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Manic Street Preachers And The London Suede Announce North American Tour

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Manic Street Preachers And The London Suede Announce North American Tour

Two of the UK’s most enduring and influential bands have announced a joint headline tour of North America for November. The London Suede and Manic Street Preachers both rose to prominence in the early 90s on the back of indisputably brilliant debut albums – 1992’s Generation Terrorists and 1993’s Suede – and electrifying live shows. Over the course of the next several years they would grow from punk rock youthquakers to arena-filing rock stars, earning their positions as national treasures in the pantheon of British music. Their first ever co-headlining tour kicks off in Vancouver, Canada on November 3rd.

Beloved by music fans on both sides of the Atlantic, The London Suede took a hiatus to work on other projects between 2002 and 2013, returning with the acclaimed Bloodsports album, while Manic Street Preachers continued to record together, releasing a string of hit albums, but rarely visiting the USA and Canada. Recognized as two of the most iconic bands of their generation this double headline tour is a rare and unmissable treat for music fans.

The London Suede (known simply as Suede around the world and the Manics will be performing songs from their full catalog, giving North American audiences a unique chance to experience fiercely loved classics from the last 30 years. The London Suede release their ninth album, Autofiction, on September 16th on BMG. They last performed in the US at Coachella in 2011. Manic Street Preachers released their fourteenth studio album, the UK #1 The Ultra Vivid Lament, last year. They last toured North America in April 2015.

The London Suede’s Brett Anderson says, “I can’t think of a band I’d rather share a stage with than the Manic Street Preachers. They have long been an inspiration to us, and I know there are thousands of Suede fans who feel the same. It’s nearly 30 years since we last played together and I think these shows are going to be something really special.”

Manic Street Preachers added, “We first toured with Suede in 1994 when we played with them all across Europe. Back then, it always felt like both our bands shared a certain kind of kinship, both aesthetically and historically. It still feels that way now, nearly three decades later.”

“This joint tour feels like a fantastic opportunity for both our sets of fans to share an amazing live experience. And to do this in the USA and Canada in 2022 makes it even more special as our tours there are so rare these days. We truly can’t wait.”

Manic Street Preachers emerged from the Welsh Valleys in 1990 as a fully formed idea. Their plan was simple. They would release one glorious, sprawling debut album that would sell more copies than Appetite For Destruction, then they would split up. Generation Terrorists didn’t sell 16 million copies, and Manic Street Preachers didn’t split up. Instead, they set out on a unique path that made them one of the UK’s most fiercely adored rock bands for the last three decades, a position cemented by 1994’s peerless album The Holy Bible.

After the disappearance of guitarist Richey Edwards ahead of a 1995 U.S. tour, singer James Dean Bradfield, bassist Nicky Wire and drummer Sean Moore regrouped and rebuilt the band. 1996’s Everything Must Go was a masterstroke of reinvention. It would go on to sell over two million copies. Over the next two decades, Manic Street Preachers would explore multiple creative paths with a string of lauded albums and 2021’s The Ultra Vivid Lament saw the band’s return to the top of the UK album charts. Variously influenced by bereavement, the UK’s public school system and ABBA, and featuring Sunflower Bean’s Julia Cumming and one of the last vocal performances from the legendary Mark Lanegan, the beautifully realized album was a stunning return to form that saw Manic Street Preachers finish the year with a series of arena shows that ended up feeling like celebratory parties after two years of on-off lockdowns. That album – and those shows – proved more than anything that their idea, fully formed in the Valleys all those years ago, had been a stroke of genius.

An exhilarating reunion at London’s Royal Albert Hall in 2010. Three incredible and by turn bombastic, expansive and vital new records in 2013’s Bloodsports, 2016’s Night Thoughts and 2018’s The Blue Hour. Infinite shows and festivals all over the planet. And now the raucous physicality of new album Autofiction. Since reforming, The London Suede have reminded us again and again that, beyond the breakthroughs and breakdowns, the trends and the bends, their brilliantly ascorbic, urgent, passionate songs have lasted the test of time. And ravenous artistic compulsion propels them ever forward.

