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SHINIES Tangle EP - Taste

Taste is about the decay of a relationship in the simplest sense. About feeling frustrated and trapped but knowing you put yourself in that position in the first place. Be it a relationship with a person or a city or both. Falling in and out of love with a person and a place and all the memories and constant reminders that they hold. It was one of the most organic songs we wrote for the E.P in that it came purely from the four of us jamming it out until it became something tangible.

Available on limited edition 12" frosted vinyl - http://dirtybingorecords.bigcartel.com/product/shinies-tangle-e-p 

Available on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/shinies/


SHINIES - Taste

Snakedog

This is a remix i did for SomeKindaWonderful. Amazing track, had lot's of fun with this one. Hope you all like it! 

Free download here: http://bit.ly/1Y1iETf

O.N

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/SomeKindaWonderfulBand?filter=2

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Free Download

SomeKindaWonderful - Reverse (Oliver Nelson Remix)

Here is a song from our debut EP, if you would like to buy it here is the link! Thank you.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/state-of-the-art-ep/id666775006

www.facebook.com/WeAreStateOfTheArt
twitter.com/stateoftheartUS
www.youtube.com/user/WeAreStateOfTheArt

State Of The Art - You Are Always

WrldPeace

Spent Youth

HAZY DAYZ

dye.

Bos Angeles - You're the One That I Want

Written/Performed by Kristian Smith and Paeris Giles
Mixed/Mastered by D. Timms

Buy 7"

Mob Life

http://dirtybingorecords.bigcartel.com/product/shinies-7-single

Pillow Talk

sixteen

From the Family Portrait split 7" also featuring Gum, Playlounge and KEEL HER. Full details and pre order link for the record/tshirt bundle available from our Bandcamp page http://artishardrecords.bandcamp.com/album/family-portrait

"Joanna Gruesome are 5 piece from Cardiff who seem to be indebted to the boy/girl vocals, 90's grunge and Sarah Records (this song mentions at least one of their bands) . To cite the ever correct Jake May, they're twee but with a huge helping of FUCK YEAH! This particular track seems to be directed at kids who pretend to like bands, we're looking at you annoying ginger man on the BT adverts."

Joanna Gruesome - Sweater

Grilled Cheese

Track 2 of our 7" split available to buy from our Bandcamp page http://artishardrecords.bandcamp.com/album/family-portrait

In celebration of posting the track we did an interview with Sam the drummer/vocalist
http://artishardrecords.tumblr.com/post/24061925062/a-new-track-from-our-latest-release-and-an-interview

Playlounge - Conor, Oh Burst?

It seems odd that the four-piece Wax Idols reside in Oakland, California. Especially considering the fact that the band’s sophomore LP "Discipline & Desire," out March 26th on Slumberland Records, embodies a dark, full, twisted sound: something that feels more appropriate to the foggy, damp British climate than that of sunny California. But that's Wax Idols -- zigging where other might zag, and always going their own way.

Compared to Wax Idols' debut LP "No Future" (a raw, hook-heavy punk effort written and recorded primarily by Fortune in 2010/2011 and released on Chicago's Hozac Records), "Discipline & Desire" is more a group effort as the band -- Jen Mundy (rhythm guitar/vocals), Amy Rosenoff (bass) and Keven Tecon (drums) -- contributed to the recording and writing process. Fortune dedicated herself to this record for over a year and the band were right there with her, playing with pattern, melody and stretching themselves beyond the comfort of unassuming hooks and into a darker, new wave territory. "Discipline & Desire" was produced and engineered by Monte Vallier (of Half Church and Swell) and co-produced by Fortune. Mark Burgess (of the British outfit The Chameleons) worked alongside Wax Idols & Vallier as an extra pair of ears and even played bass on the album closer "Stay In." Together they've crafted an album that's sleek and focused without being slick, and dark and intense without being at all humorless.

"Discipline & Desire" builds on Fortune’s debut full length effort in almost every way, rounding out as a far more complete record. The melodies are stronger, the vocals echoed and haunting, and the playing is at an unflagging level of intensity. First single “Sound of a Void” is a storming, full-throated late night anthem, while “Dethrone” and "When It Happens" shimmer and throb, perfect examples of Wax Idols' unique take on pop. Slower numbers like "Scent Of Love" and "Elegua" mesmerize and entrance, and the feedback-laced "AD RE:IAN" is nothing short of a masterpiece, punctuated by bursts of special guest Kristin Dylan Edrich's noise viola. Album closer "Stay In" wraps the up the album perfectly -- a mid-tempo melodic gem with a killer bassline and an uncanny balance of melody and atmosphere.

This is an inventive, brilliant record which solidifies the fact that Fortune is one of the best songwriters hiding in the shadows of the other California, where the sun doesn't always shine. But, judging by this fantastic album, she and her Wax Idols won’t be hiding for long.


UK Press:
Joe Parry
Division Media
joe@divisionpromotions.com
0208-962-8282



US Press:
Anton Hochheim
Force Field PR
anton@forcefieldpr.com
323-344-1602

Wax Idols - Sound of a Void

It seems odd that the four-piece Wax Idols reside in Oakland, California. Especially considering the fact that the band’s sophomore LP "Discipline & Desire," out March 26th on Slumberland Records, embodies a dark, full, twisted sound: something that feels more appropriate to the foggy, damp British climate than that of sunny California. But that's Wax Idols -- zigging where other might zag, and always going their own way.

