New Episode Out Now ‘Paralyzed' out 26th February 2021
French metalcore stars LANDMVRKS have released a video for their new single 'Paralyzed'. The track is taken from the band's forthcoming album Lost in The Waves, due for release on 26th February 2021 via Arising Empire. The turbulence of the global COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on live music. Shows and festivals across the world have faced cancellations or postponements, with much uncertainty as to when they will return. One such festival was
New Episode Out Now ‘Paralyzed' out 26th February 2021
French metalcore stars LANDMVRKS have released a video for their new single 'Paralyzed'. The track is taken from the band's forthcoming album Lost in The Waves, due for release on 26th February 2021 via Arising Empire.
The turbulence of the global COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on live music. Shows and festivals across the world have faced cancellations or postponements, with much uncertainty as to when they will return. One such festival was Storm The Arena, which was set to take place at the Accor Arena in France on 12th December 2020. LANDMVRKS took to the iconic venue during the pandemic to safely record the video for ‘Paralyzed’, which is dedicated to the musicians and those around the world who remain paralysed during these unprecedented times.
Check out the video for 'Paralyzed' here: https://youtu.be/YNLZUinqksw
Stream/purchase 'Paralyzed' here: https://Landmvrks.lnk.to/paralyzed
After successfully building their reputation through asserting their own style on 2018 masterpiece Fantasy, LANDMVRKS return with their upcoming third album, Lost In The Waves, 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, which showcases a powerful new direction from the French band, one that is more mature, melodic, and deeper than before.
LANDMVRKS' UK/European tour has been postponed to October/November 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and European restrictions. The date in Nuremberg has been moved to Schweinfurt - tickets will be refunded and cannot be transferred to the new show.
04.09.21 FR Marseille - Espace Julien
09.09.21 FR Grenoble - L'Ampérage
10.09.21 FR Lille - La Bulle
11.09.21 FR Paris - La Maroquinerie
16.09.21 FR Metz - L'Aérogare
17.09.21 FR Mulhouse - Noumatrouff
18.09.21 FR Lyon - CCO
24.09.21 FR Nantes - Scène Michelet
25.09.21 FR Quimper - Novomax
w/ Resolve + Special Guest (TBA)
11.10.21 UK Birmingham Asylum 2
12.10.21 UK Glasgow Garage Attic
13.10.21 UK Manchester Star & Garter
14.10.21 UK London 229
15.10.21 NL Arnheim Willemeen KZ
16.10.21 BE Aarschot JC De Klinker
18.10.21 DE Köln MTC
19.10.21 DE Leipzig Naumanns
20.10.21 DE Hamburg Logo
21.10.21 PL Warsaw Poglos
22.10.21 DE Berlin Cassiopeia
23.10.21 DE Essen Crowdsalat Festival *Landmvrks only
24.10.21 CZ Republic Prague Futurum
25.10.21 SK Bratislava Kulturak Klub
26.10.21 DE München Backstage
27.10.21 DE Stuttgart Club Cann
29.10.21 DE Trier Miez
30.10.21 DE Schweinfurt Alter Stattbahnhof
31.10.21 DE Göttingen Freihafen
01.11.21 DE Wiesbaden Schlachthof
02.11.21 CH Aarau Kiff
03.11.21 IT Modena La Tenda
04.11.21 IT Milan Legend Club
05.11.21 IT Verona The Factory
06.11.21 CH Martigny Sunset Bar
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
LANDMVRKS links
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www.facebook.com/landmvrks
www.instagram.com/landmvrks
www.twitter.com/landmvrks
My thoughts
I’m pleased to welcome back LANDMVRKS to the show last year we got to check out their single Lost in a wave, Paralyzed straight away is something completely different too … its more of slower paced opening with Melodic vocals and delicate keys in the background, and then just when you think you have gage where this is going later on Florent lets rip. Overall, this is great track and is very very different too but that what is perfect I said I wanted to hear more from these guys have done that with Paralyzed
Moving over to our next single this week
AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS are:
Charlie Rolfe - Vocals
Adam Kerr - Guitar
Owen Hill - Guitar
George Hunt - Bass
Jon Cassidy - Synth
Jamie Gowers - Drums
Melodic post-hardcore sextet AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS have released their new single 'Wallow'. The track is the fourth single from their forthcoming debut album, Within Each Lies The Other, set for release on 26th March 2021 via Long Branch Records.
