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Dive have decided to change their name to Diiv ‘out of respect’ for the 90’s band of the same name. They have also decided to release their 3 singles as Dive in a bundle, which costs a miniscule $15 from their label Captured Tracks. Their debut album ‘Oshin’ is out in June.
The Babies have released a new single called ‘My Name/The War’. This is following a great album from last year and an acoustic EP from earlier this year. We love The Babies because they always manage to mix their influences to form great music. In all their tracks you can hear the noise rock of The Vivian Girls and the psych-folk of Woods.
One of the bands that had a profound effect on us last year were Caged Animals and we’re glad to say that they’re back! They have a new video for ‘This Summer I’ll Make It Up To You’ from their 2011 record ‘Eat Their Own’. The video is shot on a lake and features frontman, Vincent Cacchione and his partner and bandmate, Magali Francoise as they chill both above, and below water. This is also the lead track from an upcoming EP entitled ‘This Summer’, which is due for a summer release.
Ben With Caged Animals some time last year.
Other new videos include one from Fanzine for their track ‘L.A.’, they are one of the best of the 90’s sounding bands about at the moment and this is one of our favourite tracks of theirs. They are going to have a huge year, and deservedly so. Catch them live while you can!
Manchester’s post punk-esque Golden Glow are back with a video for ‘Blizzard’. The project, led by Pierre Hall, already have one album under their belt from last year called ‘Tender Is The Night’, which we are yet to find in a record store! Sort it out guys.
Bos Angeles have let another track loose on the world. This one is called ‘Pretend For You’ and is sounding great. Check it out here.
Our excuse for failing to deliver a top 5 last week is, in fact, a good one. We have a gig coming up on the 8th, somehow we have managed to book three amazing guitar bands to play for us at The Hoxton White Horse. Here’s a little on each of the bands:
Playlounge are a London two piece who make great noise pop. They combine thrashy, fast paced guitars and drums with good lyrics to produce a wall of sound that is insanely addictive. They will be the first on stage on Tuesday (9pm).
YRRS are a lo-fi band who will keep your pulse high following Playlounge. They play rhythmic, no thrills guitar pop which we are currently hooked on.
Finally Breathe Out, who are our final band, are a group of East Londoners who are looking like they are going to have a big year. Following an EP in April, they have released a single called ‘Champion’ which we love.
This is all happening at The Hoxton White Horse, a venue that not only is a classy bar in the heart of creative London but also offers street food from all corners of the globe which we think is pretty cool. They have been kind enough to offer their basement to us so we can put on this night and if it’s a success there may be more to follow…
Come to The Hoxton White Horse on the 8th of May and watch three amazing bands for free!