Compared to Wax Idols' debut LP "No Future" (a raw, hook-heavy punk effort written and recorded primarily by Fortune in 2010/2011 and released on Chicago's Hozac Records), "Discipline & Desire" is more a group effort as the band -- Jen Mundy (rhythm guitar/vocals), Amy Rosenoff (bass) and Keven Tecon (drums) -- contributed to the recording and writing process. Fortune dedicated herself to this record for over a year and the band were right there with her, playing with pattern, melody and stretching themselves beyond the comfort of unassuming hooks and into a darker, new wave territory. Discipline & Desire was produced and engineered by Monte Vallier (of Half Church and Swell) and co-produced by Fortune. Mark Burgess (of the British outfit The Chameleons) worked alongside Wax Idols & Vallier as an extra pair of ears and even played bass on the album closer "Stay In." Together they've crafted an album that's sleek and focused without being slick, and dark and intense without being at all humorless.

"Discipline & Desire" builds on Fortune’s debut full length effort in almost every way, rounding out as a far more complete record. The melodies are stronger, the vocals echoed and haunting, and the playing is at an unflagging level of intensity. First single “Sound of a Void” is a storming, full-throated late night anthem, while “Dethrone” and "When It Happens" shimmer and throb, perfect examples of Wax Idols' unique take on pop. Slower numbers like "Scent Of Love" and "Elegua" mesmerize and entrance, and the feedback-laced "AD RE:IAN" is nothing short of a masterpiece, punctuated by bursts of special guest Kristin Dylan Edrich's noise viola. Album closer "Stay In" wraps the up the album perfectly -- a mid-tempo melodic gem with a killer bassline and an uncanny balance of melody and atmosphere.

This is an inventive, brilliant record which solidifies the fact that Fortune is one of the best songwriters hiding in the shadows of the other California, where the sun doesn't always shine. But, judging by this fantastic album, she and her Wax Idols won’t be hiding for long.

*Tour Dates*
3.2 - San Francisco, CA at Brick & Mortar, Noise Pop show /DIIV, Sisu, Lenz
3.6 - Oakland, CA at New Parish w/White Lung
3.7 - San Diego, CA at The Void
3.8 - Tempe, AZ at Sail Inn, Rampage Fest show w/White Lung
3.9 - El Paso, TX at Lowbrow Palace w/White Lung
3.13 - SXSW Slumberland Showcase (evening)
3.21 - SLC, Utah at Richard Street Art Collective w/Burnt Ones & Blasted Canyons
3.22 - Boise, ID at Treefort Music Fest w/Burnt Ones & Blasted Canyons
3.30 - San Francisco, CA @ Brick & Mortar, Record Release Party w/The Mallard & Chasms
3.31 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo, Record Release Party at Part Time Punks w/The Mallard
4.20 - Chicago, IL at The Empty Bottle w/TV Ghost & Radar Eyes
4.22 - Columbus, OH at Ace of Cups w/TV Ghost
4.24 - St. Louis, MO at The Heavy Anchor w/TV Ghost
4.26 - Atlanta, GA at The Earl w/TV Ghost
4.27 - Durham, NC at The Pinhook w/TV Ghost
4.30 - Baltimore, MD at Metro Gallery w/TV Ghost
5.4 - Brooklyn, NYC at Shea Stadium w/TV Ghost

US Press:
*Anton Hochheim*
FORCE FIELD PR
anton@forcefieldpr.com
323-344-1602

Wax Idols - When It Happens

Sadie 
Pure//Apart EP 
12" Vinyl available for pre-order February 2012 on Odd Box Records 
www.oddboxrecords.com 
oddboxrecords.bandcamp.com/album/pure-apart 

Tyrannosaurus Dead - Sadie

Crushed Beaks - TROPES EP

ASL Records 2013

The debut EP from Crushed Beaks is out now. 
Buy 10" vinyl now http://aslrecords.bigcartel.com 
Digital https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/tropes-ep/id684520445 

Tour dates:

Sat 12th Oct – Norwich. festival 
Wed 16 Oct – Leicester - Soundhouse 
Thursday 17 Oct – Liverpool. (Headlining) - Korova
Friday 18 Oct – Sheffield. (The Harley's 10th birthday) - The Harley
Saturday 19 Oct – Cardiff. – Swn Festival (Moshi Moshi stage) 
Thursday 24 Oct – Turin, Italy - Sala Espace 
Friday 25 Oct –  Milan, Lottarox Event, Italy
Saturday 26 Oct – Firenze, Italy - Combo
Fri 01 Nov – Manchester. W/Beaty Heart – The Castle
Sat 02 Nov – Bournemouth. W/Big Deal - Sixty Million Postcards 
Sun 03 Nov – Brighton. (supporting Big Deal) - The Hope 
Thursday 28 Nov – Bath. - Moles 

facebook.com/crushedbeaks
twitter.com/CrushedBeaks
@crushed-beaks 
crushedbeaks.co

Crushed Beaks - Tropes

New single 'Gold' 

Released Digitally via Rattlepop on 29/07/13 

http://www.jawsjawsjaws.co.uk

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