So, in 2010, seven years after winding down, The London Suede unexpectedly wound up again. And “wound up” is about right for this band. Their return triggered a flood of memories; frenzied performances, high-wire ambition, life-changing impact. For once, the headline “The Best New Band In Britain” was warranted, positioned over their photo on the cover of Melody Maker. Top 10 crasher “Animal Nitrate” was followed by Suede, the biggest selling UK album debut since Frankie Goes To Hollywood’s Welcome To The Pleasuredome and, soon, winner of the Mercury Music prize. The London Suede were trailblazers, innovators, cultural aggregators, and everyone wanted a piece.

If anything, Britpop generated The London Suede’s next phase. The next album would be, “a lot stranger”. With Bernard Butler now engrossed by Joy Division and Scott Walker, the next single “Stay Together” weighed in at eight intensely dramatic minutes. But ironically, the partnership was ripped apart by attendant pressures on two quite different personalities and Bernard quit before Dog Man Star was even released. Dog Man Star topped the UK charts but was symbolically knocked off by Oasis’ Definitely Maybe. Bernard replacement Richard Oakes fitted The London Suede’s aesthetic of transforming your grotty reality, plus “he brought unity to the band,” Brett Anderson recalls. “We became a little gang. And he had the ability to make the kind of album we wanted.”

The gang became five when Simon Gilbert’s cousin Neil Codling also joined, bringing songwriting nous, insouciant presence and perfect cheekbones. Anyone doubting The London Suede’s chances of surviving Bernard were rocked when the resulting Coming Up, The London Suede’s pop zenith, charted at number one in the UK and spawned an astounding 4 top ten hits.The London Suede’s fourth album Head Music made more progress, toward a more electronic-rhythmic band. When Neil left, and Brett finally admitted drugs had got the better of him, something had stalled. Not even a cleaned-up Brett could salvage the next album A New Morning.

Brett’s escape was to announce The London Suede were on sabbatical. He and Bernard soon formed The Tears and released Here Come The Tears, but Brett’s three pastoral, personal solo albums indicate where his heart truly lies. As does The London Suede’s reunion. When Teenage Cancer (a charity Brett has championed since his mum died) asked if The London Suede would play a benefit, everyone – including a resurgent Neil – agreed the time felt right. After two intimate warm-ups, the Royal Albert Hall show was astonishing to even fervent fans, to feel the tension between them and The London Suede hadn’t dropped an iota.

Fast forward to September 16th 2022 and The London Suede release Autofiction, their punk album. A record that crackles with the sort of exuberant fire familiar to anyone who has seen the band live in recent years. If 30 years ago “The Drowners” was a rattling anthem for the blurred sexuality and vivacity of unusual youth, then Autofiction’s grappling with concerns of a different point in life sound no less vital. “It does feel like a new page to me,” says Anderson. “I always thought of the first three records as a trilogy in a way, and the last three too. Autofiction has a natural freshness, it’s where we want to be.” And where The London Suede want to be is, in a way, the same place as they were when they began 30 years ago – a group of people living off the raw sensation of making a racket in a room.

Tour Dates and Order Of Performance:
NOV 3: VANCOUVER, Canada @ PNE FORUM (The London Suede close)
NOV 5: SEATTLE, WA @ NEPTUNE THEATRE (Manic Street Preachers close)
NOV 7: SAN FRANCISCO, CA @ THE WARFIELD (The London Suede close)
NOV 9: ANAHEIM, CA @ HOUSE OF BLUES (Manic Street Preachers close)
NOV 10: LOS ANGELES, CA @ THE PALLADIUM (The London Suede close)
NOV 13: AUSTIN, TX @ ACL LIVE AT THE MOODY THEATER (Manic Street Preachers close)
NOV 16: CHICAGO, IL @ AUDITORIUM THEATER (The London Suede close)
NOV 18: SILVER SPRING, MD @ THE FILLMORE (Manic Street Preachers close)
NOV 19: PHILADELPHIA, PA @ THE MET (The London Suede close)
NOV 21: BROOKLYN, NY @ KINGS THEATRE (Manic Street Preachers close)
NOV 22: BOSTON, MA @ THE ORPHEUM (The London Suede close)
NOV 24: TORONTO, Canada @ MASSEY HALL (Manic Street Preachers close)

Email Marketing Service Guide for Home Service Businesses

Eric Alper
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By Joe Martin

Getting your company’s name in front of new customers is the best approach for home services businesses to expand. While there isn’t a magic wand you can wave to gain access to new leads, email marketing services is one method that can get you as close as you can.

