"Joyous infectious fun"-Dancing About Architecture
"Such a gift to retro-styled dance pop / synthwave lovers."- The Big Takeover

Retrowave/Arena Rock inspired tune designed to kick off your weekends and elevate your summertime 2021 playlists...

Have a Good Time

https://youtu.be/2LDscdfKDPU 

May 13th see the release of 'Bluebird, Hollywood... Domino' the lead track from the anticipated mini LP '... from Prince's Park to Farsley - Volume I' to be released in on July 9th 2021

'Bluebird...' is a psychedelic upbeat 6/8 stomp. As one reviewer has stated reminiscent of '22 Dreams' period Weller and British psychedelic rock group Traffic. The overdriven bass and the chiming guitars have a hint of Macca's 'Rain' and Townsend's 'Seeker'

We have had some very kind people say some extremely nice things about us in recent time and about the track. Here are a selection:

"Psychedelic delight that will bring you to a state of bliss or trigger flashbacks to brilliant musical offerings of yesteryear... Superb musical mastery, fascinating dynamics and professionalism in production" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Pleading, swirling Powerpop that clearly references the heroic Pop of the 80’s with a contemporary bent' ~ Fresh On The Net

"A ridiculously talented duo... sublime" ~ Egg Box Essentials

"create an out of world shimmering sound that encompasses folk and indie pop influences with an expansive, dramatic horizon. It is a sound that is filled with grace, energy and a touch of psychedelia. This track is magnificent: a statuesque, heart pounding anthem that draws in a bucolic, almost medieval thrum with a stadium-filling melody." ~ Back Seat Mafia

"This group is fantastic, creating a landscape of sonic adrenaline-powered dream-rock bliss." ~ The Record Stache

'... from Prince's Park to Farsley - Volume I'

Bluebird, Hollywood... Domino

"Sheer European pop delight"- Amplify Music Magazine
"A feel-good easy-going lovestruck offering:- The Record Stash

Retrowave inspired tune designed to elevate your summertime 2021 playlists

Bewildered

SILENT LOVE : 
Recorded at Closet Studios in Montreal, QC, Canada by John Gurnsey and Daniel Karrasch.

Produced by Daniel Karrasch and The Ember Glows.

THE EMBER GLOWS:
Richard Bunze - Lead Guitar
Kevin Hills - Bass
Martin Saint - Vocals, Guitar, Keys
Dan Stefik - Drums

All songs by The Ember Glows
Lyrics: Martin Saint
Music: The Ember Glows

Album photography, artwork & layout: Richard Bunze.
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SILENT LOVE

Whenever you close your eyes
Whether near of far
I will let you be
But I will stand guard
When you wake up in tears
After dreams crossed your defences
I’ll be here
To give you space and silence

Now there’s nothing left to do
Except wait for you
Now there’s nothing left to give
Except silent love
As you sit and gaze at the stars above

When the hand you’re holding
Slowly slips away
Let the ghost go
Where spirits go to play
When you’re scared to sleep
And visions put up a fight
I’ll be here
To catch your dreams in the night

Now there’s nothing left to do
Except wait for you
Now there’s nothing left to give
Except silent love
As you sit and gaze at the stars above

Whenever you close your eyes
Whether near or far
I’ll help you
Make this wound become a scar
When you wake up in tears
And you feel that kind presence
We’ll sit here
By the candle in silence

Now there’s nothing left to do
Except wait for you
Now there’s nothing left to give
Except silent love
As you sit and gaze at the stars above
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SILENT LOVE

The first single from Chris Connelly's upcoming release, EULOGY TO CHRISTA: A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC & MYSTIQUE OF NICO, to be released on November 11th, 2022 (in the US by Shipwrecked Industries and in the UK by Easy Action).

Eulogy To Lenny Bruce

Recorded at Closet Studios by Daniel Karrasch and John Gurnsey.

Record Produced by Daniel Karrasch.
Montreal, Canada, 2022.

THE EMBER GLOWS:
Richard Bunze - Lead Guitar
Kevin Hills - Bass
Martin Saint - Vocals, Guitar, Keys
Dan Stefik - Drums

All songs by The Ember Glows
Lyrics: Martin Saint
Music: The Ember Glows

THE MIRROR

Join me tonight 8pm on the radio for the A1M Records Ltd new music show on Indie Rocks UK Episode 180. 
We have a stunning playlist this week with music from USA, UK, Europe and beyond, 22 new tracks from some of the best and diverse, Indie, Alternative and Underground bands and artists. 
Music to rattle your brain and soothe your soul 
We have an exclusive first play of the new single from #newyork Band Energy Whores, we also feature two tracks from a cracking new album from Dmitry Wild plus new music from 
The Motherland Gaylips Arms & Hearts JOANovARC Ruby Moss Helen Love SPIN KLASS pMad Ditsea Yella The Metal Byrds deviantrobots IndifferentMonKeY Dutch Criminal Record The Twenty Two Psyence Petty Cassettes Stepford Wives The Heat Inc. #pilgrimsoflearning 
Big thanks to all who tune in each week and support the show and send music Puffer Fish Press Danny Watson Wall Of Sound PR Philly Blacktriangle Shauna McLarnon Dave Beech Bad Apple Music Group  
were on air 12 noon #losangeles  2pm #texas 3pm #newyork 8pm #uk 9pm #berlin

A1M Records New music Show Episode 180 Sept 15th Indie rocks Radio UK

New music Show Episode 180 Sept 15th Indie rocks Radio UK

Ummagma and A.R.Kane co-present 'Winter Tale' single 
 
FOR FANS OF: Julianna Barwick, A.R.Kane, Cocteau Twins, Jenny Hval, early 4AD output

This is a really brilliant post-rocky shoegazey woozy ambient thing. It's absolutely beautiful - Dani Charlton, Amazing Radio
 
Full kaleidoscope of sounds, harmonies and musical instruments… the result is massive with an intricate fabric - Rolling Stone Russia
 
With winter now underway, Ummagma will be releasing the dreamy single ‘Winter Tale’, along with an captivating b-side courtesy of celebrated dreampop pioneer and 4AD recording artist A.R.Kane.
 
