords.co.uk

Regional PR: Ashley Townley / Ashley.townley@atlanticrecords.co.uk 

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It's the digital age upon us and collaborations are faster becoming the highway to success. With album sales down and physical sales almost obsolete, the hottest topics are at the moment all edited down to 3 minutes for which it seems to be the single sale of the century. 40% growth in single sales from last year, and almost back to the glory days of the huge sales of the 90s, but delivered courtesy of megabytes. VEVO & Youtube's jumping on board, and Billboard together with Soundscan are reporting more single sales than we have time to listen to. They're even now counting youtube views as part of the algorithm that measures chart success. Newcomer Kyrie London is at the beginning of a digital era. Her debut single "Rooftops" is due for release June 2nd, and surprisingly features UK Garage Innovator and Daft Punk Collaborator Todd Edwards. Edwards is currently celebrating the success of the first single off Daft Punk's Random Access Memories, entitled "Get Lucky" featuring the rhythmic styling of Chic founder Nile Rodgers and Pharrell Williams of the Neptunes. 

The first cut from the album sounds like it just came out of Studio 54. Could this be the reincarnation of disco? Surprisingly soul has never left us in the words of Pharrell but just got lost along the way. The single debuted at #1 in 10 countries on itunes. Kyrie London is also hoping over the next couple weeks that she too will get lucky!

Kyrie's debut single "Rooftops" was remixed by Todd the God Edwards who put his unique spin on the record and also appeared alongside screen actor Robbie Gee for this 5 and a half minute short cinematic video, directed by Phil Hawkins. You can see the two walking down side by side with Kyrie as her enforcers. The two then proceed to part the crowd and bring her to the footsteps of a large fighting arena. Robbie Gee, movie star and well-loved UK TV actor has certainly not lost his charm. With his soft spoken voice and gangster-like appearance, he oozes substance and delivers the impacting lines, "This is your break. This is your time," like only Robbie Gee could. Compelling? Yes. Out of the ordinary? Definitely. But somehow it manages to keep you there like mother's sticky treacle pudding. I also found myself feeling quite nostalgic on the journey through this classic 80s feel good movie approach. "It's going down" in the gritty urban setting which suddenly springs to life like an episode of Fame or like one of my all-time favorites Flash Dance. Fame Costs, and here's where you start paying in sweat. Very reminiscent of Eminem's 8 Mile. While Sancola Music anticipates the forthcoming album release of their first US artist, Kyrie's  melodies are certainly at the forefront, interwoven into a tapestry of electronic sounds and thudding kick drums, but somehow maintaining a human connection. Definitely a breath of fresh air in the right direction, due west if I'm correct in thinking, according to the robots.

Written By: Jonathan R. Laws

A great contributor to popular culture, Clarke’s influence has been cited by many of the great lyricists, including Alex Turner and Plan B, with the latter inviting John personally to appear in his directorial film debut, ‘Ill Manors’. His biting, satirical and political verse delivered with punch resonated with the punk movement. The 1970s and early 80s saw him share stages with groundbreaking bands of the time including Sex Pistols, The Clash, Buzzcocks, The Fall and Elvis Costello, whilst Joy Division opened for Clarke on numerous occasions. A major record deal ensued in 1978 as well as releasing an extensive collection of his poetry and words, ‘Ten Years In An Open Necked Shirt’, which became one of the bestselling poetry books of the 1980s and has recently been reprinted due to its popularity.

The revival of the punk ethos in more recent years has seen a whole new generation of fans drawn to his work. This year during the BBC’s Punk Britannia season, John was called upon for on-air duties at 6 Music and BBC4 screened the documentary ‘Evidently … John Cooper Clarke’ as part of the proceedings.

Bill Bailey put it best when he said; “You’ve either never heard of him or you love him”, but guaranteed any newcomers to his live shows will be hanging off every one of his ferociously funny words and will be a Cooper Clarke convert after spending any amount of time in his company.

