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Friday Dec 04, 2020

EP 48 Royalty Kult Enjoying the End Album Review, In Blue Sunflower single review, LANDMVRKS Lost in A wave Single review, OUR MIRAGE ‘Remedy review

Friday Dec 04, 2020

New Episode Out Now

Debut album Royalty Kult Enjoying the End out now

Royalty Kult is a California based hard rock/alternative project from creators Joshua Michael and David Fulford-Brown

The California based duo of began their musical journey together more than a decade ago and have shared stages with the likes of Jonathan Davis of KoRn, Fear Factory, Taproot, Spineshank, Flaw, Powerman 5000 and Adema, among others.

Enjoying the End was produced by Joshua Buma (Boy Hits Car, Malaki, September Mourning), mastering engineer Joe Bozzi (Fleetwood Mac, Van Halen, U2, Imagine Dragons) and recording engineer Andy Haller (Ozzy Osbourne, System of a Down, Rob Halford, Santana).

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My thoughts

Enjoying the end is A fantastic debut album from Joshua and David, as I was listening to this album I often found myself trying to pinpoint where does the album fit into scene, because honestly it has so many different directions everything form The sounds and styles of Linkin park, to Twenty one Pilots all the way through to Motley crue to electronic wizardry and influence of the Pet shop boys , there is literally something on this album for anyone, the production is crisp and clean and this album switches effortlessly between different sounds from different genres, go and check this out

For fans of Twenty One Pilots, Blink 182, 30 seconds to mars

Moving on to our next single this week we have Joy in Blue who are a four piece Post hardcore band based in Portsmouth, the band launched in 2020 with the release of their debut single Old Roads which was then closely followed by their second single places. The latest release tilted sunflower is a product of the covid19 lockdown and portrays the bands emotions during this difficult time, the song is accompanied by the band’s debut video which you can check out here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkHkmIVPZrI

Check out Joy in Blue on below

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https://www.instagram.com/joyinblueuk/

https://fanlink.to/joyinblue

My thoughts

So this In Joy Blue 3^rd single and their first with a video, , Sunflower is packed with a melodic tones and a lovely hooks, it has a really nice feel tom the track and is well produced for a large part of this track it does not changed course now this not a bad thing and out of now its kicks into life I kind of would have liked a bit more of this intensity as for most of the track it did not feel like it was going anywhere, but this would be my only criticism , its clear that this is a band that are starting their journey and that’s fine, its will be interested to see how they grow and their material develops over time., for fans of

Moving onto our next release and we are going to Europe

French metalcore quintet LANDMVRKS release video for new single 'Lost In A Wave

Marseille, France-based metalcore stars LANDMVRKS have released a video for their new single 'Lost In A Wave'. The track is taken from the band's forthcoming album Lost In The Waves, due for release on 26th February 2021 via Arising Empire. With 'Lost In A Wave', LANDMVRKS show off what this masterpiece of an album truly holds.

Check out the video for 'Lost In A Wave' here: https://youtu.be/uHSl0Zpw2pw

Stream/purchase 'Lost In A Wave' here: https://Landmvrks.lnk.to/lostinawave

LANDMVRKS are back with a vengeance. After successfully building their reputation through asserting their own style on 2018 masterpiece Fantasy, the band returned last month both fresher and heavier before with their new single 'Rainfall'. Their upcoming third album, Lost In The Waves, is their heaviest and most organic album to date with an uncompromising, distinctive style. This is LANDMVRKS in their purest form.

Lost In The Waves will be available as CD, limited vinyl in two different colour variants and a limited special fan box. Pre-order here: https://Landmvrks.lnk.to/lostinthewaves

LANDMVRKS formed in 2014 in Marseille, France, and are now comprised of Florent Salfati on vocals, Rudy Purkart on bass guitar, Nicolas Exposito and Paul C. Wilson on guitars, with Kévin D’Agostino on drums.

The band spent two years writing and recording material and playing local shows, building their reputation within the French metalcore scene with a series of singles. In May 2016, LANDMVRKS self-released their debut album Hollow, which was produced entirely by Salfati and Exposito. Following the release of Hollow the band ventured on tours throughout Europe, enticing new fans with their modern metalcore style, peppered with hardcore riffs and catchy choruses. The record also landed them slots on big festivals, strengthening their reputation even further.

