Episodes

Monday Aug 23, 2021
EP 74 Sugar Horse special
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Setting The Tone Sugar horse special
I recently got to sit down Ash from the band to discuss the band’s journey and the debut album The Live long after
Which is out on the 27.8.21 via small pond pre order here https://sugarhorse.bandcamp.com/album/the-live-long-after
Again, thank you to ash for his time all the very best with the release of the album.
Check out Shouting Judas At Bob Dylan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJsdClVpp8o
And Phil Spector In Hell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT9S-RUQxbc
Sugar horse online
https://sugarhorse.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/sugarhorseruinedmybirthday
https://twitter.com/sugarhorse666
https://www.instagram.com/sugarhorse.are.awful/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT9ag2pzP5jTUEHkbq-evQg

Friday Aug 20, 2021
Friday Aug 20, 2021

Sunday Aug 15, 2021
Sunday Aug 15, 2021
I’m so happy to have heard a while back, I’m taking about The Hara
who recently appeared at the Download festival test pilot and seemed to make plenty of new friends?
fool and the thief is the upcoming brand new track from The Hara,
sadly, I don’t have a YouTube or streaming link to this wonderful new single,
what I can tell you is that, Fool and the thief is a more of melodic with hooks and melodic tones and really takes off in the second half of the track the energy levels really kick in.
keep an eye out as there is some big news coming from the Hara.
The Hara on line
https://www.facebook.com/TheHaraBand
https://twitter.com/theharaband
https://www.tiktok.com/@theharaband
https://www.youtube.com/theharaband
https://www.snapchat.com/add/theharaband
https://www.instagram.com/theharaband/
BAILER - Gateway Drug
Check out BAILER - Gateway Drug
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEbhGEPMavc
BAILER online:
https://www.facebook.com/bailerofficial/
https://twitter.com/BAILEROfficial
https://www.instagram.com/bailerofficial/
Bailer are new to myself and perhaps you guys,
Gateway drug is one for all you guys out there how like your music heavy, a track with guitars that punch and vocals to match, when I first heard Gateway drug, I could not help but drawn upon compassions to those of Cancer Bats and Hatebread, go and check this one out its pretty fun and packed with energy
Hold tight
Next up Little Thief - FREAK
Check out FREAK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrbB2qzDY4I
Packed with a 70’s vibe and a funk tone FREAK, offers a more of chilled vibe, I Really love the production on this track and the riff and that funk tone is just perfect, go and check this one out.
Stream/purchase FREAK below
https://open.spotify.com/album/6AgJQV0vClxeptWvr1UOg6
https://music.apple.com/za/album/freak/1572858356?i=1572858357
Little Thief online
https://littlethief.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/littlethiefmusic
https://twitter.com/_littlethief
https://www.instagram.com/littlethiefband
jade memphia
POORSTACY-Party At The Cemetery
Check out Party At The Cemetery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7xf0eF8qmU
Party At The Cemetery straight away is a very emo track just the opening lyrics are emo.
What I like about this track is at get energy, hooks and I can hear influences from the likes of AFI to MCR, if you like your emo music then this will be perfect for you,
It’s quite a short track and is over in just over 2 mins, but what you get in that 2 min is energy and a really cool track packed with crushing guitars and synth.
Poor Stacey online
https://www.facebook.com/POORSTACY
https://twitter.com/poorstacy
https://www.instagram.com/poorstacy/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3HHo6sjE_MKgpDDdcYzQKw/featured
Cosa nostra
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https://podcasts.apple.com/.../setting-the-tone/id1499390718
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Friday Aug 06, 2021
Friday Aug 06, 2021
New episode out now single reviews, and Limp bizkit, New Guns N Roses Absurd
Sleep Token - The Love You Want
Check out The Love You want here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrxOL_j-o88
Sleep token is band that I’m keen hear and know more about, I don’t know much but what I love there is lot mystery and mystic around Sleep token.
So with that being sound my thoughts on love you want are want are this love the electronic element at the start and almost this haunting opening verse, lyrically I enjoyed the lyrics and the meaning behind them. I really enjoyed when the other elements of the tracks such as keys and guitars and drums kicked as they offered another layer. This track feels more of chill and relax vibe its not packed with high octane energy and wont make you want to bounce around It know if you can call it ballad but its really awesome.