You might be wondering, “Isn’t email dead?” given the rapid advancement of technology. The reality is the opposite. Email marketing is prospering, especially in home services marketing. Look at some of the statistics about emails:

  • Approximately 66% of individuals claim to check their emails first thing in the morning. Email marketing produces 50% more leads for only 30% more money.
  • Compared to Facebook and Twitter put together, email is 40 times more effective in gaining new clients.

The figures are obvious. An effective home services marketing tactic today is incorporating email marketing services. With the help of an effective email marketing plan, you may reach new potential clients directly in their inboxes. Your name will be at the top of their list once they are in need of your services.

How email marketing benefits your home service business? 

Just like any other business, email marketing services benefit your home service business in a great way. Let’s look at some of the main advantages of email marketing for home services businesses.

Draw in potential clients

Email marketing services allow you to contact your potential clients and entice them to learn more about your company. In addition, email marketing allows individuals to learn about your business on their own terms, in contrast to cold calls, which frequently come across as demanding and intrusive.

Encourage movement

Email marketing is a fantastic technique to motivate customers to act. For instance, you may invite them to visit your website to request a free estimate, advertise special deals, and let customers book consultations. You can even add enticing offers in your email marketing drive to draw them in.

Boost online traffic

Your website’s content might convince potential customers that you are the best provider of home services for their requirements. By including links to specific pages in your emails, you can entice readers to explore it and discover what makes you different from your rivals. Email marketing services are a fantastic method for promoting your website and getting people to interact with your company. Even better, you may point visitors to landing sites that specifically match the content of your emails.

Keep potential clients informed

A further advantage of email marketing services is that it informs prospective clients about your newest updates and events. Of course, the majority of your consumers won’t make it a habit of frequently monitoring your website for special offers, promotions, and business happenings. Still, you may alert them by email when anything new has been added.

How to start with home service email marketing? 

Email marketing services offer a lot to gain and little to lose with such a low start-up cost. So why are you holding out? It’s time to launch an email marketing campaign for your home service business. Here’s how to set everything up.

Assemble an email list

Building an email list is a relatively easy task. Begin requesting email addresses from clients via website pop-ups, social media accounts, or even in-person events. Make sure your invitation is compelling enough to draw people in. You can hint at what your newsletter will offer in your description.

You may also include a free preventative maintenance checklist or practical advice on picking the best maintenance provider, or any other attractive information. Offering a discount on their initial purchase or even a discount just for signing up are some free extras that can’t hurt your home services marketing.

Start with your first email 

You can start with an automated email welcoming your customer to the list as soon as they sign up. It may be tempting to put off sending an email. You don’t want to come out as pushy. However, if your customers have subscribed to your newsletter, it indicates that they want to hear from you.

Don’t pass up the chance to let them know you are still available as they have previously expressed interest in your services. You can also start by providing the discount or useful information you promised throughout the sign-up process.

Continue sending emails regularly

Once you’re ready with your email list and have sent your first mail, maintain the process by sending at least one email weekly. Give your list a mix of informative materials, marketing collateral, and a reminder of your internet contact information. This is a wonderful spot to include links to any social media posts or blog articles you’ve made elsewhere.

Maintain a high-quality email list

You have no control over who subscribes to your newsletter. But there are several things you can do to make sure your list is of the highest caliber. Quality will prevail over quantity. Reviewing your email list will allow you to catch any typos. Watch out for any spam emails that might also crowd your inbox.