In 2018 LANDMVRKS signed a record deal with Arising Empire, releasing their second studio album Fantasy. Continuing to build their name with their own fresh take on metalcore, LANDMVRKS went on to travel the world, playing in Japan, embarking on several headline tours and supporting While She Sleeps and Stray From The Path on a UK/European tour.

While they were out on the road LANDMVRKS focused on writing brand new material, including latest single 'Rainfall' which showcases a powerful new direction from the French band, one that is more mature, melodic, and deeper than before.

LANDMVRKS have announced tour dates for 2021, including a UK/European tour with special guests Resolve and Wolfpack.

Dates:

27.02.21 FR Marseille - Espace Julien
04.03.21 FR Metz - L'Aérogare
05.03.21 FR Mulhouse - Noumatrouff
06.03.21 FR Lyon - CCO
11.03.21 FR Grenoble - L'ampérage
12.03.21 FR TBA - TBA
13.03.21 FR Lille - La Bulle
19.03.21 FR Nantes - Scène Michelet
20.03.21 FR Quimper - Novomax
26.03.21 FR Monpellier - Secret Place
27.03.21 FR Toulouse - Connexion Live

w/ Resolve and Wolfpack

02.04.21 AT Wien - Impericon Festival
03.04.21 DE Leipzig - Impericon Festival
04.04.21 CH Zürich - Impericon Festival
05.04.21 DE Trier - Miez
07.04.21 IT Verona - The Factory
08.04.21 IT Modena - La Tenda
09.04.21 IT Milano - Legend Club
10.04.21 DE München - Impericon Festival
11.04.21 DE Oberhausen - Impericon Festival
13.04.21 UK Birmingham - Asylum 2
14.04.21 UK Glasgow - Garage Attic
15.04.21 UK Manchester - Star & Garter
16.04.21 UK London - 229
17.04.21 BE Aarschot - Jc De Klinker
18.04.21 NL Arnehm - Willemeen Kz
19.04.21 DE Köln - MTC
20.04.21 DE Hamburg - Logo
21.04.21 DE Berlin - Cassiopeia
22.04.21 PL Warsaw - Puglos
23.04.21 SK Bratislava - Kulturak Klub
24.04.21 DE Göttingen - Freihafen
25.04.21 DE Nürnberg - Z-Bau
26.04.21 DE Wiesbaden - Schlachthof

Tickets are on sale here: www.landmvrks.com

LANDMVRKS have also released their first live album, Live At Espace Julien, Marseille, available to stream or purchase here: https://landmvrks.lnk.to/Live

Stream/purchase the band's previous album Fantasy here: https://landmvrks.lnk.to/FantasyAlbum

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My thoughts with an opening Riff I would expect to hear on a Deftones track and ten quickly into guitar tones I would expect to hear from Machine Head, okay so I’m not expecting none of this but I like and boarding the train, I really love the production and energy on this track, it feels like it is packed with so many different influences ranging form Machine head, Defrtones, and Linkin Park, Fever 333.I really enjoyed Lost in a wave its heavier in your face and has so much energy awesome.

Lastly our last single of this week

German post hardcore outfit OUR MIRAGE release new single 'Remedy'

"The Post Hardcore, clearly inspired by The Amity Affliction, is composed confidently, professionally produced and performed in an appealing manner." – METAL HAMMER DE

German post-hardcore outfit OUR MIRAGE released have new single / video 'Remedy', the first new material from the band since 2019's full-length Lifeline.

Watch 'Remedy' here: https://youtu.be/Idao4nFlOoQ
Stream / purchase: https://OurMirage.lnk.to/remedy

The band comment: "In one of the hardest years ever we were struggling with remaining our confidence and belief. Not only do we miss being on tour and playing shows, we miss YOU guys! Music connects us with people from all over the world, you guys help US through our toughest days just by letting us know that we are able to create change. We are more grateful than ever to every single one of you supporting us throughout this (hopefully) not forever lasting off-phase. How can the whole world be so wrong? There is a REMEDY for all of us, it‘s called unity! We are one, we are OUR MIRAGE."

