A handful of releases this year by North East bands include the Godfathers of Thrash, Raven, who unchained their latest album All Hell’s Breaking Loose, John Gallagher (bass/vocals) explained…
”We released the album on 30th June and are really proud of the way this one came out and came together. Basically between the three of us we did everything except the mix. Wrote, arranged, performed, produced and Mike recorded it! We’re looking forward to playing a lot more of the songs live starting in Blighty in February”.
Go to> All Hell’s Breaking Loose by Raven: Amazon.co.uk: CDs & Vinyl
Punk band The Fauves put out Resistance 22, Bri (bass) said…
”Since our album ‘Resistance 22’ was released on 1st July 2023 we’ve had some fantastic reviews. We sold out the first batch of CDs in the first two months, selling them in the UK and abroad. We’ve also released a live album recorded at The Bunker in March this year”.
Go to> https://thefauves1.bandcamp.com/
Durham duo Lowefeye released Northern Crown in October. Songwriter & vocalist Carol Nichol explained…
“I suppose it’s a celebration of the working class featuring the great kitchen sink actor Albert Finney. There is grit in some tracks but there is always the cinematic feel and storytelling all done DIY”.
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Memphis Calling is the latest release (27 October) from R&B singer & songwriter Emma Wilson.
“From Teesside I travelled to Memphis, got into a cab and asked to go to 639 Madison Avenue…the home of the iconic ‘Sam Phillips Recording Studios” explained Emma.
“The great Sam Phillips built the studio in 1960. I was invited to record my album there and it truly was a magical experience”.
“Memphis influenced this album, the musicians of the HI Rhythm Section, the producer – Scott Bomar, the wonderful STAX console. I was the English girl obsessed with Rhythm & Blues music who got to sing there and make a beautiful record. I hope you enjoy listening to it” .
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Mythra released Temples of Madness on Classic Metal Records in April. John Roach (guitarist) explained…
“The album was written and recorded pre-pandemic so mixing and mastering was delayed due to Covid lockdowns in 2020, but strangely relevant to today. After recommendation from Satan guitarist Russ Tippin, who we shared stages with, it was finally mixed by David Curle at First Avenue Studio in Newcastle”.
“Also available is a limited number of 500 numbered copies of a double CD album of ‘Death & Destiny’ and a live recording of our reunion gig at Brofest 2015”.
Go to> www.mythra.bigcartel.com
Alikivi November 2023
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