PLAY DUMB, the first single from The Crookes 3rd album SOAPBOX.



The Crookes - Play Dumb

"Hot and Cold" b/w "Waterfall" and "Everywhere"

Buy from Merge

Ex Hex "Hot and Cold"

Released digitally on 21st April via Hatch Records

Forthcoming UK Dates:

3 Mar: Night & Day, Manchester (Headline show)
24 Apr: Live Rooms, Chester (w/ Nine Black Alps)
25 Apr: The Underground, Stoke (w/ Nine Black Alps)
26 Apr: The Hop, Wakefield (w/ Nine Black Alps)
2 May: Trades Club, Hebden Bridge (w/ Nine Black Alps)
3 May: Live At Leeds, Leeds

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Then Thickens - Tiny Legs

Out now on Slumberland Records (N & S America) and Fortuna Pop! (ROW).

iTunes: http://smarturl.it/wcftspitunes
LP/CD: http://www.slumberlandrecords.com/catalog/show/278


Allo Darlin's new album "We Come From The Same Place" combines the eagerness, urgency and immediacy of their 2010 self-titled debut with the contemplation, sophistication and ambition of their 2012 follow-up "Europe," and yet it goes beyond either both sonically and in the songs. It was written at a time of considerable change for songwriter Elizabeth Morris, a time during which she fell in love, moved to Italy and got married - not that that seems to have hindered the songwriting process, as Elizabeth explains, "So many things have happened since I first wrote the songs that make up this album, it's difficult to remember back to where it all began. The songs were written very quickly, during a period when I found writing songs very easy, whereas I often find songwriting very difficult. Some of the songs were written so fast I can't even really remember writing them. The songs were a joy to write, and writing them made me feel better about lots of things."

Among the highlights of the album is "Bright Eyes", a duet with guitarist Paul Rains. Elizabeth again, "I wanted to write another duet, but the only problem with doing that is that when you play live it's very rare that the person you recorded it with can be there. So I thought it would be great to write a song with Paul singing the other part. I love Paul's singing and I wanted to hear him do it more, so it's quite selfish really!" Another standout is the Twin Peaks-referencing "Half-Heart Necklace", based on a true story from Elizabeth’s hometown. "There had been some murders, and this girl who was my age was missing and presumed killed. It turned out she had been hiding for years in her boyfriend's cupboard, and she was charged for wasting police time". 
 
Other notable tracks include the rollicking "Kings and Queens", inspired by a show they played in the USA with their friends and kindred spirits The Wave Pictures, and "Romance and Adventure", originally earmarked for a film soundtrack and written in response to a challenge from Paul to write a pop song in a minor key. Bass player Bill Botting sums up Elizabeth’s remarkable songwriting ability by saying, "The key to Elizabeth’s songwriting appeal is that she’s so adept at pinpointing certain ideas and moods; leaving one city and finding a new one and realising that beginnings and endings have a lot in common."

The truism is that third albums are difficult beasts, but by remaining true to themselves Allo Darlin’ have side-stepped the pitfalls to produce a wonderful record - thoughtful and exciting and exquisitely played – that will please their existing army of fans and newcomers alike. On first reading the album’s title may seem enigmatic, but from the very personal nature of Elizabeth Morris’ finely drawn vignettes to the more universal connections between the band and their audience, its meaning will be obvious to all who fall under the spell of this magical band.

"A masterclass of modern cult pop." The Guardian

"Terrific, witty and heartfelt, like a less moody Belle & Sebastian." The New York Times

Allo Darlin' - Bright Eyes

Wild Yaks - Paradise

Alt - J - Dissolve Me (Live On KEXP)

Waiting is our  second collaboration and offers a glimpse inside the mind of a daily commuter who has developed feelings for a fellow train rider, but he just hasn't got up the nerve to make the first move (yet). Waiting is an unabashedly fun rocker, so enjoy!

Music and production by Noobly
Lyrics and Vocals by Todd J McLean   https://soundcloud.com/todd-j-mclean
Cover Art by Todd J McLean (Castle Keep, mixed media)

Waiting

Morning again, you hop on the train
Workday begins, more of the same
Look my way, catch me staring
Flash me a smile, scope what I’m wearing
But I don’t have the courage, to talk to you
Do you have a boyfriend? Wish I knew
Got no game, I’m frozen stiff
Waiting for love - opportunity missed

Do you even see me (I’m here waiting for you)
Standing in the corner (I’m here waiting for you)
Can’t stop dreaming (I’m here waiting for you)
Need to make it happen
Waiting in love with you
Waiting in love with you
Waiting in love with you
Waiting in love with you

That older man who drops you off each day
Pro'ly your daddy, I like to say
And that tiny handprint on the back of your coat
tells me that maybe me you gotta little kid at home
Outside chance that someone just like you
Is free as bird and might want me too
I wait on this train, day after day
With love in my heart and nothing to say

Repeat Chorus


Waiting      -       Todd J McLean & Noobly

From the album
Nap Eyes - Thought Rock Fish Scale (YC-024)
February 5, 2016
LP/CD/Digital
www.youvechangedrecords.com

Nap Eyes - Mixer

Order: bit.ly/1lhkzoR

Artist: Ashley Shadow
Album: Ashley Shadow 
Label: felte
Release Date: April 15, 2016 

felte.net/
https://www.facebook.com/ashleyshadowmusic 
https://www.instagram.com/ashleyshadowwebber/ 
https://soundcloud.com/ashley-shadow  

Ashley Shadow

Tired 

Ashley Shadow - Tired

All songs written and performed by Runaway Nuns


Guitar & lead vocals: Sean Baron
Guitar & vocals: Desmond Kannemeyer
Bass guitar & vocals: Sihle Mkhize
Tambourine & vocals: Noah Kaplan
Drums: PJ Franzsen

Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Johnny Tex at Wild Weed Productions, Cape Town, South Africa.

Photo by Josh Rijneke
Type by Ines Soutschka

People I Love

Single from The Sweet Serenades upcoming album HELP ME! Out September 12 2012.

Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesweetserenades
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web: http://www.thesweetserenades.com

Wild Yaks - Paradise

Ernest Jenning Record Co.