Previous album Lifeline was released in 2019 via Arising Empire.

Stream / purchase Lifeline here: https://OurMirage.lnk.to/Lifeline

Watch their previous videos here:
'Falling' feat. Telle Smith (The Word Alive): https://youtu.be/eUGZNmiUZ-4
'Unseen': https://youtu.be/yTXlJgjQ_xQ
'After All': https://youtu.be/db2poByTU-U
'Different Eyes': https://youtu.be/BfwdyIFETXE
'Lost': https://youtu.be/sGc3gM3GVyY
'The Unknown': https://youtu.be/36j03cY1SIw

OUR MIRAGE are:
Timo Bonner | Vocals
Steffen Hirz | Guitars
Manuel Möbs | Bass
Daniel Maus | Drums

For more information:
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https://www..ourmirage.de
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My thoughts Remedy straight away reminds of a track A day to remember would be proud of I really enjoy the harmony and the melodic tones in the track the production in the track is great and the overall I really enjoyed Remedy I’m keen to see what else this band has in its catalogue.

For fans of A day to remember and Papa Roach

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Monday Nov 30, 2020

EP 47 PHOXJAW special

Monday Nov 30, 2020

New Episode out now

Setting The Tone sites down with Danny and Josh from the incredible PhoxJaw

We got to sit down to talk about the bands journey so far, their debut album Royal Swan and their debut appearance at next year’s Download festival

I would like to once again say thank you to Danny and Josh for their time. Hopefully I can witness them doing what they do next.

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Saturday Nov 21, 2020

EP 46 Rollin‘ Dice With You,Crosspaths Defiant,Black Tree Vultures RUN BACK TO THE DARK‘! Single Review‘s

Saturday Nov 21, 2020

Rollin' Dice new Single With you

RISING ROCK N ROLLERS RELEASE BRAND NEW ALBUM!

Despatching infectious rock thrusts and engaging hooks with abundant groove and swagger, Greek rock n rollers ROLLIN’ DICE have been tearing up a storm in their homeland, and now the Euro rockers are set to break out to the UK with the new album, Reroll, which is out now via Vinylstore. ROLLIN’ DICE have also just released a new single and video, With You - https://youtu.be/bTK5PdSWf68

Although the early seeds of ROLLIN DICE were sown in Athens, Greece in 2011, by vocalist and guitarist Antonis Karathanasopoulos, it wasn’t until 2017 that the band fully finalised and shaped their impressive sound. With a fixed line-up of John Robas (bass guitar, backing vocals), Aggelos Kalogiannis (drums) and Antonis Karathanasopoulos (vocals and guitar), ROLLIN’ DICE have gained widespread recognition in Greece for their enthralling rock sound that pulls from Rush and Black Sabbath to Rival Sons and Kadavar.

The trio’s debut album, Way To The Sun, landed in November 2017, and Greek Metal Hammer swiftly offered the release a much deserved 8/10 review. The band diligently toured the album across Greece and opened for V.I.C. (Villagers of Ioannina City) and Nightstalker. ROLLIN’ DICE played the Rockwave Festival, sharing stages with Iron Maiden, Volbeat and Tremonti. However, shortly after this career highlight, one of the band members suffered a serious health issue and all recording and touring were postponed.

The emerging threesome returned to the fold this year with renewed determination and vigour. The band have now recorded and released their new album, Reroll, and the media are rapidly praising and hailing the release as the group’s best work to date. The band comment about the album: “’Reroll’ is about entering a new era after a turbulent period. It’s a statement that, no matter what, the band is going to keep on playing and adapting to the difficulties that lay ahead by overcoming them together.” Expressing infectious groove, tantalising riffs and engrossing vocals, this album is poised to put ROLLIN’ DICE on the map.

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My thoughts the track opens with a classic sounding riff from, a riff you would have heard back in the 70’s however that’s not a bad thing, it’s well a well-produced clean track, I love the break down in the middle the way the band have slow donw things and then there is a euphoric guitar solo, overall, its an easy listen, I was not taken back by it, but more than happy to see what the albums sounds like.

