Blagsound Presents Savage Nomads, IC1′s and Havera @ Proud Camden
Big show coming up at the Proud Galleries in Camden on Sunday 5th February, just have to tell you all about it! Blagsound Presents a cracking FREE show at Proud with 3 amazing bands, Havera, IC1′s and Savage Nomads. On top of that you have got the crazy talents of two brilliant DJ’s, Danny Watson (Death2Disco) and Lewis and Ross of Blagsound, oh and I will also be attempting a small set of my own, early doors for that one!
Check that line up out!
So from 8pm you will have the wonderful sounds of these 3 brilliant up and coming bands…..
Savage Nomads
IC1′s
Havera
What else would you be doing on a Sunday night that could be more exciting? So I say again, that’s Sunday 5th February at Proud Galleries in Camden from 8pm – 1am and did I mention it is absolutely FREE to get in! We’ll shall see you there then.
Tango In The Attic Return!!
2010 saw the release of debut album, Bank Place Locomotive Society, by Tango In The Attic. Forward two years and the Glenthrothes four-piece are BACK and will release their second album on April 12th.
Tango In The Attic
It was a while from their debut release, but after taking time to work on other projects, the band regrouped in October 2011 and started work on their as yet untitled second album. The band also head out to the US for a small tour and then back to the UK from May for relentless gigging alongside a single release in March, album out in April and then next single out in May.
As a little taster as to what to expect on their second outing, Tango In The Attic have done a live video session for brand new track, Swimming Pool. It’s a blissful, fuzzy, shoegaze affair of a new addition to the bands already flourishing catalogue.
Swimming Pool by Tango In The Attic
For more info on the band, head over to the Tango In The Attic Facebook Page
VIDEO: Bronto by Baddies + Album Release Date & Tour Dates
You might remember at the beginning of December I unveiled the return of Essex noise merchants, Baddies. They came back with first track Bronto and are giving it away as a free download.
Bronto is a welcome return and a small taster of what to expect on their second album, Build, which is out on the 5th March through Medical. To coincide with the album release, the band head out on the following UK dates.
Feb 4th Aldershot West End Centre
Feb 6th Southampton Joiners - Tickets
Feb 7th Wakefield Escobar
Feb 8th Manchester Alter Ego - Tickets
Feb 10th Southend Chinnerys - Tickets
** Ticket links for Wakefield and Aldershot will be on facebook soon**
The band are also playing upstairs at The Gargage in London on the album release date of the 5th of March. (Tickets). So I suppose now I should show you the video for Bronto, because that’s why your here isn’t it? If it isn’t then I don’t know what to tell you, but you should check out this video anyway, because this band are friggin awesome! Here you go….
To download Bronto, you can still head over to their bandcamp page and download it there.
Neon Asylum Announces UK Tour
Sourmash Music are pleased to announce twisted electro noise maker, Neon Asylum, is going on tour in April.
Neon Asylum, a.k.a. Jaysunn Tyler, is setting out on the road in April and will be going to the following venues on these dates:
April 11th – The Hope, Brighton
April 12th – B2, Norwich
April 18th – Yardbird, Birmingham
April 19th – Electricity Showrooms, London w/Midi Midi’s
For more info on these shows, click on the links or head over to http://myspace.com/neonasylum
Here’s a little taster of what you can expect, enjoy!
New Noise in 2012… Secret Rivals
So welcome back to what is my first post of 2012 and what is the start of the ‘New Noise in 2012…’ series. I’m starting with a glorious band from Oxford who create summery, frenetic, 90′s tinged guitar pop. I give to you, Secret Rivals.
Secret Rivals
The 4 piece consist of Clouds on Synth & Vocals, Jamie Corcoran on Guitar & Vocals, Reece Chapman on Drums and Andrew Murton on Bass. Already signed last year to Kittiwake Records in London who released their single, ‘Tonight Matthew’ to some great praise from the likes of Tom Robinson and Rob Da Bank. With this under their belt, they released mini-album ‘Make Do And Mend’ on indie label, Haslegs Records, in September last year.
Now it’s 2012 and the band are back on a new label and with a euphonic new single called ‘Once More With Heart’, which is out on the 16th Januar on It’s All Happening! Records.
There are moments of charm and damn good leg-slapping joy, when Secret Rivals let rip. Energy and compulsion entwined with layer upon layer of synths and choppy guitar’s. The band are infectious and will have you on your feet, shaking those hips and dancing till that indie dancefloor can take no more.
They have a video made for Once More With Heart, which is right here for you fine people….
