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Fighting Tyler

Submitted by Showcase UK on 22 October, 2011 - 15:26

Having once been in a band that had a combined age of over 200 years I can definitely say it helped, but not for long.

Experience counts but it is far better to have youth on your side.

With Southampton's latest alternative rock band 'Fighting Tyler' they are lucky to have youth and also years of gigging and theatre experience on their side, rather than life's cruel twists and turns.

They are fronted by classically trained Vikki-Jo Keens and the talents of Ali Koller (guitar), a strong rhythm section of Sam Towson (Drums), James Wills (Bass) and Christopher Pearce (guitar).

For stage presence Vikki can draw inspiration from her drama education along with her performances in a number of musicals, but like all singers she found rock was the answer: “I decided after a few years that as much as I love musical theatre, I wanted to work on my own original sound and image.”

The result is their first single 'Alive' which is full of heavy southern promise and recorded at the Ranch Production House, in Nursling.

As bassist James (formerly HourstilAutumn) told me “It was a great honour to get to work with Neil and the guys down there as they have a great reputation for working with signed and unsigned alternative rock acts.”

You can download the new Fighting Tyler single from iTunes and Amazon, or listen via Facebook and Spotify.

And if you missed Wednesday night's gig they are back at the Talking Heads on the 24th November.

http://www.fightingtyler.com

Maths and the Moon

Submitted by Showcase UK on 17 October, 2011 - 19:22

When a venue changes its name some people find it very hard to use the new moniker. For example tonight there is an Oxjam event in Guava.

“Where?” you might ask. Well, it used to be Hamptons and is now something fruitier. I don't know how long it took to pick that name but I do know that when it comes to a band's some spend ages trying to think of something special.

So which of these band names grab you enough to see them in Guava tonight without listening to them first?

How about 'Silver Spirts' – its their debut! Following them is 'Antigerone' – started gigging in January with their punchy post-rock. After them Wolfe – dual vocals over electronic beats who, according to PopFactory, are “arguably the most underrated local act around.”

And finally the headliners whose changed their name about a year ago:

“I had wanted to call our album 'Maths and the Moon',” frontman Andy Fielder explained. “Then Luke suggested we call the band 'Maths and the Moon' instead. We all instantly agreed.”

They've also changed musical direction. Before it was high tempo: now it is more thoughtful. “I guess it was time to write about what happens after the party,” is Andy's philosophical response to the obvious question.

Musically they are trying something different, something almost conceptual. So maybe it is better to arrive incognito, rather than bringing your memories of their previous incarnation to the stage.

http://www.myspace.com/mathsandthemoon/

Jazz for Rockers - The Anthologists

Submitted by mick on 6 October, 2011 - 08:01

Eclectic? More like Perfect! This is instrumental music with everything - jazz, rock, groove, dub, cinematic themes, great musicianship and damn good fun! The Anthologists themselves are all experienced rock players, interested in exploring a range of genres, and have created a repertoire of original and semi-original pieces designed to appeal to audiences who a looking for a little more - but like to rock out occasionally! So the jazz never get's intellectual, the rock never too heavy and between them never "fusion" - rather, the Anthologists do a kind of mashup, blending Nirvana with Miles Davis, Pink Floyd with Tom Jobim, Roy Budd (Get Carter theme) with AC/DC...

Sounds crazy? Sometimes it is - but brings a smile to your face as that tune that seems strangely familiar suddenly reveals itself - you feel you know this repertoire but your ears get an education too! Justin Bryant is a formidable guitarist - a professional "sound designer" by day, Justin is constant writing music and creating soundscapes, and he brings this craft to the Anthologists set. A single track will often morph through a series of textures, feels and rhythms, ably delivered by the dynamic duo that is Richard Scarr on Bass and John Baker on Drums. New keyboardist Johnathan brings his wizardry to the band, contributing Hammond, Rhodes and acoustic piano to the line-up.

The Wilmington Arms makes a perfect setting with table and candelight ambience and retro feel for the Anthologist's show - if you're looking for a different, interesting, entertaining and memorable music experience - the Anthologists will deliver!

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The addictive SomaHigh

Submitted by Showcase UK on 5 October, 2011 - 23:20

Cult comedy show 'The Inbetweeners' gave a very humorous, yet magnified sense of what life is currently like when you're young and have undirected energy to burn on new experiences.

If the four lead characters had some mates in a band, it would have to be Southampton's 'SomaHigh'. Like that very successful programme they are 'of the now'.

SomaHigh weave great riffs around lyrics that pick the meat from people's lives.