For fans of Black sabbath, Led zeplin

Moving over to our next release

Crosspaths

new single Defiant 20 November 2020

EXCITING NEW CROSSOVER CREW DETAIL EP PLANS & ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE!

Unstoppable alt-metal crew CROSTPATHS continue their ascension with the launch of their sophomore EP, Mutated, out Friday 27th November. Before then, the nu-metalcore rapscallions have just unleashed an explosive new single, Defiant check it out here

Crostpaths

Coming at you from Kent and born at the very end of 2018, CROSTPATHS made an early name for themselves with the release of last year’s self-titled debut EP. Tracks from the record spawned radio airplay via Total Rock and Hard Rock Radio and grass roots support poured in from many quarters. Taking cues from Papa Roach, Fever 333, and Linkin Park, CROSTPATHS have managed to astutely etch fresh imprints on the nu-metalcore genre.

Consisting of Ritchie Murray Jack (Lead Vox), Owain Lewis (Bass/Vox), Michael Edwards (Lead Guitars), and James Mason (Drums/Percussion), the emerging crew have recently signed to Enso Music Management and have collaborated with local artists including Dohny Jep, WeatherView and apatternimperfect to produce remixes of their self-titled EP. Recently, the band’s focus has firmly shifted to their thunderous new EP, Mutated. The record is a burly slice of alternative metal infused with killer breakdowns, monstrous riffs, rampant energy, and a plethora of hooks. Lead Vocalist, Ritchie Murray Jack remarks: "We wrote this high-octane material in late 2019 with the intention of a spring release to coincide with touring. Best laid plans eh? Sonically, it's all action, but lyrically the songs reflect a rollercoaster of emotions that many will be familiar with (especially now): anger, sorrow and stubborn defiance."

CROSTPATHS have a hatful of blistering singles and videos on the way and will tour the EP as soon as the world allows. Stay tuned to their social sites for constant updates.

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my thoughts

so we are quickly revisiting a band who have featured in a previous episode. back with their second track Defiant it opens with a riff that sounds remises of STATIC X Riff, Defiant is similar to Rampage that in the respect its high energy , what I really love with Definat is the melodic chorus it has a natural hook that will get stuck in your head overall I’m really enjoying what I’m hearing with Crosspaths would love to seem them live as I feel there shows are going to be of the energy and quality that of Fever 333 and linkin park so much energy and passion

for fans of Linkin park,Fever 333,papa Roach.

Thank you to SaN PR for sending these over.

moving over to our next single this week I present Black Tree Vultures and their brand new single out now 'RUN BACK TO THE DARK out 20 November

Brit hard rockers BLACK TREE VULTURES drop brand new video 'RUN BACK TO THE DARK'! This is the second single release following their September release 'The Unforeseen' from their new EP 'III' which is set for release, February 12th 2021.

This track is emotionally hard hitting, not just lyrically but also due to the circumstances that inspired its inception. It takes a huge amount of bravery to discuss your mental health and openly show your underbelly. This is exactly what has been done through this single and its message will resonate with all of its listeners. The single boasts punchy riffs, crushing grooves, huge hooks and is the second installment of three singles from their upcoming EP 'III' - which will be released early next year. This track is emotionally hard hitting, not just lyrically but also due to the circumstances that inspired its inception.

Having worked on their previous release with Grammy nominated producer Romesh Dodangoda, Black Tree Vultures wanted to expand on their sound and took the new EP to Spain to work along side producer Will Maya (The Answer) in Los Rosales Studios.

Whilst 2020 has been a write off for some, BTV have been proactive behind the scenes signing with booking agents, Roulette Media and have already been confirmed for Teddy Rocks festival, HRH Ibiza, Love Rocks and Lindos Rocks in Greece. They have also signed with Iron Road talent management and performed on the Iron Road live @ your social bubble event which was streamed on July 18th and was extremely successful. BTV have gone from strength to strength, gaining momentum and fans worldwide!