Consider email marketing services 

While creating an email list is simple, keeping one up to date can be challenging. It’s also challenging to prioritize your email marketing efforts when you already have a lot on your plate (like running your business). Email marketing services can be beneficial in this situation. Service providers can help you with follow-up with potential customers, downloading content, clicking on links, and other actions.

Also Read: EMAIL MARKETING: #1 LEGAL MARKETING SERVICE, BUSINESSES FOLLOW IN 2022

Email marketing suggestions for home service marketing 

Here are some suggestions for enhancing your email marketing plan for your home services business.

Make subscribing simple

You must make the process as simple as possible for people to sign up to receive your email updates. You can add opt-in forms to your blog, social media accounts, and website’s home page. Although you might want to gather details like birthdays for special offers, avoid making the sign-up process more difficult by using more form fields. Long forms may scare users away and undermine your email marketing objectives.

Let the receiver know what to expect 

Make it obvious to people what they may anticipate from your emails. Will you provide weekly or monthly advice? They should know what kind of content they are gouging to receive. It will be easier for consumers to determine whether to sign up for your email updates if you explain what they may anticipate from them. Provide all the necessary details on the sign-up form and let the user decide whether or not they want to receive your email updates. This method is good for both sides. Your receiver won’t be bothered by your emails, and you’ll get less spam.

Offer informative content

Spam email is not popular. Make sure the information in your email updates is something that readers truly want to receive. When customers realize that your email updates don’t genuinely provide the value you promised, they won’t unsubscribe, which will help to raise interest in your home services marketing approach. Create content that appeals to your target audience by keeping them in mind. You can anticipate their inquiries and develop email content that facilitates their quest for knowledge.

Endnote 

Let’s be honest. Many home service businesses rely significantly on the recommendations that happy customers provide. But occasionally, those marketing initiatives are insufficient to achieve the level of growth you are looking for. You can access a brand-new resource full of prospects when you use email marketing services. You can develop an email marketing campaign that informs your customers, gives them useful information, and ensures that you’re the first person they contact when they need home services. So, get started with email marketing and uplift your home service marketing approach.

Author Bio:

Joe Martin is a long-time contributor in the tech industry as a leader at Adobe, CMO of CloudApp, and SVP at Scorpion. With his business and marketing degress from Utah and Stanford and his work in tech he brings a unique balance of strategy and execution to help businesses large and small grow.

MR. Slade Asks You To “Call Me’ Like Blondie Did All Those Years Ago

Eric Alper
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MR. Slade Asks You To “Call Me’ Like Blondie Did All Those Years Ago

The lights are low, the club is high on pulsating dance floor vibes and human electricity. From the speakers, a familiar synth beat strikes. You’re beckoned to the dance floor. Called.

MR. Slade breathes a new technobeat into the longing plea made famous by Debbie Harry and Blondie. “Call Me” is streaming now.

“I chose ‘Call Me’ as a cover song, not only am I a huge Blondie fan, but I thought a song about male sex workers could have a slightly grittier, rougher feel to it,” says MR. Slade, adding: “Exploring and clashing with sounds that were either feminine and/or masculine together. When I write or compose music, I’m more visual than anything else. I wanted the song to sound like it was being blasted out of someone’s car while parked at the pier in NYC circa the 80’s. A bit dangerous in feel but with a cheeky nod and wink and an homage to idea that sex can connect us in this sometimes-cold isolated world. Dirty without the shame.”

Not only did Blondie concoct a tumbler of desperately beautiful disco, and new-wave beats blending into a cocktail of need and want, MR. Slade has harnessed where these 80s icons lead and pointed the song in a brand-new direction. Produced by Neil David McDonald, MR. Slade slides in and around the lyrics; a low-fi homage to Harry’s original seduction.

“My music is an extension of my beliefs, both political and spiritual,” says MR. Slade. “The idea that if you are born a certain way based on your gender, orientation, or race that you are allowed only one avenue of expression. To me that doesn’t work. I started writing music heavily influenced by the DNA of classic rock and 80s hair metal with a bit of 90s alternative/grunge/ industrial thrown in. Pretty much everything a Queer South Asian guy had no business in, but a soundtrack for my personal rebellion against Society and its rules. I wanted to prove that labels are for soup cans and not people.”

