Tag: UK rock

 

After the success of his most recent single Not Afraid, VAGABOND FLAG is due to release the second single, Those Old Days.

In his latest offering, the London-based rocker addresses taking a retrospective look on life – the benefits of being older and confident, whilst also growing more and more cynical. The four-minute production also addresses the excitement and innocence of youth, before it fades and pleads not to forget the beauty of impeccability and naivety that we are all blessed with when we are young.

The track is perfectly topped off with soaring guitar riffs and laid back vocals that possess a reminiscent quality of 90’s British rock music.

Those Old Days is due for release on 15th December , with the album coming out on the 12th January.

 

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EP Review: Childhood Home – The Healing

Childhood home The Healing

I came across this little treasure which comes in the form of a four-track EP, Childhood Home, by London – based panoramic rockers THE HEALING.

Why is this EP a real treasure? It’s just good wholesome music, nothing less. Consisting of Jim Moreton (vocals, guitar), Nicolas Py (drums), Sam Thiery (bass) and Ariel Moreton (harmony vocals), the band pull together a perfect mix of melodic guitars and drums with groovy rock undertones and dreamy vocals that reflect on the years of a rollercoaster childhood.

Their stamp on soft rock have been widely compared to heavyweights, NEIL YOUNG, WILCO, LED ZEPPELIN  KURT VILE, LUCINDA WILLIAMS and THE BEATLES – but after listening to this EP, I can’t help but think there’s a slight feel of  1970’s FLEETWOOD MAC.

Have a listen and see if you agree.

The #Mustlistens: No Virtue, Losing My Way, Childhood Home

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Song of the Day: Not Afraid – Vagabond Flag

Vagabond Flag Not afraid

Today’s song is Not Afraid by UK indie rock act, VAGABOND FLAG. The single is coming from the upcoming album, out on 14th July.

Drawing inspiration from the likes of OASIS and THE PIXIES, this London rocker uses music to express his political views. He was particularly affected by the 9/11 terror attack in New York and it was these kinds of thoughts that gave the guitarist and songwriter inspiration for his music to put these views across.

Released 16th July, Not Afraid gives a great insight of how he vents his views against the raging, angry guitars. Go on, have a listen!

Also say hi @VagabondFlag

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The Fireflys release repeat
Today’s song is Release/Repeat by British four-piece rock band THE FIREFLYS. The single is set for release on 26th May.

I remember reviewing the Runcorn rockers’ 2013 album, Embers of the Autumn on Nothing But Hope and Passion (NBHAP) Music Magazine  and it’s SO intriguing to see what they have been up to…. 

Since the release  of Embers of the Autumn (5th August), THE FIREFLYS played at, O2 Academy Liverpool, their biggest biggest headline to date, as well as enjoying the media attention. The morning after their performance at the O2, they played a live set in the BBC Merseyside studio and also earned a double page spread in one of the biggest publications near their home town, The Liverpool Echo.

Embers Of The Autumn  entered the iTunes Chart at #8 upon hours of its release, and entered the Radio Caroline Chart at Number 35 and is currently at #17. The single Hummingbird was played on BBC introducing by Dave Monks prior to the release of the LP.

As I was typing out their achievements, It left a tear in my eye (don’t laugh!)

Moving swiftly on… have a listen to Release/Repeat. Their trademark of that easy-cruising rock will be added to their ever-expanding list of achievements. If you’re really digging the track, show your appreciation and say hi to them at @thefireflys.


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