Sadly, we have had to pull out of our next scheduled show at The Railway, Winchester at the end of the month supporting the awesome Firestate due to other commitments but this just gives us more time to work on the 2 new tracks and tighten up the rest of the set.
This would be easier if we were not constantly being let down by the same people each week..
Its a sad time when you cant even rely in those who you've know for absolutely years, especially when they promise you something and then each and every time they let you down.. Makes you think " WHATS THE POINT!!"
We have also set a date for the E.P to be mastered for the beginning of July 2013 and then we move on with the video project, trying to find a way of making us 30 something's not just looks like disgruntled dads.
Soon it will all come together and the media whoring can begin.
Monday, 17 June 2013
Sunday, 9 June 2013
Being Inspired To Be Inspired ..pt1
At The Moment , everything seems to be coming up Millhouse in the KURBd Kamp.
Have had some super productive Low-Fi rehearsals, bringing the new tracks together and especially the vocal harmonies and arrangement on Stories(Always) which is actually a re-work of a track co written by Marc from ECHOTAPE & myself some time ago.
ECHOTAPE are one of those bands that when you listen to them live they literally capture everything music should be. They have a vibe that's takes you over, it almost makes you want to become a member of that band.
Their debut album "Collections" is epic...... seriously, go on ITunes and buy this album. It embraces the 60's-70's esque vibe of British Rock 'n' Roll with the 90's Stone Roses passion and deep beautiful lyrics...
LOVE!!
Have had some super productive Low-Fi rehearsals, bringing the new tracks together and especially the vocal harmonies and arrangement on Stories(Always) which is actually a re-work of a track co written by Marc from ECHOTAPE & myself some time ago.
ECHOTAPE are one of those bands that when you listen to them live they literally capture everything music should be. They have a vibe that's takes you over, it almost makes you want to become a member of that band.
Their debut album "Collections" is epic...... seriously, go on ITunes and buy this album. It embraces the 60's-70's esque vibe of British Rock 'n' Roll with the 90's Stone Roses passion and deep beautiful lyrics...
LOVE!!
Thursday, 16 May 2013
Feeling The Vibe
It seems that lately we have been well and properly in the zone.
On the back of the last rehearsal at The George and Lee and myself(Richie) going to KOKO, Camden to see the epic My Vitriol last week we have found ourselves even more inspired to write songs together, some of which are moving away from the originally intended style of Alt-Grunge.
Whether it be a conscience thing or just that we are becoming more comfortable with each other since the band was put together the newer songs seem to me to have more depth. The vocals are defining, haunting even in places as the 3 part harmonies hang on a cliff edge over whatever dirt riff or chord progression we have come up with so mush so that I get to into it to much and end up fuckin' my throat up.
Saying that, one of the newer tracks which for now I am calling Stories(Always) starts with a stripped near-on acoustic intro with layered vocal harmonies before the distorted dirtiness kicks in with an almost Dub-Esque 2 chord riff ( no one said I was the most tech player ever lol ) and solid Drum pattern from Dave "One Of Your 5 a DAVE" (Dave Allon) Allon and Lee being a Bass slut.. as always.
On the back of the last rehearsal at The George and Lee and myself(Richie) going to KOKO, Camden to see the epic My Vitriol last week we have found ourselves even more inspired to write songs together, some of which are moving away from the originally intended style of Alt-Grunge.
Whether it be a conscience thing or just that we are becoming more comfortable with each other since the band was put together the newer songs seem to me to have more depth. The vocals are defining, haunting even in places as the 3 part harmonies hang on a cliff edge over whatever dirt riff or chord progression we have come up with so mush so that I get to into it to much and end up fuckin' my throat up.
Saying that, one of the newer tracks which for now I am calling Stories(Always) starts with a stripped near-on acoustic intro with layered vocal harmonies before the distorted dirtiness kicks in with an almost Dub-Esque 2 chord riff ( no one said I was the most tech player ever lol ) and solid Drum pattern from Dave "One Of Your 5 a DAVE" (Dave Allon) Allon and Lee being a Bass slut.. as always.
Thursday, 25 April 2013
Back @ The George Venue - Homegrown Rehearsal
There's something amazing about rehearsing at The George Venue, Andover home to so so many great musical memories.