"*Ched played this melodic baseline at practice one day and stopped me in my tracks, “What's that!?” I said. “Oh just something I had knocking around”. Despite the rest of the band thinking it wasn’t very “us” I persisted and this song developed. It was the end section that made the others realise we had a good thing here.*

Easily the hardest song I have ever had to write lyrically. This is the first time that we have taken a slower route with our songs and this allowed me to get my feelings down on paper more freely. This song is about my bi-polar diagnosis. With me talking to both versions of myself that I hate so much. This song is written about me, however with the idea that anyone can refer to it who may be going through something similar and can relate. The fact that I hate I’m like this, but I am going to do everything in my power to push it away and beat this illness." – Celyn

Formed in early 2017 by Jonno Smyth (Drums) and Aaron ‘Ham’ Hammersley (Guitar), Black Tree Vultures set out to combine their classic metal influences with a modern edge, to play to an audience ranging from seasoned metal veterans to new rock lovers. After recruiting Celyn Beynon (Vocals) to front the band, writing and recording began on their debut EP “Sanity Isn’t Perfect”. This was released on BTV records via plastic head media in February 2018.

The band crafted a strong live set and immediately took to the road, playing towns such as Oxford, Birmingham, Southampton & Colchester. Receiving great receptions wherever they went the band landed their first main support slot for Snakecharmer a few weeks before their debut E.P was released. Continuing to play live around the UK, Black Tree Vultures have supported the likes of Diablo Blvd, Bigfoot, and Ryders Creed. The band soon found themselves in Europe to play live in Holland, Germany and Belgium. This included a Headline spot at the Dutch festival “Wolluk-Stock”.

Thanks to the support of the BTV fans, the band were voted to play at a Hard Rock Hell battle of the bands in August 2018 turning heads and securing more gigs for the future. Here they met ‘Ched’ Cheeseman who, after standing in on Bass, later went on to become a full time member completing the current line-up.

2020 saw them write and record their four-track EP 'lll' which will be released February 2021 alongside producer Will Maya (The Answer) in Los Rosales Studios in Spain.

They also signed up with booking agents Roulette Media and have already been confirmed for Teddy Rocks festival, HRH Ibiza, Love Rocks and Lindos Rocks in Greece.

Summer 2020, saw Black Tree Vultures sign up with Iron Road Talent management and they are already planning things behind the scenes for when live performances return!

Somethings, Covid-19 just can't stop!

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My Thoughts Run back to dark opens to a softly but lovely gentle riff, I love the delicate tones that come out of Aaron fingers, and then we have Celyn amazing soft vocals that complement the track so perfectly , Run back to dark offers the perfect blend of melody and power, the track is extremely well produced . I don’t think it will be long and we will see BTV on some pretty impressive line ups. For fans of Blackstone cherry, Alter Bridge

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Friday Nov 20, 2020

EP 45 Mostly Matt special

Friday Nov 20, 2020

New Episode Out

Setting The Tone interview with Mostly Matt

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Matt Churchly AKA Mostly Matt to talk about his latest single Creatures of the night https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Fp_BEbMXwU

and his journey as Mostly Matt as well who would he like to calibrate with dead or alive?

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Sunday Nov 15, 2020

EP 44 Crosspaths and Come At The King reviews

Sunday Nov 15, 2020

CROSTPATHS

EXCITING NEW CROSSOVER CREW DETAIL EP PLANS & ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE!

Unstoppable alt-metal crew CROSTPATHS continue their ascension with the launch of their sophomore EP, Mutated, out Friday 27th November. Before then, the nu-metalcore rapscallions have just unleashed an explosive new single, Rampage, check out the single here https://youtu.be/JXqS2-d82iA

Coming at you from Kent and born at the very end of 2018, CROSTPATHS made an early name for themselves with the release of last year’s self-titled debut EP. Tracks from the record spawned radio airplay via Total Rock and Hard Rock Radio and grass roots support poured in from many quarters. Taking cues from Papa Roach, Fever 333, and Linkin Park, CROSTPATHS have managed to astutely etch fresh imprints on the nu-metalcore genre.

