Old Firm Casuals Tour starts tomorrow.
From January 31st till February 16th they will play a bunch of shows in the UK.
Tourdates:
THUR 31 JAN – EMPIRE MUSIC HALL – BELFAST
FRI 1 FEB – BUTTON FACTORY – DUBLIN
SAT 2 FEB – JACARANDA RECORDS PHASE ONE – LIVERPOOL
SUN 3 FEB – THE HAIRY DOG – DERBY
TUES 5 FEB – BANNERMAN’S – EDINBURGH
WED 6 FEB – AUDIO – GLASGOW
THUR 7 FEB – RIVERSIDE – NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
FRI 8 FEB – STAR & GARTER – MANCHESTER
SAT 9 FEB – LYMEDALE BAR & RESTAURANT – NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME
SUN 10 FEB – THE CASTLE & FALCON – BIRMINGHAM
TUES 12 FEB – THE KEY CLUB – LEEDS
WED 13 FEB – ESQUIRES – BEDFORD
THUR 14 FEB – THE FLEECE – BRISTOL
FRI 15 FEB – THE FLAG – WATFORD
SAT 16 FEB – UNDERWORLD – LONDON
London indie-punks Burnt Tapes have released a new video single for ‘Don’t Make Me Play Bocelli’. The video gives a personal, behind-the-scenes insight into the band’s recording process.
This is the second single from their eagerly-anticipated debut album ‘Never Better’, due for release on 22 February 2019 on Lockjaw Records (UK/EU) and Wiretap Records (US). ‘Never Better’ is now available to pre-order on clear 12” vinyl and CD from Lockjaw Records.
The video for ‘Don’t Make Me Play Bocelli’ shows Burnt Tapes recording at The Ranch Studios, where their album ‘Never Better’ was crafted, with the help of producer Daly George. Videographer Luigi Sibona has also captured the wistful and melancholy nature of Burnt Tapes’ songwriting in this visually enticing film.
Burnt Tapes are known for creating their own unique brand of melodic punk-rock: ‘regret punk’. Inspired by emotive heavy-hitters like Iron Chic, Hot Water Music and The Lawrence Arms, Burnt Tapes create stories through gruff vocals, layered melodies and tattoo-worthy lyrical twists.
Debut album ‘Never Better’ features 10 tracks of gripping melodic punk, loaded with hooks. The album showcases Burnt Tapes signature gruff dual vocals; exploring the themes of loss, love and self-doubt that Burnt Tapes have made their core. The album is loaded with memorable one-liners, evocative metaphors and lyrical nods to their previous releases.
“It’s the first release that more closely represents who we want to be as a band, and I’m really excited to finally share it with everyone,” said vocalist/guitarist Phil Georgoulopoulos. “You can expect a lot more self-deprecation and regret.”
The album has been created in three variants: red, blue and clear 12’’ vinyl. You can order the album from Lockjaw Records on clear vinyl, CD and digital download. Pre-order bundles with hoodies and t-shirts are also available.
Never Better Tracklisting
1. Never Better
2. Drift Champ ’16
3. Don’t Make Me Play Bocelli
4. Yuzi
5. Maybe I’m a Method Actor
6. Dirt Roads
7. Birds and Birds, and Animals, and Things
8. Forty, Forty-Five
9. Robert Cop
10. Lost In Transit
Leeds, UK punk/folk rock band Jake and The Jellyfish have released a music video for the track “Reading List”off their most recent album ‘Long In Winters.’
The band says, “Reading List is about confidence and learning how to deal with change. Lyrically this one was really personal to me, but I tried to write it so that it could be as relatable to others as possible, we all deal with change in our lives, whether it’s things getting in the way of seeing the person you love, loosing somebody close or even not spending enough time reading as much as you’d like. I approached our friend Claudio to do the video and he did such a great job of portraying the exact vibe of the song to the video he produced, he’s such a genuine guy and I think his input and enthusiasm for the project really gave the video an extra dynamic.”
Armed with foot-stomping, beer-soaked folk tunes and ‘sing your heart out’ punk rock anthems, Jake and the Jellyfish write dance-able, sing-along songs about the frustrations of daily life, 9 to 5 jobs, environmental concerns and more. Who knew being grumpy could be so much fun?
Social commentary is a key part to J&TJ’s music, an overall sense of dissatisfaction resides underneath the surface of very relatable, catchy lyrics. Whether it’s a fuck you to lad culture “I won’t follow your lead, and I’m not one of the lads”, or being aware of your own flaws “We’re all hypocrites, just to greater or lesser extents” they wear their emotions on their sleeves and it’s evident in their live show.
5 years of touring in a beat up old postal van has added plenty of experiences to their sound. From breaking down in a small town in France with no breakdown cover and no money to get home to accidentally headlining the Woodlands stage in front of thousands of people at Kendal Calling; it all adds to the community spirit of the Jellyfish, they just want to have some beers and play some tunes at the top of their lungs.
Originally just Jake playing punk folk songs by himself, the band met at uni in Leeds, and quickly became a unit rather than a one man show. Deciding to play as many shows as possible, as quickly as possible, they met many friends along the way. And what’s more fun then travelling the world and hanging out with your friends? Over the years their sound has gained more and more energy and yet has still matured.
In addition to performing shows all over, the band has played festivals like Rebellion, Mighty Sounds, Boomtown, Bearded Theory, Kendal Calling, Beat-herder and The Fest, and has shared stages with bands such as Red City Radio, The Skints, H20, Random Hand and Beans on Toast, which has enabled them to carve their own foothold in the DIY music scene.
Upcoming shows:
FEB 1 The Peer Hat, Manchester, UK
MAY 24-May 26 Call of the Wild Festival Lincoln, England, United Kingdom
AUG 6-Aug 9 Punk Rock Holiday 1.9 Tolmin, Goriška Statistical Region, Slovenia
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