Support on all dates comes from a stellar line up which varies from date to date as follows:

HMV Picture House – Edinburgh – 18th May
Luke Wright, Mike Garry

Grand Opera House – York – 1st June
John Shuttleworth, Simon Day, Mike Garry, Fran Smith

Colston Hall – Bristol – 7th June
Keith Allen’s Grow Up, Simon Day, Thea Gilmore, Mike Garry

The Palladium – London – 9th June
Very Special Guests I Am Kloot , plus Barry Cryer & Ronnie Golden, Mark Thomas, John Shuttleworth, Simon Day, Viv Albertine, Luke Wright, Mike Garry, Martin Newell, Johnny Green, Salena Godden, Tim Wells

Following the release of the critically acclaimed album ‘The Moon’s High Tide’ in 2012, Steve Bonham felt compelled to do something to help Ataxia UK after experiencing the neurological disorder second-hand through his long-time musical collaborator and friend Tim Gadsby.  Ataxia is a disorder that affects balance, co-ordination and speech and it rendered Tim unable to perform anymore with his buddy Steve.

Steve Bonham is a folk veteran and has collaborated with folk royalty such as ex-Saw Doctor Pearce Doherty, Jimmy Higgins (Irish band Altan) and Fairport Convention’s legendary Dave Pegg.

The single is being launched at Bellingham All Acoustic Mini BAA on Sunday, 5th May at BellinghamTown Hall.  Other acts appearing include The Monster Ceilidh Band (Gareth Davies-Jones and Carly Blain)

Steve’s ‘Get Your Boots on Tour’ aimed at raising awareness and funds for Ataxia is being launched at BAAfest on Sunday starting a growing sequence of dates through 2013.  This will include, starting 26th May, a week-long tour of venues all along Hadrian’s Wall with Steve walking along the wall from gig to gig.

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Ellis on north1@quitegreatmusicpr.co.uk or call the office on 01422 399430.

A venture spanning two years, the band’s concept is at long last coming to fruition. Self-managed and self-produced, their love of playing live led The Nyco Project into creating a method of recording and performing, which they labelled ‘musicjelly’. Through the principle that ‘everything you hear you see’, the band developed a ground-breaking new way for bands to showcase their music. Capturing all live recordings on film, The Nyco Project’s debut three-track EP reflects this principle and has been developed into a musical app which the user can interact with. As well as having the ability to solo and mute individual parts, users can see the band playing their instruments and discover information about the recordings. Aiming to bring back tangible music releases, The New Machine is much more than the average mp3 download.

Supported using public funding by the National Lottery, through the Arts Council England, the band have received huge praise from the organisation. Relationship Manager, Rachel Nelken stated; ‘not only were we taken by The Nyco Project’s music, but the inventive multi-media presentation was really interesting. The app is a great new way for bands to take a coherent approach to the presentation of their whole product, visually and aurally. Nyco’s musicjelly concept is also a good platform for bands to showcase their material. It gives users a great insight into both the recording process and the make-up of a live band, as well as giving them the power to become instant composers – this opportunity for immediate engagement has the potential to reach wide audiences’.

Opening the EP with ‘Fade Away’ the band’s lo-fi, psychedelic sound is immediately apparent. The intertwining distorted guitars and vocals recall artists such as The Velvet Underground, Jack White and early Yeah YeahYeahs. Moving into ‘You’re So Weak’ the band takes on an alt-country sound evoked by the brushed percussion, tremolo guitar and sultry vocals. Maintaining their psychedelic indie sound this is a track even T-Bone Burnett would be proud of. Closing the EP is title track ‘The New Machine’, a song about forgetting the real world as we get sucked into cyberspace. Featuring a catchy vocal melody, the track moves from up-tempo full band sections to a beautiful acoustic part highlighting their range of talents.

The New Machine app is scheduled for release on June 24th. The Nyco Project will be bringing their work to the world over the next few weeks and months, with live performances and in various groundbreaking formats.

http://www.thenycoproject.com/

https://www.facebook.com/thenycoproject

https://twitter.com/thenycoproject

http://www.musicjelly.com/

Fancy the chance of winning the Best Party Ever in your own home? To celebrate the release of his new single, Random Impulse is offering you the chance to have the ultimate house party - with all the trimmings.