Consisting of Ritchie Murray Jack (Lead Vox), Owain Lewis (Bass/Vox), Michael Edwards (Lead Guitars), and James Mason (Drums/Percussion), the emerging crew have recently signed to Enso Music Management and have collaborated with local artists including Dohny Jep, WeatherView and apatternimperfect to produce remixes of their self-titled EP. Recently, the band’s focus has firmly shifted to their thunderous new EP, Mutated. The record is a burly slice of alternative metal infused with killer breakdowns, monstrous riffs, rampant energy, and a plethora of hooks. Lead Vocalist, Ritchie Murray Jack remarks: "We wrote this high-octane material in late 2019 with the intention of a spring release to coincide with touring. Best laid plans eh? Sonically, it's all action, but lyrically the songs reflect a rollercoaster of emotions that many will be familiar with (especially now): anger, sorrow and stubborn defiance."

CROSTPATHS have a hatful of blistering singles and videos on the way and will tour the EP as soon as the world allows. Stay tuned to their social sites for constant updates.

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My thoughts Rampage is a high energy track packed with monstrous riffs, a plethora of hooks, Crosspaths are not afraid to lay their cards on the table with this track and with a stunning breakdown in the middle of the track, it’s a track that touches on so many great bands from the likes of the Prodigy ,Hacktivist Papa Roach and Fever 333. No doubt one we can all get back to being at live shows this is a track that will be a live fan favourite

Not really knowing anything about the band I just feel this yet again is another band to keep eyes on because the beauty with music is anyone at anytime can pop up and showcase what they are about, if you ever hear people saying the scene is dead where is the next headliner for this festival, there are plenty of bands and artist out there some just need a platform and to be giving a chance to showcase what there about and just maybe Crosspaths are a band that could make the transition

Following a strong 2019, London-based rock and roll three-piece Come at The King ar e due to release their second studio EP ‘Take To The Streets’ on the 13th November.

Come At The King draw their influences from the blues-infused sounds of the early 00’s garage rock revival, blended with the big riffs, hooking choruses and swagger of the mid 90’s Britpop scene.

Inspired by the likes of Oasis and Arctic Monkeys, Take To The Streets - produced by Max Hopwood at London Road Studios and mastered by Philip Marsden, sees the band try to find the poetry in the mundane life of working-class towns in the shadow of big cities.

Very much a case of stick to what you know, the four-track EP explores the pursuit of romance, the tragic lives and small-mindedness of big egos in small towns and the unconditional admiration and respect of where you grew up.

Ahead of Take To The Streets’ release, sees the release of it’s leading single ‘In My Place’ on the 6th November.

Take To The Streets is due for release November 13^th and will be available on all major platforms.

COME AT THE KING ARE:

Max - Guitar, Vocals
Cal - Drums
Laurence - Bass

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Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4y-Tl7mJ7qc65p9ohfEhSA

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Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/come-at-the-king/1446760565

My thoughts Take to the streets is a strong release from Come At The King the EP packed with big hooks and melodic tones, this is an ep that takes inspiration from the past rock legends such as oasis and the stone roses as well as cues from Morden day giants like Biffy Clyro and kings of Leon and as well as creating its own unique path for you to be taken guided down

overall this is tied up into a perfect packaged of production and well written songs my personal highlight is the track overgrown which I have included in the episode as this offers a great insight into the writing and production of the EP .

For fans of

The White Stripes
Oasis
The Charlatans
The Stone Roses

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Sunday Nov 01, 2020

EP 43 Single reviews for the bands Little Triggers and Glass Waves and of course the awesomeDownload festival additions

Sunday Nov 01, 2020

LITTLE TRIGGERS new and single and release a brand new video for the new track ‘FEED ME’ 6 November 2020

Check out the single here https://youtu.be/SPpipaxDCUc

About the band

LITTLE TRIGGERS are two piece from Liverpool

With two Led by singer and guitarist Tom Hamilton and drummer Jay Radcliffe

ACCLAIMED BRIT ROCKERS REVEAL NEW VIDEO ‘FEED ME’!

LITTLE TRIGGERS have just released their strikingly provocative video, Feed Me - https://youtu.be/SPpipaxDCUc Targeted to depict cooperate consumerism, environmental neglect, and our government’s inaction to provide meals for the vulnerable, the video is a powerful and extremely relevant statement. The track lands on all streaming sites and platforms on Friday 6^th November.

