Swindon’s Lighterthief label has released the debut single by THE 3 CLUBMEN – comprised of ANDY PARTRIDGE, JEN OLIVE and STU ROWE.‘Aviatrix is the first offering from their eponymous debut EP (out June 30 with CDs available exclusively via Burning Shed) – an avant-pop delight offering a strange, seductive blend of experimental pop, jazz and sci-fi cinema excellence.
The 3 Clubmen is the culmination of a decade of antics from these longtime collaborators, who started writing and recording this material years ago. While each artist has worked with the others in some form since 2008, this is the first time Stu, Andy and Jen have combined forces as a trio, an inevitable partnership once described as “a three-headed Frankenstein’s monster dancing at a neurodivergent singles club”.
Partridge notes, “Like an ‘action painter’ throws colour at a canvas, we tend to throw musical and sound things, knowing that we’ll cut through this seemingly insane mess later, to hopefully find some beautiful garden, hiding there. I throw paint, Jen throws paint, Stu throws paint…and we walk away. If, when we return, something in there calls to us, we’ll move heaven and earth to get it out and let it breath. Using whatever it takes, be it contrary musical ideas, parts in clashing keys incongruous sounds, contradictory words/phrases. Its all clay to us.”
TRACK LIST
1. Aviatrix 2. Racecar 3. Green Green Grasshopper 4. Look At Those Stars
CREDITS All songs written and performed by The 3 Clubmen Music by Andy Partridge, Jen Olive and Stu Rowe Lyrics by Andy Partridge and Jen Olive Recorded and produced between 2010 and 2023 in The Lighterthief Bunker, Swindon, England Additional recordings in Albuquerque, New Mexico Andy Partridge – vocals, guitars, programming and production Jen Olive – vocals and guitar Stu Rowe – bass, guitars, keys, programming and production Frank Abrams – flute Mikey Rowe – keys Curtis Tweed – slide guitar Andreas Rebhuhn – drums ‘Bangy’ – percussion Produced by Stu Rowe Mixed by The Encyclopedia Salesmen Mastered by Jason Mitchell at Loud Mastering
Austrian funk prog metallers Hog Meets Frog recently released their third EP this past February. The record is a non-conceptual concept EP under the motto of the title: “humANIMALization”. Its purpose is to be witty and entertaining as it flirts with obscurity and is meant to be entirely thought-provoking for listeners.
Frontman Peter ’PETZ’ Schwabl explains:
“When the animal in the human awakens, then, for example, one turns into a bigot monkey and the other becomes an insecure piggy, one becomes a peeping control bear and the other becomes a greedy stock market bull. Just this behavior – sometimes silly, monkey or also clumsy, bearish – is told in the lyrics, as well as through the wide range of sound worlds and riffs.”
Today, in support of the EP, the band is sharing their Claymation video for the track “Of Snakes ‘n’ Moles ‘n’ Bulls ‘n’ Dough”.
“The text tells of a friendship between a snake and a mole and a greedy bull who is addicted to the madness of money-making and wants to break up the friends to get more money himself. In the end, of course, friendship wins. Musically, this song starts with a stonerous riff and then slides into a dry narrative stomping, and then further into a spherical reverberant sound of delirium.” says bassist/vocalist – Peter ’PETZ’ Schwabl.
Watch and listen to “Of Snakes ‘n’ Moles ‘n’ Bulls ‘n’ Dough”
With influences ranging all over the musical spectrum from progressive and death metal to jazz, to world music and funk, there is something for everyone in the riffs and chords that Hog Meets Frog presents on this avant-garde record.
The band finds that the best approach to serious topics is with fun and that is emphasized with “humANIMALization”. Most people will first notice the cheerful, funny, sick side of Hog Meets Frog, but a few will remove the mask and then let themselves fall into the deepest depths of the music and lyrics and see what thoughts lie dormant there: Stories that life writes.
Adventurous listeners are invited to go through the looking glass and find the deeper meaning in each of the tracks on the EP, or simply frolic in the bright colours on the surface. “humANIMALization” is recommended for fans of System of a Down, Primus, Red Hot Chili Peppers, TOOL, and Frank Zappa.
“If you are a fan of the jerky, spiky, awkward sounds of Primus you’ll love this. I daresay if you enjoy a bit of early Red Hot Chili Peppers you may also dig this – certain parts of the record do have a sneak peek toward Frank Zappa and The Mothers Of Invention and The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown – not too obviously, but those sly, sideways little looks are there.” – Ever- Metal UK “‘Does humor belong in music?’ was once a question that the late/great Frank Zappa asked – and Austrian funk-prog metallists apparently agree wholeheartedly, as evidenced within the video for their new tune, “Peeping-Bear’s Exegesis of Not Peeping,” – Bravewords “Many hard rockers like when it is funky. Then this cool act must not be overlooked! This unit is a tight bunch of players and they have catchy tunes, for sure… Well worth checking out for fans of crazy funky hard rock.” – Melodic.net “There’s an element of uniqueness to how each of these songs are written, although you can’t deny the clear influence of say the Primus bass lines or Zappa-esc experimentation, yet it is within the niche, thematic storytelling that gives Hog Meets Frog a real musical identity. The way they can tell a story with humour yet allow you to consider the real and often times scary true circumstances behind where these stories originate is what gives this band their staple. Certainly one to look out for in the future, long live Sqeekquackmusic!” – Metal Epidemic “If I had to draw a comparison for this band… it’d be Primus, heavy catchy, quirky and big bass guitar. Great stuff!” – Mosh Pit Radio 89.9 FM (Madison, WI) “They’re from Austria. One of the greatest song titles (Peeping-Bear’s Exegesis of Not Peeping) I’ve ever heard. That’s all you’re getting. Press play and share the adventure” – Metallum Sub Terra “If the song titles like Apes don’t smoke cigars, just pipes are very funny, the musical aspects are of very high quality and definitely not “suitable for a headband”. Sure, funk isn’t a run-of-the-mill genre to sing along to, but sophisticated music at the highest level. So to speak, jazz music of the metal species. One can clearly register the inspiration of Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Primus and Co. on this record, whereby the songs transport positive energy.” – Rock Magazine “Overall – As chaotic as claimed, with quirky features, throughout, it’s fair to say that you never know where this is going to go, next. Trippy, outlandish and bizarre, it’s a wacky wonderland, all of its own… ‘HumANIMALIZATION’ can never be accused of being boring or predictable. Spicy and novel, in equal measure, it may appeal more to niche audiences. Hard to summarise easily, it’s a case of suck it and see.” – Rock Queen Reviews
We are thrilled to announce the signing of US instrumental band Edison Suit to the Revolution family. The band’s upcoming release, Persistence of Vision due for release on July 28, 2023.
