Listening post
January 2014
Albums, EPs, CDs and singles in our in tray
A quick sort through the plastic that we have in recently
The Brandy Thieves
Stories from the cellar – a CD, issued in 2013 by Leicester band The Brandy Thieves
Five tracks plus a bonus track.
April33
Joe Hawkin’s project, April 33. offers 12 tracks from this Electronic/rock/trip-hop/goth/metal Leicester band
Electrostatic
is the title of a CD from Caroline Mclavy, 11 tracks, listen to some on her web site.
Flying Kangaroo Alliance
Meri Everitt’s band brought out a CD in 2013 of the band’s alternative, grunge punk songs.
Invictus
Four songs on this self-titled album from this Leicester metal-core band.
Listen on the Invictus band web site
Kevin Hewick – The Heat of Molton Diamonds
Photo Rob Gurney of Digital Mechanic
Watch out for our review of wonderful album from one of Leicester legendary singer-writers.
The Kirkland Turn – Madness and Faith
Alternative music from this Leicester trio.
Nine tracks, 2013. Follow The Kirkland Turn on their blog.
Layers
We were thrilled by the music of Layers when we saw them at the Firebug last year.
This band from Birmingham has a fresh and original sound and if you can get their self-titled album it would be well worth listening to.
Fine rock/alternative 5 tracks, 2013
Life is a CD from Stu Crown
Musician and singer, songwriter Stu Crown is known as the lead singer from The Bobcats.
This five track CD from SpacePony Records, 2013, illustrates his work in the area of blues rock.
Stu Crown on Facebook | The BobCats
Luzon Bleeding Heart
Gatecrash The Waltz is the single from Leicester’s alternative electro rockers.
Luzon Bleeding Heart on Facebook
The Monday Club
A promo from The Monday Club is well worth having. Bluesy, soulful, indie rock from this Sheffield band whose appearance in Leicester was very memorable. Tony Teeth Records, 2013.
Sofa Surfin’
Nottingham singer and songwriter Josh Kemp offers a fine selection of songs on his EP Sofa Surfin‘.
Five very listenable tunes from Josh Kemp
Super 73
Super73 an Alternative-Rock band from central England; emerging from the ashes of previous bands – Themselves, Ictus and Citizen Smith – a fine set of songs, interestingly packaged, 8BP Records, 2013. Debut EP.
That’s the run down.
See also:
Record reviews 2013 page on Music in Leicester