MR. Slade’s interpretation of “Call Me” is a straight-up, dark corner of the night club love fest. It’s a gritty, electro-soundscape of “do you dares”, and “no regrets”. The song is a serve. And sets the stratosphere for more interpolated disco bangers to make a resurgence on the 2022 dance floor.

“I also wanted to explore music that was fun, aggressive, sexy but also questioned our consciousness and our individual roles in making the world a better place for all, while having the most fun doing it,” says MR. Slade.

Along with streaming the track online, MR. Slade also provides a visual component to the song. Fittingly in the video, MR. Slade wears a Debbie Harry tee, a Freddie Mercury ‘stache, and a smile that says: “Call Me”.

Rapper BANGGZ Delivers Cutthroat Delivery And Expert Flow In “what a day”

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Rapper BANGGZ Delivers Cutthroat Delivery And Expert Flow In “what a day”

There are few things in life better than comradery and cash, and they both play a vital role in breaking the cycle of an unfulfilling life. It’s this sentiment Banggz drops fire on in his newest single, “what a day.”

Banggz has gained an impressive amount of performance experience in Ottawa after playing a variety of shows and participating in the CRUIZE CNTRL tour. This experience and the natural affliction for storytelling create overwhelming confidence that “what a day” exudes.

“what a day” is a hard-hitting asseveration of freedom from the confines of an unfulfilling life. On a deeper level, it is an ode to the friendships that keep one grounded. It includes attention-grabbing bars that describe a day in the life of Banggz while also paying respects to the people who support him the most – his friends and family.

“what a day” features all of the bookmark characteristics of trap music done at a professional level. With throat-cutting delivery and military cadence, Banggz delivers line after line like machine gun fire, ready to cut down those who may want to do the same. Mixing in his ability to make profound statements behind a vicious beat makes his music all the more inspiring – and impactful.

Banggz is a 22-year-old Nigerian rapper based in Ottawa, Canada. Banggz sounds like a seasoned vocalist in his newest single, hinting at this musician’s expertise when it comes to producing. Banggz often approaches his music endeavors singlehandedly; responsible for writing, performances, and production, Banggz uses his ever-growing catalog to showcase his prowess when it comes to executing a project.

Drawing inspiration from multiple genres of music – including hip-hop, afrobeat, jazz, and funk to name a few – Banggz uses this inspiration to further his connection to his childhood roots. The intimate connection resulted in the creation of a handful of passion projects which have received excellent public reception, such as “Jostice,” a story about Banggz’s birthplace Jos, Nigeria, and “Yawa” which is a banger laced with afrobeat influences.

Banggz’s musicianship has been showcased on various platforms such as CBC Canada where he was interviewed on the show “All in a Day with Alan Neal”. Other platforms include Ottawa Citizen, Record World International, Tinnitist, Native Magazine and Pulse Nigeria.

Metallica’s Isolated Vocals For “One”

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Metallica’s Isolated Vocals For “One”

Metallica’s “One” was released as the third and final single from the band’s fourth studio album, …And Justice for All in 1988, and was the band’s first to chart in the U.S., reaching number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also a number one hit in Finland.

My Next Read: “From Manchester with Love: The Life and Opinions of Tony Wilson” By Paul Morley

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My Next Read: “From Manchester with Love: The Life and Opinions of Tony Wilson” By Paul Morley

Critically-acclaimed and bestselling author Paul Morley’s long-awaited biography of Factory Records co-founder and Manchester icon Tony Wilson.

“When forced to pick between truth and legend, print the legend.” ― Tony Wilson

To write about Tony Wilson, AKA Anthony H. Wilson, is to write about a number of public and private characters and personalities, a clique of unreliable narrators, constantly changing shape and form. At the helm of Factory Records and the Haçienda, Wilson unleashed landmark acts such as Joy Division and New Order into the world as he pursued myriad other creative endeavours, appointing himself a custodian of Manchester’s legacy of innovation and change.