Plus, an excellent remix from Alphabet Backward which is available as a free download! How lovely is that! Download it now from here….
Top 100 Songs of 2011
It is edging very close to the end of the year, so had to squeeze in my favourite tunes of 2011 before the year was out. Going to keep this part of it short and sweet and let the songs speak for themselves.
Down Down Down – Charlie Simpson
Everybody’s On The Run – Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
Standing On The Edge Of The Noise – Beady Eye
If I Had A Gun – Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
Finale – Funeral Party
A Stutter And A Start – Spring Offensive
Front Row Seats To The End Of The World – Funeral For A Friend
Animals – Kids In Glass Houses
I’ll Never Tell – The Glass Child
Renegade 86′ – Letlive
Whole Picture – Stylusboy
The Ballad Of Mona Lisa – Panic! At The Disco
Do You Ever? – The Birthday Suit
Traktor – Wretch32 feat. L
Inhaler – Miles Kane
Through The Clover – Stonefield
Broken Foundation – Funeral For A Friend
Blue Jeans – Lana Del Rey
St. Peter (Yardley Mix) – Gaolers Daughter
Headrush – Hannah Trigwell
Casino Columbus – Letlive
Burn – The Deadsets
Video Games – Lana Del Rey
Indie Electro Pop – Roxanne De Bastion
I Still Believe – Frank Turner
Otis – Jay-Z & Kanye West
Set Fire To The Rain – Adele
We Are Made Of Evil Things – The Microdance
Bite My Tongue – You Me At Six feat. Oli Sykes
The King And All Of His Men – Wolfgang
Young Hollywood – Sunny Estate
PACEMAKER – Breton
Pumped Up Kicks – Foster The People
By Your Hand – Los Campesinos!
Thorns – Charlie Simpson
Limit To Your Love – James Blake
Going Through Hell – The Streets
What The Water Gave Me – Florence & The Machine
Movements – Sunny Estate
Someone Like You – Adele
Odd Socks Is The Secret Recipe – Danny Mahon
Kingcrawler – Miles Kane
Rhythm Review – The Computers
Unorthodox – Wretch32 feat. Example
Operation – Yuck
Higher and Higher – The Blackout
You Need Me, I Don’t Need You – Ed Sheeran feat. Wretch32 and Devlin
Hello Blue – Exile Parade
Switchblade Smiles – Kasabian
Get A Life – Limp Bizkit
Glory Hallelujah – Frank Turner
Cat’s Eyes – Cat’s Eyes
We The People – The Chakras
Four Walls – Danny Mahon
Shake It Out – Florence & The Machine
Gold Cobra – Limp Bizkit
Stepping Up – Nigel Thomas
Death of The Journalist – Scroobius Pip
Sophia – Laura Marling
Go Betweens – Mazes
sol. – Mausi
The Greeks – IS TROPICAL
Kittens Become Cats – RKC
Girl, I Love You – Mono Stereo
Cockiness (Love It) – Rihanna
Mathemagician – Rosa Valle
Lego House – Ed Sheeran
Pain Pain Never Again – Glasvegas
Domino – Jessie J
Initials MM – The Narrows
The Beagle – The Witch And The Robot
Beth/Rest – Bon Iver
Curtain Call – Exit Ten
Who You Are – Jessie J
Nothing To Lose – Mike Hough
Flying Overseas – Theophilus London
LOVE – Chapter 24
I’ll Take Care Of You – Gil Scott Heron & Jamie XX
Stilyagi – Puro Instinct feat. Ariel Pink
Codex – Radiohead
The Sad Thing – The Foxes
Still Life – The Horrors
Blood In My Head – The Lowriders
Everywhere Nowhere (Mr Kitty Remix) – Neon Asylum
Animal Style – Plastic Youth
We Found Love – Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris
Let Em’ Come – Scroobius Pip feat. Sage Francis & P.O.S.
Don’t Sit Down ‘Cause I’ve Moved Your Chair – Arctic Monkeys
Iron Wall – Blind Atlas
All The Way – Michaela Wright
Set Me Free – The Sand Band
Together We Are Explosions – The Witch And The Robot
My Pale Garden – Acid Glasses
Changed The Way You Kiss Me – Example
Don’t Spit At Her Face – Stricken City
New-Ish – Azekel
Think & Feel – Dananananakroyd
Velociraptor – Kasabian
Promises – Nero
Read All About It – Professor Green feat. Emeli Sande
Merry Christmas from Sourmash Music & Friends
Peter Cornish-Barlow - a.k.a. Mr Sourmash Music and Music Nerd
Tis the season to be jolly, tra la la la la, la la la la. That’s enough la’s I think. Hello everyone, I just wanted to take this post to wish all my readers and subscribers a very Merry Christmas. It’s the time of the season, as The Zombies once sang, to celebrate with family and friends and give to others. Enjoy and be merry and don’t forget to watch Muppet’s Christmas Carol at some point, its hand down the best Christmas movie ever!
