Captain Avery And The Cosmic Triceratops Of Intergalactic Peace Sexy Future | Alternative Fruit24/10/2018
Captain Avery And The Cosmic Triceratops Of Intergalactic Peace
Sexy Future Out Now Crash-landing in Sheffield sometime in the twentieth century, a band of extra-terrestrial travellers decided to form a band. Maybe their space-craft runs on good vibrations? They heard Earth music and found a unique flavour that makes full use of all the fun and uplifting parts of what it means to us. With their classic space-age twist, themes such as punk, folk, afro-beat, and rock n roll get the out of this world treatment. A band made up of multiple musicians headed by Captain Avery himself create a wholesome and fruity sound that drives audiences into gravity bending frenzies. It opens with a countdown, much like a science-fiction story however instead of a fiery lift-off we're treated to a bass-line from the sky. Thumping grooves on guitar, bass, and drums combine to bring out a rhythm which is simply delicious. Keyboard rolls from the riffing musicians to add a new dimension to the dancing band song. Saxophone fills vital spaces with a clear and consistent quality with scales perfectly tuned to having a good time. Mothership is a catchy and musically brilliant opening song, driving with frantic composition and a chorus that never seems to tire. A new direction of melody opens a window and shines the next track into the previously unseen gloom. Hilife is a song about having good moments any time of day, it celebrates feeling good and taking pleasure in life itself. Funky guitar and bass frame poetry which breaks over the quick timing and flows into the gaps. More melody from the sax adds a new layer of sound much like a second voice, bringing melodic harmonies and frills which boost the energetic vocals further. There's plenty of time for the band to show their stuff, Captain Avery knows that they make a massive part of the sound. Their tropical grooves keep everything in an uplifting pace which characterises their sound. A new number brings a gloomy twist, a tongue in cheek poke at themselves perhaps. A negative perspective on hippies and insisting that Sheffield is full of them. Maybe we like to complain about ourselves, who knows? I think this track gets a massive laugh at gigs, and when the tempo revs up to a double pace it would seem that everyone goes slightly nuts. A song that roasts its creators is perhaps nuts to begin with! Sheffield is a good place to be. Considering its reverse psychology and the fairly adequate description of what most hippies do all day, it's probably just a great ad for the culture. Once Hippies! Has finished, an upbeat disco rock riff begins and makes way for more wonderful sax playing. Then the guitar adds its classic funky fills in a reggae timing and we're off to outer space again. Brought back into the tropical and psychedelic landscapes of Captain Avery And The Cosmic Triceratops Of Intergalactic Peace, Mutant Disco shows up how cool and accepting we all are. Mutated music for the masses and more with sunshine infused good tidings from Yorkshire. Can't fault it. Did I hear something about Donald Trump? Can't be sure, the next track starts and the groove is set for making your head move backwards and forwards to the beat. A song about building a wall to separate the rich from the poor, and how it's not their way forward. Perhaps Presidents ought to concentrate more on Wall Street. Fear makes us do things we wouldn't normally do, many Americans are afraid of the gangs and criminality that comes with immigration as are people across the globe. Finding a compromise so that everyone is happy is hard, making progress over a twelve foot high wall is harder, though. Ma Ma Wei uses this catchy slogan to build a vocal riff we can all sing along with. Reminding us to dance with our feelings as well as the body, we're invited to move and wave our arms to the slinky rhythm. The sax jams in huge leaps and bounds of melody which revolve around the fabulous and consistent vocalisations of the Captain. Triceratops have brought us an album of exceptional fusion quality, expertly mixing themes and vibes which allow them to make their political points, have a laugh at themselves, and allow everyone to feel happy and dance. Celestial apes reminds us that we're evolved from primates and although capable of higher degrees of awareness and perception of self and the world, we remain biological organisms. What makes us different from apes? We can teach them all kinds of tricks however I think it's something in the way we involve information from other experiences abstractly, we build our own story from the ocean of language we're swimming in, which gives us the human experience. Listen to and buy Sexy Future from Bandcamp Please support this blog by using/bookmarking this link to eBay UK, thanks so much! Candy Rose
