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Redeemers set the tone with their debut single “Peace Of Mind”

11th Feb 2022 — Leave a comment
Redeemers by Kat Donohue Photography

This Manchester based band have already made a name for themselves performing at the likes of Night and Day Cafe after their debut gig at the Kanteena. With their new single ‘Peace Of Mind’ they’re sure to become unforgettable members of the Manchester music scene.

The song is easily defined by the dominant guitar riffs which are lifted by probing lyrics and ultimately brought to life by lead vocalist Matty McCallum.  As a debut single this song showcases each members individual talented whether that be songwriter and lead guitarist Eoin Harkin, Jacob Jones (rhythm guitar and backing vocals), Connor Doyle (bass guitar) and Jake Byrne (drums).

Harkin said “The song is about not being able to give reassurances..maybe being a bit too jaded to give that to someone during that time with them or even after the fact.. Musically, the song has a slower tempo than other songs that we have up our sleeves, with a vibe and sound that lends itself to the 90’s”.

This tone of detachment runs throughout the song and is amplified by the aggressive yet powerful drum beat and lyrics that promise not to lend too much of one’s own mind to another. This bitter tone will resonate with those that have shared similar situations in which one is so hurt and resentful that they refuse to offer a helpful opinion, the contradiction of guilt and power that comes with this position.

See them in action at their upcoming gig supporting The RAH’s with the Panamas. More information available here.

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Read my first post with Redeemers here.

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Meet Venomous rose, a Glam Rock band from Derby

6th Feb 2022 — Leave a comment
Josh,Dan,Matteo and Sam of Venomous Rose

Motley Cue, Van Halen and KISS are all famous faces of glam rock and Matteo Di Marco, lead vocals, Josh Grainger on the drums, Daniel Griffiths on Guitar and Sam Fuller on Bass, continue the success of their predecessors with Venomous Rose. Live gigs are not just audible events, they are extravagant performances, fulled by energetic crowds and flamboyant songs.

A Thousand Miles by Venomous Rose

Their musical talent is clear from their lyrics to their guitar riffs but as this week’s podcast episode demonstrates this band is somewhat of a showstopper both on stage and off, with a captivating finish that will leave you screaming for an encore.

EVOLVE podcast episode

The music we listen to becomes an institute of our identity, a map of our experiences and the people we have met. Like a familiar scent, music is the closest experience we have to a time machine, visiting places we have been to and dreaming of the views we want to see. The pubs that host karaoke and open mic nights to the places that hold main stages, these buildings are more than brick and beer they are friendship sweat and tears. To honour independent music venue week, the heartbreaking closures of local live music venues in the band’s home town are discussed in my podcast episode which will be released soon.

Josh and Matteo

In a celebration of identity and culture, Venomous Rose is playing at Ye Old Salutation Inn on Saturday 12th February, tickets for which you can get here. This is shortly followed by a gig with TAILGUNNER who have been friends with the band since those Saturday nights open mic nights; their history together is discussed more on the podcast but until then buy tickets to see them live on the 23rd of March here. Physical copies of their EP ,’Raise The Flame’. are available now, buy them here.

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Rock (Don’t Let It Die) Venomous Rose

Meet Suburban Toys, A punk ska band from Lincoln

2nd Feb 2022 — Leave a comment
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Surbuban Toys taken by Will Binks

Punk, pottery and golden members, this really is a whirlwind of a band.punk is known for being anti-establishment and advocating free speech which is why I tried to keep this podcast episode as raw as possible, listen to it here.

The band, made up of Vincent Ramsey on bass and vocals, Hope on vocals, Tony on drums and Adam on vocals and guitar, formed 40 years ago and have performed at Festivals such as SkaBillyPunk Fest ,Eagle Fest, and  Badger Fest. With the Punk and Roll rendezvous festival coming up on February 12th this band have never taken a break from performing. Tickets are available here.

The song that started it all Coupe de Ville by Suburban Toys

Punk is known for being cathartic, listeners can emerge themselves in a controlled rage, screaming at the systems, advocating anarchy and challenging those that keep inequality in place. But, as Tony has taught, our mental health can be calmed in a more progressive environment, that being in pottery. By investing in others, coaching them to take control of their lives by literally moulding something intricate or authentic from a lump of clay, a person’s self esteem increases. They learn they are capable of creativity, direction and structure and with the encouragement to seek a professionals advise can gradually learn how to apply these techniques to real life.

As well as being a testament to perseverance this band is an ode to friendship. Talent does not matter if there is no one to share it with, no one to laugh at mistakes with or to triumph at success with. It is just fortunate that this band have both, the ability to poke fun at one another whilst supporting each other to step on stage, to sing, to strum, to drink whether that be responsibly or not they do so knowing there will always be the arms of another to pull them up or drag them off. And friendship is arguably the most anti-establishment roar of them all, we are born alone but together we navigate these systems that try to divide us.

Radioactive Suburban Toys

With another gig to prepare for supporting on the 20th February, it is clear we will continue to hear from this band for years to come. More information for that gig here and if you can’t wait to hear them then listen to my podcast episode.