The prize includes everything you'd need for a full on all-nighter - from food, drinks and music, all the way down to cups and balloons. What's more, Random Impulse will rock up to your house for an exclusive set of material from his debut album - including the Best Party Ever.

For your chance to win, follow @RandomImpulse on Twitter, then tweet him why a house party at yours would be the best party ever. Make sure you hash tag #bestpartyever so it gets entered into the competition. Oh, and the more of your friends who re-tweet the more likely you are to win.

The winner will be announced on May 7th and four runners-up will also get a signed 7" of 'Best Party Ever' and T-shirt.

Random Impulse builds on his growing reputation as one of the most unique rock/pop artists around with the upcoming release of ‘Best Party Ever’, which is out on June 3rd. Following last year's appearances at Radio 1's Hackney Weekend, Random Impulse has recently been added to the Dot 2 Dot and Redfest lineup, with further live dates to be announced shortly.

Check out the video for 'Best Party Ever' here: http://bit.ly/ribpe

The iTunes release includes remixes by Squarehead and TS7, the music video for 'Ain't Got Time' as well as street track 'On & On'.

Pre-order here: http://bit.ly/17WhTnd

'Ain't Got Time' has already enjoyed a huge amount of radio support, including Choice, Rinse FM and BBC 1Xtra playlist. The video has also been added to the MTV Hits 'Brand New' playlist and received a swathe of positive reaction online.

Over the past eight months, M.O have been busy in the studio working with the creme of new production talent, while building a name as one of the most exciting new groups in UK music.

Combining fresh production with old-skool beats, the trio - made up of Nadine, Annie and Frankee - have collaborated with an array of producers including Show N Prove, Woz, Preditah (BBK), Timothy Bloom and Prince Charles (Usher, Chris Brown).

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www.twitter.com/_momusic
www.youtube.com/officialmomusic

Charlee is a big fan of the track and laid down the vocals and production earlier this week. Listen to the cover here: https://soundcloud.com/charleedrew/attracting-flies-alunageorge

Earlier this month, Charlee released his 3-track EP 'Past The Distraction' for free via his official website www.charleedrew.co.uk. The EP includes 'Somebody Else', 'This Way' and 'Ask You To Leave', all of which have been written and produced by the singer.

Charlee has continued to build an impressive following since releasing his debut EP 'You Did Me A Favour' at the end of 2012. The EP received support from the likes of BBC Introducing and peaked inside the Top 20 singer/songwriter chart on iTunes.

It's been a busy start to 2013 for Charlee, continuing to write his debut album due for release later this year, performing his first sold out headline show in April.

www.triggerfinger.net

www.mamacolive.com/theborderline

Tickets available here - www.ticketweb.co.uk/EVENT/EJG0507

“Triggerfinger epitomizes what rock is all about. Loud guitars, epic drums and an oh-so-sweet and sexy performance” – Front Stage Music

“We can imagine the crowd at Hyde Park loving this one!...Their power cannot go unnoticed, and it wont be long, we are sure, until they will be headlining their own stadium shows.” – Entertainment Focus

Belgian rock trio Triggerfinger are heading back to the UK this summer to help The Rolling Stones celebrate their 50th in Hyde Park on July 6th and Ruben Block, Mario Goossens and Monsieur Paul are excited to announce a warm up gig at The Borderline the evening before to celebrate the release of their new single the following week.

On being added to the line-up for The Rolling Stones at Hyde Park Triggerfinger commented, “For musicians this is probably one of the coolest things that can happen, so you can imagine all the jumping around and high fivin' that went on here.”

Their new single ‘I Follow Rivers’ is released in the UK on July 8th. It has a more melodic sound than Triggerfinger’s previous singles but still oozes the band’s signature rock ‘n’ roll attitude. This single, an acoustic cover of Likke Li’s international hit, was first recorded in a radio session. Within hours it caused a media hype, getting a massive reaction across Europe and boosting Triggerfinger’s international profile. It stayed at number one for 9 weeks in Belgium and 13 weeks in Holland, as well as reaching number one in Austria and Poland, top 10 in Germany and top 20 in Switzerland.

