Purple - (409) NA

November Album

Another great month for music with plenty of albums to choose from. The LP that I have picked is (409) by the band Purple. Other great albums this month come from Superfood, Foo Fighters, Girlpool, Olivia Jean and many more. I was very close to picking the Foo Fighters epic album Sonic Highways but these guys just pipped them to the post. The album has a strong Jack White vibe of guitar playing mixed with elements of Sonic Boom Six style vocals. This sound is most notable on the track below.

This would make a brilliant party album or just an album to mosh out to when you are all alone, either or, whichever you're in the mood for. The shared vocals from male to female also add another dimension to the tracks that I think really benefits their sound. Apart from the single below I like Double Nickels and Beach Buddy as stand out tracks. They have a slightly more Strokes vibe but all as a complete package with the other songs it really really works.

The Coathangers - Drive YTV

25/11/14 YouTube Video

This video is the latest from Atlanta band The Coathangers. The members have a bit of a Ramones thing going on with them being called Minnie, Rusty and Crook Kid Coathanger. Their sound has a strong punk feel which obviously is another thing they have in common with the Ramo boys. What makes them stand out is the modern day humor and almost relaxed vocal sound that not many punk bands nowadays have. Apart from the music, their whole attitude and persona they give off is something I really admire. Enjoy!

Colleen Green - Pay Attention SCS

SoundCloud Song

Fresh out of the gates is Colleen Greens new track from Hardly Art Records. This song is off her as yet unreleased second album for that record company. I dont know about you but I am for sure going to delve into her first release if it sounds anything like this. This track has quite a lo-fi groove to it with hints of alt rock staples like the trashy and snappy drums and the vocals that have that talk/sing style to them. A hard to categorise track but who's trying, just enjoy the music dude geez.

Girlpool - Blah Blah Blah YTV

18/11/14 YouTube Video

The album may have been out for a little while but the video for Blah Blah Blah has just been released this week. It is a nice slice of pop rock pie served with great guitar playing and one hell of a catchy vocal. The length is one of the shorter ones compared to the rest off the album with the longest track coming to 2:49 which is by no means a chore to listen to. The album as a whole flies by with such speed you forget you have listened to 7 killer tracks. Great album and definitely worth checking out if you like this single. Enjoy!

Gretsch G5622T DOTM

Design Of The Month

Ever since I became interest in guitars Gretsch have always stood out to be as one of the best in terms of sound quality and of just looking proper sexy. Recently, a relative very kindly agreed to pay most of the way towards the black guitar below seeing as the price was a little over my personal budget. This equals birthday and Christmas presents for the foreseeable future as I'm sure you figured out. The guitar arrived on Tuesday to high expectations and when I removed it from the packaging I was not disappointed. It is a fine work of art that just screams great craftsmanship. It is a pleasure to play and I am going to treasure it for the rest of my life. If you haven't tried a Gretsch out yet you really should, you will be a fan.

Noel Gallagher Noisey Interview YTV

11/11/14 YouTube Video

Fresh new video from the guys at Noisey. Noel Gallagher has a fun chat about topics covering Russell Brand, nights out with Morrissey and the state of the music industry at the moment. He has a few great points and interesting stories. One particular insight into his crisps of choice tickled me slightly. Im so eager to see Noel perform live, in any capacity and in any venue. Lets hope one day my dream will come true. For now this will have to do. Enjoy!

Bare Knuckle Parade - Iron Lungs SCS

SoundCloud Song

Bath natives Bare Knuckle Parade are my choice for this weeks SoundCloud song. This release is off of their new EP that was released on the 5th of November so if you haven't heard it yet its available on Google Music and I presume Spotify etc. The track below has a folky vibe but at the core it is a great rock tune. It totally could be something that Frank Turner could have sung but I really enjoy these guys singing it. They just do a great job. Enjoy!

Link has been removed for Iron Lungs so enjoy this instead :)

Foo Fighters - Congregation YTV

04/11/14 YouTube Video

I have really been hooked watching the Foo Fighters show on HBO called Sonic Highways. Their latest episode was based on and filmed in Nashville. I have liked the previous two episodes but this one has to be my favourite so far. It discussed the history of the city and how country music has grown with it. The track below is featuring a great country music artist Zac Brown but to me his involvement isn't that strong and the song sounds just like another grand Foo Fighters track. All these episodes are building up to the release of the Foos new album which I am really chomping at the bit for. Other people have said they thought the track sounds countrified but I just think that they have been influenced by the episode. The only thing country that I have picked up on is the story telling nature of the lyrics. All in all, brilliant track. Enjoy!