Mishkin Fitzgerald is best known for her role as lead singer and pianist in the British ‘orchestral punk-rock’ band, Birdeatsbaby. Solo she plays darkly tinged pianos ballads and weird alt-pop tunes. Influenced heavily by classical piano music, and alternative artists such as Nick Cave, Patti Smith and Regina Spektor, Mishkin’s sound is distinctive, fragile and …
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Killer BOB
Killer BOB are a band with an aggro, grunge-metal vibe taking influence from the likes of Soundgarden, Black Flag, Alice in Chains & Pantera with more than a hint of yoni power. We are here to satisfy your unmet needs with a smooth blend of anger and introspection. Find out more on Killer BOB’s website, follow them on facebook or twitter or listen to …
Birdeatsbaby
Birdeatsbaby’s name was literally dreamt up by band leader Mishkin Fitzgerald, back in her teens after a particularly long bout of insomnia. Often sleep deprived and on medication the flame haired singer would have strong hallucinations and nightmares, resulting in most of the material from the band’s first record “Here She Comes-a-Tumblin’”. Fitzgerald, having had …
Marshall Chipped
Marshall Chipped are an indie rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. Recent supports with Desert Planes and Lake Komo. New album ‘Time And Distance’ out now. “Alternative psych and electro-rock experimental types” – The Skinny “Packed with clever lyrical narrative and experimental arrangements pinned on well thought out structures” – Little Fire Check them out on …
XSLF
‘Back in 2009 I was asked by Chris Monk if I wanted to do some solo gigs supporting the Damned and the Alarm. Having not really thought of it before and after initial worries, I decided to give it a go. It was great and I loved it! Fast forward a few years and Jim …
Here Are the Young Men
Here Are The Young Men – a collective of musicians from the south east. Not always men, not always young. But always here. Here Are the Young Men have collaborated with Argonaut on All The Records In the World, and Does Anyone Know Where I Can Get a Gun? You can follow them on Facebook.
Joe Bone & The Dark Vibes
Joe Bone & The Dark Vibes are a 6 piece alternative rock outfit from Glasgow Scotland, writing and performing their own unique style of alternative music. Their 1st ep featured The Very Rev D Wayne Love of The Alabama 3. They are quoted as one of the best live acts in Scotland. “It’s Music …
Defences
Defences are an alternative metal quintet from Herts, UK “…these guys have nailed the music behind her with hook-laden choruses, melodic and groove-ridden guitars and awesome beats and production flourishes here there and everywhere. Go check them out now, I can guarantee you won’t be disappointed! – Elliott Stubbings, TKTwords “Into awesome new metalcore, similar …
The Eastern Swell
THE EASTERN SWELL are: LAINIE URQHUART: VOCALS & TAMBOURINE CHRIS REEVE: GUITAR & VOCALS NEIL COLLMAN: BASS & VOCALS ANDY GLOVER: DRUMS & PERCUSSION Some bands appear to arrive fully formed from the off. All their influences, musical stylings and concepts are in place, the flaws ironed out, right through to the final execution …
Those Unfortunates
Those Unfortunates are a London four-piece who write songs aiming for the wit and warmth of The Kinks, Television Personalities and Syd Barrett. The Servant/Saturday is their fourth single proper, and their second for Stereogram Recordings. On The Servant, they visit another of their favourite themes – drawing from the Harold Pinter-screenplayed, Joseph Losey-directed film …
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