Check out the visualiser for 'Wallow' here: https://youtu.be/HGAhxk24ohI
Vocalist Charlie Rolfe comments on the single:
"Anger and sadness really drove this track lyrically and there's a lot of frustration which is present through the use of the mostly harsh vocals. It’s a song about betrayal, liars and anyone who has ever done anything to you to make you deliberately feel worthless. A lot of energy is taken out on this song, and we invite you to do the same."
'Wallow' follows the band's previous singles 'Take Me There', 'Hiding From Myself' and 'Stranger In The Mirror', which have collectively garnered over 1,000,000 streams.
Stream 'Wallow' and pre-order Within Each Lies The Other here: https://aseverythingunfolds.lnk.to/withineachliestheother
Since the release of their Closure EP in late 2018, AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS have gone from strength to strength, touring heavily across the UK & Europe, including performing alongside the likes of Dream State, ADEPT, Our Hollow, Our Home and more.
The success of Closure caught the attention of the esteemed Long Branch Records, who signed an international deal with the six-piece this year. Alongside their dedicated fanbase and hard-working ethos, the future is strong for the band, the future is AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS.
As Everything Unfolds links
https://www.facebook.com/AsEverythingUnfolds
https://twitter.com/aeuofficial
https://www.instagram.com/aeuofficial/
https://www.musicglue.com/aseverythingunfolds/
My thoughts Wallow is a track that straight away comes at you the guitars have a big impact on this track, a great riff is matched by a great melodic hook of a chorus, I can hear a lot of Dream state in this track but equally a lot of Butcher babies, it’s clear As Everything Unfolds have many inferences to draw upon, the track is well produced and will fit lovely into your playlist this weekend overall a great track.
Moving over to our next single
Alt-rock quintet STANDING LIKE STATUES releasevideo for 'Stupid Love'
New EP Reality Checkpoint out now
Cambridge alt-rockers STANDING LIKE STATUES have released a video for 'Stupid Love', taken from their 2020 sophomore EP, Reality Checkpoint. The enticing single has already proven to be a hit with press and fans alike, including strong support from Kerrang! Radio's Johnny Doom. 'Stupid Love' was also championed as one of the best tracks on the BBC Introducing uploader, following recent airplay on BBC Music Introducing in Cambridge.
Check out the video for 'Stupid Love' here: https://youtu.be/6dZRrawRK04
The band comment on the new single:
"Love is beautiful, but it can also be painful. This is the ultimate 'keeping it together' anthem. It was written following the end of a near decade-long relationship, about dealing with the mixed emotions that come from all angles. It’s about fighting through the worst of it and realising that the end of one thing can be the beginning of something else."
Stream/purchase the band's Reality Checkpoint EP here: https://statues.fanlink.to/realitycheckpoint
Formed in 2015, STANDING LIKE STATUES have supported We Are The Ocean, Decade, Fort Hopeand Courage My Love, as well as being featured on BBC Look East and, more recently, BBC Introducing Cambridge.
Inspired by the likes of Taking Back Sunday, 30 Seconds To Mars and Biffy Clyro, STANDING LIKE STATUES draw from the greats of alternative rock to combine anthemic energy with soul-searching lyrics.
STANDING LIKE STATUES worked with renowned producer Romesh Dodangoda on their latest EP, which has forced the band to dig deep and harness the power to commit themselves to authenticity; rising above the blur of memes, trends, concepts and false personas which dominate modern life. Having learned to laugh in the face of adversity, there are no barriers to fight through and lots of love to give.
