Caruso : “Freak” – New single

Well here’s an easygoing and brightly composed song that’ll make you feel good!!
Caruso are an Irish band hailing from Dublin, Ireland.
The band were formed from front-man Shane Ó Fearghail’s songwriting talent, after the debut album ‘The Watcher And The Comet’.
For the past year Caruso have been in the studio working on the new album.
These songs where recorded in Dublin at AP Studios and Westland Studios (studio venue of U2, Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, REM, David Bowie, The Cure, Thin Lizzy, Sinéad O’Connor & Christy Moore).
The final touches are now being made to the record and with ‘Freak’, (the first single off the album ‘Everything You Need Is Here’…) a record deal was secured with Spectra Records for a North American release in the United States and Canada!
It’s great to see Irish bands getting recognition for their talent!!

‘Everything You Need Is Here’ is set for a 2012 summer release in Europe and North America.
Maybe someday they will grace a stage in Cork?

FREAK
This single will have you twirling on your feet.
It’s a very relaxing ‘feel-good’ song that’ll keep you humming for hours… long after the song is finished! Caruso’s musical sound reminds me of the band R.E.M. (I love that band to bits!)
The single is currently available to download on iTunes for €0.99.
Stay up to date with the band by “Liking” them on Facebook. You can also “follow” the band on Twitter and MySpace.
(These links are below).

“Freak” is out now on for download on iTunes.

Here’s the official music video for the band’s new single “Freak”:

http://caruso.ie/

https://www.facebook.com/CarusoIreland
https://twitter.com/#!/caruso_music
http://www.myspace.com/carusoie
http://www.youtube.com/user/ShaneOFearghail

Dangerous Idiots: “Dangerous Idiots” – Debut Album

“Dangerous Idiots” hail from the U.S.A.
They are:
Aaron Sarlo
Clay Bell
Mark Pearrow
Shayne Gray

DANGEROUS IDIOTS
The band’s self-titled debut record was released on July 6h 2011.
This is album has successfully kick-started my summer, even though it’s only March!!
The band contains a mixture of laid back rock with distorted guitars.
From listening to this record and watching the band’s music video for “Can I Get a Role Model?”, I feel that “Dangerous Idiots” should enter the Irish music scene this year!!
The album is currently available to download on iTunes for €7.99/ £6.99.

FAVE TRACK FROM THE ALBUM:
This would be the debut single of the record itself!
I would love to see them play a gig in Cork sometime!
Stay up to date with the band by “Liking” them on Facebook. You can also “follow” the band on Twitter
(These links are below).
“Dangerous Idiots” is out now on Mostar Records.
Here’s the video for the band’s debut single “Can I Get A Role Model?”:

http://www.facebook.com/DANGEROUSIDIOTS

http://twitter.com/#!/dangerousidiots

Agitate The Gravel : “Wilderness Years” – Debut E.P.

"Wilderness Years" Single Artwork

“Agitate The Gravel” are an unsigned Irish rock quatro based in Cork, Ireland.

They are:
Chris Somers (vocals/guitar)
Ruairi Dale (guitar/vocals)
Muireann Levis (bass/vocals)
Cormac Connolly (drums)

Agitate The Gravel’s sound is truly unique. I would love to tell you which bands you could compare them to – but the fact is, it is quite difficult for me to do so!!

The band formed in early 2010. They spent a year creating their live set before proceeding to take over the city. They have an energetic stage presence and their level of professionalism on stage is absolutely gob-smacking for an unsigned band. They have supported bands such as Tera Melos (US) and the James Cleaver Quintet (UK) to date. Six months after the band have started gigging, Agitate The Gravel have played over 40 dates around Ireland – and they are still as busy as ever!

The band are also celebrated amongst the student scene for their last release entitled "Christmas no.1". I recommend that you listen to this track. It would give “The Darkness” a run for their money on the Christmas song they released some years back!

WILDERNESS YEARS
Agitate the Gravel’s self produced debut single., “Wilderness Years” was released in physical and online form on 10 August 2011.
You can listen to and purchase the band’s 3 track single from the band’s BandCamp page in its entirety. (€3/E.P. €1/ Track to buy). This allows you to rock along to this awesome offering by staying safe in the knowledge that you’re not stealing their music. What more could you ask for?
(Click on the photograph above to purchase their new album).
From the moment I started to listen to this three track E.P, I was addicted.
All of these songs are written and produced by the band. I think their music just proves how badly original Irish bands are needed in this industry. This is the appropriate cue for me to plead “SUPPORT (for) LOCAL BANDS!!”
Agitate The Gravel have a very “tight” and “festival like” band sound. This is another reason why you should purchase their debut offering.
There is a large contrast between both songs on this single. From the mellow title track “Wilderness Years ” to the head-banging track “Don’t Know”, a song exists for every type of rock music lover on this E.P.

FAVE TRACK FROM THE E.P:
Very hard to pick one of the two but I’d say it would have to be their b-side entitled “Don’t Know”. It reminds me of the American alternative rock band “Weezer”.
This studio version just proves how energetic Agitate The Gravel are as a band.
From the rich guitar chords to the soaring vocals of the frontman to the blistering lead guitar riff that decorates the song……I think it is the perfect set-opener and a real crowd pleaser!
Stay up to date by “Liking” Agitate The Gravel on Facebook and “Following” them on their Twitter and SoundCloud pages.

“Wilderness Years” is available now to download from Here.

The band are touring to launch their forthcoming single “Wait”:
Saturday 14th April, Crowley’s Music Centre, Cork City.
Saturday 21st April, Pine Lodge, Myrtleville, Cork.
Friday 27th April, The Blind Pig, Limerick.

Links:

Facebook

BandCamp

Soundcloud

BreakingTunes

Twitter

Tied To The Mast: "Plain Lazy" Debut Single

“Tied to the Mast” are a UK based alternative indie rock quintet.

Their debut single “Plain Lazy” was released on July 20^th 2011.

This is definitely my summer 2012 track!!

The band possesses a very fresh and dream-like quality to their music which is perfect for starting your summer holidays! After all, an opportunity to act “Plain Lazy” is what the summer is all about, right?
Subsequently, from listening to this single and watching its respective music video, I feel that “Tied to the Mast” should grace the stage of all the major festivals this year! (Like T in the Park for example.)

So add this song to your summer 2012 soundtrack!

The single is currently available to download on iTunes for €0.99/ £0.79.

Their music video for “Plain Lazy” is also available to stream via YouTube.
Some of the band’s other offerings are on SoundCloud and Facebook for you to listen to for free.
You can also “follow” them on Twitter (These links are below).
Remember to “Like” or “Follow” the band to keep updated with what they have in store for the near future! They have 2012 tour dates to be released soon!

You’ll love this band if you already listen to bands such as:  Biffy Clyro, The Pixies, Foo Fighters.

“Plain Lazy” is out now on Mostar Records.

http://www.youtube.com/user/TiedToTheMast

http://soundcloud.com/tiedtothemast

http://twitter.com/#!/tiedtothemast1

http://www.facebook.com/tiedtothemast

http://www.tiedtothemast.co.uk/