Although traditionally an industry event, SXSW is seen by many rock and alt bands as the place to be seen playing… Bands dine out on these gigs for many years but getting a gig at one of the 80-some venues over the month long festival can be tough…
Arguing the point for Yorkshire bands is Music Yorkshire’s Pat Fulgoni.
HNMTF recorded five, previously unrecorded, tracks at the Doncaster Studio on Monday Fabruary 8th at the Doncaster Studio Higher Rhythm. Darren Feris was holding the mics and did an amazing job (it helps when the band can play hey Darren?).
DbR’s adopted film guy Jim Lockey was on hand to film proceedings and these images, accompanied by the recorded tracks, will form a short film about the session – We’ll keep you posted on this! SINE FM accommodated the band for an interview on this morning’s breakfast show and the recorded tracks were played out sounding great.
HNMTF play the Vintage Rockbar in Doncaster tomorrow night (13th Feb 2010) so make sure you head down before they disappear back to the US.
Not only are they releasing the fantastic “Looking for Bruce” by North Carolina’s Hammer No More The Fingers but they are also taking the East Coast band on a UK tour…
Riding high on the tsunami of positive reviews both from the UK indie music press and a stateside release of ‘Looking for Bruce’ already garnering the right sort of attention HNMTF seem to be making a sure-footed landing on UK shores.
Sugar3 were an infamous punk band around the Doncaster area and when this rough around the edges, ramshackle and, at times, visually shocking band imploded they left behind a two devilish souls… These charming young men went on to create the band we know today as Girl Spit.
Quickly gathering an army of converts and with a reputation for cacophonic, incendiary live sets in their first year together, I recommend you take a trip to see them before they too implode. The Priory saw their coming of age on January 27th and its hard to believe that there is only one candle on this band’s celebration cake.
The latest, and considerably overdue, offering from Damon Albarn’s comic creations ‘Gorillaz’ has escaped into the wilds of the internet. Featuring Mos Def and Bobby Womack, the track is called “Stylo”… Enjoy.
Firewall of Sound is a documentary looking at how the digital revolution has changed the way we receive and distribute the music we listen to. From bands promoting themselves on Myspace and Facebook, to major labels and record stores looking for relevance in the digital age, the music industry is constantly evolving. This film is an attempt to document the different ways people are evolving with it.
Original post can be found here.
We’ve been discussing this on the forum since December began but we’d love your opinions too.
The DbR Awards will take place in the New Year with the best Doncaster band having a full feature and a mystery prize! HOW EXCITING!?
RIGHT… a very easy system this year… Just pop your answers in the boxes and hit “Submit answers”… Enjoy! Fill your email in if you’d like to be notified when the awards are due to be announced. VOTE BELOW!
On Saturday evening, The Cribs played The Dome in Doncaster promoting their, ironically titled, Ignore the Ignorant album. Support bands for the tour were chosen by the band and on Saturday night featured Los Campesinos and 70s punk icons The Slits.
Support bands with touring bands are often just label-mate-contractually-obliged pairings rather than considered partnerships; thankfully Los Campesinos fall into the latter camp and the assembled gang of music fans (I use that term loosely) seemed to buy into the indie rockings. It was good to see that all the hype this band received was actually deserved and they delivered a set as energetic as a puppy full of Mountain Dew… The British Arcade Fire? The best sound of the entire night was wrung from the neck of a fine vintage SG of the Camp’s guitarist though I think their version of Pavement’s ‘Box Elder’ may have been lost on 99% of tonight’s crowd. A great start to the night.
Within moments of The Slits taking the stage the mood quickly swings into the realms of uneasy . . . Read More 
Over the last year or so these ‘odd photos’ have been evolving into something else altogether… From the early days of the odd flacid pic of Doncaster bands it’s fair to say his craft is now positively engorged; with a press pass to the 2009 Reading Festival under his belt and shots featured by some of the countries best music coverage outlets he is certainly making his mark.
