A Space For Music LiberationA Space For Music LiberationThis is a blog about my passion for new and old music. I will endeaver to post as reguarly as I can about the music that is doing it for me. I have wide ranging tastes from rock, electronica, metal, punk, drum and bass, hardcore, ska, house and anyth Articles
Featured Artist: Alan Wilkis
2008-06-09 21:30:00 Based out of Brooklyn, Alan Wilkis is a multi talented instrumentalist and producer, who has recently released his debut album "Babies Dream Big".Pretty much everything you hear on the record Alan has recorded himself, and then also produced the whole thing in his own way too. He's created a quite stunning collection of tracks, which when put together leads to a pretty hot debut release. He's a nice chap too!One look at his myspace and in particular his influences will tell you all you need to know. A huge collage of images displays a wide array of artists, from Queen, Radiohead, Jeff Buckley, Black Flag, Slayer (!), Michael Jackson, the list just goes on and on, from genre to genre, decade to decade. This should give you some indication of Alan Wilkis style, i.e. he's incredibly experimental and crosses many boundaries with his music.Album opener "Burnin'" is so chilled out, its perfect for the hot weather we're all hoping for this summer. The track has a real groove to it, wi... More About: Artist , Featured
New Wave Of Music #20
2008-06-08 21:00:00 ---> collection of tunes that i've been into over the past month or so. MP3: Hadouken - Crank It UpTaken from their debut album "Music For An Accelerated Culture", this track sums up what is great about Hadouken; big bassline, high tempo, and current. HadoukenMP3: The Outline - AestheticsOne of my favourite new bands of this year, The Outline combine angular guitars with offbeat drums, throw in some electronic influences, and turn it all right up. This band have the right intent and are creating challenging music. The OutlineMP3: Late Of The Pier - FockerI'm yet to hear a L.O.T.P song I dont like! Every track has so much going on you are never left bored. Fully expecting their forthcoming debut album to be one of my favourites of this year. Late Of The PierMP3: Gnarls Barkley - Going OnOne of the surprises of the year for me, without expecting to I really like the tunes i've heard off the new Gnarls Barkley album "The Odd Couple". Really chilled out beats made with the right inte... More About: Weezer , New Wave , Wave
The Hustle, Sunflies, The Metros + Keep Hope Inside
2008-06-06 00:00:00 Just a couple of updates for you today. Check out the following links for three new articles i've written for Sonic Dice, they include reviews of The Hustle , Sunflies, and The Metros. As well as that there's a link to the excellent Keep Hope Inside music blog run by Saam, which recently celebrated its 2nd birthday with a bumper set of guest posts from all of the blogs that Samm digs. He asked us to review an album by a British band, so i chose Blood Red Shoes debut "Box Of Secrets". Click HERE to check the post out.
Lillica Libertine
2008-05-31 12:00:00 I've mentioned Nottingham based producer Lillica Libertine on ML before, but recently i've just been caining his tunes so i felt the need to bring him up again.In particular his last single, "Manhunt" which came out a few months ago on french label Place Blanche, is just an absolute head beater of a track.When someone lists The Locust alongside the French House scene as influences, you know you're going to get some mental tunes, and Lillica Libertine does not disapoint.He uses crazy samples and really heavy beats, and everything is turned right up, but somehow its still danceable to. He's all set to take things to the next level, particuarly with a live session with Radio 1 planned for next week. Over the next 6 months I think he's going to rip up everything.Check out these tunes and let me know your thoughts.MP3: Lillica Libertine - ManhuntMP3: Lillica Libertine - DiamondsMP3: Lillica Libertine - Drug ControlLillica Libertine Myspace
BBC Radio 1 - BBC Introducing with Bethan Elfyn
2008-05-28 15:06:00 Soooooooo....I'm going to be on Radio 1 tonight. (As you do lol)Yes me, Sid, will be speaking to the nation between 12am and 2am on the BBC Introducing show with Bethan Elfyn in Wales tonight! I'm going to be their weekly tipster for this weeks show, basically saying my three top tips for the week and little bit about Music Liberation.If you want to listen live you can do so on the Radio 1 website or on 97-99FM. I'm guessing i'll be on after 1am but i'm not entirely sure. [EDIT - SKIP TO 01.21am TO HEAR MY BIT IN THE SHOW!}Or you can listen again after the show has aired.Its all rather exciting, i just hope i dont sound like a tool!(I'll be getting back to normal posting next week, sorry about the rather random links and lack of my normal posts lately)
Dirt Jake Replicas
2008-05-22 16:40:00 Check out my review of Portland based Rock experimentalists, Dirt Jake Replicas, with their debut UK single "Part 1" which is out this week. You can find the review HERE on the excellent Sonic Dice reviews site.Dirt Jake ReplicasSonic Dice
The Lazarus Plot
2008-05-20 00:00:00 Just got another review published by the folks at the Sonic Dice site.This time its a single review from indie crossover newcomers, The Lazarus Plot .To read the review go HERE, and to check out the other reviews i've done for them go HERE.