Ummagma is comprised of Shauna McLarnon and Alexander Kretov. On this track, Ummagma unveils the shimmery glow of otherworldly delicacy, full of layered yet decipherable lyrics, sway and palpable electronic sounds. Reaching a more confident spot than before, this is Ummagma stripped of some of the devices the band formerly cloaked their sound in, offering up a beautiful yet different shade of melancholy than on previous releases. Paradoxically, the duo seemingly find equilibrium as they ponder the passing of time and detriment of inactivity.
 
Rudy Tambala of A.R.Kane lends his hallmark oceanic dream-space twist to this track with a kickback to his ‘69’ album, evident even from the title ‘Mix 69 Style’, recalling such classic tracks as “Baby Milk Snatcher” and “Spermwhale Trip Over”.
 
Back in the 1980s, A.R.Kane was the first to coin the term 'dream pop', referring to the music they make. They went on to influence everyone from My Bloody Valentine and Slowdive to Andrew Weatherall - whose long-running night A Love From Outer Space derives its name from their seminal 1989 track. They also were an important progenitor of shoegaze, trip hop, acid house and post-rock. Widely recognized as one of the most influential bands of their era, they laid ground for many musical genres that came to dominate the alternative music scene. AllMusic describes A.R.Kane as “the most criminally under-recognized band of their era”. The Guardian calls their work “some of the 80’s most extraordinary music”.
 
A.R.Kane and Ummagma have been enjoying a budding friendship over the past year surrounding their involvement with shoegaze indie legends The Veldt. Together they decided to put a little something together as a gift for this festive season.
 
"Ummagma’s sound is so trippy I had to buy new studio monitors to make sure I wasn't hallucinating... If Underworld or Chemical Bros did their song 'Lama', it would be proclaimed an instant classic," says Rudy Tambala ofA.R. Kane.
 
Their latest ‘Frequency’ EP features contributions by several legendary artists, including Cocteau Twins master Robin Guthrie and Malcolm Holmes of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, both of whom bring their signature sound to their mixes. This EP follows their debut albums ‘Ummagma’ and‘Antigravity’.
 
As ever, they take the listener through a cosmic yet introspective dreampop and ambient journey, tinged with shoegaze and synthpop flair. Their new offering explores such themes as space and distance, timelessness, escapism, and the search for tranquility.
 
“There was so much positivity and a real sense of magic the day we recorded this. A whirlwind had just passed, the electricity supply was once again stable, and we were virtually bursting to get into the studio and capture on our energy on tape, so to speak,” explains Shauna McLarnon, vocalist for Ummagma.
 
Before relocating to Canada, Ummagma had won the Alternative Eurovision on Amazing Radio, representing Ukraine. They gained wider recognition through being featured in Rolling Stone Russia, Louder Than War, Electronic Sound Magazine, BBC6 Music and Spain’s national Radio 3, among others. 'Frequency' numbered in more than 30 ‘Best of 2015' charts and was named the Top Release of 2015 by Stereo Embers Magazine and Dreampop Album of the Year by The Record Stache.
 
TRACKLIST: 
1. Winter Tale
2. Winter Tale (A.R.Kane Mix 69 Style)

Winter Tale

Winter Tale (A.R.Kane Mix 69 Style)

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Gothic Urban Blues

She Just Blew Me Away

Ummagma is an eclectic potpourri of dreampop, indie rock, electronica, post-rock, ethereal wave, space rock, post-punk, ambient and shoegaze. Their musical play is full of resonance, beats, rhythm and vocals ranging from gossamer to deadpan over a bed of intriguing soundscapes. Ummagma began as an affair of love and sound. Band members Alexx Kretov and Shauna McLarnon met in Moscow while soul searching, their relationship ultimately developing into a marriage and the musical partnership we know today as Ummagma. 

Ummagma debuted on the music scene in 2012, simultaneously releasing two debut albums. In the past few years, Ummagma has released several EPs involving several genuine music icons, including Dean Garcia (CURVE), Robin Guthrie (Cocteau Twins), Rudy Tambala (A.R.Kane), and Malcolm Holmes (OMD).

Ummagma won the 2013 Alternative Eurovision on Britain's Amazing Radio (representing Ukraine amongst 23 countries), as well as numerous independent music video awards. They have been featured in Rolling Stone Russia and Rolling Stone Italia. Ummagma also co-wrote, produced and performed on the 2014 debut Sounds of Sputnik EP, which saw them working with Graham Bonnar (Swervedriver, Brian Jonestown Massacre) and Fran Ashcroft (Damon Albarn, Lords of Acid). This album held in the CMJ charts for 7 weeks and earned them a Jagermeister Music Award (Russia's most prestigious indie music award).

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