We will attempt to pin him down for a few words at some point… for now enjoy these choice shots…
On November 14th 2009 – The Vintage Rockbar in Doncaster will host a very worthwhile benefit show for the people of the Philippines. Higher Rhythm Recording Studio quickly set up the Higher Rhythm Foundation concentrating efforts in providing aid and food supplies for the affected regions.
The show on November 14th will feature live sets from:
slash bikini
the virelais
in fear of olive
UV pop
stereo syndicate
pistola kicks
suns of banditos
In addition to the live bands there will also be a fund-raising auction (electric guitars, amps and much more to be auctioned off!!) . . . (I’ve also heard rumours of a young lady tooled up with a shot belt doing the rounds but you’ll have to see for yourself!)
Here we have the fantastic FREE CD and stickers that will be given away to the first 50 early birds . . . The CD features a track from each band playing on the night… In case you need reminding, SEE HERE…
It’s set to be a freaking great night. Four bands, free stuff, Hallowe’en shananigans (£1 off entry for the dresser-upperers!) and I hear they sell beer too !
‘Battle of the bands’ competitions come in for a lot of criticism from bands and fans alike for being unfair, troublesome and not particularly helpful to the music community. However, the folks over at the Leopard in Doncaster are promising that this year will be different. We hope so…
On the right you can view the launch poster and the lineup for the first round (click to zoom)
Here at DbR we’ll be keeping you up to date with the winners, bad losers and all the gory details coming out of the the Venue’s upstairs battleground.
Hotly tipped bands for this year’s crown include: Girlspit, Lullaby Junkies and Up Against the Wall Motherfucker; however, battles of this sort are always full of surprises and are about making a lasting impression on the judges – so it really is anyone’s game…
If you’re getting involved, feel free to email us with any news, gossip or add a comment below … Email us at mp3@destroybeforereading.com
Destroy Before Reading presents…
31st october 2009 – 8:30
an evening of aural excitement (and a FREE CD!) at The Vintage Rockbar in Doncaster…
OFM
Indie rock perfection from Yorkshire’s OFM. Undoubtedly playing songs from their forthcoming double album – a force to be reckoned with!
myspace.com/planetofm
Jake Labotz
Jake La Botz is an American blues singer-songwriter from Chicago. Traditional country-fried blues – real soulful, heart-felt songwriting. In his spare time Jake also likes to play the odd role in Hollywood films!
A tattoo fan, Jake has recently completed a coast-to-coast tour of tattoo shops across the US – read the details and see the amazing pictures here.
myspace.com/jakelabotz
SkullBone
ex-J*R two-piece playing stripped down, blues and groove inspired indie rock.
myspace.com/skullboned
The first fifty people through the door on the night will receive a FREE limited edition CD featuring all three bands. Be early!
See you down the front !
Those enthusiastic bright bods at Higher Rhythm in Doncaster have yet another plan to assist bands in making a living from playing music. If you are in a band and serious about making a living from music then they have a program that should interest you.
For many years Higher Rhythm have been at the forefront of developing independent music and looking for ever more creative ways of making a living from doing what you love – playing music! . . . Read More
SINE FM is Doncaster’s first licenced community radio station – Since its launch in December 2007 it has become the go-to station for the most diverse mix of musical styles you are ever likely to find in the region. In their own words: “Our local volunteer presenters keep our services in touch with the community and our programming mission is simple, we offer something for everyone, promoting under-represented media, music and culture to serve the widest range of communities.” . . . Read More
BBC Introducing have introduced a brand new way of getting your music heard by the right people. The new BBC introducing uploader is a super fast way of getting your music directly to any one of the BBC introducing DJs.