Drum + Bass (In Your Face)
2008-05-17 11:00:00 Really been feeling my Drum + Bass lately, particuarly these two tracks. The only problem with D+B is that there seems to be a lack of blogs out there that cover the genre, therefore a lack of tracks that appear for download. So until these two are released officially you'll have to do with streaming them on their respective myspace pages.First up its DJ Hazard with "Machete". This such a killer of a track that would just rip up any dancefloor! DJ Hazard Myspace Then theres's SubFocus with "Timewarp", another really heavy piece of music from Andy C's RAM Records based artist. SubFocus Myspace More About: Face , In Your Face
New Wave Of Music #19
2008-05-14 23:00:00 Another week, another bag of juicy new tunes for your listening pleasure. Get your ears round these!MP3: Dead Prez - Bigger Than Hip Hop (Ghetto House Remix)The original hip hop tune was massive, so any remixing of it is pretty dangerous, however Ghetto House soup it up and prime it for the dance floor pretty well. Dead PrezMP3: Black Kids - Hurricane JaneFirst single "I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance" was a well received chart hit, however its this new track which encourages me that Black Kids have more to offer. Its a real grower for sure. Black KidsMP3: Pendulum - Propane NightmaresPendulum's new album "In Silico" has divided opinions, its more diverse then their debut release, encompassing more Rock elements which seem to alienate the D+B contingent. It works for me though! PendulumMP3: Buy Now - Body CrashOut on the 23rd June, "Body Crash" is a wicked tune from an artist called Buy Now. B.N are two parts of Swedish House Mafia (Steve Angello + Sebastian Ingross... More About: Music , Coldplay , New Wave , Outkast , Big Boi
Justice - Stress
2008-05-13 13:58:00 Awesome video for the Justice song "Stress ". Its directed by Romain-Gavras. Check it out its really good.
New Wave Of Music #18
2008-05-06 23:00:00 So from the tracks on offer in this post, you might assume that Music Liberation has gone all Electronic on you. And you'd be right. However in the near future there will be a similar post on some wicked new Rock tunes i've been digging lately, so it all evens out! I've also really been into my Drum + Bass lately, so expect a post along those lines pretty soon. As always, turn it up and enjoy!MP3: Lillica Libertine - Britney Spears (Demo)As far as i'm aware this track has nothing to do with Miss Spears, unless you listen to it whilst pummelling her face in. This tune is absolutely mental, big heavy bassline, distorted samples and beats, and it justs keeps going. HUGE! Lillica LibertineMP3: Audio Bullys - Gimme That PunkOnly heard this recently but instantly fell in love with it. Its a total mashup of vocal samples, beats, riffs, anything and everything basically. Seems like a triumphant return to form for A B. Audio BullysMP3: The Presets - This Boy's In Love (Lifelike Remix)Cr... More About: Switch , New Wave , Lethal Bizzle , Wave
Music Liberation April Podcast
2008-04-30 11:00:00 Here is the April edition of the Music Liberation Podcast . This months we have our usual selection of wicked new tunes from across the world, aswell as a World Exclusive first play of a track by UK Hip Hop artist Marvin. We also have a special feature from Music Liberation's guest contributor Craig Duranti. The usual download options are below aswell as the tracklistings for the show. Remember if you want to be involved in the next podcast then you can reach us at musicliberation@hotmail.co.uk Hope you enjoy the show!MP3: Music Liberation April Podcast [Direct Download Link][Subscribe in iTunes] [Stream the Podcast]Powered by Podbean.comTRACKLISTING1. Justice - Genesis (Webbafied Remix)2. Teenagersintokyo - Very Vampr3. Pic Vicious - L.A. Dreamer4. The Muscle Club - I've Never Read Anything5. Stars And Sons - Out Of View6. Outrageous Main - Toxteth L87. Red Light Company - With Lights Out8. Marvin - Fresh Kick Feeling (Feat. Pixel) [WORLD EXCLUSIVE]9. The Sweet Serenades - I C...
