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Zimbalam Music Monday Featured Artist : Ono Palindromes

June, 6th 2011 13:01

“An Awesome cocktail of the sour flavours of ’80s post punkers like Pil and Pere Ubu decorated with glace cherries of grunge-pop” – NME


Hailing from Exeter UK, Ono Palindromes was Andy Death and Serge Pascal feeding you the sounds of the End of the World (according to MySpace)…

Formed in 2009 and now defunct, the band built quite a buzz about them in their short time together. The Palindromes most notably received praise from the likes of NME, Artrocker, XFM and Dazed and Confused for their original and distinctive alternative rock songs.

Ono Palindromes lists The Cramps, Nirvana and Queens of the Stone Age amongst their musical influences, along with Young Widows, Helmet and Minus, and supported the likes of: The Fall, Pulled Apart by Horses, Jaguar Love and LaFaro.

 

The Palindromes broke up last October, but check out Andy Death’s new band, Concubines. An indie pop group who is”straddling the indie pop spectrum of the past 30 years… grabbing elements of Bowie.” – Sonic Masala Blog

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Zimbalam Featured Artist : Masters in France

May, 31st 2011 10:17

“Sultry and smart indie pop, definitely not from France”

- Jamie Hodgson (NME, Observer, Guardian)

Masters in France, are a Welsh 5 piece – an indie/alternative band whose star has been on the rise all year.

From great reviews in Nylon Magazine USA, BBC Radion One and NME, to their current UK tour and newly released single, A.I. (Artificial Inches, out 30/05/2011), Masters are definitely a band to watch.

A veritable melting point of multiple genres, their sound is solidified somewhere between Ed Ellis Jones’ charismatic vocals and the delicious danceable backing riffs, that wouldn’t be amiss playing soundtrack to an amphetamine-fuelled party.

You can catch them on tour throughout the UK in May, including a slot at Radio One’s Big Weekend.

 

Listen to Masters in France on SoundCloud

 








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Zimbalam Featured Artist : Jesus & The Christians

May, 23rd 2011 11:37

This week’s featured artist, Jesus & The Christians, is a political noise pop project with a list of influences that includes Sigmund Freud, Nelson Mandela, Robert Mugabe, Jesus Christ and Mother Teresa.

Listen to Remixing Water into Wine on SoundCloud

Their first record is an electronic remix of album songs by various Dutch indie acts such as Eins Zwei, Orchestra, The Black Atlantic and Ponoka, entitled Remixing Water Into Wine, but Jesus & the Christians are currently working on a record containing their own songs.

According to their Facebook Page :

Expect something so political it will make Rage Against The Machine sound like a rightwing lobby group. Songs with titles like ’9/11 Is Overrated’ (a statistical view on 9/11), ‘Fuck The Goddamn Fear’ (about Christianity, children and the fear of hell) and ‘Copyright Kills Kids In Africa’ (a fun story about AIDS, copyright and kids dieing in Africa) will do the trick.

Our interest is piqued, what about yours?








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Welcome back Zimbalam Featured Artist

May, 16th 2011 12:10

Technically, we can’t blame the recent spate of bank holidays on our lack of Zimbalam Featured Artists recently, we’ve just been supremely busy, and for that we apologise.

To make up for it, we’ll be featuring 5 different artists this week, so remember to report back to the blog every day to see who’s going to be featured next, and if you’ve made the cut…

MONDAY – 16.05.11

Zimbalam Featured Artist : Gak Jonze

UK based rapper, Gak Jonze, made his first public appearance at age 9. Rapping since the age of five, Gak started his recording career with garage track ‘Your Body’, since then he fronted for ‘Live Evil’ under the name Kameallion, before forming City Boy Soul with Coree Richards of Damage.

Gak’s single ‘Rock Boi’ drops today, visit his website to see the video.

 

Want more Gak? Find him below

 

M-MONDAY – 17.05.11

Zimbalam Featured Artist : Eins, Zwei Orchestra

Powerful and colourful dutch shoegazers, Eins Zwei Orchestra, is a Stefan and Lydia van Maurik project.