Sleep Token on line
Stream 'The Love You Want' here: https://open.spotify.com/track/3TgG7j2pQTuRGXbmgR1QYw
https://SleepToken.lnk.to/ThisPlaceWi...
https://www.facebook.com/sleeptoken
https://twitter.com/sleep_token
https://www.instagram.com/sleep_token
ALIEN WEAPONRY - Buried Underground
Check out Buried Underground
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE2OPJFccQM
Here are another band that are making waves all around the world, ALIEN WEAPONRY - Buried Underground opens with a sludgy riff that will have you stomping your feet
To be perfectly honest its packed with riffs and there awesome, what I love about this track is it has this element of a real spring in its step, plenty of energy a chorus with a hook, crank this one up and bang your head.
Alien Weaponry online:
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
NAPALM RECORDS
Hold tight
STARBENDERS - No One Listened
Hailing from Atlanta Usa STARBENDERS have released No One Listened
Check out No One Listened https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MrVLjSKHE0
Struggling with this one a bit there’s a like a 70’s vibe with what feels like a 90’s rock, I like the track for me it others the listening something very different, there’s some really cool guitar tones and vocally its feels edge to it. Go and check out this one and let me know
Starbenders online
cosa nostra
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Saturday Jul 31, 2021
Saturday Jul 31, 2021
New episode out now.
Episode 23 Covid passports attending shows tributes Zebrahead Lay Me To Rest downcast britannia mills
Hey all I hope everyone is well,
It’s been a tough few weeks in the world of music first Mark hoppus announced he is battling cancer
And then the news that sadly CINDERELLA Guitarist JEFF LABAR Mike Howe metal church former slipknot Joey Jordison
ZZ top Dusty Hill, without doubt it’s been a real kick in the gut to lose some seriously talented and inspiring artists
Other news Gigs are coming back, there is talk about being double jab to attend shows as this will act as your covid passport what are your thoughts. I attended my first live event this week seeing the incredible thousand thoughts, it was amazing to be seeing and hearing music live again, it still is sinking in and perhaps will take some time to really register but its great has anyone else been to a live show during the pre and post pandemic share your thoughts.
Okay so time for some single reviews
zebrahead 'Lay Me To Rest'
zebrahead are back with new member Adrian Estrella
New EP planned for 26th November
Playing Slamdunk on 4th & 5th September 2021
Watch the video for 'Lay Me To Rest' here: https://youtu.be/MB7cXE8_Pxc
Stream here: https://listen.lt/ZebraheadLayMeToRest
zebrahead online:
http://www.zebrahead.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Zebrahead
https://twitter.com/zebrahead
https://www.instagram.com/zebraheadofficial/
https://www.youtube.com/zebraheadofficial
I will start by saying this is a band I’ve never really found a home for in my music library, the guys are back with a new single, which is packed with a great riff with some awesome guitar tones, vocally its great plenty of melody and hooks in the chorus, what I really love about this track is the energy plenty of that, no doubt when this is played live you will be moving, overall a great track to start with plenty of energy guitars offer a real punch, really liking Lay me to rest.
Next up downcast: britannia mills
Check out britannia mills https://youtu.be/TaZWBRqGIqQ
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5VwXi6g6pJ6la1DzkRXyda
I really loved this track from Downcast, plenty of energy and I can hear a lot of sounds from bands ive grown to love for example Blink 182 to Jimmy eat world as a couple of examples, britannia mills offers melody and some serious hooks in the chorus. I love the energy the that radiate off this high octane single
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https://podcasts.apple.com/.../setting-the-tone/id1499390718
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Friday Jul 02, 2021
EP 69 URNE Special
Friday Jul 02, 2021
Friday Jul 02, 2021
Brand new Episode out now
Setting The Tone URNE special
Today’s Episode is all about the incredible Urne who to be honest I have found myself taking a crash course about them, on the 25thJune 2021 the band released their full length Lp Serpent and Spirit.