Without this next lot of people, this blog wouldn’t be possible. Also with a special video from singer/songwriter, Stylusboy.
Enjoy,
Pete x
Alan McGee - Creation Records Founder
“Merry Xmas to Peter and all the Sourmash crew. Love is the law always xoxo”
Adam Ficek - RKC/Babyshambles/ London Guns/DJ
To the readers of Sourmash.
‘Have an elephantine christmas and a whalelike new year, Christmas is all about shiny things, computers and consuming – so ignore your family, put your toe into your Playstation and turn off the real world’
Adam Ficek
The Narrows - Twisted Mancunian Electro Wizards
Dear Pete and the readers of Sourmash,
So it’s now 3.32am and I have been sat here for what feels like 15 years trying to figure out exactly what to write for this Christmas message. I assume this is what the Queen must feel like every year, except she probably doesn’t have a bottle of Heineken in one hand and a shoddily made cigarette in the other. Or maybe she does. Who knows what goes on inside the Palace? We don’t. And we don’t particularly care to be honest. The only thing we know for definite is that Prince Harry is more than likely locked away in a small Opium den under the kitchens with 3 call girls, a tommy gun and a Phil Collins CD.
So now it’s 3.56am and all I’ve done is speculate on the possible whereabouts of James Hewitt’s son. Back to my original question: what could we write to you, Pete, and you – the fabulous readers of the Sourmash blog? Should we mention the investment bankers who’ve ruined people’s lives? The government who are ignoring the problem of getting people in to work and who are instead waging war on the people below the poverty line who they helped to put there last time they were in power? The US and their continual thirst for war? The fact that all popular music seems to now be influenced by David Fucking Guetta?
No. We’re not going to mention any of that. Not us.
What we want to say is a deep and heartfelt thank you to Pete and to you for reading his wonderful words and listening to our music. Since Pete featured the video exclusive of our first single Initials MM back in April, we have gone on to play T in The Park, we’ve had airplay on 6Music, XFM, Amazing Radio and Absolute Radio, been to London to be interviewed by Tom Robinson and have added the likes of Zane Lowe, John Kennedy and Mike Joyce as fans. Next year we’ll be releasing our debut album, playing our second London gig and we’ve just been asked to play the HMV Next Big Thing event, which is unbelievable. Without people like Pete championing our music and without the readers of his blog who have supported and downloaded our work, none of these fantastic things would have been possible.
So thank you from the bottom of our weird, cold, dark hearts. Next year is going to be a big one. We would love you join us.
Lots of love,
The Narrows.
http://thenarrows.bandcamp.com/
Roxanne de Bastion - Mesmerising German Songstress
Here’s wishing all the readers of Sourmash,
A very Happy Holiday Bash!
A rather busy year we’ve had,
our schedules have been slightly mad!
Let’s enjoy a deserved break,
with lots of cookies, wine and cake!
With family, friends and music near,
Have a good slide into the New Year! (that’s how we say it in Germany!)
Dear Pete, thanks for all your support – we all love Sourmash!
Here’s wishing you and everybody reading this a Happy Holiday – 2012 will be a great one, I can feel it!
http://roxanne.everycity.co.uk/
Mike Hough - RnB Rising Star and MOBO Nominee
‘Hey Guys, Mike Hough here! Just wanna wish everyone a very Merry Christmas & a happy and very productive new year! I hope you have a great time, eat lots, get fat, spend the new year contemplating going to the gym, and never do, because that’s what I do. Haha. Massive shout out to Pete and his amazing blog too. Many thanks to those who have shown me love and support this year and bring on 2012! MH x’
XO Man - Very talented 'giant' rapper
Santa’s a PIMP…FACT!!!!!
and I ain’t afraid to say it.
Come on folks… Stockings, hoe hoe hoes, giving girls gifts for FREE and shit while all the man’dem ‘happen’ to be on the bloodclart naughty list KMT
All I’m saying is SANTA… I’m on to you. So from one O G, Pimp, playa, gansta to another… The only chimney sliding that’s gonna be happening is me down your hoes and they better swallow my coal.