To Paul Morley he was this and much more: bullshitting hustler, flashy showman, aesthetic adventurer, mean factory boss, self-deprecating chancer, intellectual celebrity, loyal friend, shrewd mentor, insatiable publicity seeker. It was Morley to whom Wilson left a daunting final request: to write this book.

From Manchester With Love, then, is the biography of a man who became eponymous with his city, of the music he championed and the myths he made, of love and hate, of life and death. In the cultural theatre of Manchester, Tony Wilson broke in and took centre-stage.

Mr. Carlson Looks for Barking Dog While Listening To Pink Floyd’s ‘Dogs’ In WKRP in Cincinnati

Eric Alper
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Mr. Carlson Looks for Barking Dog While Listening To Pink Floyd’s ‘Dogs’ In WKRP in Cincinnati

Dr. Johnny Fever: Gripping music, ain’t it?
Arthur ‘Big Guy’ Carlson: Yeah, it’s good. What is the name of this orchestra?
Fever: It’s Pink Floyd.
Carlson: Oh. Is that Pink Floyd? Do I hear dogs barking on that thing?
Fever: I do.

The 7th Annual Kensington Market Jazz Festival Announces Return October 1 and 2, 2022

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The 7th Annual Kensington Market Jazz Festival Announces Return October 1 and 2, 2022

The annual Kensington Market Jazz Festival (KMJF) will return to in-person entertainment Oct. 1-2 in Toronto’s vibrant neighbourhood of art, vintage shops and multicultural cuisine, a designated National Historic Site of Canada.

Created and helmed by award-winning jazz vocalist Molly Johnson, KMJF will kick off at Tom’s Place (190 Baldwin St), the hub of the festival’s solo piano series, hosted by Holly Nimmons. The other participating venues include Tapestry (formerly Poetry Jazz Café), Handlebar, Supermarket and Pamenar with seven shows each per day. There are also Pay-What-You-Can shows in Bellevue Square Park on Saturday and Sunday from 1-2:30pm and 4-5:30pm.

The weekend concerts run from 1 p.m. until 11 p.m.

There are no advance tickets. All shows will operate in the traditional KMJF format of ‘Audience Pays Artist,’ – Cash Only – where the trusted KMJF volunteers collect a cover charge at the door. For full transparency, KMJF takes a 10% service charge to go towards festival production and the remaining 90% is given to the band leader. This format works for all as KMJF has a track record of filling venues through word-of-mouth, and extensive promotion through the festival themselves and artists working together. 100% of the proceeds from CD sales during KMJF go directly to the artist.

The Kensington Market Jazz Festival is a Charitable organization, committed to presenting live music in the heart of Toronto’s heritage market neighbourhoood throughout the year and with a festival in early fall.

Parking is limited and the neighbourhood very pedestrian-friendly. Please come by transit, bicycle or your own two feet.

Trend-Setting Celtic Punks The Mahones Announce New Album ‘Jameson Street’ Out Oct 7

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Trend-Setting Celtic Punks The Mahones Announce New Album ‘Jameson Street’ Out Oct 7

Jameson Street – set for worldwide release on October 7, 2022 via True North Records, is like a guided tour down a cobblestone road in Dublin delivering a record packed with “positivity and good vibes”.

“Jameson Street is meant to make you feel like you’re having a night out,” frontman Finny McConnell explains. “No politics, no religion, just good times, and everybody having fun. Unity is the underlying message.”

For this fun-loving group of musicians, there are few things better than loving, drinking, fighting, and a splash of hope to get them through the day. It is no surprise that these are the elements fueling the songs on Jameson Street – with shanties harking on good times and comradery – and a little bit of tin whistle and fiddle for good measure. The song “Holloway Jack” is a perfect example of what it means to be in the Mahones. The song features lyrics by the late Paddy Cuncanon, a long-time friend of the band, sending their friend off with a pint and good cheer.

