Favourites from the BBC Introducing Mixtape on 6Music

Jan 2016 Jams

Dreams dissolved where do we stand?
On the frontiers of failure with no guiding hand
Pertaining to poverty our minds grow stale
Is fear our best friend? Whisper the words of Cale

We are the mediators of your misfortune
We are the mediators of your misfortune

So where do we stand? We are the lost generation
The future of this Nation, do we ever leave a trace?
So where do we stand? We are the lost generation
The future of this nation, can we ever change this place?

Our souls and experience laid bare for all to see
Do you see me? Lost in your debris
I know I know I know I know I know I know the truth..
What am I kidding though? That’s one thing I don’t know

We are the mediators of your misfortune
We are the mediators of your misfortune

So where do we stand? We are the lost generation
The future of this Nation, do we ever leave a trace?
So where do we stand? We are the lost generation
The future of this nation, can we ever change this place?

Only the privileged can save us
Only the privileged can save us
Only the privileged can save us
Only the privileged can save us


The Lost Generation

Keep Me Warm

Created in a cold flat in Manchester between July and September 2015 this instrumental 'extended play', or 'EP' might comment on something. Then again, it might not. Either way...

Mastered by the excellent Brendan Storch of Init Creative. He can also play guitar.

Download your copy of 'Dear Nobody' free today. Listen. Enjoy. And remember this day forever.

30.10.2015

I love you.

Music & Words -  Simon Maddison.
Guest Vocals - Natalie McCool.

Buy:

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/petrichor-single/id1088713481

Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01CF6CKIG?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0

SILENT CITIES - Petrichor

MANK - Gwal-y-Filiast

This song was featured in Tom Robinson's Introducing mixtape on BBC 6music.

Lyrics:

Before I meet you let me apologise
And assure you that I recognise,
My pretension,

The entire nature of my chosen enterprise,
Requires attempting to monopolise,
Your attention,

So I spend inordinate amounts of time,
In pursuit of just another 'like',
Validation,

This is all just one big ego-trip,
I'm aware of that, but I still do it,
Driven by my insecurity,
Never about you, it's all about me.

Instinctively my ego takes precedence,
And I find I strive for decadence,
Relentlessly,

So before I meet you let me apologise,
For the inevitable countless times,
I will ask for,

Your approval and your acceptance,
And my shameless indulgence,
In self-grandeur,

This is all just one big ego-trip,
I'm aware of that, but I still do it,
Driven by my insecurity,
Never about you, it's all about me.

All About Me

Second single from Pollen's 3rd LP Confidence Will Kill You (Jan 15th 2016). Out on limited edition 7" and 12" vinyl and other formats through Royal Mint Records, Helsinki. www.royalmintrecords.com

あなたを殺す花粉の第三のLP自信からセカンドシングル（月15日2016 ） 。限定版7 "と12 "ビニールやロイヤルミントレコード、ヘルシンキを介して他のフォーマットにアウト。 www.royalmintrecords.com

Buy 7" Vinyl!

You Love to Love Me - あなたは私を愛することを愛します

Taken from the EP, Possessed by the Gods of Cowbell Oblongata, released on Nov 13th 2015 on Planet Groucho Records. Also appears as the b-side to the forthcoming 7" single 'And We Will Dance'.

Recorded at the Planet Groucho Records studio in the Scottish Highlands. Written and performed by The Ramisco Maki Maki Rocking Horse and produced by The Ramisco Maki Maki Rocking Horse's alter-ego, Ray McCartney.