The uploader requires . . . Read More
It is with deep regret that I write about the death of Pete Williams. Pete, drummer with Sunlounger and more recenty GU Medicine, was a massive force both behind the kit and in person. I had the dubious pleasure of spending a week or two in the back of a van with Sunlounger back in the days of playing with J*R and it will not be forgotten any time soon! . . . Read More
Following on from the DIY or Die post, it seems ironic that today saw the sad news that the most stubbornly independent rock an label our generation make this announcement:
“It is with great sadness that we are reporting some major changes here at Touch and Go Records. Many of you may not be aware, but for nearly 2 decades, Touch and Go has provided manufacturing and distribution services for a select yet diverse group of other important independent record labels. . . . Read More
Psychobilly punk frontman Lux Interior dies in LA.
Interior (real name Erick Lee Purkhiser) died in an an LA hospital yesterday from an existing heart condition, he was 60.
Best remembered for his outrageous stage performances, Interior’s brazen, often half-naked performances are ingrained into the retina of anyone who was lucky enough to catch one of their infamous live performances. The Cramps became a cornerstone of the 70s New York punk scene.
Bands have . . . Read More
A new independent record label is helping homegrown local talent like M101 and The Beaus to break into the charts.
The team behind Doncaster’s Higher Rhythm studios launched Circuit Records this summer to release material recorded by local musicians as digital downloads. “We provide a platform for artists to sell their music and get a fair return,” said Higher Rhythm Senior Manager Steve Mundin. “The split from sales is in favour of the artist, keeping the revenue in the local area, and Circuit Records is run on a not-for-profit basis; everything we earn is invested back into the label to support more artists.”
Frank Wilkes, Artist Development . . . Read More
sine fm, Doncaster’s first FM licensed community radio station, was launched in January 2007. We held RSL broadcasts in June 2007 and were awarded a full FM community broadcasting license by OFCOM in December 2007.
sine fm was created to provide a platform for creative expression and… . . . Read More
Inhaler records is a Doncaster based independent record label dealing in the best of upcoming local and national indie-rock.
Our releases are distributed pysically by Code 7, and digitally by Plastic Head Media, and can be found in all major and indie record stores nationally, as well as internationally via itunes, emusic etc… . . . Read More
Higher Rhythm is a not-for-profit company based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, with a mission to provide access to high-quality creative services for all. We provide professional industry-level recording for clients at all levels, investing in high-end equipment over many years at our spacious town centre facility.
We also offer a range of … . . . Read More
Tape runs out for analogue recordings as studio shuts its doors.
Analogue, the Doncaster studio with a firm DIY, anti-digital ethos, closed this autumn after two years recording many of the area’s best bands.
Its founders, recording engineer Darren Feris (ex-Beachbuggy) and keen music enthusiast Jamie Little, recorded exclusively with vintage equipment onto tape. “We are both very passionate about music,” said Feris, “and wanted to give Doncaster an all-analogue studio, recording bands live with the minimum of overdubs and effects.”
Since summer 2006… . . . Read More
Your questions answered:
It’s just a catalogue of songs to listen to… All tracks that are sent to us are reviewed and, if we like them, we’ll add them to the jukebox_!
Some songs are from bands that are no longer around but we think you should hear, some are from projects that will never see release… either way, have a listen, if you like something let us know!
We’d love you to get involved, just send your track (as good quality as you can fit on an email) to us at mp3@destroybeforereading.com _ Let us know a bit about you (your myspace address isn’t enough!) also if you would be happy for users to be able to download the track for free from our server.
Yes, well most of them. if we like a song enough to add it to the player and the band are happy for it to be downloaded we’ll make sure it’s available for you. Click here…
PLEASE NOTE: The recordings remain the intellectual property of the respective artists and should be treated as copyright protected unless otherwise stated.
YES PLEASE! If you’re not in a band you can still be part of the show. We’re always looking for reviewers (tracks, albums, gigs or anything newsworthy), photographers and contributors… Thanks. Click here for more info
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Hammer No More The Fingers recorded Live in session 08/02/10 exclusively for DBR_tv.
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