P.s If your planning on parking on MY roof get a ticket or I’m clamping that shit.
GoodNite GoodBless & SuckBreast
XOMan
Sent from the future
Zane Lowe - Radio 1 DJ and New Music Guru
“Merry Christmas to Peter and all at Sourmash. Here’s to a great new year full of great new music.”
Hannah Trigwell - Awe inspiring Singer/Songwriter
‘To the lovely Sourmashmusic readers and the brilliant founder Pete!
Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and an amazing new year.
Hope 2012 is a great year for everyone!
Lots of love,
Hannah Trigwell 
x ‘
Mr Gee - Poet & Radio Presenter
“I wish everybody happy smiles & happy sighs & we’ll see who took the mistletoe a bit too far…. in 9 months time!
regards gee”
http://soundcloud.com/mr-gee-poet
Spring Offensive - The Princes of Oxford
“It’s Christmas, which as we all know is just another day of the year. Be it commercial, sentimental or theological, there is a lot of hype to avoid. Forget all that. It will only leave you feeling curiously empty. Christmas should be whatever you make of it. Surround yourself with people you love, forget about money, forget about next year. That can take care of itself some other time. For now, eat all the food and stay warm – no one should expect anything more of you. And for God’s sake be nice to each other for once yeah?”
http://www.springoffensive.co.uk/
Stylusboy - Songsmith
“Happy Christmas everyone! I hope you have a lovely time and eat too much delicious food! Enjoy time with people you love and give and receive some great presents. I hope 2012 is an exciting year full of excitement and hope!”
And now a special video of Stylusboy’s ‘Silent Night’
Karma (It’s On Your Side) by IC1′s – Charity Single for Shelter
Tis the season to be jolly and to give back in some shape or form I think. London based IC1′s have a brand new corker of a tune in the shape of ‘Karma (It’s On Your Side)’ and all the proceeds of the download will go straight to Shelter, the housing and homelessness charity.
It’s the bands second single and it’s a rabble rousing, anthemic treat that will have you singing and jumping to your hearts content. The single is available from Monday the 19th December and is availiable from iTunes or Amazon as a download single only. Have a listen to ‘Karma…’ if you like, it’s right here….
Remember ALL proceeds go to the homelessness charity, Shelter, who do great work helping find people homes and giving support where its needed. So that is Monday the 19th December, tell the world and get downloading on Monday.
Sourmash Music’s Top 10 Albums of 2011
I’m not sure I can even start to explain how much putting this post together hurt my head. Why I limit myself to just ten albums for the whole year, I will never know. It’s been an interesting year for music, the reason why it pleasantly caused me angst to compile this list. 2011 saw two members of one of my favourite bands both release albums, only one of which has made this list. Have seen many bands and musicians come and go in the space of 12 months and have also seen people I care about, release debut albums, which couldn’t make me any prouder.
So without further ado and from 10-1, this is the Sourmash Music’s Top 10 Albums of 2011….
10. + by Ed Sheeran
What a year it has been for this guy. A one to watch on last years polls and with several infamous EPs already under his belt, he delivers an emotional filled debut album. Songs of passion, heartbreak, love and honesty, Ed gave us a wonderful record in the shape of + with moments of beauty and tenderness for the 21st century.
Stand out track… ‘The A Team’
9. Fear Of Mountains Pt.1 by The Witch And The Robot
This album was a very pleasant surprise I have to say. Upon first listen you’ll realise its brilliance and their approach in writing great, hook-laden, psychedelic outings for the mind. One of the most far-out albums I have heard this year and so had to include it on this list, for you all to enjoy. The video for Houdini is weird, but that’s why I love it.
Stand out track…’Houdini’
8. Distraction Pieces by Scroobius Pip
What is Pip’s debut music album and probably some of the finest work he has done, of which I am including both Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip’s albums in that statement. This record has intent, brutal honesty and very clever wordplay, that Pip does so effortlessly. Big beats supplied by the likes of Richard from XL and Radio 1 DJ Zane Lowe. Amazing production and an album I wish Pip made years ago, bravo Dave.
Stand out track… ‘Let Em Come’
7. Colour Of The Trap by Miles Kane
So happy Mr. Kane decided to finally go it out alone and step out of the shadows of his monkey friend. Hands down better than Alex Turner & Co’s effort this year and showcases how talented a songwriter Miles actually is. It’s a vintage sound that dips into nostalgia and smoky tones, a very healthy balance between The Rascals and The Last Shadow Puppets, it’s a triumph basically.
