London Unsigned live 10.06.16

1.Soul To Lay

Full version of an interview with Deadfire from Wildfire Festival last summer, clips have aired before but never the full piece. An interview early morning from Le Cottage, with Whitney, Eric, Andy from Reach 360 Promotions and Simon from Loverocks all mingling around the interview. Discussion was wide ranging including tattoo and rock effigy chat and some matchmaker blind tasting by band members. As you do at a rock and metal festival on a Sunday morning. 

A festive GMS has been proud to sponsor a stage at since 2016, Wildfire Festival does so much to give young bands a real chance. 
Do get your tickets for this month’s event at http://www.wildfirefestival.co.uk

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WILDFIRE REVISITED – DEADFIRE LIVE FROM LE COTTAGE

Feature interview #1,629 in the ongoing series: 36 hours before LoveRocks Festival kicks off on the south coast, I had a chat in London with Simon from the management team on this year’s event. A three-day festival featuring a who’s-who of rock talent, including Saturday headliners The Answer, GMS Band of the Decade Amongst Liars, and rising Welsh rockforce Scarlet Rebels, who headline on Thursday night. Comment too on UK summer appearances for US band Carbellion and Italian faves – and current Band of the Year – Violet Blend. Just some of many fine bands playing this year, one of the most interesting festival line-ups anywhere this summer. Chat too with Simon on how the festival supports local breweries, reflection on the ethos of the festival and first reaction also to this summer’s new GMS T shirt. 

Only a handful of tickets available for LoveRocks, so after the interview do check out the LoveRocks web and social pages and snap up a ticket before they’re all gone.

THE QUIET BEFORE THE STORM – LOVEROCKS FESTIVAL PREVIEW INTERVIEW

Feature interview #1630 in an ongoing series. To celebrate our Band of the Year visiting the UK for a run of live dates – and releasing their Band of the Year album – I met Italian champs Violet Blend for breakfast in London. They explored the taste of a traditional English breakfast and we also had a little saunter on the infamous rock xylo, which may have got us thrown out of the eatery! We then went to experience the official opening of Fabbriccio’s London ice cream shop and then jumped in a black cab to go record shopping in Oxford street. Rock legend Wayne of the Knights of the Round table (Peterborough branch) joined us and we also met new band member Nigel and manager Lorenzo big-hair. 
Part one of a series of three Violet Blend interviews going up to enjoy over the next few weeks.

After the interview, do check out the band at https://www.violetblend.cloud

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VIOLET BLEND UK SERIES: PART 1 of 3 - ENGLISH BREAKFAST WITH A ROCK XYLO

Feature interview #1631 in an ongoing series. Finally, after two years of supporting the band on my show, I finally got to meet Carbellion in London town. The first of two interviews from summer 2024, here I chat with Cameron from the band the day after their debut at LoveRocks Festival, as they started a run of club dates on the road to Wildfire Festival in Scotland. 

A band that’s been regular feature on my show, and Cameron who’s become a regular interview guest over the last two years. Their latest album ‘Weapons of Choice’ was an Album of the Month in 2023 and went on to be shortlisted for Album of the Year last December. The band also was voted by listeners as one of the top 20 Bands of the Year. A band who have grown their audience step by step in the UK. Authentic rock delivered with the personal touch. 

After the interview, do check out the band’s merch at https://carbellion.bandcamp.com

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CARBELLION – AT THE CART & HORSES

Feature interview #1633 in an ongoing series. Last Sunday I spoke with dear friend Pete from Copperworm. Both of us are taking a bit of time out this summer, but we had a catch up to talk about music and Pete’s plans for the return of Copperworm later this year. Pete also reflected on some of the landmark bands that mean a lot to him – Amongst Liars, DeadBlondeStars, Violet Blend, Howling Black Soul and Carbellion to name a few. We also reflected on how rising bands break the glass ceiling and looked back at his benchmark ‘Desolate Days’ project from the lockdown years. A brand GMS has been proud to support since the start and will continue to do so going forward. In keeping with the rugged truth that personifies Peter’s music, this interview is presented here as it was done, with no edits or tidying. 

After the interview, do check out the band at https://copperworm.bandcamp.com

COPPERWORM: A CELEBRATION OF LANDMARK RISING BANDS

Just get along

From the dirty fairies album Brown Boots featuring the beautiful Lou on flute 

Brown Boots

Arrest my future, recorded at the goldmaster studios

Arrest my future

Bongo Maker, recorded at the goldmasters studio for the forthcoming album Brown Boots

Bongo Maker

Bridges

Next show - Thursday 15th October at The Sebright Arms, London. Supporting NGOD! https://www.facebook.com/events/469493706544601/

KNIFE

BREAKDOWN

So finally we've got round to recording our third EP "Should've Been A Leader"

We're massively proud of what we've achieved musically in the last couple of years and we're stoked to show you all one of the latest records "Day's like this" from the upcoming ep.

A huge thanks to Gareth Young and Ross Bourge at "Cube Recording" for not only helping us produce some of our best work to date but putting up with our hectic ways for so many hours!

Special thanks to Adam Mitchell for all the help he's given us throughout the ep recording, you're a genuine top geezer and we would've been stuck without ya

And finally a big thank you to everyone that has paid into our band, whether it be cd sales, merch, coming to a show or having a drink with us... We genuinely can't thank you enough.

Hope you all get something from the record that maybe we don't!

Peace and love to you all 

Should've Been a Leader

Days like this

Day's Like This

Terracotta Warrior

Howling Black Soul are a power house trio like they used to do. Free meets Black Sabbath with a 1972 valve amp thrown in for good measure.

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1.Soul To Lay

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