STANDING LIKE STATUES links
https://www.standinglikestatues.com/
https://www.facebook.com/standinglikestatuesuk/
https://twitter.com/statuesband
https://www.instagram.com/standinglikestatues/
https://www.youtube.com/user/likestatuesuk
My thoughts, STANDING LIKE STATUES really have a great sound to them, and Stupid Love showcases their influences from taking back Sunday to Biffy Clyro, the thing I love more than anything about this track is the production is out of this world the guys have worked with the legendry Romesh Dodangoda who has worked with Funeral for a friend, Kids in glass houses, the blackout to name a few. The track has tones of melody and packed with some beautiful guitar tones and hooks to match I really enjoyed Stupid Love, if you’re a fan of Kids in glass houses, Biffy Clyro add this to your playlist.
Our next track sees Setting The Tone meeting a new band
Drop Down Smiling have just released a new track 'The Fear of Missing Out' check out the video www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaFY_P04Sro
Like the Phoenix from the ashes, the butterfly from the cocoon, Drop Down Smiling have emerged from their lockdown hibernation to bring you a brand-new track, aptly titled 'The Fear of Missing Out'.
You've missed out on a lot this year, don't miss out on this!
The Fear of Missing Out addresses the social pressures of ‘fitting in’ - the issues we face and self-destructive habits we form while under constant bombardment from ‘the-grass-is-greener-rose-tinted-glasses’ lifestyles presented to us on social media.
It’s a song about the anxiety that comes with comparing your regular life to the highlights of others’. Fuelled by the desire to be connected to others, especially this year, it’s about the skewed sense of ‘normal’ that develops when your main outlook on the world is through the glowing brick in your hand.
The Fear of Missing Out release is accompanied by a brand-new music video from the lads, featuring exclusive footage from the recording studio alongside their evocative lyrics to make sure you can scream them back at them when they can tour again.
Against a backdrop of generic indie and dull pop-punk regens, Drop Down Smiling stand out with a mix of modern rock, raucous electronica and rich, resonant four-part harmonies.
Having previously worked with Gavin Monaghan (Editors, The Twang, Ocean Colour Scene) & Jason Wilcock (You Me At Six, We Are The Ocean), The Fear of Missing Out was produced by Peter Dowsett of Abbey Road Studios (Scouting For Girls, Pharrell Williams & Snoop Dogg to name but a few).
Experimental yet organic, with high octane hooks and even higher energy on the stage, Drop Down Smiling have been described as ‘Biffy Clyro meets Bring Me the Horizon’ & ‘Red Hot Chilli Peppers meets System of a Down’. If those comparisons don’t warrant a listen, what the hell does?!
Drop Down Smiling have previously shared the stage with Saves The Day, We Are The Ocean, The Blackout, Lonely The Brave, Rat Attack, Lost Alone, Blitz Kids, Idiom and tonnes more, as well as performing at Wychwood Festival, Wizzfest, Godiva Festival and somehow playing to a wildly confused audience at The Clothes Show on the Kerrang! Stage at the NEC Arena (now Resorts World Arena).
Listen to The Fear of Missing Out (Released 08.01.2021) - https://ditto.fm/the-fear-of-missing-out
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Drop Down Smiling are
Chris West – Lead Singer/Guitarist
Michael Brown – Lead Guitarist/Backing Vocals
Martin Dale – Bassist/Backing Vocals
James Porter – Drummer/Samples/Backing Vocals
My thoughts Missing out for me was like if David Bowie and AFI made a track now I don’t say this as insult, you have Chris West vocals and at times they felt very Bowie and then when you add that to the chorus this is where the AFI element comes in
Missing out does a great job of mixing melody with some driving punchy guitar sounds, it’s a high octane track with tones of energy and hooks. Production on this is awesome.
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