I personally love the album, I have not listened to many albums that really make you feel something as of late, I think Urne are the surprise band of 2021, very few really nail their debut album yeah sure there are good debut albums.
But I believe Urne really have hit this one out of the park, as everything is just spot on form the epic guitars, the vocal styes that don’t stick to one tone or style which is epic.
Serpent and Spirit is perhaps the most complete metal album you will hear this year, 10/10
I also had a chance to sit down with the bands front man and bass player Joe Nally to discuss the album and their thoughts on the reactions received and the plans for 2021 as well as other topics discussed, again thank you to Joe for his time.
Urne next performance is at this years Bloodstock Festival current restrictions permitting
Don’t forget Urne will be on the road in December supporting the mighty Orange Goblin which is really impressive, the shows promises to be something truly awesome as there are some amazing bands on the bill.
Check the vide for Desolate Heart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA58tDXz-9Y
and The Place Of Devils And Wolves
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtycqiWDspk
Urne online
https://www.facebook.com/urneband
https://www.instagram.com/urneband/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCou6ZYi-fITVYr2ON0HPLow
Grab a copy of the debut album here https://urne.bigcartel.com/?fbclid=IwAR2YN8eDuSiYk3EKOB53GKlRzt66hBnBdvwj4wofavv29V9ot_RAZPwo2TE
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Saturday Jun 26, 2021
Saturday Jun 26, 2021
Brand new episode out now
Jinjer have just unleashed plans on their new album and offer a taste with new single Vortex
Check Vortex https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiaOSGZTwtY out the brand new single taken from the upcoming album Wallflowers album out 27th August via Napalm Records
Vortex is the latest offering from a band who for me are on a path to greatness,
Jinjer online:
FACEBOOK
TWITTER
INSTAGRAM
HOMEPAGE
NAPALM RECORDS
Vortex see the return of the hotly tipped Jinjer who have recently been making new friends where ever they have showcased their talents, and it’s easy to see why, Jinjer are a fantastic band who can switch between the heavier tones and melodic tones with ease and are so captivating to watch and listen too, their latest offering Vortex backs that, by showcasing the melodic side of the band going straight into a heavier higher octane sound, I really enjoyed the guitar tones on this track, plenty of melody and harmony on vortex, I can’t wait to hear the album, for our American friends check out the bands socials because they will be hitting the us for a tour really soon and I believe some dates of now sold out.
Next up this week we are going across the pound to USA,
As we have AVOID and their brand new single Hostage at beach house party taken from their ep Burner.
Before we unleash our thoughts on this track a big shout out these guys as they are the first band to be signed to the legendry Bob Beker brand new label Thriller records
Check out Hostage at a beach house party here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqzx5wBaEcg
AVOID on line
https://twitter.com/AVOIDKICKSASS
https://www.facebook.com/AVOIDKicksAss
Hostages at a beach house party offers a perfect blend of good charlotte meets Beartooth and what I’m getting at here is
Is this the track offers a popier sound lyrically mixed with heavy tones, it’s a packed with plenty of energy and will make you want to lose yourself and have fun, no doubt this will be a track that goes down very well in all environments, the guitars are great as they offer a real punch, lyrically this is great and the production is on point overall it’s a great high octane track to add to your summer playlists
Next this week see the return of one of Setting The Tones Favourites Noir who have just released their brand new EP Are we really alive out now.
Noir online
https://www.facebook.com/thebandnoiruk
https://www.instagram.com/thebandnoir/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgdhbaAiI4oIM1yJQFeYTGw
Here is a small taste from the Ep here is
spinless https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wT7l97B93k&t=1s
Phantom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUNx0VKfESk&t=2s
NOIR have been a band I have been happy to support on the show I really love their soundscape and what they bring to the table they melody, hooks plenty of energy and all in the form of NUmetal , they are not afraid to draw upon their influences the likes of Korn, linkin Park, and Are we alive is just this is packed with plenty of energy, soundscapes hooks and drive, if your familiar with the band you not what to expect if you’re looking to get into this band, this Ep is a good place to start, overall a great Ep well produced and is exactly the reason why I love NOIR, possible the most devise collection of songs from the band yet.
