Ewan Grant, AKA Algernon Doll, returns with his follow up to debut album, Camomile, with new album Citalo-pop, released via Common Records.
Lo-fi video for Algernon Doll’s second single from the album, Citalo-pop
A departure from last years debut album where singer songwriter Ewan Grant expelled the difficulties in dealing with the toils of extreme anxiety disorder and bipolar, Citalo-pop immediately offers a freshness in comparison with the inclusion of fuzzy grunge-esque guitars, distorted, layered vocals and Algernon Doll’s trademark off-kilter alt-folk sound exhibited in his releases to date.
This is exhibited in the album track ‘Anti-them’ which sees Algernon Doll continue to explore his alternative rock roots, as Grant’s pained vocals and grungy guitar sound comes to the fore.
You can download ‘Anti-them’ below or from the ABoF Soundcloud page.
Inspired by the likes of Red House Painters on Old Ramon, Mark Lanegan, Elliott Smith and Dinosaur Jr, Algernon Doll continues to display a maturity beyond his years by executing such a rich texture to his songwriting – something many of his contemporaries would aspire to achieve.
As well as ‘Anti-them‘, songs such as ‘Cassini‘ mark an immediate change in direction – up tempo, distorted guitars soar throughout, with driven incessant drumming and time changes galore, all brought together by Grant’s emotionally charged vocals. Even the dreamier ‘Home- schooled’, which has a far more ominous feeling, illustrates the direction Algernon Doll has taken as the track builds slowly into a visceral, heavy outro spearheaded by Grant’s expressive guitar playing and intense vocals.
Citalo-pop is a vehicle for Ewan Grant to expel his dark outlook on life while allowing him to tap into his punk and hardcore background, creating a schizophrenic sound that keeps the listener on their toes throughout the 13 tracks found on the album.
Grant has assembled a full band for live shows to replicate the bigger sound produced on the album, adding another dimension to his sound. To support the release of Citalo-popAlgernon Doll will be playing a launch show at the 13th Note Cafe in Glasgow on 13th June
In August 1964 The Kinks released their third single. It was to be their salvation. After a little noticed debut and a follow-up that had failed to chart at all, Pye Records were threatening to annul the group’s contract, but then ‘You Really Got Me’, with its unmistakable distorted guitar riff, went on to reach No. 1, entering the US Top Ten later the same year. Followed by a string of hits, it marked the breakthrough of one of Britain’s most innovative and influential bands, and a turning point in the fortunes of two brothers whose troubled story is as tumultuous and characterful as the songs they produced: Ray Davies & Dave Davies.
In this definitive chronicle of The Kinks’ career, music biographer Rob Jovanovic has drawn on new interviews with former band members and collaborators, including drummer Mick Avory, producer Shel Talmy, bassist John Dalton and keyboardist John Gosling, to explore a remarkable, yet often neglected, chapter of Britain’s rock and roll heritage.
God Save The Kinks: A Biography is a tale of sibling rivalry, walkouts, a career-throttling ban from America, and the band’s curious rebirth as Eighties stadium rockers, God Save The Kinks lays bare one of the greatest acts in British pop history.
Buzzin Music has 2 copies of the new book, God Save the Kinks: A Biography by Rob Jovanovich.
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God Save the Kinks: A Biography by Rob Jovanovich is published by Aurum Press.
Tangerine Dream collaborated with Brian May the former Queen lead guitarist for their latest album, Starmus – Sonic Universe which was recorded live in Tenerife in 2011. The album is available through the Tangerine Dream website now.
The Starmus Festival was held in June 2011 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Juri Gagarin’s first spaceflight; it was attended by spacemen Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Alexei Leonow and Jim Lovell amongst others. The first track of the album, ‘Supernova’, features the real sound of acoustic pressure waves from stars, captured by astrophysicist Prof. Garik Israelian – also founder of the event. ‘We did send it to Brian some time prior to the concert, so he had the chance to get an overall feel for this very progressive score’ – comments Edgar Froese – ‘He’s not only an exceptional guitarist, but also a very open-minded artist to work with’.
Tracklist
CD 1
01. Supernova (Real Star Sounds)
02. Last Horizon
03. Marmontel Riding On A Clef
04. Trauma
05. Nothing And All
06. Nutshell Awakening
07. Shining Ray
08. Beauty Of Magic Antagonism
09. Novice
10. One Night In Space
CD 2
01. Calymba Caly
02. Omniscience
03. Janus Parade
04. Loved By The Sun
05. Fire On The Mountain
06. Darkness Veiling The Night
07. Living In Eternity
08. Bells Of Accra
09. Sally’s Garden
10. We Will Rock You
Bonus Track: Tenderness (Russian Song sung by Iris Camaa)
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Buzzin Music has 2 copies of new live album, Starmus – Sonic Universe by Tangerine Dream
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a) Neil Armstrong’s first moon landing
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Homespun is a collaboration between local Medway bands & promoters (Medway Eyes, Motherboy, Tea & Suburban Kings). Forces are working together to bring a packed weekend of the best in local music in several local venues on the weekend of 12th – 13th July.
All events are free entry, except for three evening gigs taking place at The Gordon Hotel, Billabong Club and The Crown.
Homespun will showcase a wealth of local talent including The Len Price 3, Crybaby Special, Theatre Royal and reformed Thames Estuary (near Medway) band The Claim.
From further afield comes the dark folk of Warp Records’ Gravenhurst and noise-punk of Ice, Sea, Dead People.
Homespun will also include the debut live Medway performance from The Parade.
