My Electric Love Affair (MELA)
After years of trial and error, it seems MELA have finally got the chemistry right. Clanging guitars and droning keys, all tied together by the simple yet effective drumming. Psychedelia with a modern twist. Even without the vocals, their sound is individual to its self. They may be likened to bands such as stereolab but they certainly put their own stamp on it. They also bring something to a live stage that many bands these days seem to lack, presence! Whether you love or hate them, you cannot deny them that. In the words of Steve Coogan, ‘its better to be loved by a few than kind of liked by many’. My Electric Love Affair play what they want to hear and never compromise. That is what separates them from NME’s flavour of the week, they create music with substance.
The Liar and the Whore- After five years in the making, this conceptual gathering, have finally taken shape. Originally formed by one man and his broken analogue Tascam 8 track, it has now grown into a creative collective. Taking inspiration from the velvet underground and tom waits, it successfully sounds like neither. The music has a disjointed grace that flows together with an awkward ambience that could be likened to Nico, The Vaselines or The Jesus and Mary Chain. It is strong in its frailty. Conflicting between its influences and its individuality, this is music that takes a few listens to realise its beauty and complexity. The same thing was said about inspiring musicians such as Nick Drake and Devendra Banhart . Plus, its resourcefulness deserves adoration in its self, for example the use of wine glasses and laundry baskets as percussion. Even their scratchy demos have more charm and distinction than most present day acts.
Bodeadly-
Specky punk finally has a home, and that home is the dynamic Bodeadly. Who would have thought that a mutal respect for Bo Diddly and Elvis Costello would produce the frantic and conflicting pop musings that blaze enthusiasm and vigour like no other of the same vein. Bo Deadly Drive their new town angst into melodic and excitable tunes that frankly make me want to dance. In fact, I think you can only experience the same buzz by putting a whole bag of skittles in your mouth at once and then washing it down with a two-litre bottle of irn-bru. This is music with extra E numbers.
Boyfriend/Girlfriend-
Hailing from small town obscurity, Boyfriend/Girlfriend has a sound that is mightier than their years of experience. Crashing beats, a melodic yet discordant fusion of guitars and the wiry Scottish vocals with a boy/girl twist. ‘A melodic punch in the face’ (localism records). Their youthful exuberance is addictive and their song writing displays a maturity that most bands never achieve. The best news of all is that they are even better live! Fun, enthusiastic and most importantly…..entertaining!
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we are not a record label as such but a platform for talented unsigned bands to get heard.We help with the basic recordings and promotions. We are here to help all the bands that are overlooked because their music is unlike anything else.
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If anyone can tell us how to stop our posters looking tiny please get in touch! In the meantime... www. myspace. com/kasheeopeiah Dirty metalic hardcore made from concrete slabs, gravel and steel girders with some rude southern riffology thrown in. www. myspace. com/zillahnoise Noisy progressive dissonance with liberal screams intelligently put together. www. myspace. com/soundsofswami Eclectic hXc influenced punk bursting with quirky ideas. www. myspace. com/hitchermusic Big ol' ambient post metal riffs.
Alright stranger you been hiding; glad you are still recognising the old :UA:, Get the Neilly's farm on your tracks eh? Anyway you got any gigs coming up got a Full time drummer now so lets take on the world sweetheart, we can play play play!!! Tamxxxxxxx
Yes, yes.... we know its a bit small but if you get the magnifying glass out you will clearly be able to read:
SATURDAY JUNE 22nd THE ARK, EDINBURGH:
PAPER BEATS ROCK (ex-Idlewild sleaze grunge) AUDIO SAFARI (melodic grunge) COHOLIC (anthemic indie rock) THE MUNCHKINS (frantic alt rock with psychedelic explosions) VOICE OF THE MYSTERONS (chaotic rapid-fire Beefheart prog-punk) £4 @ 7.30pm
or words to that effect. Anyway, you should like, come or something..
These young bucks are trying to get some cash to get on their American tour in 3 weeks. We think you should come and bring all your family. Pets get in for free.
FRIDAY 6th JUNE IS THE LAST AMPBOX!! yep, its almost over.
we've played a lot of different takes on dance music over the months, but for the last one we wanted to book straight up party DJs that we knew would have the place jumping. we've been thinking about it a long time and done just that-
* ZOMBIE DISCO SQUAD (Get Rude, London) * PRO-VINYLIST-KARIM (Rub-A-Dub, Glasgow) * JOHN M. J. FARRUGIA (Big Toes HiFi, Edinburgh)
Expect Baltimore Club, Ballie Funk, Hip-Hop, Bassline, Dancehall, Booty Bass, Electro Crunk, Ghetto Gutter House and other made up genres; and if all this isn't enough we're rolling in the Big Toes, 15k, badboy sound system for the occasion. If you've been down before you'll know what to expect, if not, come before you miss the chance. This is going to be one mother of a party.
Looking at liveshow snaps on La Cabine's myspace of our French gig together brought back good memories. Yukiko the Witch is still planning to play in the UK, so if you'd like to share a few dates we'd be more than heureux. :) The festival (september?) is something we HAVE to see. Bye for now James
hullo kerri & co. here's a chance (nay, 2 chances!!) to see us live in glasgow this month in all our air-fisting, tache-wearing, hip-thrusting glory! oh wait, that's the wrong band..
Get down to the Hive this Saturday (29th) for an early one (7pm start!!!!) The lineup kicks pussy. No argument. Might be free access to the club night after aswell (I think)
Cry Parrot compilation 1. 14 tracks from some of Scotland's best unsigned/independent acts. Download it for FREEHEEEERRRRREEEE!!!!
Tracklisting:
1. Copy Haho - Shotting at the Sky 2. Eagleowl - This Is Not Your Lucky Day 3. Household - New document 4. Boyfriend/Girlfriend - The Greatest Highs 5. The Ex-Men - Suck Her 6. Grozny - Bernard of Beziers 7. Plastic Animals - The Kids 8. The Low Miffs - Cressida 9. Rollor - Vapour 10. Arca Felix - Modullu 11. Orphans - A Learned Orifice 12. Dirty Summer - Knees 13. Hyena - Holiday 14. Plaaydoh - Trampoline