LYRICS:

there’s darkness on my mind
it’s getting darker all the time
it’s got me thinking things that I don’t want to think
it’s got me drinking things that I don’t want to drink
it’s not my fault
it’s not my fault

I hear voices in my mind
more voices all the time
they got me doing things that I don’t want to do
they got me saying things that I don’t I don’t want to say
it’s not my fault 
it’s not my fault

and when I lose control
when I lose control
I don’t really think that I want it back
coz I don’t want to know what I've become 
or what I might have done

THE RAMISCO MAKI MAKI ROCKING HORSE - Holy Barnacles

The Sea, from our forthcoming album. Get it as a virtual 7" on Bandcamp
https://batteryoperatedorchestra.bandcamp.com/album/the-sea-virtual-7-single
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRxmrcYiD6U

BOO - The Sea

DOWNLOAD FREE HERE - 2015 - Copyright - Sam Hockaday.
LIKE the Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/samhockadaymusic 

AN END - SAM HOCKADAY

Burning Shame

Debut Album from singer songwriter Anna Corcoran
Recorded September 2015 Parr Street Studios Liverpool
Due for official release Spring 2016. Co-Produced by
Anna Corcoran, Mike Smith, Etienne Girard
Engineered and mixed by Tony Draper. 
Mastered by Propeller Mastering, Oslo

Vocals & Piano - Anna Corcoran
Bass - Etienne Girard
Drums - Jake Woodward
Hammond Organ - Mike Smith
BVs- Robert Vincent
Guitar - Adrian Gautrey
Guitar - Tony Draper
Trumpet - Martin Smith

Drunk Girl

Stream or Download 'The Mental Institution' at www.datpiff.com/Ezae-The-Mental-I…xtape.769784.html

Follow me @ezaemk

Energy

SHAKE SHAKE RADIO EDIT - THEHOLYC

Music produced by Merlin
Vocals by The Remarkable 1
video @ https://youtu.be/WNljja8wSPo 
Lyrics, which accompany the video 
***
If it’s not for the love, it’s really not worth it
- so let’s work it it’s worth it! 
This is for the ones that know
the ones with the knowledge of the way things go
Feeling fresh like you’re Blessed by the very best
Public Enemy, Rakim & KRS
Hijack, Demon Boyz on the decks
exploding if you get too close like Semtex…!
“Keep it going on” like Blade said in 93’
that’s the way it’s got to be Hip Hop until infinity…
don’t follow trends - don’t follow fashion
only follow art that has a heartbeat and a passion
…steady Praying like a Mantis
you see the antics are deeper than Atlantis!
— from here —-> rolling over there (point)
roaming the planet on a hunt like a Polar Bear!
…. beware when it get’s dark
Hammer Heads are closing in just like a big Shark!
always trying to do your vibe in…
- Chicken heads are only clever for the ridin’! (buchahh)
…Imagination is courageous
use it once or twice & you will find that it’s contagious!
— - You see it’s there for the taking…
…making something out of nothing is amazing!
 Getting’ back to the heart beat
back into the essence that can steer you through a dark street’
…away from cold *******
vampires & dirty soul (suckerrrrssssss)
- reality can make the dead cry
bombs going off around the world so keep your heads high…
….. planet Earth is still learning
…. - while it’s streets keep burning…!
generating more heat than a sweat shop
- - let’s bring it back to Hip Hop & steady wreck shop!
- giving the heads  what they need most…
… to propagate a seeds growth..
… you know it loves you long time
it gives you energy to stimulates your own mind
… always checkin’ for the substance
it gives you depth… culture in abundance
 ….man it’s tired of the same old’
tired of rappers always chattin’ from the same hole
“HOLD UP” - Lets get enlightened 
lets shine a torch like awareness that is heightened 
- ha- forget the footstep  followers 
the brain washed, main-stream shallow little swallowers….
- getting serious as cancer…
- life can tickle you, pink like a panther
… by the time that you know me
I’ll be underground mate living life low key
— In my own little world with my girlfriend…
creating art, & music til the worlds end!
Ha , cos that’s how it should be…
not how it could be, would be…  It should be!
if it’s not for the love, it’s really not worth it
so let’s work it it’s worth it…
Hip Hop is saying “Peace”
Big up Merlin on the beats
:-) I’m The Remarkable 1… 
still spitting rhymes with the spark of my tongue till I’m done.
if it’s not for the love it’s really not worth it
… let’s work it it’s worth it…
if it’s not for the love… it’s really not worth it
… so let’s work it it’s worth it! 


