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The Colourblind and the Birds share the radiant and bold debut album Baying for Blood. An introspective sonic journey into the complexities of mental health through a sprawling soundscape of angular synths, tight beats and urgent vocal delivery. Spearheaded by enigmatic London-based producer Flip X, this 15-track project is a powerful fusion of genres, brought […]
Grey Star Ghost – ‘Empty Glass’ Grey Star Ghost, the indie alt-rock project led by Jacob Tucker, release their third album ‘Angels Leaving’, showcasing a mature sound that blends atmospheric rock with haunting melodies and introspective lyrics. The focus track ‘Empty Glass’ captures the band’s signature mix of raw emotion and powerful instrumentation, building on […]
Biopsy O Boutique have recently released their dark and mysterious new single ‘Nettle Kiss’, the title track from the bands new album. Displaying a soundscape of grunge and dark rock comparable to Nine Inch Nails among others, the track highlights the bands creativity and ability to craft unsettling yet subtly catchy and distinctive soundscapes. We […]
Following his moments 1000th ever gig East of England folk-punk singer-songwriter Fraser Morgan shares the emotive and reflective new single ‘Ruminating’. Taken from the upcoming EP ‘I Hope You Can’t Relate’ (out November 1st via Sad Buds Records), is a raw and introspective piece that captures Morgan’s deeply personal struggles with mental health. Known for […]
Well, to use film terminology, that’s a wrap – for now, anyway! David Gilmour’s fourteen nights in three European cities – Brighton, Rome and London – have just come to a triumphant conclusion, with audiences truly thrilled by the sonic and visual feast served up by David and his band. The show has matured well over the month since the first Brighton shows, which were a great tour opener for the lucky 1,500 at each of the two performances there, with the subsequent Rome open air concerts being truly special, and then the Royal Albert Hall gigs in London which will live long in everyone’s memories. Next for David and the gang is an appearance on the BBC TV series, Later…With Jools Holland (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00248kd). We hear possibly that David will be on this week’s show, although looking on the BBC website at the episode guide (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00248kd), it doesn’t include his name amongst the guests performing. From pictures that Polly Samson and others have shared on their social media, they have already filmed their song selection, it seems at Alexandra Palace in London. Then, the US dates start, with three locations selected, taking in the West and East coasts – the newly opened and quite high tech Intuit Dome in LA on October 25th (https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/2024-david-gilmour-tour-zone/october-25th-intuit-dome-inglewood-los-angeles-c.html), the legendary Hollywood Bowl on October 29th – 31st (https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/2024-david-gilmour-tour-zone/october-29th-hollywood-bowl-hollywood-los-angeles-c.html), and concluding at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on November 4th – 6th and 9th – 10th (https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/2024-david-gilmour-tour-zone/november-4th-madison-square-garden-new-york-city-n.html). Should all be superb shows, and limited tickets are still available if you are quick. We’ve been so grateful for all the reviews, comments and pictures submitted for the shows that have taken place, and are working through the final ones to get them on the site too. Thanks to Kevan Porter for this picture from last night’s show – his review and many more great shots are on the relevant show page in the David Gilmour 2024 section (https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/2024-david-gilmour-tour-zone/index.php). People love reading others’ thoughts on the shows, whether or not they were fortunate enough to have attended themselves, and seeing pictures taken from all different aspects of the venues. If you haven’t yet submitted something and still want to – or are going to any of the US shows and want to share with the Floyd community – do please get in touch at the normal email address of Matt@Brain-Damage.co.uk. Thank you, everyone!
Callus Dozier – ‘Heart Gets In The Way’ Atlanta-based singer-songwriter Callas Dozier releases her second single ‘Heart Gets In The Way’, following the success of her debut track ‘POSSIBILITY’. With a background in jazz, gospel, and R&B, and collaborations with artists like Hezekiah Walker and Metro Boomin, Dozier steps into the spotlight as a solo […]
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Brighton’s four-piece indie-rock outfit, Bighead Tea Drinkers, return with a powerful new single, ‘The Land Is Hers’, dropping October 11th. Packed with energy and an effortlessly cool 90s influenced edge, ‘The Land Is Hers’ continues the bands growth following the previous single ‘Flowers’. Capturing the essence of Bighead Tea Drinkers’ live performances, the single blends anthemic, […]
It was the collaboration that no-one saw coming – David Gilmour playing guitar for Ice-T’s band Body Count as they take a fresh look at Comfortably Numb. The song, which originally appeared on 1979’s Pink Floyd album The Wall, has been updated for the 21st century, with a focus on issues close to Ice-T’s heart. The song appears on the new album Merciless which is out on November 22nd. Permission was asked by Ice-T for the usage, and it clearly interested David, who went further and performed a new solo for the track on his Black Cat Strat – and even appears in the new, official video for the song, which was directed by Jay Scorsese. “For me âComfortably Numb” is an introspective songâit’s me acknowledging that I’m older now. I’m telling the younger generation, you’ve got two choices: you can keep the fire burning or you can give up. It’s me trying to make sense of what’s happening, but also pointing out that we’re all in a place where we donât have to face reality. We’ve got flat-screen TVs and popcorn, and we can just sit back and watch the chaos of the world like itâs a TV show. It doesnât feel real until it shows up at your door. Iâm a little numb, tooâwe all are.â – Ice-T on the track. David said: “Body Count’s version of ‘Comfortably Numb’ is quite radical, but the words really struck me. It astonishes me that a tune I wrote almost 50 years ago is back with this great new approach. They’ve made it relevant again. The initial contact from Ice-T was for permission to use the song, but I thought I might offer to play on it as well. I like the new lyrics. They’re talking about the world we’re living in now, which is quite scary. “Ice-T and BODY COUNT played in London recently. Sadly, I couldn’t make it, but if another opportunity came up to play with them, I’d jump at it.”
Well, last night saw the start of the six concerts that David Gilmour and his band are playing at London’s Royal Albert Hall (https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/2024-david-gilmour-tour-zone/october-9th-royal-albert-hall-london-en.html). These follow the six nights in Rome, Italy, which we have covered on the relevant tour pages, and will be doing so again on the London tour pages as the shows take place. The Royal Albert Hall has long been a favourite of David’s, so it should be a good place to see him play in again. This was proved with the opening show last night for which we’ve already had some pictures and comments through from people who attended, and were thrilled by what they witnessed! As ever, we will do our best to minimise any spoilers unless you go further down each of the concert pages – the set list is always hidden for obvious sight, and comments about each show will be below that, along with pictures kindly submitted. We’ve included one here of a recognisable shadow playing on the rear of the Royal Albert Hall’s seating area, courtesy of David Gaylor, which we figured didn’t really spoil anything in particular of the show. The other picture, showing the Luck and Strange Man above one of the Royal Albert Hall entrances, was kindly sent by Chris Leith. For those interested, there were no major differences with the merchandise on offer – the normal range of t-shirts, hoodies and other accessories including tour programme. Sometimes for the Royal Albert Hall, there’s been a special poster, but all there is are the t-shirts and hoodies marked as from the London shows (as seen in the previous shows in Brighton and Rome). We hear though that the merchandise stall was swamped with people snapping things up eagerly so would suggest those who want to get something to commemorate the show, should buy before the concert, and not after, to reduce the chance of disappointment. Obviously, if you go to any of these shows (or indeed, any others between now and when the tour wraps up next month at New York City’s Madison Square Garden) and would like to share your thoughts and/or pictures with the Floyd community, do please get in touch! Thank you.