Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Save Ends Signed to Black Numbers, 'Bout to Release 'Hug Your Friends' EP, Will Make You Feel More Feelings

Freak flags will fly - Save Ends to release highly anticipated EP.

One of the O'Brien's the cities best feel-feelings band, Save Ends, has signed to Black Numbers Records, joining friends Great Lakes USA, Choke Up, and most recently, Fucko. To celebrate, the band will be releasing the 'Hug Your Friends' EP, follow up to 2013's 'Warm Hearts, Cold Hands' (Tiny Engines).

In anticipation, NPR Music has released the first single to the 4-song EP entitled "I Fell Asleep", and the band released the record cover art, dedicated to a staple individual of the Boston punk scene.



From the band's Facebook page:

The photo was taken by our friend Adam Haut, one of the best humans to ever live, who passed away in August. He walked dogs for a living and would take tons of great nature photos on his walks. This shot is one of those pictures. The Boston punk community, and humanity at large, lost an amazing person that day. His passing really put a lot of things into perspective. Especially how important it is to show those close to you how much they mean. Hug your friends, everybody.

True Story:
'Hug Your Friends' will be out later this year, get your pre-order on here.




Director Ben Phillippo Teams Up with Dream Pop Band Gem Club to Create Tragic Poetry

Watch the official music video for "Speech of Foxes" now.

Airy and placid, Gem Club’s “Speech of Foxes” is an example of how a simple song can be the perfect canvas for interpretation, and how the marriage of audio and visual can create the necessary ballast to a piece of work. “The track really resonated with me on a personal level,” Director Ben Phillippo explains. “I wanted to create visuals that explored loss in a symbolic way, depicting something poetic as well as tragic. I imagined a wooden man, and how vulnerable and fragile he might be if exposed to fire, and the concept grew from there.”

The wooden man evolved into weathered flesh and blood, as the main character (played by Jack Goldman) demonstrates how connected we are to memories and experiences in the official music video for “Speed of Foxes” off Gem Club’s 2014 ‘In Roses’ (Hardly Art). Both solemn and satisfying, we travel the journey of a man's life has he reflects on the past. “It snowed unexpectedly on the day, and we rolled with it-- I'm glad we did, because it took the drama up a notch,” Phillippo added.

Local artists interested in working with Ben and his team can find contact details at benphillippo.com.

Purchase ‘In Roses’ by Somerville dream pop band Gem Club at most online retailers including Bandcamp - $10 digital, $11 CD, $16 double vinyl with digital download code.




Director/VFX: ­ Ben Phillippo
Producers: ­ Cara Campanelli and Katherine Griwert
Cinematographer: ­ Frank Mobilio
Colorist: ­ Bryan Smaller
Starring: Jack Goldman

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Sunday, January 24, 2016

You’ve Got To Stay Humble When You’re Giving Them Hell – The Okay Win Releases ‘Cannon Mouth’

Purchase your copy of The Okay Win's 'Cannon Mouth' now via Bandcamp.

Singer / songwriter gruff with an orchestral country twang, The Okay Win’s 2016 ‘Cannon Mouth’ continues the contemplative and powerful vibe synonymous with the band, however, the EP almost didn’t happen.

Friday, January 15, 2016

Head vs. Heart Tapes' 'Paws, Rewind' Benefits the Animal Rescue League of Boston

'Paws, Rewind' benefits the Animal Rescue League of Boston.

Discover new music and help out some animals in need.

Head vs. Heart Tapes, a recently launched boutique label out of Waltham, has released their first benefit compilation ‘Paws, Rewind’ with 100% of the proceeds going to the Animal Rescue League of Boston.

The 17-track compilation features a mix of HVHT artists and other local bands spanning a wide range of genres with contributions from Lady Bones, The Fake BoysThe DigsNashoba, Kal Marks, Pile, Deacon BillPsychic Dog and more. You can purchase ‘Paws, Rewind’ as a limited edition, hand numbered purple cassette tape ($5, shipping February 26th, run of 100) or digital download ($3) via Bandcamp.

A release show celebration is scheduled for Friday, February 26th at Club Bohemia in Central Square, Cambridge and will feature Idle Pilot, NICE GUYS, DCDR, Think Tank and Great News. (9PM doors // 21+ // $8 // event details).

Follow Head vs. Heart Tapes on Facebook and Twitter for additional information about ‘Paws, Rewind’, the record release show, and upcoming releases.
Flyer art by Dug McCormack ART.


Wednesday, January 13, 2016

The New England Deli - Best of 2015 Local Artist Poll

That punk category though. vote.


The New England Deli has released their year-end Best of 2015 Local Artist Poll, segmented into genres covering Alt Rock to Garage/DIY, Punk Rock and “Other”. Nominated by anonymous music contributors and presented to the public to vote on, here is your chance to voice your opinion.

But there can only be one champ per category, and the punk noms are contenders: Choke Up, Tied to a Bear, The New Warden, Mall Cops, Rebuilder, Psychic Dog, Trophy Lungs, Warn the Duke.

Vote now.

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2015 Sets the Bar High for Local Music - B&R Looks Back At Our Favorite Records of This Year

Thursday, December 31, 2015

2015 Sets the Bar High for Local Music - B&R Looks Back At Our Favorite Records of This Year

May you get drunk on wine beer new music in the new year. (image credit)

The best part of our job is finding new, local music that rivals anything you're hearing on the radio today, and then getting to talk to the people who created it. Going beyond the press release, we ask the questions that deepen the meaning of the song, highlight the passion of the artist and recognize the growing talent of the New England music scene.

Not totally comprehensive, but a good representation of our favorites from this year, here are Bishop & Rook's top records of 2015 (in no particular order). 2016 is coming, click here for details on how you can submit music and written contributions to the Boston punk rock and indie music blog offering premium reviews, limit one per cocktail.


Artist: Twin Foxes
Record: S/T
Article: We Measure Twin Foxes' Emoness with Debut EP, Courtesy of Disposable America


Artist: Grenades in the Archives
Record: Dressed Up Like Armageddon
Article: All ‘Dressed Up Like Armageddon’ With No Place To Go - New Punk From Grenades in the Archives


Artist: Tied to a Bear
Record: Safe, Boring & Safe
Article: Tied To A Bear's Debut LP ‘Safe, Boring & Safe’ & Record Release Show Announcement


Artist: Choke Up
Record: Black Coffee, Bad Habits
Article: Choke Up's Debut LP Leaves Us Speechless - Pre-order 'Black Coffee, Bad Habits'


Artist: Salem Wolves
Record: (Series of singles)
Article: Refining The Formula – Salem Wolves Dish on Band Growth, New Projects and a BIG Announcement


Artist: Rebuilder
Record: Rock & Roll In America
Article: Rebuiler’s Debut LP, How ‘Allston Christmas’ Influenced Album Art & What Exactly Is ‘Gnarly Rock’


Artist: Today Junior
Record: Ride the Surf
Article: Today Junior’s Sound Gets Ocean-soaked And Sunburnt in Ride The Surf
 


Artist: Mallcops
Record: The Funniest Joke You've Ever Told
Article: Sorry, Too Busy Feeling Feelings: Mallcops’ 'The Funniest Joke You've Ever Told' is an Addiction 



Artist: Bay Faction
Record: S/T

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