Betrayal Multiple finalist for national music awards and Olympics Ambassador Candy Rose hadn't even put a photo of herself online when she recorded her first song. Showing her fascinating good looks to the world as well as her brilliant musical ability made a real splash in the scene as everyone was suddenly introduced. Based in London, Candy Rose takes influences from artists across the board such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, Alicia Keys, and Nirvana. The breadth of creative talent that built her desire to sing and perform is astonishing. This new track features Nigerian rapper Blex B and makes full use of Candy's ability to craft a musical hook. With smooth and Afro-beat inspired grooves, the music begins with a sunny and uplifting melody. Happy and jump around beats give us a reason to move while the vocals lap the shore with continual waves of emotive inspiration. Lyrics about love and the journey of falling in and out spell a story line of depth and understanding. Matching male and female vocals jam together in choral jousts that flow brilliantly from one perspective to another. Listen to Betrayal by Candy Rose on Spotify Follow Candy Rose on Facebook and visit Candy Rose online Find a wealth of Independent Ebooks on Smashwords. Shiraz Done The Dirty Born in Israel and now living in the UK, Shiraz took to singing during early childhood. Discovering her talent led her to join the Young Voices Choir who performed all over the country. When she was 11, Shiraz left the safety of the group and performed her first solo show. Since then, this talented and forward looking artist has been played on many radio stations, stolen the show at countless open mic events, and recently recorded this latest song. It begins with a smooth piano melody that rolls from the silence like honey. Shiraz begins to sing, an RnB style with a uniquely characteristic voice gives her a great platform to make the music sound extra good. As the slim line funk rumbles along gently to the highly addictive beat, underscores of instrumental add a gentle quality we must pay attention to. She feels her words, and she means what she says. The quality of her voice is astounding, the composition is great, and the likeability is ceiling high. Listen to Done The Dirty by Shiraz on Youtube Make sure to follow Shiraz on Facebook
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Tenth Electric
Brighter From forthcoming EP Released soon UK music scene hot spot Tenth Electric give us Brighter, the first track of an EP due to be released extremely soon. With a large following already established, and radio play all over the land, Tenth Electric not only have a great song but a superb message. Looking at the issues and stigmas around mental health problems, the whole new record is exploring this topic and offering mindful and caring words for those who may need them. Brighter gives us all a flavour of what this group are capable of, and if we're lucky enough to have been there from the start then it's a great memento of what has been an incredible journey. The song opens with cool and breezy synthesiser with a jumpy drumbeat. The electro-rock sound brings good vibes from both zones together. A fantastic melody in the vocal line causes everyone to listen. As it progresses forward, great moments of compositional clarity keep us all excited and the pressure of the music gradually builds up to a hard rock energy that sounds amazing. Love fresh pasta? Meet The Pasta Evangelists Listen to it yourself, Brighter by Tenth Electric on Youtube Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate, Stand Up & When I Was A Ship from Out Of Mind | Alternative Fruit12/10/2018
Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate
Stand Up & When I Was A Ship From Out Of Mind Out Now London based AOR band Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate stand proudly by their next studio album. Since the success of Broken But Still Standing, the group have worked on this new release culminating in even more interesting stories and ideas put to music. The band likes to go deep into things, not a shallow brush over the ephemeral aspects of existence, Hats Off take their time to divulge and discover tangents and ideas that make the songs truly worthwhile. We do need more than just a catchy song to really make our mark, after-all. Composing electronic sounds and rock music together is not always easy, both styles have unique directions and reasons to listen to. Finding the common ground in these two sound exploratory areas has been important for Hats Off, now with this new work it's clear that a lot of graft and experimentation has rendered this professional and enjoyable sound. Stand Up was written as a moral issue song, it's about not staying silent when we see injustice. Sometimes we have to be the devil's advocate and stick up for the principles