DJ Fresh - Exhale (Inhale Remix)
2008-04-27 19:00:00 Check out this lovely slice of Drum and Bass courtesy of DJ Fresh with Inhale on the remix.Turn it up!MP3: DJ Fresh - Exhale (Inhale Remix )The upcoming Music Liberation Podcast for April (released on Wednesday 30th), will have a World Exclusive first play of a track from the debut album of UK Hip Hop artist, Marvin . So make sure you check that out in a couple of days time. Lates.
Love Music Hate Racism
2008-04-25 22:50:00 MP3: Akala - Where I'm From More About: Music , Love , Hate , Racism
New Wave Of Music #17
2008-04-24 13:00:00 Haven't done one of these posts for a little while, not really sure why, guess its cos i've been busy with other things. Anyway these are some fresh new tunes i've been enjoying of late. What do you think??? MP3: SebastiAn - DogHeard this track a few weeks ago, its absolutley mental! Fuses Metal with House music into a terrifying noise onslaught that will kill your ears. Its dangerous and I love it! www.myspace.com/0sebastian0MP3: Busta Rhymes - Don't Touch Me Now (Throw Da Water On Em)This is the lead single from the new Busta album titled "Blessed" which comes out in June. Its high tempo hip hop from a man with something to prove. http://www.bustarhymes.com/MP3: Black Tide - ShockwaveNew young Metal band from Miami, Florida. Think Metallica meets Iron Maiden meets AC/DC. This single is released on 19th May on Interscope. http://www.blacktidemusic.com/MP3: Rusko - Cockney ThugCheck out this nice slice of Dubstep from London based artist Rusko. Also hit up his myspace and listen... More About: Music , New Wave , Wave , Sebastian
Stars And Sons - The Goat Show EP
2008-04-21 19:00:00 I recently received an E.P titled "The Goat Show ", from the masked up band you see before you, Stars And Sons . There's a generous seven tracks on offer from this E.P, and surprisingly there's not a dud to be found. This is definitely one of the most exciting and polished cd's I have been sent not only this year, but since the existence of this blog.The band blend infectious pop sensibilities and melodies, with gorgeous sweeping guitars, piano, harmonies, drums, and everything else that's going on. The music sounds really tight with everything seeming to hit the right note. There's a lot of diversity within these seven tracks, with the band experimenting with different styles and ideas. This is something which is really refreshing, particularly with the current stagnant manufactured pop scene that any commercial radio station will subject you to. Stars And Sons offer another way to think about and listen to pop music.Check out the bands myspace and also check out a couple of son...
Chase The Disco Podcast - Episode 2
2008-04-21 15:50:00 The 2nd episode of the Chase The Disco podcast is now available! Music Liberation guest writer Craig Duranti brings you brand new music from MIA, Throttle & Vinnie, and Joe And Will Ask, a guest mix from Redial recorded live in Sydney, aswell as an exclusive interview with Kissy Sell Out.You should definatley check it out as its awesome!Download the episode HERE.Chase The Disco / Myspace More About: Episode , Podcast , Episode 2
Gig Review - Future Of The Left / Frommars / The Muscle Club
2008-04-15 18:00:00 I recently ventured to the legendary venue of Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff, to see Future Of The Left . You can read my review of the gig for Sonic Dice by clicking HERE.I obviously knew about Future Of The Left, and I knew a little about one of the support acts, Frommars. However the first band on, The Muscle Club , I knew nothing about. It was actually quite a liberating experience, seeing a band without any preconceptions, which in this day in age of the internet and particularly myspace is quite an unusual experience. {For me at least}. Although on this occasion I had just failed to find out anything about them as opposed to purposely not finding out. So I was particularly happy to discover that The Muscle Club are actually a pretty exciting young indie pop rock band from Cardiff. They are full of energy and already have a small collection of wicked tunes. I'm pretty confident their going to go from strength to strength in the coming months. Checkout a track from their recent "Shoot... More About: Review
Away Days
2008-04-11 00:30:00 Hey, I'm going away for a few days so there won't be any updates for a little while. But dont despair, im leaving you with some nice treats!First up you should check out Podcast number 1 and number 2 from the awesome music blog, The Cold Cut. Will from the blog has been delving into the world of podcasting with excellent results and you should definatley have a listen! Now for some wicked tracks i've been into lately...MP3: Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip - Look For The Woman (Zane Lowe Remix) {Yes Zane Lowe! and its quite good!}MP3: Evil Nine - Earth {Awesome beat, really chilled Hip Hop}MP3: The Ranconteurs - Salute Your Solution {Fun to Rock out to!}MP3: Pink Skull - Gonzo's Cointreau {Wicked Electro}And finally check out this video that arrived on the 1st of April (Thats no joke) about The Streets making a movie of their album "A Grand Don't Come For Free" (That might be a joke). Whether its true or not, and im probably thinking not, it got me thinking that it would be good to ... More About: Days
