Highlighted by the contribution of Stella Diana’s Dario Torre (vocals in “Outside noise”) and Marco Barzetti, aka True Sleeper (vocals in “To realize”), “Some are stars” is a four-song EP whose making took no less than three years. During this time Manfredi Lamartina, leader of the project, has radically changed his composition approach. Novanta is no longer a solo project, but a duo that also includes drummer Agostino Financo Burgio (Nicolò Carnesi, Hank, Moque). The sound is no longer lo-fi: cleaner, with more impact, also thanks to the work of Lucantonio Fusaro, Claudio Piperissa and Luca Ferrari, who recorded and mixed the album at Faro Recording Studio (Varese, IT).
What kind of music is “Some are stars”? Manfredi Lamartina, founder and leader of Novanta, likes to call it “ceiling-gazing”: a mix of dream pop, post-rock and synth-wave to listen to at very low or very high volumes. No middle ground.
LINKS:
https://www.facebook.com/novantamusic
https://novanta.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/novanta
https://twitter.com/novanta_
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAP0yD_6tWlCP1XgeJMKN0Q
https://lapaurafanovanta.wordpress.com/
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D0m S1th – Playthrough of The End Times
Turn to The Dark Side Music, a quick musical journey down a Dark Alternative Path. Echoing the trip-hop instrumental sounds of MINSTRY’s “TWITCH”, The CURE and Siouxsie and The Banshees. Mary and The Ram’s drummer, Dom Smith gives a dark, distorted atmosphere of mesmerizing industrial electronica with the release of ‘Playthrough of The End Times’ released 3 July.
“It’s a reflection of the here and now,” says Sith. “It’s the video game soundtrack or playthrough to our descent into darkness. I find comfort in making music at this time, and whatever you find comfort in, I hope you can dig this.”
Dom Sith is the electronic soundtrack project from Mary and The Ram and The Parasitic Twins’ drummer, Dom Smith. Based in Hull, East Yorkshire. Sith has previously received airplay from BBC Introducing
LINKS:
https://www.instagram.com/dom_sith
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Methods – Fires
After the release of their debut single, Sanctuary, and a number of live shows throughout 2017, Methods return with their new single ‘Fires’.
Described by singer, Ash Bradley: “Fires is a song about the break up of a relationship. About two people who have been together for a long time, growing apart. Both using actions to show their feelings, instead of speaking to each other. Thoughts get locked away. The only way for them both to move forward is for it all to end.”
‘Fires’ is released worldwide via Hellhole Records on Friday 15th June. Methods first headline live show, presented by Baddies Boogie and taking place at The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham, on Saturday 12th May, will kick-start the ‘Fires’ tour and is set to be one of those ‘Where were you?” moments.
Methods are a Wolverhampton/Salford based, five-piece who create a sound that can only be described as dark electro indie. Influences are drawn from the likes of Joy Division, Depeche Mode, Primal Scream, Editors, Interpol and any other music that catches the creative ear of Methods.
Formed in 2015 after a mutual need to create something special and meaningful.
Ash Bradley – Vocals
Jon Nash – Synths
Ryan Deakin – Guitar
Adam Hall – Bass
Pete Bates – DrumsNot ones to follow the crowd Methods produce a mixture of dark, gritty rhythms with a good helping of uplifting synths and guitars, topped off with some of the best lyrics around. 2017 saw the band solidify their sound playing a number of gigs testing it out and unleashing Methods to the world, the response has been good and momentum is gaining.
The band released their first single ‘Sanctuary’ in August 2017, recorded with the legendary producer Gavin Monaghan at Magic Garden Studios.
During December they supported The Twang on their 10th Anniversary Love It When I Feel Like This Tour.
Most recently their music has been used by Wolverhampton Wanders FC on the goal of the month and heard by thousands of people.
2018 is set for much bigger and better things. The band are constantly writing and recording new material and are currently working towards their next single release.
Methods are the hardest working band around and 2018 is their year.
“Fires is a song about the break up of a relationship. About two people who have been together for a long time, growing apart. One side is a dominant person and controlling. The other side wants to be loved. Both using actions to show their feelings, instead of speaking to each other. Thoughts get locked away. The only way for them both to move forward is for it all to end.”
Ash (singer)LINKS:
http://methodsmusic.co.uk
https://twitter.com/methodsmusik
https://facebook.com/methods2
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Woodfish – Damn Thang
Woodfish is one of today’s best U.S. based rock bands. The band’s appeal is universal. Their music is energetic; groove oriented and places heavy emphasis on the bass. The drive behind the creation and performance of Woodfish’s music is to stick to the roots of what makes great rock music while still creating a great new “Woodfish” sound that keeps people moving while touching their hearts and souls. The music of Woodfish can be described as a combination of rock, funk, surf, jam band and progressive styles which, infused together, provide audiences with an intoxicating and entertaining musical “Woodfish” experience.
Woodfish is the continual result of a musical adventure/journey which was started when two rhythm section oriented brothers decided they wanted to start a rock band. Woodfish formed progressively as brothers, Steve Kalorin (bass/vocals) and Dominic Kalorin (drums) hit local open mic jam nights on the Jersey Shore. As time passed, the brothers joined up with other musicians and began to identify a cohesive, consistent sound in their jams. Inspired by friends, songwriters and other musicians they met along the way they then decided to combine the free elements of their jamming with traditional and innovative songwriting arrangement styles. The resulting sound is now the very rhythmic, energetic and intoxicating sound you will find here on their website. Over the years, the full line up of the band members changed as things do with many rock bands but the Woodfish sound has and always will always remain constant.
LINKS:
http://www.woodfishmusic.com
https://www.facebook.com/WoodfishBand