carrying on with the theme of retuning bands to the show, Dead Reynolds have unleashed a high octane single Bring it down
check out Bring it down https://youtu.be/fFrmuM1SBZE
I ‘m more than happy to welcome back these guys, they just a great band they never seem to fail to bring the energy and make you wanna move your feet, bring it down is a track that does everything it says on the tin, offers melody, energy, hooks, if you love your music a little lighter then go and check this out and add it to your summer playlist crank it up
Dead R enfolds online
https://www.facebook.com/DeadReynolds
https://twitter.com/dead_reynolds
next I have something I’m really excited to bring you, so some of you maybe already aware but Black Spiders returned from their long overdue hiatus and with that the band were hard at work on putting together their brand new album Black Spiders, the guys have put out a new single Give Em what they want, personally I love it and I love Black spiders to close out the show I will be playing that, also guys if you have not seen the guys will be on tour in July fingers crossed full details are on the bands website and socials , these will be shows you won’t want to miss so grab a ticket or 2
Black Spiders on line
https://www.facebook.com/theblackspiders
https://twitter.com/black_spiders
https://www.instagram.com/black_spiders/
https://www.youtube.com/user/blackspidersuk...
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Saturday Jun 12, 2021
Saturday Jun 12, 2021
New episode out now
We start this week episode Solence and their track Indestructible with For fans of 30 seconds to mars and Shinedown, its really hard not to like Indestructible from solence packed with melody and harmony, this is a high octane track with plenty of grove and hooks, and is sure to appeal to many a great track to kick off the show.
Check out Indestructible https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjzTg-zNOb8
Solence online
https://www.facebook.com/SolenceOfficial
https://twitter.com/SolenceOfficial
https://www.instagram.com/solenceofficial/
https://www.youtube.com/c/SolenceOfficial/featured
Thanks Cosa Nostra
Rituals - AWAKE is next up this week, a slightly more heavier offering, Awake straight up kicks into a world of its own with strong riffs and bursting guitars and equally a great vocally display offering clean growls, plenty of energy in this track and no doubt will please many.
Check out Awake https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BM8q30wI8DI
Rituals online
https://twitter.com/Ritualsukmusic
https://www.instagram.com/ritualsuk/
https://www.facebook.com/RitualsUKMusic/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6zaggWMA34L6ag8GRa8pHh
Next Up URNE The Place of devils & wolves
URNE The Place of devils & wolves this straight is a riff onslaught if you love Slayer and metallica then your in for a treat as this takes ques from both of them bands sprinkle a hint of mastodon and then you have this beautiful track of heaviness mixed with crushing guitars, if I had to find one fault with this track it’s that it took me a couple of listens to like it and still I’m not convinced perhaps this is because Desolate Heart witch is the first track from the bands upcoming release serpent & Spirt is so good and so strong, however this is a great follow up
Check out The Place of devils & wolves https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtycqiWDspk
Urne online
https://www.facebook.com/urneband
https://www.twitter.com/urneband
https://www.instagram.com/urneband
Next up is The Five Hundred Our Demise another High Octane fast past headbanging track for you all, vocally it reminds me a little bit of a of Wednesday 13, our demise is packed with melody and hooks really love the beats coming off this and the guitars are a punch to the chest overall this is a great to add to the summer metal playlist its well-produced.
The Five Hundred Our Demise
check out - Our Demise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKPO9v3hCSE
The Five Hundred Online
https://www.facebook.com/wearethefivehundred
https://www.instagram.com/thefivehundred_
https://twitter.com/thefivehundred_
Next up a big Shout out to NWOC (NEW WAVE OF CLASSIC ROCK)
Mason Hill, Phil Campbell and The Bastard Sons, The Dust Coda, Thundermother, and more join forces with Massive Wagons for a rousing new rendition of fan favourite track ‘Tokyo’!