Stand out track… ‘Inhaler’
6. Ceremonials by Florence & The Machine
With her fantastic debut album ‘Lungs’, we waited with anticipation as to what Ms Welch was going to produce for her second piece of work. We needn’t had worried, because not only has she come back with something truly spectacular, but it surpasses her previous effort ten-fold. It’s bold, powerful and comes set with its own mini-choir on every track. Ceremonials is truly something to be cherished.
Stand out track… ‘What The Water Gave Me’
5. Welcome Home Armageddon by Funeral For A Friend
The fact that this is Funeral For A Friends best album since their debut ‘Casually Dressed And Deep In Conversation’, that’s all you really need to know. It is a corker
Stand out track… ‘Broken Foundation’
4. Young Pilgrims by Charlie Simpson
Take out the fact that Charlie was part of one of Britain’s biggest pop acts, because he certainly has. Following Simpson’s career with Fightstar, his post-hardcore outfit, it was pleasantly surprising when I finally heard something off of Young Pilgrim. Sublime and with hints of Americana throughout, a marvellous effort and a force to be reckoned with now.
Stand out track… ‘Down, Down, Down’
3. England Keep My Bones by Frank Turner
A political troubadour or just an up to date beatnik poet? None of that really matters to be honest, with one of the best albums of his career. It’s a thought provoking slice of nu-folk with bags of credibility and doused in gloriousness and charm.
Stand out track… ‘I Still Believe’
2. Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
To say I’ve waited for about 10 years for this album to be released is no exaggeration. Mr. Gallagher’s first solo outing has been on the cards for some time now and he did not fail to deliver on his word. What should have possibly been the next Oasis album, I don’t care too much for, it’s the here and now. Right now, it includes some of the best songs he has written since ‘(What’s the story) Morning Glory?’
Stand out track… ‘If I Had A Gun’
1. Fake History by Letlive
Post-hardcore at its finest hour, Letlive delivered and then some with their third release, Fake History. An album that was recommended to me and I’m so glad it was. Packs a huge punch in the gut with melodic-core brilliance, it’s a ride of a life-time and all year I have been forever thankful that I decided to jump on board. Also before I get a backlash, I know this album was technically released in 2010, but it saw the light of day here in Europe in 2011 when the band signed to Epitaph, so it’s staying in!
Stand out track… ‘Renegade 86′
So there you have it, room for debate I’m sure and a list of which I will enjoy defending. But that’s not all, I had to include these following albums that I also thoroughly enjoyed this year, so here are the ones that kind of made it but didn’t…
21 by Adele
Suck It And See by Arctic Monkeys
Avocado Chip by Ben Sommers
Hope by The Blackout
Bon Iver by Bon Iver
Cat’s Eyes by Cat’s Eyes
This Is The Computers by The Computers
There Is A Way by Dananananakroyd (RIP)
Rome by Dangermouse and Danielle Luppi
Give Me Infinity by Exit Ten
Torches by Foster The People
Last of Many by The Foxes
The Golden Age Of Nowhere by Funeral Party
Euphoric///Heartbreak\\\ by Glasvegas
Skying by The Horrors
Watch The Throne by Jay-Z and Kanye West
Who You Are by Jessie J
Velociraptor by Kasabian
In Gold Blood by Kids In Glass Houses
Gold Cobra by Limp Bizkit
Fury by The Lowriders
Return To The Ugly Side by Malachai
Relic by Matt Stevens
A Thousand Heys by Mazes
Welcome Reality by Nero
Vices and Virtues by Panic At The Disco
Talk That Talk by Rihanna
British Plastic by RKC
Losing Colour by Stricken City (RIP)
Suego Faults by Wolfgang
Yuck by Yuck
We Are Augustines play Pop-Up Session at The Book Club on 12/12/11 for Last.fm
The final instalment of the Pop -Up Sessions for Last.fm and HP is almost here. On the 12th December you can see Brooklyn based New Yorkers, ‘We Are Augustines’ play an intimate FREE show at The Book Club in London.
Emotionally driven, stadium-ready behemoths ‘We Are Augustines’ are set to take the stage for an exclusive low-level, but special performance next week. On the 12th December in association with Last.fm and HP, the band will perform for FREE at The Book Club in East London. What has become a very successful run of pop-up sessions to showcase fresh new talent and promote HP’s ‘Everybody On’ campaign.
I myself will be making it along to the Book Club next Monday to be part of what will become a ‘were you there’ type event. As a little taster of what to expect, here is We Are Augustine’s ‘Book Of James…’