Triggerfinger brought their fiery rock to the UK earlier in the year. They had three live dates in March and their latest album ‘All This Dancin’ Around’ was released in April. The album, recorded at the famous SoundCity studio in Los Angeles, has a distinctive and original sound, mixing garage and heavy rock with blues as well as astounding hooks and power riffs which truly capture the riveting power of their live performances. Triggerfinger’s strong bass lines and hard driving drums mix grandiose rock with Ruben Block’s smooth vocals adding moments of brooding introspection.

For more information contact Republic Media info@republicmedia.net 020 3213 0135

Anttix has been booked for a number of high profile events in the UK and Europe this summer performing on main stages alongside Rita Ora, JLS, Charlie Brown, Katy B and Stooshe to name just a few.

With the Tornado music video set to top the charts when it hits music channels in May, Anttix is on course to be the pop act that everyone is talking about this summer. 

Anttix is currently preparing to hit the road on a huge national promo tour visiting schools, colleges, universities, nightclubs, festivals, national radio stations, newspapers, and events across the UK. He is visiting over 50 schools with his tour inspiring young people to succeed no matter what their ambitions. Anttix has spent many years since a teenager working towards breaking into the music industry and now at the age of 23 looks set to achieve everything he has worked so hard for. 

Please find below more information and links:

www.officialanttix.com

Music Video on VEVO (see below).

‘Tornado’ Cutmore Remix - https://soundcloud.com/thefamousco/anttix-tornado-cutmore-remix/s-J5RQe

‘That Anttix Show’, Episode One ‘Making of Tornado’ (see below).

During the last 18 months, Anttix has toured the UK supporting some of the biggest names in music, clocking up performances to over 2 million people alongside artists including The Saturday’s, McFly, Rita Ora, Ed Sheeran and Connor Maynard. To date, Anttix has also received global online coverage with millions of views of live sessions and promo videos shared around the world.

After attracting attention from Simon Cowell's label Syco, Anttix is preparing to smash his way into the UK charts with the release of his hotly anticipated debut single 'Tornado'.  Described by critics as "a pop smash" and "the summers big anthem track", Tornado is all about sun, summer love and hanging with your mates.

Heralding a new era in Brit pop with a remix of Tornado by the mighty Cutmore, Anttix unique brand of self penned Brit pop and charismatic hi-energy live show is taking the music industry by storm.

Best known for conquering Ibiza with its infamous boat parties and a knack for fuelling free-spirited clubbing, Pukka Up is one of few brands to reach such an important milestone in the ever changing world of electronic music.  2013 has been dubbed Pukka Up X and the glamorous party brand has some monumental celebrations up its sleeve.

A Decade of Dance is a retrospective collection of the most memorable tracks from the Pukka Up dance floors from 2003 to the present. Across two discs, a total of 24 classic tunes are featured, capturing the sonic essence of the boat and club events, compiled and mixed by the ever reliable, Pukka Up residents.

Regulars will spot the classics that resurface time and again at Pukka Up’s resident homes, from Space Ibiza to Pacha London, such as the Colorless cover of It’s Love (Trippin), Mark Knight & Funkagenda Man With The Red Face and Love & Oxygen by Pukka Up resident Mark Robinson in his Str8jackets guise alongside star vocalist Sam Obernik.

Boat track memories include Erick Morillo’s crowd pleaser Live Your Life and Joey Negro Make A Move On Me, whilst club memories run deep with Deniz Koyu’s, Tung!, typically representing Pukka Up’s electronic, uplifting sound.

These tracks and more will be heard around the world on 27th April as Pukka Up stages its biggest party ever, with a total of 10 events in 10 countries, all on the same night. This mammoth party will travel time zones across the globe with the events touching down at venues as far as Austria to America, and Thailand to Poland, and of course in Pukka Up’s birthplace, the UK.