I be lying if I said I’m familiar with the original version however I love this some very talented artists have come together for some fun and the end results is something of pure joy a great track packed with melody and hooks so good go and check this one out here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc0AITu0-wA&feature=youtu.be
Check out NWOC On line https://www.facebook.com/NWOCR2017
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc0AITu0-wA&feature=youtu.be
The Five Hundred online
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https://www.instagram.com/thefivehundred_
https://twitter.com/thefivehundred_

Friday May 28, 2021
Friday May 28, 2021
New episode out now
I be discussing my thoughts on the below artists STORM THE EMPIRE, SERTRALINE, As December Falls,SpritBox, Eyes Wide Open, THE FINAL CLAUSE OF TACITUS
STORM THE EMPIRE on line
Leap Of Faith, out now - https://youtu.be/c3Bwmewz6W8 .
https://www.tiktok.com/@stormtheempire
https://www.instagram.com/stormtheempire
https://www.facebook.com/StormTheEmpire
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7lHJgfF2M6fh0LxXNPfaOm
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCklmIM3bnmPaHoi1t7v70FQ
Leap Of Faith well what can I say it feels like these guys are not afraid to mix pop punk with metal elements it feels like Leap of faith has this perfect blend of poppunk moments in terms of energy in the clean vocals to the screams the unclean vocals to that say of While she sleeps. Overall the track is amazing well produced and plenty of energy all the best to these guys.
SERTRALINE
2205 Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFOZNKua2u8
SERTRALINE online:
Official Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Youtube
2205 opens with this really cool riff and tone straight away I’m hooked, 2205 has this way of crossing over naturally between the lighter moments and the heavier moments of the track with little effort I really like this, it does not feel forced, the way this track switches from melody to the growls in the vocals is epic and the hooks in the chours are awesome to hear,
As December Falls
Nothing On You' here: https://youtu.be/f2tq2gG2edc
Pre-order Happier here: https://www.asdecemberfalls.store/collections/happier-collection
For more information:
https://www.asdecemberfalls.com/
https://www.facebook.com/asdecemberfalls/
https://twitter.com/AsDecemberFalls/
http://www.instagram.com/asdecemberfalls/
'Nothing On You' here kicks off straight away with a punch and a lovely melody vocally and guitar tones, plenty of energy in this one, I love the vocal hooks in the chorus a really great single go and give this one a spin
SpritBox
Announce Highly Anticipated Debut Album
ETERNAL BLUE
Releasing On Friday, September 17th Via Rise Records
Pre-Orders Available Now Here
SECRET GARDEN https://riserecords.lnk.to/EternalBlue
Spiritbox Online
https://www.instagram.com/spiritboxmusic/
https://twitter.com/spiritboxband
https://www.facebook.com/Spiritboxofficial/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmWxquutalJ1ZjdmWLdlhSg
thoughts on Secret Garden, I really love Spiritbox there’s a lot of hype around this band right now and rightly so they have put out their debut album pre order links and within 24 hours all the colour variants of their vinyl had sold out, Secret Garden is a more melodic approach and offers another side of the spectrum to this band, I really love the guitar tones and riff in secret garden, the melodies there’s some real energy behind secret garden I feel that its been built with this natural bounce and I love that , I will say this believe in the hype Spritbox have all the tools and more to become real stars.
Eyes Wide Open sign to Arsing Empire and announce new single Devastation'
Watch the video to 'Devastation' here: https://youtu.be/_KPVJv6S_c0
Eyes Wide Open online:
https://www.instagram.com/ewo_swe
https://www.facebook.com/Eyes.Wide.Open.Swe
https://www.e-w-o.net
Thoughts on 'Devastation' well its packed with a real punch from the word go, packed with melody hooks that hit you hard, I really like this from the drive in the vocals to the riffs and punch from the guitars, it’s a track that will go down very well as you will have your fist in the air screaming the chorus, now I wont pretend to know much about bands like Amon Amarth, Nightwish but I can hear so much of that classic Scandinavian sound, but this feels fresh its feels new and I really like it, go and check this one out.
Lastly THE FINAL CLAUSE OF TACITUS who have a brand new EP Asinine Music For The Solemn And Staid Ep
out now
THE FINAL CLAUSE OF TACITUS on line
https://www.facebook.com/TFCOT
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0TFZpjHci90btz997FqoZx
I really Love the Ep there’s a lot of different sounds going on here weather that be the bands influences from Rage Against the Machine to Linkin park to the sounds of The Beastie Boys,
Its an ep packed with real punch in the guitars and thick Bass lines that remind a little bit of fle from the red hot chilli peppers, to the vocal hooks I feel there is something here for many to enjoy. A real pleasure to listen too as this is a band to keep your eyes on.
