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”Hello cruel world” is the ninth album from American Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Gretchen Peters. Her songs have been performed by artists including Etta James and Neil Diamond.

Gretchen Peters sings what is probably best called Folk music. Her songs are simply arranged leaving her voice and the beautiful lyrics she writes as the main focus. In this way, all the emotion in the songs comes through clearly.

Gretchen Peters says about the album, ”After I’d finished recording Hello Cruel World, certain themes began to emerge… One is the idea that ‘survival is triumph,’ and that the real heroes are the ones who endure. That theme surprised me,” she continues. “The others have to do with religion and God, and the nature of art...

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Massacre/Sound Pollution

Greek progressive metallists PERSONA NON GRATA formed in 2003. Unknowlingly Chris Gatsos, guitars, joined John Ioannidis band FATAL ERROR. The pair soon moved in a progressive direction. Together with former vocalist Bill Axiotis and session musicians Akis Gavalas, drums, and Chris Vogiatzis, bass, they recorded the bands first outing, the album “Shade in the Light”. The info compares the band to the likes of CIRCUS MAXIMUS, VANDEN PLAS and POVERTY´S NO CRIME. In 2009 they decided to change vocalists because of increasing obligations, and opted for Aris Pirris. The final piece in the puzzle was bassist Apostolis Kaltsas who joined prior to recording this album. Comparisons with DREAM THRATER and FATES WARNING are made, can they live up to this?

The first part ...

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Soulseller Records/Sound Pollution

ULVERHEIM started as Ulverheim, ex. THORNIUM, wanted to do a solo project. In 2009 a three song demo materialized, “Svart Tystnad” and in 2010 Kali-Ma, ex THORNIUM, joined on bass. Soulseller signed the band and during 2011 the lineup was completed by drummer Fuhrgast and guitarist Hellmaker. The debut album features Jonas Lindblood of PUTRAEON on vocals and a solo on “Bomberna Faller”.

ULVERHEIM soon turns out be fans of intros, and to a certain extent outros. The sound is quite typical of a black metal band, the guitars, the drums and the vocals. They do some thrashy grooves at times, and they are good at creating atmospheres...

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Ett skönt riff på en akustisk gitarr, en snubbe i cowboyhatt med ett halmstrå i munnen. Det är inte riktigt den bilden man får när man tänker på Lamb of God. Ändå är det där första singeln ”Ghost walking” börjar. Det dröjer visserligen inte många sekunder innan stämningen slås sönder av samma riff på en elgitarr med betydligt mer distorsion.

På sitt sjunde studioalbum låter Lamb of God det tekniska stå tillbaka för att istället ta fram ett jävla ös. Bandet har en av världens bästa trummisar i Chris Adler, men här får de krångliga bitarna i låtar som ”Laid to rest” stå tillbaka för rakare (relativt naturligtvis) takter.

Det är både positivt och negativt. Det blir ett hårt och ösigt album, men utan särskilt mycket karaktär...

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Frontiers/BAM

PRIMAL FEAR was formed in 1997 by vocalist Ralph Scheepers (ex. TYRAN PACE, F.B.I. and GAMMA RAY) and bass player Mat Sinner (SINNER). The band formed in the wake of Ralph becoming second choice of JUDAS PRIEST and a contract with Nuclear Blast was soon landed. This is the band´s ninth album, so they are probably doing something right. A couple of band members have been changed, so today the band consists of Ralph and Mat, plus guitarists Alex Beyrodt (SILENT FORCE, VOODOO CIRCLE) and Magnus Carlsson (household name of Frontiers projects),and drummer Randy Black (ex. ANNIHILATOR). So, will this be their number one achievement?

The opening intro “Unbreakable (Part 1)” is a nonplus entry, customary to power metal. But from then on things happen fast...

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Escape/Sound Pollution

Lee Small was a small name when he started out in the clubs and pubs at the age of 14, as a bass player. In 1989 he started out as a vocalist, in 1990 he fronted PRIDE, moving on to NATIVE CAIN before getting involved with legends like BUDGIE and Eric Bell´s THIN LIZZY. Escape Music got him in the limelight as they hooked him up with SURVEILANCE, CLOVEN HOOF and Tom Galley´s PHENOMENA. Lee´s latest enterprise might be short-lived as SHY´s guitarist and founder member Steve Harris tragically passed away after the release of one of their two best albums ever. As a solo artist Lee´s surrounded by quality; guitarist Martin Kronlund, drummer Imre Daun, both of GYPSY ROSE and keyboardist Paul Bradder of SARACEN. Blues is the flavor of the day, impressive?

The opening ...

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SIMIAN GHOST
‘YOUTH’

“an early contender for album of the year…”
Paul Lester, The Guardian, January 3rd

5th March on Heist Or Hit Records
‘Wolf Girl’, digital single, out January 16th

Coverage in the last three months from the likes of The Guardian, Pitchfork, The Fly, Clash, The Line Of Best Fit, NME, Pigeons And Planes, Drowned In Sound and Culture Of Me amongst others.

“…yet another truly great Swedish act” – The Music Snob
“like classic Hot Chip, with Active Child handling production duties and Ariel Pink and Thom Yorke making the tea” – Snipe

Swedish three-piece, Simian Ghost, is a body of work originating from acclaimed producer / songwriter Sebastian Arnström...

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MOSCODISC is pleased to announce the Monday 23rd January 2012 UK release of Eleanor McEvoy’s new single Harbour, originally featured on Eleanor’s 2010 album I’d Rather Go Blonde. Harbour is the follow-up single to 2011’s You’ll Hear Better Songs (Than This), taken from McEvoy’s critically acclaimed 2011 album, Alone.

Fresh from her 4th December 2011 guest appearance on BBC Radio 2’s Weekend Wogan (where she performed You’ll Hear Better Songs and a haunting interpretation of Cyndi Lauper’s True Colors), Eleanor will embark on a series of UK concerts in January, including the Song For Ireland at Celtic Connections Festival, Glasgow.

Harbour is a simple love song about not wanting to face life and wanting so much for someone to make it all better – Will you be a harbour? / A...

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HOODED FANG / PINKUNOIZU
Clap / Parabolic Delusions
Split single released 5 March 2012 on Full Time Hobby

The indie label responsible for brilliant 2011 albums from The Leisure Society, Timber Timbre, Erland & The Carnival and more, Full Time Hobby have plenty up their sleeves for 2012 too.

In March, they release a double-sided split 7” featuring cuts from their two brand-new international signings, Pinkunoizu and Hooded Fang. Hear both tunes on the following link…

On the one side, Hooded Fang’s Clap is a garage rock riot with surf guitars, ‘verbed-out vocals and danceable ‘60s drum breaks. “It’s a song about one of those single life encounters – just drunken memories really,” say the four piece Polaris-nominated band, who hail from Toronto, Canada...

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’With their fresh slant on indie guitar driven rock, combined with the haunting vocals and stunning good looks of Zoe, word is already out about these guys. So go and catch them live in a small venue soon, while you still have the chance.’ – Music News

’The band is a powerhouse of a three piece and really did leave the audience’s eyes wide open and jaws dropped after just a few minutes of being on stage, 4/5′ – Southsonic

‘There are still bands emerging from an apparent oblivion of guitars and industry mess that have some appetite for real music.’ – 4.5/5’ – The Playground

Auction for the Promise Club are an indie rock three piece with raw vitality and serious potential. Their debut EP ‘One’, out February 24th and recorded at London’s famed Abbey Road, vows to be worth a punt...