Emerging two-piece LITTLE TRIGGERS channel influences spanning from The Who through to Queens Of The Stone Age. Still in their early twenties, Tom Hamilton (lead vocals & guitars) and Jay Radcliffe (drums & backing vocals) have a maturity that surpasses their youth. To date, they have already toured throughout the UK, Europe and China, and have shared stages with the likes of Iggy Pop and Temples.

LITTLE TRIGGERS’ debut album, Loaded Gun, landed in 2019 and soon lit up the UK rock scene. Classic Rock Magazine backed the rocksters with a full-page feature, review and a position on the publication’s cover CD. Planet Rock playlisted the single, So Fine, for their New Rock Show, and the band picked up widespread support from Total Rock, BBC Introducing, and Louder, where they were awarded with two Track Of the Week slots. The rock ‘n’ roll newcomers also graced many Spotify curated prominent playlists, including All New Rock and Rock The World. Towards the end of the year, LITTLE TRIGGERS were once again featured in Classic Rock Magazine, appearing on their Cover CD. The new year started with a bang, and the twosome hit the road in February with a massively successful 12 date UK tour. After revising touring plans due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the duo turned their attention to writing and creating new material. This Spring, LITTLE TRIGGERS dropped Burn to enthusiastic support. Louder/Classic Rock Magazine again included the band as part of their Tracks Of The Week features, and Wyatt Wendels once more added the twosome to his esteemed New Rock Show on Planet Rock. The single also racked up critical acclaim from a slew of radio stations across the world, as well as adorning a glut of Spotify playlists.

The band now have another single on the horizon and it’s an out and out stunner. Boasting ferocious riffs, a killer hook and inspired by our societies’ rampant consumerism, Feed Me is a bold declaration. Tom Hamilton comments: "Feed Me is inspired by the failure of our leaders to protect our planet and its people from the rampant corporate greed that is at the root of issues such as hunger, poverty and racism. I wrote the song after watching TV and social media explode with anger and fear over the Summer. The main image I had was of the planet being eaten up by greed. It is hugely ironic that, as the single is being released, the UK is in the grip of a Government scandal over its refusal to feed our own children.” Tom adds: “That's why we have decided to donate all proceeds from the single to food bank charities in our home city of Liverpool."

With further singles, an EP, and tour dates penned for 2021, LITTLE TRIGGERS are primed to break out to the masses.

Band links

www.littletriggersband.com/

My thoughts

Feed me is packed with a 60-70’s sounding grove and riff a blistering opening, with just over 3 minutes of hooks and fun but, a strong melodic song, my personally highlight is the groovy blues backdown in the middle, overall a great track very well produced so much energy and fun.

Onto the next band

Onto our next

Glass Waves new single Do it again out now

About the band

RISING ALT-ROCKERS REVEAL NEW SINGLE & MORE!

Alt Rock newcomers GLASS WAVES have just dropped a firecracker of a single entitled Do It Again

Channeling influences from the likes of Don Broco and Queens of The Stone Age, through to Bring Me The Horizon, GLASS WAVES dispatch energetic alternative rock merged with captivating riffs and gloriously anthemic hooks. Based in Liverpool and North Wales, the newly formed fivesome consist of Bryn Williams (Lead Vocals / Synth), Tomos Gashe (Rhythm Guitar), Sion Jones (Lead guitar / Backing Vocals), Dewi Williams (Bass) and Sion Roberts (Drums). The crew originally bonded through their mutual desire to craft passionate music, framed by candid lyrics that examines real life topics that affect the world around us. Although this is a brand-new venture, all members from the band are seasoned musicians and have toured throughout the UK.

GLASS WAVES have just released their engrossing new single Do It Again. Recorded and produced by Rich James Roberts at his Ferlas Studio in Wales, the track has already attracted attention and support from BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio, a glut of websites, and has garnered strong grass roots radio airplay. The single has also been added to a plethora of Spotify playlists. The band comment about the track: “The story behind the song is about our own experience of mental health. The track is written about the experience of personal lows and breaking the stigma of mental health in men. As a whole, the band aren’t afraid of talking about the real issues going on in the world”. With further singles to follow in 2021 and the promise of a raft of UK shows for next year, GLASS WAVES are set to climb.

