{"id":3425,"date":"2014-01-23T20:59:22","date_gmt":"2014-01-23T20:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.musicinleicester.co.uk\/?p=3425"},"modified":"2015-10-28T09:31:18","modified_gmt":"2015-10-28T09:31:18","slug":"listening-post-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicinleicester.co.uk\/index.php\/listening-post-january\/","title":{"rendered":"Listening post – January"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Listening post<\/h1>\n

January 2014<\/p>\n

Albums, EPs, CDs and singles in our in tray<\/em><\/p>\n

A quick sort through the plastic that we have in recently<\/p>\n

The Brandy Thieves<\/h2>\n

Stories from the cellar<\/em> – a CD, issued in 2013 by Leicester band The Brandy Thieves<\/a><\/p>\n

Five tracks plus a bonus track.<\/p>\n

April33<\/h2>\n

Joe Hawkin’s project, April 33<\/a>. offers \u00a012 tracks from this\u00a0Electronic\/rock\/trip-hop\/goth\/metal Leicester band<\/p>\n

Electrostatic<\/h2>\n
\"Caroline<\/a>
Caroline Mlavy – Electrostatic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

is the title of a CD from Caroline Mclavy<\/a>, 11 tracks, listen to some on her web site<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Flying Kangaroo Alliance<\/h2>\n
\"Flying<\/a>
Flying Kangaroo Alliance by Rob Gurney<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Meri Everitt’s band brought out a CD in 2013 of the band’s alternative, grunge punk songs.<\/p>\n

Follow them on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Invictus<\/h2>\n

Four songs on this self-titled album from this Leicester metal-core band<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Listen on the Invictus<\/strong> band web site<\/a><\/p>\n

Kevin Hewick – The Heat of Molton Diamonds<\/em><\/h2>\n
\"Kevin<\/a>
Kevin Hewick
Photo Rob Gurney of Digital Mechanic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Watch out for our review of wonderful album from one of Leicester legendary singer-writers.<\/p>\n

See Kevin Hewick’s web site<\/a><\/p>\n

The Kirkland Turn – Madness and Faith<\/em><\/h2>\n

Alternative music from this Leicester trio.<\/p>\n

Nine tracks, 2013. \u00a0Follow The Kirkland Turn on their blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Layers<\/h1>\n

We were thrilled by the music of Layers<\/strong> when we saw them at the Firebug last year.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Fine rock\/alternative 5 tracks, 2013<\/p>\n

Layers on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

Life<\/em> is a CD from Stu Crown<\/h2>\n

Musician and singer, songwriter Stu Crown is known as the lead singer from The Bobcats.<\/p>\n

This five track CD from SpacePony Records, 2013, illustrates his work in the area of blues rock.<\/p>\n

Stu Crown on Facebook<\/a> | The BobCats<\/a><\/p>\n

Luzon Bleeding Heart<\/h2>\n
\"Luzon<\/a>
Luzon Bleeding Heart by Rob Gurney<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Gatecrash The Waltz<\/em> is the single from Leicester’s alternative electro rockers.<\/p>\n

Luzon Bleeding Heart on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

The Monday Club<\/h2>\n

A promo from The Monday Club<\/strong> is well worth having. Bluesy, soulful, indie rock from this Sheffield band whose appearance in Leicester was very memorable. Tony Teeth Records, 2013.<\/p>\n

The Monday Club on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

Sofa Surfin’<\/h2>\n

Nottingham singer and songwriter Josh Kemp<\/strong> offers a fine selection of songs on his EP Sofa Surfin<\/em>‘.<\/p>\n

Five very listenable tunes from Josh Kemp<\/a><\/p>\n

Super 73<\/h2>\n

Super73 \u00a0an 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.<\/p>\n

Super73 on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

That’s the run down.<\/p>\n

See also:<\/h4>\n

Record reviews 2013 \u00a0page on Music in Leicester<\/a><\/p>\n

New tracks from Leicester bands<\/a><\/p>\n

Latest videos from Leicester bands and singers<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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