We were very kindly allowed to use the space to rehearse with our own backline to work on the 2 new tracks from last rehearsal.
I (Richie)think I have played their with each project I have done ever, from P.A speakers on table top All-Dayers to small festivals - TGV has always been Andovers Alternative-Music homeland.
We haven't played their this year so far so hopefully we will get something sorted over the summer..
Monday, 15 April 2013
Red Bull @ Download 2013 - Not Quite Conforming To The Trends
Don't get me wrong, We would love to play Download 2013 but if you flick through the options for bands that are desperate to play it almost seems like they are selling themselves short just to get a glimpse of the stage.
They want you to upload a video of the band and then get people to vote for you.. seems simple. But what if you don't have a video?? What if your not the sort of band that have big money and so cant do the sort of mid-range budget productions the "Others" seem to be uploading????
What I (Richie) have done is signed us up but deliberately uploaded a 1.46 minute blank video I saw on Youtube.. But still, If we got the votes throu non-conforming would that be a moral victory for the old school non-fashionista's that still exist???
Be worth seeing what happens... http://download.redbullstudios.com/band/kurbd/
They want you to upload a video of the band and then get people to vote for you.. seems simple. But what if you don't have a video?? What if your not the sort of band that have big money and so cant do the sort of mid-range budget productions the "Others" seem to be uploading????
What I (Richie) have done is signed us up but deliberately uploaded a 1.46 minute blank video I saw on Youtube.. But still, If we got the votes throu non-conforming would that be a moral victory for the old school non-fashionista's that still exist???
Be worth seeing what happens... http://download.redbullstudios.com/band/kurbd/
Thursday, 4 April 2013
Rights For The Alternative - The Sophie Lancaster Tragedy
Todays ruling today means that those with Alternative Lifestyles will be protected by law in response to the tragic death of Sophie Lancaster back in 2008.
As someone who has always been on "This Side Of The Coin" when it comes to individuality and non-comformist issues, and being a musician I have always found myself in the Alternative circle I personally welcome the new law.
Many times in my hometown and when away on tour I have had complete strangers mock and verbally abuse me for having (I should really say had now) long hair and for dressing as they would say "differently" and on several occasions attempt to physicaly attack me.
Nobody should be afraid to express themselves however they choose! I personally don't overly like those that dress from head to toe in a major high street mens clothes retailers get up, mainly because I feel they look like mini-clones of all their friends and like lemmings they will ony do what the others do.. but I would never dream of verbally abusing them or attacking them because of this..
This is where we as they would say "Alternative" looking individials (individual being the key words here) differ from the mob/pack mentallity of poor Sophie Lancaster's attackers.
Here is the link for the Sophie Lancaster Foundation , please take the time to view this site.
To Absent Friends
As someone who has always been on "This Side Of The Coin" when it comes to individuality and non-comformist issues, and being a musician I have always found myself in the Alternative circle I personally welcome the new law.
Many times in my hometown and when away on tour I have had complete strangers mock and verbally abuse me for having (I should really say had now) long hair and for dressing as they would say "differently" and on several occasions attempt to physicaly attack me.
Nobody should be afraid to express themselves however they choose! I personally don't overly like those that dress from head to toe in a major high street mens clothes retailers get up, mainly because I feel they look like mini-clones of all their friends and like lemmings they will ony do what the others do.. but I would never dream of verbally abusing them or attacking them because of this..
This is where we as they would say "Alternative" looking individials (individual being the key words here) differ from the mob/pack mentallity of poor Sophie Lancaster's attackers.
Here is the link for the Sophie Lancaster Foundation , please take the time to view this site.
To Absent Friends
Wednesday, 3 April 2013
Its Going To Take A Bit Of Practice - Acoustic Rehearsal
Last nights Acoustic rehearsal was interesting. It just proved I (Richie) need to rehearse more away from the band to get it tight for when we do come together
The problem with Lo-Fi or Acoustic sessions is that you have to make the songs work sometimes. We have a very gritty live sound and to make that work stripped down may be harder than we had thought.
I will re-string my Washburn and see what I can do at the weekend.
The problem with Lo-Fi or Acoustic sessions is that you have to make the songs work sometimes. We have a very gritty live sound and to make that work stripped down may be harder than we had thought.
I will re-string my Washburn and see what I can do at the weekend.
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