The London leg of 27.04.13 takes place at Pukka Up’s spiritual home, Pacha, with a pre party on the River Thames aboard the incredible, three-tiered, 600 capacity Dixie Queen paddle steamer.

A Decade of Dance can be purchased as a digital download or as a special edition physical copy, complete with stylish black artwork and booklet exploring the unique history of Pukka Up.

Here’s to another 10 successful years – The Future Is Hot, The Future Is Pukka Up.

For media enquiries contact Sliding Doors Publicity: Nicola Freitas or James Hamilton – 020 8585 0404

Pukka Up X – A Decade of Dance. Executive Producer Mark Robinson

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Boat Disc

Harry Choo Choo ft. Robert Owens - I Go Back

Fish Go Deep - The Cure & The Cause (Dennis Ferrer Rmx)

Mark Knight & Funkagenda - Man with the Red Face

ATFC - Bad Habit

Joey Negro - Make a Move on Me

Soul Central ft. Kathy Brown - Strings of Life (Stronger on my Own)

Herd & Fitz ft. Abigail Bailey - Just Can’t Get Enough

Bob Sinclar ft Steve Edwards - World Hold On

Blaze ft Barbara Tucker - Most Precious Love (Dennis Ferrer Rmx)

Sam Walker & Teej ft. Victoria - Lifted (Double Cream Rmx)

Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick ft Shawnee Taylor - Live Your Life

Club Disc

Dirty South ft. Rudy - Let it Go

Spoon Harris & Obernik - Baditude

The Freaks - The Creeps (Vandalism Rmx)

Starkillers & Nadia Ali -Pressure (Alesso Rmx)

Avicii & Sebastien Drums - My Feelings For You

Fedde Le Grand - So Much Love

SHM & Laidback Luke ft Deborah Cox - Leave The World Behind

Colorless ft Emma - Its Love (Trippin) (Ted Nilsson Rmx)

Tim Berg - Seek Bromance (Avicii Arena Mix)

TV Rock ft Rudy - In The Air (Axwell Rmx)

Mark Knight & D Ramirez V Underworld - Downpipe

The Str8jackets & Sam Obernik - Love & Oxygen (DubVision Rmx)

Deniz Koyu - Tung!

Links

www.pukkauprecords.com

www.pukkaup.com

www.facebook.com/pukkaupfanpage

www.twitter.com/pukka_up

Cahill are Anton Powers, Tim Condran and Scott Rosser. They crashed into the UK charts in 2007 with their first single, ‘Trippin’ On You’, a vocal house classic, playlisted on Radio 1, Galaxy, Kiss FM and more, going on to be played over 30,000 times on UK radio!  The trio continued to hone their skills, delivering huge dancefloor smashes, alongside remixes that read like a who’s who of popular music, including; Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Nicole Scherzinger, Taylor Swift, Emeli Sande, Professor Green, Miley Cyrus, Robbie Williams, Mariah Carey, Paloma Faith the list goes on...

Kimberley Locke was a competitor on the 3rd series of American Idol, gaining huge exposure as she battled her way to third place. Since then she has forged a successful career in music and television in the US. A chance encounter lead to the opportunity to work with Cahill, and Kimberley’s stunning vocal abilities merged seamlessly with Cahill’s studios skills and dancefloor instincts to create something very special. When these artists got together the message was obvious....#FeelTheLove!

‘Feel The Love’ is already enjoying heavy Radio 1 support from the likes of Greg James and Danny Howard, as well as Capital, KISS FM and many more. The track itself kicks off with the euphoric vocal refrain, ‘Feel The Love’, giving an immediate feel-good injection. From then on the quality Cahill production keeps on building the positive dancefloor vibes, with a warm, funked up bassline, pumping beats and uplifting strings; the perfect backdrop for Kimberley’s soaring vocals. Summer has most definitely landed!