of justice and truth even when the subject matter isn't from our familial patch. When people around us make negative remarks for no good reason or without substantial evidence then we may become unpopular for speaking up however history will remember the truth and the hysteria as separate entities. Other times, we may be in a situation where we ourselves are made to stand up for when others around us just want to stick their blades and feet in. Both times require strength. The song begins with a keyboard and flute melody which is bumped up by ruckus guitars behind them. Powerfully spoken and sung vocals describe the scene, it's time for us to Stand Up. It's catchy and strong, the music keeps everything pinned into place while emotional words try to stretch and pull the shapes further into their positions. The second single on the double A release is When I Was A Ship. Based on the ideas written by novelist Ann Leckie. She described a story situation in which a warship has an AI mind. This was spread out over the ship and within prisoners who had their minds wiped. Now that the ship is destroyed and the crew and prisoners gone, only one person remains who still has the AI inside them. The story dives in from here, and this song makes a perfect appetiser for it. Exploring the literary world with music is really worthwhile, not only does it link the art with other art, it helps to validate and propel both ideas into further waters. Piano and softly sung words make this a more thoughtful number. Sadness creeps in through the bars during the brief minor notes while the familiar voice of Malcolm Galloway tells the story and the feelings behind it. There is a real Genesis feel in the music, with the prog-rock attitude and the musical capabilities merging to form a brilliant composition. Flow works well through the whole album, the surge of energy is funnelled and lensed more than adequately. WE as listeners can enjoy this release like a well made film, albeit without the motion pictures, we're gladly strung along the line while Hats Off give us a great musical experience full of originality and intrigue. Affordable quality studio technology and hardware :Bookmark link Catch up with Stand Up on this music video
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Skyface Joe
Insane Hot B Records Nigerian born Skyface Joe discovered a love for music at the age of 8. During his formative years, Joe took to making beats on anything he could find, even the school desk with his pencils. After studying at Benin University, and appearing on Nigerian TV on many occasions, Joe decided his future lay in Europe. Travelling via Libya, he took the treacherous journey as an immigrant. Italy became his home, and it wasn't long before Skyface Joe had settled nicely in Turin. From here, he continued to impress and entertain with his musical ability. As a front-man and composer, Skyface Joe brings a unique breed of energy and fun that shines through his music. After working with a group called Three Live Dudes, Joe took the solo path which opened up a whole new world of possibilities. It begins with a hip-hop riff that jingles in a wavering style. The beats bring in a new level of groove which serve as Joe's cue to begin. Hard-hitting and gutsy vocals rap and rhyme around in circular motions to the beat. Layers of voice bring angular directions which all point back to the central chorus. Dirtily mixed to bring out the true feeling of Joe's message, offering empowering emotions to those like him, those who may need the boost to survive. Joe's been luckily blessed with skills and courage, I am sure that with music like this, the strength of his being can rub off on those who listen. Check out the song Insane by Skyface Joe on Youtube Make sure to subscribe to Skyface Joe's Youtube channel. and Join his Facebook group Musically Fit Use your 30 days free to Complete a professional diploma online, many subjects to choose from - Pass it on
Heren Wolf
I Gave You Flowers Released October 18. Writing in response to his father's death, Italian raised Londoner Heren Wolf brings us his second studio single. I Gave You Flowers takes a melancholy walk through a heart-felt and mournful subject matter. After the inaugural Phoenix, on which Heren Wolf worked with Flat 6 Music, things are looking good for this ambitious and entertaining explorer of male emotion. As he works his alchemy to fashion art from the most difficult of things, Heren Wolf makes the inaccessible open its doors for us all to enter any time we wish. Hopefully many will find solace in the music as it puts the indescribable into words. The song begins immediately, without an introduction. Thrust straight into the sound of sadness, we listen as Heren Wolf spills his words gently over piano chords and swelling bass. Electronic sounds swirl in distant corridors, and as they gather closer, assembling a choral addition, new voices enter the music like a wave of the windswept curtain. Deep feelings and emotive clarity grasp the listener as the song progresses and churns away any doubt as to the reality of this character. Excellently manicured and brilliantly controlled, the sensations within the singer reveal themselves poignantly. Bookmark link: Take 10% Off Best Selling Flowers Listen to the song about four and a half minutes in to this excellent radio broadcast recording. Find Heren Wolf on Facebook and Instagram