 

Listen to Eins Zwei Orchestra on SoundCloud

A combination of pure pop with the sound of shoegaze bands like My Bloody Valentine, Broken Social Scene and The Pains of Being Pure At Heart, this band presents asymmetry, endless lines and spirals, twisted in a wall of sound.

 


 

 

M-M-MONDAY – 18.05.11

Zimbalam Featured Artist : Bipolar Empire

Bipolar Empire has a sound that cannot be compared to any of their peers. It’s catchy, fresh, full of energy and flavour’ – Celina Murphy, Hot Press Magazine.

Click Here to Listen to Bipolar Empire on SoundCloud

Formed at Oxegen 2007, Bipolar Empire’s rock and roll infused folk sound has seen them working with some of the biggest names in music, from legendary producer Pat McCarthy (REM, Madonna, U2) to pop-movie legend, Kevin Godley.

 

M-M-M-MONDAY – 19.05.11

Zimbalam Featured Artist : Fliptrix

Listen to Fliptrix on SoundCloud

Hailing from South East London, rapper Fliptrix has been creating a storm since bringing intelligent, streetwise lyrics, high-energy delivery and a myriad of original and distinctive flows to 07′s scene with Force Fed Imagery.

A story teller and wordsmith Flips has graced the stage with some of Hip Hop’s finest including RA the Rugged Man, Foreign beggars, Jehst, Taskforce, Immaculate, Kyza, Verb T, Kashmere, Phi Life Cypher , Yungun, Mr Thing, Killa Kella, Ghost, Manage, Mystro, and DJ Excalibah. As well as well known Dubstep & Drum and bass DJ’s such as Plastician, Loefah, 16-Bit, Kromestar, Nicky Blackmarket, Brookes Brothers, Dylan and many more…

 

 

M-M-M-M-MONDAY – 20.05.11

Zimbalam Featured Artist : The Stowaways

The Stowaways deal in top-drawer melodies and all-round giddy charm. – Charlie Ashcroft, Amazing Radio.

Listen to The Stowaways on SoundCloud

A lively, cool, indie outfit, The Stowaways, specialise in a combination of poppy harmonies and catchy arrangements, paired with memorable vocal melodies comparable to the likes of Lenny Kravitz and Caleb Followhill.

This post is by Believe Digital Social Media Manager Shanni Elcock @shandogspeaks








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Featured Artist: Casiokid

March, 28th 2011 09:45

Casiokid have shared the stage with artists like TheMetros, MyPassion, Frankmusic, Attack!Attack! and Hadouken; they have peformed over 150 live shows worldwide and have sold more than 13,000 records.

Click Here to Listen to Casiokid on SoundCloud

With a sound that is contrasting between traditional punk, electro  and 8 bit, this four-piece Pop-Alternative band’s latest single In Minds of Forlorn Hearts is a high energy collection.

So who are Casiokid?

The band began in 2006 in Milton Keynes, UK as a solo project by singer song writer Jack Bontempi, today Casiokid is Jack (vocals/ keys), Alex (bass), Stu (drums/ samples) and André (guitar/ vocals).

DISCOGRAPHY

2011 In Minds of Forlorn Hearts Pt1
2010 ‘Your Heart In Digital’ (Limited edition)
2009 ‘Think about it’ Single (Emotron Label)
2008 ‘Casiokid’ Album (Xtal Records)
2008 ‘Save the emotion’ Single (Bbycks records)
2008 ‘Holiday in Hyrule’ single (GM4U)
2007 ‘Match made in heaven’ Single (EmotronLabel)
2007 ‘Soundfuse’ Album (EmotronLabel)
2007 ‘Never know’ Single
2006 ‘StreetFight’ Demo

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Featured Artist: Andre Leon

March, 21st 2011 17:12

Into calming electro tunes?

Check out our selection from this week’s featured artist, Andre Leon’s album Kiss the Sky Say Nothing.

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Featured Artist: Fiction

March, 7th 2011 15:12

Fiction are a four-piece band from London. Officialy, they formed in early 2009 but have played together in various bands before.