The video for ‘Feel The Love’ is the ideal accompaniment to the song; a feel-good video that leaves a smile on your face every time you watch it. It begins with Anton from Cahill writing a message on a post-it note which he leaves crumpled on the floor of a tube train in London. A guy picks it up, reads it and then catches the eye of a beautiful girl. From there, they fall in love and spread the message to Feel The Love across London.... 

With Cahill’s dance music background, it’s no wonder that, ‘Feel The Love’, comes with a remix package so big you could hold a festival in its back garden! Alongside Cahill’s own Club Mix, Grum steps up to deliver a cool mix full of early 90’s style pianos and drum loops – destined to be big. Anton Powers teams up with E-Squire for another big room house version, while rising star TS7 shows why he’s being talked about with a quality UK garage mix. Benjamin Leung & Fiasko drop an electro house mix with anthemic chorus and driving bassline, while next up, Toy Armada and DJ Grind add trance-tinged synths to their uplifting mix. Hi Def drops a tougher electro mix, and just when you think you couldn’t dance any more, Tommy MC kicks in with a pumping piano house mix that will drag you back to the dancefloor once again!

As the sun starts to shine, the message from Cahill and Kimberley Locke is loud and clear.  #FeelTheLove

For media enquiries, contact James Hamilton or Nicola Freitas at Sliding Doors Publicity 020 8582 0404

Having engineered on Dizzee Rascal’s Mercury Prize winning album, Boy In Da Corner, remixed for Reverend And The Makers, and signed over 100 records to down-tempo compilations, Leigh Devlin’s career goes back some years. Living Life In Phases is an electronic album exuding a colourful mix of influences and a wealth of experience from a 30 year musical history.

As co-founder of the legendary Kenwood Studios in Sheffield where the likes of Dizzee Rascal, Fila Brazilia and Groove Armada all recorded, Leigh Devlin is a master engineer at the sound desk. His technical wizardry saw him run Sheffield practice studio Bok Studios where the likes of Roots Manuva and Phil Oakley (Human League) were regulars, to tutoring at the Sheffield College of Music alongside fellow heavyweights, Simon Stafford and Sarah Jay, who’ve worked with Joe Strummer and Massive Attack respectively.

It’s this musical background that inspired Living Life In Phases, the second studio album from MinusBlue and the result of a three year hiatus travelling Europe. In comparison to its 2009 self-titled predecessor, Life In Stages drifts from MinusBlue’s previous chilled out sounds into a stripped back affair of lush eighties and nineties influenced sounds with simple drums and synths and airy production.

Leigh said, “I wanted to move away from being tarred with the 'chillout' brush. I wanted to make a poppy/Balearic/electronic sound that was a bit of a look back through my musical background. That's why there is an 80s and 90s feel to some of the tracks. I had got to the point with the previous album, and working on other peoples music down the years, that I needed a break from writing and producing, hence the trip around Europe. I also needed something to write about, and life kind of gives you that, if you let it. I had plenty to write about by the time I started again. That's why the album is called Living Life In Phases”.

The first single to be released from the album, Don’t Give Love Away, was an international hit, played on rotation on the likes of Kiss FM Australia, Billboard USA and multiple stations across Europe.

Living Life In Phases was built from the ground up to be a live project and, along with the band’s talented singer songwriters, will be toured later this year in the UK and Ibiza.

Vocalists on the album include Justin Lewis who, with his critically acclaimed Justin Lewis Orchestra, performed at Glastonbury and signed to Beastie Boys label, Grand Royale; plus Grammy Award winning guest vocalist Keithen Carter who’s written with everyone from Chaka Khan to Philip Bailey (Earth Wind & Fire).

Fans of the Human League, Joy Division, Warp Records and Orbital are bound to enjoy this album. It’s a rich tapestry of musical influences and a rare opportunity to hear an LP reflecting so many years of experience. Leigh Devlin’s ongoing love for music shines throughout.

