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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 […]
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 […]
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.”
Something a little different today as we count down the hours until David Gilmour’s Royal Albert Hall shows begin, tomorrow evening. The Dark Side Of The Moon is rightly considered an audiophile classic, and has been used over the last fifty-odd years as a showcase of someone’s hifi, or indeed, as a perfect test record in equipment stores for prospective buyers of turntables and so on. The following video goes into incredible detail into the vinyl version of The Dark Side Of The Moon, and includes plenty of background into how the finished recording made it onto vinyl. It also compares various editions of the album, to try and determine (from the presenter’s perspective, of course) which are the copies to search out for the highest quality audio. As with all audio comparisons, it is subjective, and different equipment does affect the sound one hears. The most important thing is for people to enjoy the music, irrespective of the format, but nevertheless it is a fascinating look at how records are made, showing the process – particularly, how it was done in the early to mid 1970s…
London-based indie rock band We Are The Darts has finally released their highly anticipated debut album, Who Are You Again?, a 10-track collection that showcases the band’s six-year musical journey. Featuring infectious riffs, soaring melodic choruses, and heartfelt storytelling, the album reflects a period of growth, youthful exploration, and a search for meaning. Frontman Brian […]
Big Yard – ‘Give It Away’ Big Yard have now released their eagerly-awaited debut EP ‘54th St.’, showcased by the new lead track ‘Give It Away’. Fronted by singer-songwriter Darryl Scotti and featuring a talented lineup of musicians, the band has built excitement since the release of their country rock single ‘Proof’, solidifying their reputation […]
Coruja Jones – ‘Little Space’ Indie-folk artist Coruja Jones returns with ‘Little Space’, a poignant single from his upcoming EP ‘Undo’. Born from a finger-picked acoustic guitar melody, the song evolved into a lush arrangement with electric guitar lines and modular synths, reflecting on unrequited love and loss, including the grief Jones experienced after a […]
Following the release of David Gilmour’s Luck and Strange, his critically acclaimed first new album in nine years, this week, has been an announcement which reminds us of 2015. Today, Gilmour has announced two very special rehearsal performances at the Brighton Centre on the south coast of England, on September 20th (Evening) (https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/2024-david-gilmour-tour-zone/september-20th-brighton-centre-brighton-en.html) and 21st (Matinee) (https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/2024-david-gilmour-tour-zone/september-21st-brighton-centre-brighton-en.html). Each show will be limited to just 1500 people. Many of you will remember that in 2015, Gilmour performed what was called a “preview show” at the same venue, which had been used for production rehearsals, and the Brighton Centre obviously worked well as a facility to get the show into its final shape, hence these newly announced concerts. Tickets for the shows are £30, and to be in with a chance to get them, fans will need to have
purchased a copy of Luck and Strange from the official David Gilmour UK store (https://store-uk.davidgilmour.com) by 8am, Monday, September 16th. This will give the chance for first access to the available tickets. Those who have already ordered from the store will also be included. Visit that website to get full details of terms and conditions of the ticketing process. The shows will offer an exclusive preview of David’s forthcoming live performances in Rome, London, Los Angeles, and New York.