Satellite State Demo Review
2008-04-10 00:30:00 Check out a review i've done of a demo CD by Guildford based rockers Satellite State for Sonic Dice. You can read the review by clicking HERE. More About: Review , Demo
Webbafied Does It Justice - Interview
2008-04-08 21:40:00 I've recently been in contact with an up and coming Hip Hop artist called Webbafied. This guy is still in his early twenties but has already put out several releases and toured across the US and Europe. His new project see's him taking on a big challenge, putting his own style on the entire Justice "Cross" album. For anyone taking on such a daunting task as mixing an album of that class, you need certain qualities. Thankfully Webbafied has these in abundance, he's highly confident, has sublime songwriting skills, and has a good voice.We recently caught up with Webbafied to find out more about his "Webbafied Does It Justice" project, and what else he's got planned in the future. Firstly thanks for taking the time out to talk to Music Liberation. We?re really impressed with what you?ve done with the Justice album. Let?s get a bit of background first.Q1. Where did you grow up and how did that affect your music tastes?"First off...I wanna thank Music Liberation for taking the time t... More About: Interviews , Interview
ML Podcast now in iTunes Store
2008-04-07 16:20:00 You can now download and subscribe to the Music Liberation Podcast , by going to our new page in the iTunes music store. Which is all pretty exciting. Its seemingly taken forever to get the podcast accepted but finally it is there. Click HERE to check it out! (And while your there why not click subscribe [For Free!] so you'll automatically receive the new episodes of the podcast as they become available). You can also directly download the Podcast in an MP3 file by right clicking HERE More About: Podcasts , Itunes , Store
The Subways - Girls & Boys
2008-04-06 23:30:00 So The Subways are back.YEAH JUST A BIT!Their letting people download the track "Girls And Boys ", which is the first track from their forthcoming new album titled "All Or Nothing" for free, on their myspace or website. You just need to fill in the usual form) - You lazy bums can just use the link i've put up below...As far as my ears as concerned its an absolute stormer of a track! Big heavy pounding drums, awesome guitars with some big riff action, and really delicious vocals from Billy and Charlotte.The album is due to arrive in June on Infectious Records, and if its anything like this track its gonna blow everyone away!MP3: The Subways - Girls And Boys
Gig Review - Aiden (at Cardiff University)
2008-04-05 19:30:00 My progress into the world of music journalism has improved within the last few days, as I can now officially say that I am writer for the online music reviewing website, Sonic Dice.My first article for the site was a review of the recent Aiden gig that I attended in Cardiff a few days ago.Click HERE to check the review out!In the coming weeks I hope to be writing articles on the Future Of The Left gig that i went to last night, aswell as reviewing a cd that the Sonic Dice team sent me by a band called Satellite State.Not that this new found platform means i'll be negleting Music Liberation headquarters, i've got lots planned for here too!So keep tuned! More About: University , Review
Music Liberation Podcast - March
2008-04-01 13:00:00 Here is the March episode of the Music Liberation podcast!All the links and tracklistings are below, remember if you want to be involved in the next podcast then you can email me at musicliberation@hotmail.co.uk.As always any feedback is always appreciated!Enjoy!MP3: Music Liberation Podcast (March) [DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK][SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES] [STREAM THE PODCAST]Powered by Podbean.com TRACKLISTINGS 1. Drive A - Thrown Away2. The Joy Formidable - Austere3. CHAINGANG - Cut Here4. GTA - Wanna Be Myself5. Bambi Get Over It - Bad Man6. Lowline - Monitors7. Penny Broadhurst - Chemist Goods8. Cheeky Cheeky And The Nosebleeds - Slow Kids9. Natty - Cold Town10. Heroes Of Switzerland - Wish It Away More About: Podcasts
Cavalera Conspiracy / Operator Please