- ENDS –

For media enquiries contact Sliding Doors Publicity: Nicola Freitas or James Hamilton – T: 020 8585 0404

Living Life In Stages - Track List

1. Don’t Give Your Love Away - Vocals Justin Lewis

2. Stone Cold - Vocals Tom Sanderson

3. Watching The Sky - Vocals Emma Saville

4. You’re Not Alone - Vocals Alex Michailidis

5. Breath - Vocals Emma Saville

6. Too Far To Speak - Vocals Alex Michailidis

7. Speak In Words - Vocals Tom Sanderson

8. Trying To Connect - Vocals Justin Lewis

9. Love Is Gone Away - Vocals Keithen Carter

10. Be Kind To Yourself

Links

www.minusblue.co.uk

www.facebook.com/MinusBluemusic

www.seamlessrecordings.com

Angel Johnson’s metamorphosis into Venus In Motion was a long one. As house music grew to be a cultural reference point in the 90’s, she blazed a trail for women in the male-dominated world of club DJs. She had to work harder, mix better and generally take the roof off, to gain equal opportunities. However this determination and work ethic served her well and by the early 90’s she was an in demand, internationally recognised DJ.

Although a producer of many dance floor hits in 1994 on Hi Life Records as Angelheart producing with Dean Marriot (D’Ramirez), Angel has always written mellower songs. Since childhood she was intrigued by the emotive power and melody of music, citing early musical influences including Kate Bush, Cat Stevens and Gladys Knight.

In the early 90s when the genre ‘chill out’ was born, bands of the decade like Massive Attack and Nightmares On Wax further inspired Angel to record the songs that had gathered in her head. By 2005 she had invested in her own studio and had written and produced her first album as Venus In Motion, Walking In Limbo. After relocating to Barcelona, the album was snapped up by Spain’s leading electronic music imprint Blanco Y Negro Records and Venus In Motion began to appear in down-tempo playlists everywhere.

Somebody's Heaven sharpens the Venus In Motion sound, mixing organic with electronic, weaving melody and melancholy in every tale told. Like many of today’s successful female writers, lyrically, this album speaks from the heart about the personal turmoil of suffocating relationships (Let Me Breathe) and personal change (On The Down), to wavering friendships using tongue-in-cheek metaphors (Friends) and coming across the deluded know-it-all types (Wonderful).

The album features a stunning array of guest talent. Angel comments, “Although Venus In Motion is a solo project, like many writers/producers in the genre I use different singers and musicians to bring my work to life. I don’t have the restrictions of a traditional band and can change the formula at any time.”

Guest vocalists include the award winning filmmaker Cherry Mars and rising talent Jack Kenworthy; guest musicians such as Crazy P drummer Matt Klose, and Nottingham super-producer and writer, Chris Bucknall.

The album also features the pre-released up-tempo single, Crazy People, which thanks to the heavy weaponry of Max Sedgley (Sunday Best Recordings) on remix duties, earned itself a spot in the DMC Buzz Charts and on the airwaves and in DJ sets across the world.

Angel said: “I never really know how to categorize my music - although it resides under the chill out umbrella I don't really see it as chill out. I think of it more as pop which has been influenced by cooler genres like soul, jazz, folk and dub. My style of writing isn't very cryptic, my lyrics normally tell an obvious tale - a story with a beginning a middle, and an end.”

Available as a digital download with bonus tracks and video from iTunes, Somebody’s Heaven is a long player that will no doubt find its way onto the playlists of Ibiza’s beach bars and relaxed sun terraces; a perfect summer soundtrack.

