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Hey, who stole my attention?

Attention Thieves, Eden Music, alt-rock, alternative, featured artists, new release, reviews, rock No Responses »

Sep 062010

Attention Thieves: Ryan, Hag, Alex, Sim

artist: Attention Thieves genre: Brit Alt-Rock	listen now Broken Promise From My Reach

For me, when I think of quintessential Brit Alt-Rock over the last few years bands like Kaiser Chiefs, The Enemy, and Hard-Fi come immediately to my mind as some of my favourites. I have a new band to add to that list. Attention Thieves, from Reading, England, launch their brand new single “Broken Promise” today. And this track delivers everything I love about British alternative rock. It’s post punk, post hardcore, with melodies your gonna find yourself singing along to at the top of your lungs in the privacy of your own car.

Also check out their 2009 four track EP Fear To Lose. The third track off the EP, “From My Reach”, should give you reason enough to get the rest of the album for yourself.

- DMitch

Upcoming Shows (view all)
Sep 10 2010	7:00P	Audiotube launch night @ The Loft	UNITED KINGDOM
Oct 02 2010	1:00P	Big Finger Festival	Grendon, Northamaptonshire, UK
Oct 03 2010	1:30P	Big Finger Festival	Grendon, Northamaptonshire, UK
Nov 07 2010	5:00A	Moster Fest @ FaceBar	Reading, Berkshire, UK

The Perfect Day

The Canon Logic, alt-rock, alternative, featured artists, indie pop, new release, reviews, rock, unsigned 1 Response »

Aug 202010

artist: The Canon Logic | genre: alternative, rock | label: unsigned

Hearing “Avenue of Criminals,” the free single download from The Canon Logic, reminds me of those perfect days in life. You wake up, get dressed for work and remember it’s Saturday, so you head back to bed for another three hours. Later, you head to the store for some grub and get the last glazed donut and the coffee’s fresh. The cashier you’ve been secretly lusting after for months finally smiles and says hello and when you rummage for the $5 you left the house with, you find a washed and tightly folded $20 in your back pocket.

How great would any one of those be? But all of them, in one day? Yes, yes, yes, and YES. If every day was like that, I’d have to start a blog and take pictures, because no one would believe me.

But believe me now when I say “Avenue of Criminals” is worth your time. It has a chorus The Killers would, uh, kill for, and it breezes along with sweet interplay between guitar and piano. I love how the guitar falls away at the 2:20 mark, leaving the piano and the drums and singer Tim Kiely’s voice. There’s an urgency and a passion in its structure and, at less than four minutes, it leaves me wanting more.

I’ve had it on repeat for an hour and I must say, I’m feeling good about the rest of my day.

Thanks, The Canon Logic, it’s just what I needed.

- Thurdeen

Crocodile Rocks

Damn Vandals, alt-rock, alternative, featured artists, news, rock, unsigned, videos No Responses »

Aug 172010

artist: Damn Vandals | genre: alternative, rock | label: unsigned

Froglix originally reviewed/introduced Britain’s Damn Vandals back in May and were stoked when guitarist Frank Pick recently sent us this music video for “Crocodile Song” as their vids are always interesting and unique…just like their music. This is no cookie-cutter indie/alt-rock band my friends. Take a gander and you’ll see/hear for yourself that these cats are a breed all their own. Cool song, creative video and…of course…we dig the Deniro reference.

- Drago

Iron City Astronauts

Almost Astronauts, alt-rock, alternative, featured artists, indie, rock, unsigned 1 Response »

Aug 162010

artist: Almost Astronauts | genre: alternative, rock | label: unsigned

Dry Erase
New Mexico
Frustrated

Tucked away in the bubbling metropolis that is Pittsburgh, PA lies a hidden haven of indie music. As unlikely as it might seem, ’tis the truth my friends. I have seen it with me own eyes. Granted it was sometime ago back in the day when bands like Dharma Sons and Nixon Clocks ruled the South Side. However, after hearing Defying Gravity from Almost Astronauts it is easy to see, or rather hear, that independent/original music is still very much alive and well in The ‘Burgh.

Jeremy Gray (guitar/vox), Dave Peters (keys), Chris Gibbs (drums) and Craig Morrison (bass guitar) tap into an energetic, alt-rock vibe that is unmistakably indie en route to a vibrant sound delivered with flawless precision and alive with honest emotion.

The stage for “Dry Erase,” is set by a pulsating piano intro that gives way to a well orchestrated track complete with dramatic highs and melancholy lows. Gray’s guitar work on “New Mexico” effortlessly combines strategic subtlety with a powerful expressive element complimenting the vocals perfectly. The edginess of “Frustrated” shows off the bands grittier side while “A Perfect Past” is a bit more ballad-like further evidence their range.

Now if yins ever find yourself in “Stiller” country, I highly recommend goin’ don teh Primanti Brothers for a sandwich and checking out AA if they’re in tahn.

- Drago

Grimus Follow Up

Eden Music, Grimus, alternative, featured artists, news, rock 1 Response »

Aug 092010

artist: Grimus | genre: alternative, indie rock | label: Eden Music

Grimus

listen now…
Started :: In A Glimpse

When I introduced Romania’s Grimus on here a few weeks ago I mentioned their upcoming single “Started”. Well, here it is. I’m excited to finally add it to the global broadcast and share it with you. Tell us what you think.

- DMitch

Upcoming Shows (view all)
Aug 10 2010	8:00P	Sub89 (Opening for Does It Offend You, Yeah?)	Reading, UNITED KINGDOM
Aug 13 2010	7:00P	Fanfest 2010	Rosia Montana, ROMANIA
Aug 28 2010	8:00P	Peninsula Festival	Targu Mures, ROMANIA

Dead Man at the Arcade

The Canon Logic, alt-rock, alternative, featured artists, rock, unsigned, videos No Responses »

Aug 052010

artist: The Canon Logic | genre: alt-rock | label: unsigned

Just a bit of a teaser vid from The Canon Logic’s newest release FM Arcade. Look for a full album review from Thurdeen coming soon. Until then…enjoy the sights and sound of “Dead Man.”

- Drago