Listen to Fiction on SoundCloud

Consisting of Mike Barrett (vocals, keyboards, drums), James Howard (vocals, guitars, drums), Daniel Djan (vocals, bass) and Nick Barrett (guitars), the band have supported the Klaxons and have been getting some great buzz from NME, Loud & Quiet and BBC6 around their single ‘Big Things.

Fiction, whose sound has been described as ‘perfect, anarchic pop’, played their first gig together in May 2009. They have since played at Offset Festival in Essex, the Huw Stephens-curated Sŵn Festival in Cardiff and recorded live sessions for BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music and Diesel Radio.

Fiction is working on their second single.

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Featured Artist: Milk White White Teeth

February, 28th 2011 14:06

With a beautiful dance sound, Milk White White Teeth, a Leeds based 8 piece collective take inspiration from cheese, Kurt Cobain and strawberry milk in varying measures.

Electro-pop band Milk White White Teeth

Click Here to Listen to MWWT on SoundCloud

Their 2010 single Ingrid Won’t Smile is the product of a slightly skewed turn of phrase paired with an acute ability to create innovative harmony.

Richly textured, beautifully layered and never unnecessary, their sound combinations, and sometimes quirky instrument choices, add to the quality compositions.

Jon Crabbe and Barrie Wilson, the original cofounders of the assemblage, set out the frame on which the rest of the troupe add the fabric using “Lyrics chosen for aesthetics and the moods they create, as opposed to direct story telling”.

Classified as unsigned, Milk White White Teeth are set to broaden their fan base past that of their loyal Leeds lovies and Huw Stephens’.

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Featured Artist: Charly Coombes & The New Breed

February, 21st 2011 09:20

Charly Coombes & The New Breed are a 4 piece rock and roll band with one finger in a warm 60s soul pie.

Based in Oxford, the band have toured the UK & the US since releasing their debut EP ‘Panic’, including SXSW.  They recently released their second EP, ‘Waves’ and another self-financed UK tour they have been confirmed to play a string of festival dates in the UK. As well as writing great songs they are a great example of how to be successful, independent musicians in today’s uncertain music industry, not to mention nice guys!

They have a great homepage which links to their Facebook, Twitter, Myspace AND Electronic press kit, all of which are all kept up to date and in sync with each other. Both EPs were released digitally via Zimbalam and when we heard them we knew they were on to a good thing and we are proud to announce that we have promoted them on to a Believe Digital where they will receive professional trademarketing & sales promotion. Their track ‘ Jungles & Tide’s will also be featured on a Believe ‘Ones to watch in 2011′ compilation out next month.

If you’ve got something to shout about, a new release, tour, video, competition then let us know and we’ll share it with our followers

Want to be a featured artist? Email a link to your MySpace  (with Zimbalam player) or Zimbalam artist page to questions@zimbalam.com

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Soundcloud competition & Featured Artist

February, 16th 2011 14:58

Featured Artist & Competition opportunity for your band

WE//ARE//ANIMAL are an alternative rock band from Wales who record on a digital 7 track in houses, fields, woods and old folks homes.

Before they head off to Texas for SXSW they are scheduled to headline Backstage Pass Cloud 9 Music award, in association with Soundcloud & Club Fandango (www.backstagepassmusic.com)

To be in with a chance of supporting them on March 11th at the excellent Bull & Gate in Camden simply upload your best recorded track via soundcloud and get your fans to vote for you. As well as the live slot the band with the most votes will also win a premium soundcloud account, online promotion consultation & 500 of their CDs manufactured.

Enter here – good luck!

WE//ARE//ANIMAL  are one of our personal favourites here at Zimbalam and they’re doing really well right now with support from Tom Robinson, Huw Stephens & NME to name but a few. Their debut album, Idolise, has been described as a ‘growling, prowling rock beast’ and was shortlisted as one of XFM’s albums of 2010.

WE//ARE//ANIMAL  -  ‘Idolise’  on iTunes

Check them out on Facebook and Myspace

Follow Zimbalam on SoundCloud for more information on our Featured Artist of The Week, WEAREANIMAL and our compilations here


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