The Mahones’ brand of Celtic-Punk energy is on full display on the group’s drinking pub jig, “A Devil In Every Bottle.”

The Mahones do bartenders everywhere a favor by including the song “Last Call At The Bar” on the album. Finny reflects “It’ is a song that bartenders can relate to – that feeling you get when you tell everybody to bug off and go home. It’s a fun song that sticks in your head, and it fits the Jameson Street theme.” The good times on Jameson Street don’t stop at drinking songs, though. The album runs the gamut from toe-tapping instrumentals to heartfelt love songs to a cover of a Pogues classic, “If I Should Fall From The Grace Of God.”

The album features previous colleagues and long-time friends including Dave Barton (The Peelers), Nicholas Smyth (The Dreadnoughts), Glenn Milchem (Blue Rodeo), and Stuart Cameron (Crash Test Dummies). There are also a handful of co-writers including Barton, Greg Norton, Owen Warnica, Paddy Concanon, and Jonathon Moorman.

Forming on St. Patrick’s Day in 1990 The Mahones have been working on their own brand of Irish punk ever since. The group consists of Dublin-born Finny McConnel (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Songwriter), Sean Riot Ryan (Bass, Vocals), Michael O’Grady (Tin Whistle, Accordion, Vocals), and newest member Nicole Kaiser (Accordion, Vocals). The Mahones have released 12 studio albums, three compilation albums, two live albums, and two EPs. Their song, “Paint the Town Red” was featured in the climactic final fight scene of the 2 Time Academy Award-winning film The Fighter. Alongside this, their music has been featured in Ecstasy, Dog Park, Celtic Pride, ABC’s Castle, and Lost Girl.

The Mahones were the 2020 winner of Paddy Rock Radios’ Top 5 Albums of the decade, winner of Shite N Onions 2015 Best Album award, and Punk.ie’s 2014 Best Celtic Punk Album. The band has toured through 35 countries internationally, headlined festivals all over the world.

 

Siouxsie And The Banshees ‘All Souls’ Classics & Rarities LP Released October 21

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Siouxsie And The Banshees ‘All Souls’ Classics & Rarities LP Released October 21

ALL SOULS, the new collection of Siouxsie And The Banshees tracks personally curated by Siouxsie Sioux, which collates classic tracks and rarities into an Autumnal celebration, will be released on October 21.

Siouxsie And The Banshees were undoubtedly one of the most influential, fearless, and uncompromising bands to come from the punk era and this selection clearly illustrates their varied and unique musical approach. ALL SOULS opens with 1982’s ”Fireworks” which is one of three iconic singles featured here alongside ”Spellbound” (recently used to end Stranger Things Season 4) and closes with the mesmerising ”Peek-A-Boo.” Also included is ”Halloween” from the band’s classic Juju album mixed with more idiosyncratic tracks such as ”El Dia De Los Muertos,” a B-side from the ”Last Beat Of My Heart” single, ”Something Wicked (This Way Comes) ” from the single of ”The Killing Jar” and ”Supernatural Thing” from 1981’s ”Arabian Knights” single all of which are making their first appearance on vinyl in decades.

All the tracks have been re-mastered at Abbey Road studios with Siouxsie overseeing the process and cut at half-speed by Miles Showell. The record will be released on both 180g black and an exclusive limited edition orange vinyl as well as digitally.

The collection features new and unique artwork directed by Siouxsie featuring a marigold; the symbolic flower of the Mexican Day of the Dead/All Souls Day festivities.

SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES – ALL SOULS

Side A
Fireworks (12” Version) (Single 1982)
Halloween (Juju album 1981)
Supernatural Thing (Arabian Knights single 1981)
El Dia De Los Muertos (Last Beat Of My Heart single 1988)
The Sweetest Chill (Tinderbox album 1986)

Side B
Spellbound (Juju album 1981)
Something Wicked (This Way Comes) (The Killing Jar single 1988)
Rawhead And Bloodybones (Peepshow album 1988)
We Hunger (Hyæna album 1984)
Peek-A-Boo (Peepshow album 1988)

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