A much missed band, quite simply one of the greatest british guitar bands of the past 30 yrs! 

Exit Calm

Released in November of 1995, 'Heartworm' was Whipping Boy's second studio album. While it didn't go on to become world-renowned or sell multi-millions, it's an album that is still held in high regard by those who remember from the time, and new generations of music fans that have discovered it through the years since its release.

Over 60 minutes, Dan profiles the album and the band during this period of their career with the help of contributors such as the band's guitarist Paul Page, 2fm's Dave Fanning, Tanya Sweeney (The Irish Times), Ben Vendetta (author of the novel 'Heartworm', which borrows its name from the album), Jenny Huston (founder & Creative Director of Edge Only jewellery), Torsten Kinsella (God Is An Astronaut), and Olan McGowan (ex-Sony Music/now RTE) who signed the band.

The Story Of Heartworm - Dan Hegarty - May 2021

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Is Bliss
‘Velvet Dreams EP’
21st October 2016
12” Vinyl EP / AC3013084. 
www.clubac30.com

Introducing ‘Velvet Dreams EP’, the debut from psychedelic shoegazer trio Is Bliss, set for release this autumn on Club AC30. 

‘Velvet Dreams’ is a tantalising taster of this new band’s potential. It’s atmosphere resonates strongly with the hazy sixties underground, with its sitar-like waterfall guitars and hypnogogic beats, but other, harder influences bleed through. From the intense hit of fuzzed-up anger on ‘Truth’, through to yearning, soaring dream-pop gorgeousness of ‘Lure’ and lead track ‘Ocean Blue’, this release sets out to show Is Bliss’ full range and depth.

Comprising of Jimmy Stuart (vox, guitar), Dean Edwards (bass) and Sam Speakman (drums), Is Bliss have been together barely a year and yet have quickly gained attention opening for Wolf Alice, Telescopes, Nine Black Alps, Mark Gardener and Robin Guthrie. Many bands today cite My Bloody Valentine as a major influence, but Is Bliss exist because Dean clocked Jimmy’s MBV t-shirt and when they struck up a conversation they discovered a shared a love of Slowdive, Spacemen 3, Verve and The Cure, along with a need to escape the mind-numbing boredom of rural Hampshire. This first clutch of songs was developed through live improvisation, but is taken to the next level here by Pat Collier (The House Of Love, Primal Scream, Swervedriver).

Is Bliss are planning a UK tour in the autumn to promote the EP, followed by the release of their debut long-player in the new year. 

Live:
Thursday 4th August - The Victoria, London - Supporting The Hacienda
Friday 5th August - The Fat Fox, Southsea - Supporting New Desert Blues
Saturday 24th September - Edge of the Wedge - Southsea Psych Out
Saturday 28th January - The Fat Fox, Southsea - Icebreaker Festival 2017

For all press enquiries please contact Clare Buckland at Big Wheel PR 
on 07968 379 355 or e-mail clare@bigwheelpr.com


EP PERRY VALE

Is Bliss - Ocean Blue

Exit Calm - Hearts And Minds (Radio Edit)

Pinkshinyultrablast - Dance AM

Exit Calm - Hope

Inner Nerd

Taffy - Inner Nerd

Is Bliss - What To Believe

She Divine EP

Black Doldrums - Mae's Desire

Desolation Angel EP

Purple Heart Parade - Petrichor

Forthcoming single "The Rapture" by Exit Calm.  Taken from their second album, which will be out Summer 2013.  Out February 18th on very limited heavyweight yellow or green 7" vinyl via the Club AC30 imprint.

http://www.exitcalm.net
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Produced by Rob McVey
Engineered by Christian Mock
Mixed by Jamie Ellis
Mastered by Brian Lucey
Recorded at CIA Studios London

For more info contact robin@clubac30.com

Exit Calm - The Rapture

Deep Cut remix of "The Rapture" by Exit Calm.  Remix and additional production by Deep Cut

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"The Rapture" by Exit Calm. Taken from their second album, which will be out Summer 2013. Out February 18th on very limited heavyweight yellow or green 7" vinyl via the Club AC30 imprint.

www.exitcalm.net
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Exit Calm - The Rapture (Deep Cut remix)

Following on from the blown out psychedelic infused ‘Rapture’ released earlier this year, Exit Calm return on 23rd September with ‘The Future Isn’t What It Used To Be’ out on Club AC30. The Barnsley based quartet return bringing with them an evolution of their sound that reaffirms their position at the forefront of British guitar bands. 

Immersing the listener straight into the tripped out mesmerising world of Exit Calm, ‘Rapture’ opens the proceedings with pulsating bass and blissed-out drums that set the tone for the rest of the album. 

From the cavalcade of musicianship throughout and on the breakbeat-tinged fury of ‘Albion’ to the Bunnymen guitars and groove of ‘Fiction’ the songs illustrate their passion for emotive song writing that invokes the spirit of their influences. 

‘The Promise’ arrives with a swirl of 60s meets shoegaze that sits immaculately alongside stadium rock amidst post-rock and psychedelic tendencies. The cacophonous guitar and bass lines are set perfectly against the pounding percussion of ‘When They Rise’, ‘Rapture’ and ‘Holy War’.

Producing music with heart, style and integrity mixed with the euphoria and hedonism. The talent of Rob Marshall’s haunting guitar work and the fluid rhythm section weaves between the raw but compelling vocals of Nicky Smith that have made them a firm favourite on the live circuit. 

Exit Calm have supported the likes of Modest Mouse, Echo & The Bunnymen, The Boxer Rebellion and Soulsavers and taken to the stage at V Festival and Tokyo’s Liquid Rooms to name a few. 

For your chance to catch their exhilarating live show and upcoming festival dates, keep an eye on their website: http://www.exitcalm.net/  Live dates will be announced shortly.

New single ‘When They Rise’ will be released on 26th August. Todd Eckert, the producer of acclaimed Joy Division biopic ‘Control’, directed the video. Exit Calm will be touring the UK throughout September. 

Exit Calm is Nicky Smith (vocals), Rob Marshall (Guitars), Simon Lindley (Bass) and Scott Pemberton (Drums).
Live Dates

17th August 2013 – V Festival - Stafford
18th August 2013 – V Festival  - Chelmsford

Track Listing

1.  Rapture
2.  Albion
3.  Fiction
4.  When They Rise
5.  Higher Bound
6.  Holy War
7.  The Promise
8.  Glass Houses
9.  Open Your Sky

For print enquiries please contact Jenna Jones on jenna@9pr.co.uk, for online Lewis Varrilly lewis@9pr.co.uk and for regional Ian Sparkes on ian@9pr.co.uk or call 020 7375 2725


Exit Calm - Hope

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