Freya Alley
Another Man Previously featured on Alternative Fruit a few months ago, Freya Alley returns with her fourth studio single. Another Man was co-written by Freya and Laurence Hobbs from Charthouse Music. With her Lithuanian heritage, Freya takes us on musical journeys through electronic sounds and continental inspired compositions that give her unique voice a truly magical platform. This time, Freya takes a look at the world of love, relationships, and their eventual demise. Exploring the feelings of compromise, understanding, future building, and then severance,the roller-coaster ride that human relationships entail is penned and emoted for us all to think about. Naturally, pleasure and pain are both key players in the drama of love, and perhaps only in this phase of companionship do we have such deep power over an individual's happiness. The song begins with a delicate and deeply moving piano introduction and strings. Freya starts to sing with clear and melancholy lines. Telling the story of humanity, decision making, and changing ones own mind, the music climbs in intensity and emotive quality. The truth is the most important thing, living a lie goes against the grain of everything that makes us real. Keeping it real can be hard, and Freya expertly describes how it feels to be on the side of the woman. Having been left for another man myself, more than once, I know this story from the other side. It's interesting to hear the opposing view without the shouting and the accusations of not trying hard enough. I'd rather hear this song any day of the week. Warm up those cockles with great wine offers from the Sunday Times You also can hear the song Another Man by Freya Alley on Soundcloud and Spotify
Backfoot
Memory From Running Behind Time What was first a Queen tribute band, Backfoot began working on their own material once they’d established a comradery as a group. In the way that band members uniquely gel once they’ve been playing together for some time, the fresh and original sound of Backfoot began to develop. Taking inspiration from their early work playing Queen songs and finding directions with Hungarian musicians, the debut album Running Behind Time looks like it’s going to open a door into more than one set of fans. With a multinational flare involving Irish drumming talent Damien Dockery and Armenian songsmith David Zalinian, they already stand astride the continent. The track begins with an upbeat funky riff, jam packed with splashy drumming. Melodic lines swagger over the rhythms in warm and listenable bursts. Music for wearing stylish hats perhaps, it’s got a summertime glow to it that could last all year around. Nothing like warming up the mind with sunny and beatific compositions. Lush guitar work sings over the top of dancing piano keys in soaring melodious style, while all the time the pulse of the jazz funk rhythm pushes on. Listen to Memory by Backfoot on Soundcloud You can buy the album Running Behind Time by Backfoot from Bandcamp Also Follow Backfoot on Twitter and Facebook VERIDIA I Won’t Stay Down From The Beast You Feed Nashville based heavy rockers VERIDIA took their name from the Latin word for Truth. Drawing on philosophical concepts in their music and imagery, taking the notion of truth to its musical extremes, this American rock outfit has become more than just flavour of the month. Having been at the #1 spot in the US Billboard Charts, supported huge bands like Evanescence, and had their music produced by the same technician as Panic! At The Disco, The Beast You Feed looks like it’s athletically fit and raring to be set loose on the world. With over 50,000 copies sold of their previous material, we can expect great things from this band. With an ethnic orientated intro melody, the song pushes on and in with an interesting and fast paced groove. Within moments, strong and full of feeling vocals begin to lap the shores crafted by drum and guitar. A singing style reminiscent of Gwen Stefani effortlessly lays down the lyrics with emotive clarity. Punchy guitars chug in the foreground to pulsating beats thrown down on the rock n roll drumkit. Melody and flow combine with hard hitting lines to create a surging power-rock feel decorated splendidly with a strong female voice. Catch I Won’t Stay Down by VERIDIA on YouTube |
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