Somebody’s Heaven - Track List

1. Again & Again Written by Venus In Motion and Stacey Gaunt, vocals Cherry Mars, produced by Venus in Motion.
2. Rosie Kline Written & produced by Venus In Motion, vocals Jack Kenworthy.
3. Tomorrow Written & produced by Venus In Motion, vocals Cherry Mars.
4. Friends Written & produced by Venus In Motion, vocals Naomi Moss.
5. On The Down Side Written & produced by Venus In Motion and Chris Bucknall, vocals Siobhan Lynch.
6. Dare To Dream Written & produced by Venus In Motion, flamenco guitar Kevin Byrne.
7. Freedom Written by Venus In Motion and Chris Bucknall, produced by Venus In Motion, vocals Naomi Moss.
8. Crazy People Written & produced by Venus In Motion, vocals Jack Kenworthy, drums Matt Kloss, bass Karl Bingham, keyboards Chris Bucknall.
9. Wonderful Written by Venus In Motion Stacey Gaunt, vocals by Naomi Moss, produced by Venus in Motion.
10. Tu Noche Written & produced by Venus In Motion.
11. Time Written and produced by Venus In Motion, choir vocals Rita Petai, bass John Thomas & Karl Bingham, keyboards Alex Senna.
12. Let Me Breathe Written and produced by Venus In Motion, vocals Siobhan Lynch, drums Mark Black, guitar Tony Dallas, additional production & keyboards Chris Bucknall.

For media enquiries contact Sliding Doors Publicity: Nicola Freitas or James Hamilton 020 8585 0404

"Purely sensational music and experimentation." - Throwing Shapes Media & Reviews

“Dry Lung Rhetoric is a calling card from a band destined for great things, combining melody, aggression, attitude and ambition to an exhilarating effect.” – OneMetal.com
 

Bursting onto the UK metal/prog-metal scene all guns blazing, energetic new Reading-based six-piece Schemata Theory prepare to unleash their explosive debut album ‘Dry Lung Rhetoric’ on June 3.

The album, which was recorded at the renowned Stakeout Studios and produced by Jason Wilcock (Fightstar, We Are The Ocean, The Ghost of A Thousand), features 11 tracks and includes a guest appearance from Mutiny Within’s Chris Clancy on concluding final track, ‘The Final Breath’.

Combining many aspects of the metal genre, Dry Lung Rhetoric fuses classic thrash riffing, progressive technical instrumental passages, melodic hooks and soaring choruses, creating a set of songs that are accessible, original and thought provoking.  

From the groove-metal orientated ‘Perish or Prevail’ to the piano driven ballad ‘Your Belief’, through to the more commercially melodic ‘Drones’ and catchy lead single ‘A Complex Slate’, the album is an experimental mix of eclectic metal infusions with the influence of bands such as Dream Theater and Metallica being prominent in the complex song structures, technical riffs and prominent guitar solos.

The message behind the album is an interesting one.  “The album’s themes communicate acknowledgement of a sleeping world needing to wake up,” explains psychology graduate and vocalist Myles Dyer.  “With so much evidently in crisis on this planet, the question that must be asked is ‘How much longer can we go on turning a blind eye?’”
 
The band has released an impressive and eye-catching video for lead single ‘A Complex Slate’, which has already gained in excess of 45,000 views.

View the video here: http://youtu.be/0gLG_KCY_D0

The single is available to download now on iTunes.

Ahead of the release Schemata Theory will play a special London showcase event at Camden Barfly on May 17 alongside fellow new up-and-comers Hybris + Deadly Circus Fire.

Tickets are available via Ticket Web: http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/deadly-circus-fire-tickets/54073

 
Live dates:

May 17 – The Barfly, Camden, London (w/ Hybris + Deadly Circus Fire)

June 01 – Hobgoblin, Maidenhead

Sept 22 – Rock and Metal Circus Festival, Stoke Prior Bromsgrove

 
Schemata Theory are:

Myles Dyer - Vocals
Luke Wright - Vocals
Huw Roch - Lead Guitar
Mario Scinto - Rhythm Guitar
Carl Quanstrom - Bass
Joshua Baretto - Drums
 

Album Track List:

1. A Dark Dawn (2:08)
2. Perish or Prevail (4:39)
3. Drones (4:52)
4. Emergence (5:12)
5. A Complex Slate (4:44)
6. Six into Three (4:59)
7. Shedding Skin (5:31)
8. Crisis Unveiled (9:36)
9. Your Belief (4:58)
10. A Brighter Future (2:20)
11. The Final Breath (8:49)
 

Links:

‘A Complex Slate’ video: http://youtu.be/0gLG_KCY_D0

http://www.schematatheory.com

http://www.facebook.com/SchemataTheory