Criminal Records UK x Purley Sounds LLC

Artist: MIKE WALSH
Title: PICKINGFIGHTS
Release Date: 14th May 2021
Label: Criminal Records
Cat No: CRIM1054MP
ISRC: GBPQF2100007
Track Length: 3:04

Genres: Pop, Indie Pop, Alternative Pop, Dream Pop, Synth Pop 

MIKE WALSH is a singer, songwriter and poet from Madrid, based in London. 

He attributes his raw and observational writing style to influences in philosophy, literature and music; infatuated by the works and words from the minds of Seneca to Jim Morrison. 

For his upcoming debut project, starting with his first single PICKINGFIGHTS, Mike delves into the genre of 80s synth pop, inspired by the likes of Tears For Fears, The 1975, LANY and Holly Humberstone. 

Mike fell in love with telling the stories of his life, his dreams and deepest fears, and expresses so in such an honest narrative.

For fans of Troye Sivan, Lany, Harry Styles, Ruel, Sen Senra, Jeremy Zucker, Role Model, Metro, The 1975, Giveon, Dominik Fike, Lewis Del Mar, The Weeknd, Charlie Puth.

INSTAGRAM @immikewalsh

PICKINGFIGHTS

MIKE WALSH - PICKINGFIGHTS

The latest contender from the South Coast music scene The Last Siren are the alt rock/metal project of touring musician Jayke Turl.  

Bassist of The Smokin’ Prophets and guest guitarist at The Kut, Jayke is certainly no stranger to the UK touring & festival circuit. This time, Jayke takes centre stage, bringing with him heavy vocals, riffs and a new twisted reality.

Recently signed to Criminal Records, The Last Siren has now announced the forthcoming release of debut EP ‘Counter Faith’.  Slated for release Friday 15th October, the EP screams out with deliverance from the oppression of blind dogma.

Lead off single ‘Fight’ parades intensity and melancholy in equal proportions, with radio play spanning from Kerrang! Radio to KALX, USA.

The forthcoming single 'Crucify This' is a further step into the deep dive, for fans of Wednesday 13, Murderdolls, Backyard Babies and BVB.

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Crucify This

Crucify This - The Last Siren (Single)

Electro pop artist Lori, recently signed to Criminal Records, has announced the release of her debut EP 'I'm Still Here' on Friday 3rd September.

The named track releases one week earlier, and has already been premiered on BBC Radio London this week.  The single speaks to those fighting through turbulent periods of low mental health.  Eloquently emotive & poptastically infectious, 'I'm Still Here' hits you right in the feels.

Influenced by Foxes, La Roux, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga and Phoebe Bridgers, Lori’s recent singles 'Release Me' and 'Harlequin' have also dazzled her existing fanbase and amassed major national radio. Both singles aired were played by DJ John Kennedy at Radio X and as far as KALX, USA.  The feeling is not confined to the airwaves though, as LORI concerts look to be jam packed for September, including a sold out London debut.

Already making waves with her rock band, Weekend Recovery, LORI’s solo venture delves sees her delve full pelt into the world of electronic pop. I'm Still Here EP, spun with noughties dance vibes, candid lyricism and falsetto, is scheduled for release on September 3rd via Criminal Records.

"A new solo adventure and it's sounding fantastic" John Kennedy, Radio X

“A very special record indeed...wonderful textures" Charlie Ashcroft, Amazing Radio

"I'm Still Here... a powerful single" Gaby Roslin, BBC Radio London

// UK TOUR DATES
6th Sept: Sidney & Matilda, Sheffield
7th Sept: Hope and Anchor, London
8th Sept: The Prince Albert, Brighton
9th Sept: Dead Wax Digbeth, Birmingham
10th Sept: Chameleon Arts Cafe, Nottingham
11th Sept: Santiagos, Leeds
12th Sept: Retro, Manchester

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I'm Still Here

LORI - I'm Still Here

Welsh disco-punkers Stickman have joined the Criminal Records. Their Genre-Meshing Alt.Rock sees them join one of the hottest independent label rosters in the UK right now & rising.

With influences ranging from Beastie Boys to The Bee Gees, their brand new double-A single “Ex-Box Life” / “Binary” is out now, and has seen them added to the playlist of KEXP Punk Rock Show, Seattle.

FFO Electric Six, The Darkness, Lawnmower Deth, Buzzcocks, NOFX, Bloc Party

Ex-Box Life

STICKMAN - "Binary"

ISRC GBPQF2200018

The Kut has just released her second album GRIT, charting at Number 1 in the UK Rock Albums Chart. The record is also the first UK Official Rock Album that has featured women across all instruments since the chart was created in 1994! 

The record has also charted at #5 in the UK Independent Albums Chart and seven other UK Official Charts.

GRIT

Fun When You're Winning

Esoteric

Weekend Recovery - No Guts All The Glory

Take A Picture

Out now on Earache Records. Published by Criminal Records.

Gypsy Pistoleros - What's It Like To Be A Girl?

Argonaut 'Touch Electric' (Criminal Records) - Out now. Their sound combines super sweet sexy vocals with rocktastic guitar riffs, pounding drums and shrill synths, for a rock mix with an alternative edge.

Album out now!

Touch Electric (by Argonaut) - Out Now

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