For The Love Of It (Hip Hop)

Dusk and Dawn is the eponymous first single from the EP "Dusk and Dawn"

HURDLES NEW EP ‘DUSK & DAWN’
01/02/2016

Belfast based indie pop 4 piece Hurdles have been creating slick guitar driven synth laced pop in the vein of Phoenix & Bombay Bicycle Club since November 2012.

Hailing 3/4 from Northern Ireland (Niall Hanna, Eoin Bleeks and Thomas Bannon) and 1/4 from Bedford, England (Ross Haymes) they were brought together over a love of danceable indie, drawing on frontman Hanna's Irish trad background and tunings to give their music a truly unique sound.

Their music has been heard by millions thanks to the likes of BBC Radio 1 Introducing, 6 Music's Steve Lamacq and BBC Radio Ulster’s Across The Line all championing their music.

‘Dusk & Dawn’ is the band's second 4 track EP following on from their debut ‘Where To Start' in October 2013. Featuring former single ‘France’ voted best NI track of 2014 by Chordblossom.com, ‘Dusk & Dawn’ sees the band pushing themselves in every element of their music. From the upbeat indie pop opener ‘Closer’ to the funk drenched ‘Wake’ the band locked themselves away writing the most comprehensive tracks to date. Lead single ‘Dusk & Dawn’ showcases Hurdles ability to effortlessly combine addictive guitar riffs with smooth synth pop to a high polished degree.

Dusk & Dawn was recorded at Start Together Studios in Belfast and features the following tracks

Closer
Dusk & Dawn
Wake
France

Credits:
Niall Hanna - Vocals & Guitar
Thomas Bannon - Guitar
Eoin Bleeks - Bass & Synth
Ross Haymes - Drums

Press Quotes:

'Hurdles' strengths lie in their intuitive command of what they do best: impressively executed, confidently delivered, increasingly compelling guitar pop' (BBC Across The Line)

'Hurdles represent the freshest brand of indie pop available' (Chordblossom)

‘Control’, the lead single from the EP, perfectly showcases their growth and passion for heightened live impact, as well as comprising nods to influences Phoenix and The Strokes.' (The Unsigned Guide)

'They wear their influences proudly, careering off on clear guitar lines and catchy rhythms, knowing there are few musical pleasures than pure indie pop done well.' (Harmless Noise)

'If Hurdles can maintain the standard set here on their next release, then it’s not a question of if but when they make it big.' (Golden Plec)

Links:
www.wearehurdles.bigcartel.com (Website / Merch)
@wearehurdles
www.facebook.com/hurdlesofficial
www.wearehurdles.bandcamp.com
www.twitter.com/wearehurdles
www.youtube.com/hurdlesofficial

Dusk and Dawn

The sponsorship partnership behind our Edinburgh Fringe 2014 performances of Biding Time (remix) is currently nominated for two Arts & Business Scotland awards in the Digital Innovation & International categories!

To celebrate we’re releasing From The Gutter from the Soundtrack To Biding Time (remix) as a single on Feb 1st.

The winners will be revealed at the awards ceremony which takes place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on Wednesday 3rd February. Fingers crossed! 

A BAND CALLED QUINN - From The Gutter

Nonye - Bad Girl - Prod By Kang D Dreama Final

FOOLS RUSH IN

'When The Angels Call Your Time' is the track that laid the foundation for Wily Bo Walker's very own dark, twisted fantasy that is his show, 'The Life and Death of… Rattlin Bone'. 

One of the major crowd-pleasing tracks in Wily Bo's 'live' set.

When The Angels Call Your Time (Radio Edit)

I find a lot of my likes on the BBC Introducing Mixtape and I collect as many of the tracks as possible into a Monthly package.

Jan 2016 Jams

Joerl