2008-03-27 22:30:00 Released this week is the debut album from Cavalera Conspiracy , called "Inflikted", which is out on Roadrunner Records. It is the first time the Cavalera brothers, Max and Igor, have made a record together since their well documented falling out at a Sepultura gig at Brixton Academy in 1996. And as such many Sepultura fans (myself included) are very much interested to hear what the boys have been upto, aswell as hoping that it may pave the way for a return of the original Sepultura lineup.Well upon listening to the track "Sanctuary" from said album, I can tell you that the Cavalera brothers are well and truly back! Its really heavy, with tons of intricate guitar solo's all over the place, pounding drums from Igor, and the familiar growling snarl of Max. After 12 years apart you may expect some sort of rustyness to occur, but there's none of that here, the music is really tight and accomplished.If the rest of the album follows in a similar vain, then I think we definatley have an e... More About: Operator , Cavalera Conspiracy
Fresh Music Report #4
2008-03-20 23:00:00 Yeah i've changed the name of this post again. Why? Well since I created the Music Liberation Myspace page, i've been getting lots of requests from bands and finding even more good brand new music, so the word "email" had to be dropped as new music is now coming at me from all directions, which is wonderful!First up this week is a brilliantly named band from Suffolk, called Cheeky Cheeky And The Nosebleeds. I first heard this band a couple of weeks ago on Mr Huw Stephens Radio 1 show, and ever since i've been hooked! The make really fun poppy rock tunes that you'd find hard to not put a smile on your face, even on a monday morning. The vocals are witty and really catchy, and the guitars and drums are pretty tight. The band released a single called "Slow Kids" earlier this month on Tired And Lonesome Records, and you'll be able to hear that track in this month Music Liberation podcast which is out on 31st March. In the mean time check out the bands myspace for details of the ext... More About: Report , Fresh
New Wave Of Music #16
2008-03-15 00:00:00 Here's your next dose of brand new music from across the world...MP3: The Whip - TrashOnly recently started getting into The Whip. This is a really strong track in the mould of the current rock/electro combo. Their debut album "A Marks Destination" is released on 24th March on Southern Fried. The WhipMP3: Be Your Own Pet - Heart ThrobAnother band which i've only recently started to hear material from are Nashville based, Be Your Own Pet. They make fun, poppy, punky rock tunes. Their new album "Get Awkward" is out next week on the 17th March on XL. Be Your Own PetMP3: Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip - Letter From God To ManAnother quality track from this pair of "geezers" from Essex way. The beats are chilled and the lyrics thought provoking. Hoping an album isnt too far away. Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius PipMP3: Hadouken - Get Smashed Gate CrashI have mixed feelings about Hadouken's upcoming debut album "Music For An Accelerated Culture". Tracks like this one i'm really into, whereas oth... More About: New Wave , Wave
CHASE THE DISCO & I AM NOT A CRITIC PODCASTS
2008-03-13 18:30:00 Two brand spanking new podcasts for you to check out!First up is the CHASE THE DISCO podcast which is produced and presented by Music Liberation's special guest writer, Craig Duranti. Mr Duranti explains how Chase The Disco "Loves Electronic music in all forms, whether it be House, Drum and Bass, Electro OR Dubstep. We also have a soft spot for Indie, Hip-Hop and Grime. Each Month we pick an up and coming DJ/Producer who is exciting us, and give them 20 minutes to spin some tunes in the "Guest Mix". The first three artists to grace the show are Andy George, Ghettoruckus DJ's, and Jaymo. As well as all the beats, we will bring music news, run down the months coolest events and give you interviews with some very familiar faces."I think its going to be really awesome, and you should definatley check out the first ever Chase The Disco podcast which is out tomorrow (14th March) Check out the Chase The Disco Blog or Myspace for download links and more information.The other podcast you s... More About: Podcasts , Critic
Inbox Report #3
More articles from this author:2008-03-06 23:00:00 Hey, so the keen eyed of you will have noticed I've dropped the word "weekly" from this inbox report post, because basically im not going to be able to keep it up weekly, and anyway i decided it shouldn't be a chore to write which it could be with pressure to write it at a set time. Anyway my inbox has been full of really great new music of late, so this post was easy to write and thats how it should be. Enjoy! First up its a band i wrote about a couple of months ago called CHAINGANG. For those who don't know, CHAINGANG are a four piece from Australia who with previous track "Get Off My Stage" caused a stir from the UK to the US, and with a new track they are set to take things to the next level. Their sound? Well its an enticing mix of punk rock beats, intricate and powerful guitars, mixed with infectious vocals from frontlady Hayley. All in all it makes for a very refreshing and exciting sound which leaves me wanting more! CHAINGANG MyspaceMP3: CHAINGANG - CUT HERE (demo)Next w... More About: Report , Inbox 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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