Check out the single Do it again here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wg4q_69z0E0&feature=youtu.be

Band links

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www.instagram.com/glasswaves20
www.facebook.com/GLASSWAVES20

www.twitter.com/glasswaves20

My thoughts

So will start by saying that whenever a new band from Liverpool pop up regardless of my if I have heard a note of what they are about to offer to me, I’m interested why you ask quite simply over the years wales has been a strong feeder system of giving Britain some great bands, from funeral for a friend to kids in glass houses, skindred, stereophonics, the blackout and many more, I don’t know what it is about wales perhaps people are inspired by the beautiful landscapes of wales, but it sure does give us some amazing artists and bands,

Glass waves don’t disappointment with their new single do it again packed with melody and stunning tones, the track reminds a little bit of an band called kids in glass houses, it feels a bit like a track those guys would have laid down, and TBH I really like this do it again, put this on in your car put down the window and let this amazing track out, without questioning the guys take influence from some of their country’s past and present bands, this is for fans of don broco, bring me the horizon

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Friday Oct 30, 2020

EP 42 Tempt special

Friday Oct 30, 2020

New episode out now.

Pleased to announce Setting The Tone’s interview with Zach Allen from the awesome Tempt

Band links

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I had the pleasure of sitting down with Zach from Tempt, to talk about his and the and the bands journey how they came together, their inspirations and their current releases, as well as future plans. And of course, their appearance at Download Festival

It was an absolute joy to sit down and talk to Zach to discuss their journey and what has inspired them, Tempt will be at Download festival on The Dog Tooth Stage Friday the 4^th June 2021

Please go and check them out on the Friday there a great band who take so much pride in wanting to not just write great music but also be able to put one hell of a show on.

Check out their latest single Hot Summer Nights. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGUszfjGyJM

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Friday Oct 23, 2020

EP 41 Control The Storm special

Friday Oct 23, 2020

Pleased to announce Setting The Tone interview with Firouzeh Sings from the awesome

Control The Storm

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Bloodstock Festival

2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OafISCz0aM

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I had the pleasure of sitting down Firouzeh, to talk about her and the bands journey and current releases, as well as future plans. And of course, their appearance at

Download Festival

It was an absolute joy to sit down and talk to Firouzeh., Control The Storm will be opening the second stage on Sunday 6th June 2020 an absolutely amazing achievement. This episode is a must for all storm chasers as Firouzeh discusses plans from now till June.

I wish them all the best, please if you like what you have heard or seen make sure you go and check them out on the day, there will be PYRO

If you have not yet got your tickets for the festival make sure you are there, we have all earned next years festival

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Friday Oct 23, 2020

EP 40 Devil In The Details The Hell You Wanted Album Review

Friday Oct 23, 2020

New episode out now.

Pleased to announce Devil in the Details and their new album The Hell You Wanted due for release 30 October 2020

About the band

Formed in 2013, Devil in the Details are a five piece progressive, post-hardcore band from Omaha, NE out to connect with people through music. The name Devil in the Details is a reminder not to take everything at face value. Things aren't always as they seem

SeanThomas (Vocals)

AaronKoenig (Guitar)

MattLund (Drums)

DannyCasteel (Guitar)

Dylan Lutterll (Bass)

Band links

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My thoughts

It’s always nice when you are caught off guard by something and you can come away from it with excitement and sheer joy in what you have witnessed and I am pleased to say that exactly what’s happened with devil in the details, their upcoming album The Hell You Wanted does just that.

I was handed this album to listen to by a friend of mine from my town and knowing his musical taste can be a bit more on the heavier side then mine I was sceptical about this listening to this album if I would truly enjoy it, I did not just enjoy it I loved it the album offers a perfect blend of melodic sounds as well as crossing over to slightly heavier tones. This is an album for fans of Bring me the horizon and Architects. Personally. I think this album sounds like its already ahead of the latest work from the bands I have mentioned, it’s an album park with melodic hooks and crushing guitars.

This really is an album that is a late comer in this year list, but this will easily squeeze its way onto your 2020 playlist a huge favourite of Setting The Tone.

All the best guys with the release hopefully see you on UK soil soon.

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