In an age where band’s debut albums are expected to be an instant hit or record companies drop them like a lead weight, it seems inconceivable that, at the beginning of 2013, Brad are celebrating over twenty years together. An on-again, off-again project for Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard, Brad have always received mixed feelings from PJ fans, but those who love the band really do love them. Perhaps more inconceivable is the fact that – despite their 1993 debut ‘Shame’ retaining a special place in the hearts of their fans – it took the band two decades to embark on their first full European tour.
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DEAD WOLF CLUB – RAR
Despite being a little rough around the edges, Dead Wolf Club’s debut album included some interesting musical ideas. There was strong sense of a band feeling their way around, throwing out ideas in an attempt to find out which ones would stick, but for those listeners who persevered, three or four genuinely great numbers could be found within. Looking beyond the truly awful sleeve art, their second release ‘RAR’ builds on the promise of the debut’s more focused moments, essentially leaving behind an album which shows off a band with a stronger sense of vision.
The Breeders: tour dates for 2013
Formed in 1988, The Breeders biggest break came with their second album, 1993’s ‘Last Splash’. Featuring their best known track ‘Cannonball’, the album became a cornerstone of many alternative record collections in the 1990s.
To celebrate that album’s twentieth anniversary, Kim Deal and her merry band are taking to the road again, for a medium sized tour throughout May and June, ending with three UK dates.
CATTLE – Cattle EP
From out of the silence, a lo-fi bass chord emerges. Then another. Then a couple more. The quiet bass rattles gently for a while building expectation, yet giving little to no indication of what is to follow. As the drums appear, a stoner-ish vibe sets the pace before a heavy syncopated beat takes hold – one which is easily comparable to the darker, moodier works of Primus. …And for some, those funky few bars, will come to represent the most accessible part of Cattle’s self-titled EP.
Manchester’s City Reign release new video and stream new song
Manchester based alternative rock band City Reign will release their debut album ‘Another Step’ on 25th February.
Below, you can now watch the video and stream the audio of the lead track ‘Making Plans’, a track already championed by BBC Radio 6’s Steve Lamacq.