Packed with energy punch, a joy to listen too 5 stars from Setting The Tone, standout out track I can talk to you love the Beastie boys vibes crank this one up.
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Saturday May 08, 2021
Saturday May 08, 2021
New episode out now.
To kick off the show this week we start with UK Metal/Grime crew Hacktivist who have just unleashed their second single Reprogram https://youtu.be/nY9PJWSnuhY taken from their upcoming release Hyperdialect
Co-vocalist Jot Maxi comments:
"There’s a double meaning to this one. Society needs reprogrammed, Hacktivist has been reprogrammed, so if you’re listening and you’re vibing out to it, have a little think about what you might need to do in your own life to reprogram – to make yourself like yourself better, or to have less regret.
"Society needs a reboot, our band has had a reboot, so why don’t you? At the same time, it’s got this little science fiction story within it, about a future that breaks down and actually needs reprogrammed from zero. In an ideal world, hopefully, we will have all reprogrammed before anything like that happens to us for real."
Hyperdialect will be released on 18th June 2021 via UNFD, and is available to pre-order here: https://unfd.lnk.to/hyperdialect
Hacktivist recently announced a special one-off headline show to celebrate the release of Hyperdialect. Set to take place on 29th July 2021 at London's Signature Brew, support will come from rising artist Kid Bookie who features on the band's single 'Armoured Core'.
Tickets for the show are on sale here: https://www.hacktivist.uk.com/shows
Check out 'Armoured Core' featuring Kid Bookie here: https://youtu.be/kuN7AbgZzao
Watch the video for recent single 'Planet Zero' here: https://youtu.be/zcjxxoJ8BHU
Hacktivist online
https://www.hacktivist.uk.com
https://www.facebook.com/Hacktivistband/
https://twitter.com/hacktivistuk
https://www.instagram.com/hacktivistuk
Reprogramme for me is classic Hacktivist big riffs with thick bass lines that hit hard almost like a punch to the chest, mixed with grime elements, lyrically reprogramme is genius production is great crisp clean as always from these guys who are never afraid to keep pushing boundaries, I can’t speak highly enough of these guys they are great at their own induvial crafts and bring this all together to give us their unique sound, a great track to kick off the show with.
Next track of the week
They Fell From The Sky who are making their Setting The Tone debut
They Fell From The Sky who are Colin Doran - Vocals
Jason Bowld - Drums
Dave Draper - Guitars, Programming
Lee Erinmez – Bass
Oly Edkins - Guitars, Backing Vocals
Release a brand new track crush https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atL5uqqRNKw
They Fell From The Sky formed after Colin Doran (Hundred Reasons) and Jason Bowld (Bullet For My Valentine, Pitchshifter, Killing Joke) got together for Jason’s collaborative project ‘This Is Menace’. They then started writing with Dave Draper and completed the line up with Lee Erinmez (Snuff) and Oly Edkins.
Once in the studio the band’s songwriting flourished and an album began to take shape, blending the multitude of styles each member brought to the table. The songs started to flow and the sound honed to make the unique songwriting juggernaut that is ‘They Fell From The Sky’.
Their upcoming single ‘Dry’ is a perfect example of the bands ability to mix their heavier backgrounds with mainstream appeal, taken from their debut album due for release in the Spring of 2021. The album is produced by the band’s guitarist Dave Draper, who’s best known for his work with The Wildhearts, The Professionals and Kerbdog.
Commenting on the track, vocalist and lyricist Colin Doran explains: “It’s about people who are consistently only apologetic when absolutely caught out; But are not actually sorry at all.”