For example in 'Flashback Tuesday' you'll hear: “Screaming after your ex while he's having a fight with the wall.”

You'll find more gems in 'Paper Chaser' and 'Lo Fat' and all of the other songs which appear on their debut album “Secrets That Didn't Happen” (released November 7th)

This disc and digital download is only 29 minutes long but if you are into tight, indie flavoured new wave, with a touch of the pathos delivered by Brit pop, then you are bound to be playing these tracks repeatedly.

They are written by singer/guitarist Sean Strugnell who's accompanied by Leon Azor on bass, Paul Wolf keyboards and Ryan Smith driving it along with the drums.

SomaHigh launch the album tonight (Fri 30th Sept) at The Joiners and, as Ryan explained, “this headline show is incredibly special. We're only giving Southampton fans first listen and will be selling advance copies along with limited edition Somahigh merchandise.”

It could be another classic Joiners evening when you have the opportunity to catch a band just before they explode onto the music scene.

Find out more at www.somahighlive.com

I'm on air this sunday, please read :-)

Submitted by consuelo on 1 October, 2011 - 09:06

It's confirmed, BBC radio Solent will be featuring my latest full produced song "Almost Isn't Good Enough" as part of the BBC Introducing: The South Demo Panel this coming Sunday (Oct 2nd) starting at approximately 8:10pm.

During the panel the track will be featured along with two tracks of a similar sort. All will then be evaluated by a panel of music industry professionals. Each track will re...ceive roughly 2 minutes of air-play, after which each member of the panel will feedback their thoughts about various aspects of the track.

Throughout the show they welcome feedback by text and email from listeners which they will read out loud. You can join the debate by text on 07786 20 70 70
or you can e-mail south.live@bbc.co.uk. Please text / email if you can.
p.s. if you're a million miles away see if you can listen online...

Details of the radio show and frequencies below:

Phil Jackson
BBC Introducing: The South
7-9pm Sunday evenings

BBC Sussex and BBC Surrey & BBC Radio Solent
Listen in Brighton on 95.3 FM
Listen in Sussex & Surrey 104-104.8 FM
Listen in Solent & Hampshire on 96.1 FM
Listen in Dorset on 103.8 FM
Listen on-line www.bbc.co.uk/sussex
Listen on-line www.bbc.co.uk/surrey
Listen on-line www.bbc.co.uk/hampshire
Listen on-line www.bbc.co.uk/dorset

Cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeers
Consu xx

Hooked On Classics in Bournemouth

Submitted by Chris Jenkins on 29 September, 2011 - 14:32

With 3 months to go we've had to release more seats for the first Hooked On Classics concert, celebrating 30 years of the multi-million selling album series. Thanks for everyone who has got their tickets early... you will be rewarded with your free album at the show in December.

If you haven't listened to Hooked On Classics recently (or ever!) make sure you do... you'll be hooked in no time at all!

Hey Guys

Submitted by roziirozii on 7 September, 2011 - 15:34

HEY GUYS :)
Posted on September 7th, 2011 at 05:30 AM

Well its been a while and I have been a busy bee.

I have posted a video of my showcase at the O2 Academy of my original song `No More Second Best` it is on my web page, Reverbnation, and youtube etc I hope you like.

The big news is that Mike Puskas has agreed to Produce my Album for release for I.A.M. International.......Cool

mike

I have two shows this weekend so if you are near Southampton or Bournemouth please drop in and say hi

Take Care everyone

Rozii :

ibar closes in Bournemouth

Submitted by Chris Jenkins on 15 August, 2011 - 17:54

The ibar will be missed by the local music promoters and fans who frequented the place. I hope everyone gave it a good send-off at the weekend.

However, the the show(s) must go on, so I'm pleased to see all the other venues helping out and stepping up to fill the void left by the venue that was 'just right' for smaller shows. Upstairs at The Old Firestation for one will be dusted down ready for the first weekend in September.

Undercover PR for the indies

Submitted by rachelho on 23 July, 2011 - 11:35

Covert PR company does publicity for bands they love, shying away from the mainstream, instead focusing on new up and coming talent. They have a passion for what they do and are more about helping a band get to the next stage of their career, rather than cashing in on the curtails of an artist’s success. UK Indie Touring were lucky enough to get owner Dave to share a few PR trade secrets and let us know just how he got into this publicity business…

Tell us about Covert PR; how did you get into it and what are you trying to achieve?

Starting off as a musician (I’m a guitarist by trade) working in studios, touring and playing sessions; my career progressed on to making records, which in turn lead to producing what was the very first ‘split