They Fell From The Sky online
https://linktr.ee/theyfellfromthesky
https://www.facebook.com/TheyFellFromTheSky
https://www.instagram.com/tfftsband/
what I love about Crush is a can hear an element of Rise against us, this punk rock vibe with big hooks and melody but the guys here are not afraid not add their own ideas on this track weather that be a slight growl on the vocals as an example
I really like crush and I’m keen to see what else comes from They Fell From the Sky
Next this week is the return of One Last Day
South-East rockers ONE LAST DAY are proud to unleash their new single THIS BOTTLE GOT ME
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyigRypD1ZM&feature=youtu.be
About One Last Day
It started with a single jam session between two guitar loving friends. Gareth Stapleton and John Harmsworth knew they had the start of something that could work. With a shared desire to deliver heavy yet accessible music, One Last Day's journey was born. Of course, at this point there were no other members, no plan, not even the name!
Through the creative development, the guys started playing with different musicians and cementing the direction they wanted to progress, with the addition of Adrian Osman on drums, they found a kindred spirit and also the solid backdrop on which they could deliver. As active members of the South East music scene, they already knew of the vocal prowess of Alex Willox, and after a few hours in a dingy practice room, One Last Day had found its voice, literally.
ONE LAST DAY are:
Alex Willox - Vocals
Gareth Stapleton – Rhythm Guitar and Backing Vocals
John Harmsworth – Lead Guitar and Backing Vocals
Bob Brockwell - Bass
Adrian Osman – Drums
ONE LAST DAY links
Official Website
Facebook
Instagram
Youtube
Spotify
Bandcamp
Okay so this is a welcome back to the show for this band and I recall speaking about their debut single and like I don’t want to slam this because the positive is it’s a new band coming out during a pandemic and all thou I was not blown away by their debut single, I wanted to hear what else was to come rather than just shutting them down, well I’m pleased with the latest offering
What I like straight away is the tone of Alex vocals it reminds me a little bit of Howard Jones vocals what is love single The chorus has a massive hook will and will easily have you pulled in, the tempo is really important on this as track is not afraid to speed up or slow down at any stage, and this even time for a bit of a Rammstein influence towards the end where the words I lose my mind are being reparteed, overall it’s a great follow up single and there is plenty of room for this band to grow.
Lastly this week we have Next up is a band who are no strangers to Setting The Tone, welcome back to NO:IR who have just unleashed their brand new single Phantom
Since their debut in 2019, Bristol-based Nu-Metal five-piece NO:IR have evolved their sound from their hardcore roots to create a modern fusion from a host of genres. They take deep inspiration - and their name, from Film Noir, often characterised by cynicism, intricate plots and existential philosophy.
With four previous successful singles under their belt, the band have achieved more than 100,000 streams on Spotify. Their innate blend of rap and metal draws on an array of influences including emo, hip-hop and dark pop. This has resulted in a signature re-imagination of the Nu-Metal sound; their upcoming single Phantom due for release May 7th 2021, captures this perfectly.
Produced, Mixed and Mastered with Josh Gallop (Phoxjaw) at Stage 2 Studios in Bath, Phantom challenges and explores the honesty and authenticity around an artist’s image. Established artists show a diverse variety of personalities, with some being completely transparent about their feelings and life stories; and some being the opposite, creating new identities or writing about fictitious situations in order to seem more appealing or interesting.
NO:IR online
https://open.spotify.com/album/473c5cJuhkFlv5YfY8cvrN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUNx0VKfESk
https://www.facebook.com/thebandnoiruk
https://twitter.com/thebandnoir
https://www.instagram.com/thebandnoir
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5BVZqn07CjxpVxqBkmDzHw
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/no-ir/84853764
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/noir3/phantom
I wont lie and pretend to hide my excitement these guys have been on my radar for a while I really love what they have to offer.
Phantom is a slightly different take on what has come before, it’s a slightly more melodic feel almost like this is NO:IR ballad and that’s fine there is almost like a grime feel to phantom, bars are being spit.
Overall it’s different from what has come before there is not as much high energy behind this, but this is perfect for a set as you can bring the pace down with this track and pick up later.
To close out the show here Phantom
You can find this episode and previous episodes from Setting The Tone in the below links
Spotfiy
https://open.spotify.com/show/6Jj9SsrXxve44839dptihN…
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/setting-the-tone/id1499390718
https://podcasts.google.com/?q=setting%20the%20tone
podbean
https://Settingthetone2.podbean.com
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