In a statement about the signing to Melodic Revolution Records Barry Woodof Edisons Suit had this to say.
Edison Suit’s music has never fit neatly into any genre, which has made it a challenge to find a label that was a good fit. Unlike many other labels, Melodic Revolution Records is less concerned about genre than they are with connecting fans with good music. Our material ranges from rock to prog to electronic to acoustic, so there’s a good chance MRR fans will find something that they like about what we do. We are really excited to be part of the Melodic Revolution Records family in creating “Music you didn’t know you would love!”
Edison Suit is the creative vision of Mark Smith and Barry Wood
Discography
Persistence of Vision – July 28, 2023 – Melodic Revolution Records – CD & Digital B (2006) Self Released CD & Digital The Ones Who Keep The Machine Functioning Smoothly (1998) Self Released CD & Digital
Compilations
September Rising (2001) CD – Self Released Tappistry Volume 2 (1998) CD – Self Released
Film & TV
Earthlings (2006) Warrior’s Society Mountain Bike DVD (2004) Columbia Tristar (2000)
Edison Suit’s third album plunges further into their ethos of making electronic instruments seem organic and acoustic instruments seem electronic. Their penchant for unusual song structures and time signatures results in music that’s as surprising as it is ear-opening.
Genre: Instrumental, Electronic, Progressive Rock
Track-list
1. Eyes of Dust 05:48 2. Darkness Gives Shape to the Light 05:35 3. Deeper Into a Nether Empire 04:25 4. Breakers on the Beach of Skulls 04:34 5. The Breath of Gaea 05:56 6. Vultures of the Void 03:25 7. Chromatic Mist 04:48 8. Conceptual Mechanisms 04:36 9. To Wound the Autumnal City 04:05 10. Wednesday s Gray Hand 06:14 11. Cryptical Windings 05:22 12. A Myriad Paths of Entropy 06:51
The Band Mark Smith: Electric, acoustic, 12-string guitar, EBow guitars, mando guitar, bass, and banjo Barry Wood: Keyboards, bass, Chapman Stick, lap steel, lap steel resonator, and programming Bret Wadams: Drums, and cymbals Paul McIntire: Violin
ifsounds release Stendhal Syndrome their first full length video from the upcoming 6th release MMXX due out April 28th
Stendhal Syndrome is a song about the addiction of modern society on aesthetic and appearance. The video is based on Kaiber AI technology and reproduces the feelings of the song and the obsession of pictures and photos.
Lyrics:
Blinding light. Visual ecstasy.
I, I need a vision of an angel by my side, floating in the waves deep down in my darkest mind. Will you dive deep there with me? Don’t speak, just smile, hold my chain . Stendhal syndrome melts my brain. Blinding light. Visual ecstasy.
You, beautiful picture exposed in a crowded room, my pure idea of beauty, I begin to swoon. What are you doing to me? My eyes get blind down in my cave. Stendhal syndrome. I’m your slave. Blinding light. Visual ecstasy.
Words and Music by Dario Lastella. Video made using AI Technology. kaiber.ai
About ifsounds
The mad man is the happiest one but he frightens the right-minded world”
ifsounds are the images of our dreams and our nightmares. Music is just the shape we give to our stories, our hopes and our fears.
The ifsounds project brings together the talents of a group of musicians, all very different from each other, whose idea is to create a sound that is able to express an emotion, to describe a state of mind, to recount a story, to make a journey into the realms of inner consciousness.
The aim of ifsounds is to reproduce not only the world around us, but above all the world inside us, because each of us is the author of his own reality and his own existence.
Lino Giugliano – piano, organ, synth and keyboards Dario Lastella – guitars, bass guitar, synth and vocals Lino Mesina – drums Italo Miscione – bass guitar Runal – lead vocals Ilaria Carlucci – lead and backing vocals
Guest Musicians: Claudio Lapenna – vocals on MMXX and piano on Kandinsky’s Sky Nadezhda Chalykh – vocals on MMXX Mariano Gramegna – vocals on MMXX Giovanni Liberatore – vocals on MMXX
Written and produced by Dario Lastella, except MMXXII (music by Lastella – Mesina – Giugliano) Arranged and performed by ifsounds Mastered by Steve Kitch – audiomaster.co.uk
Captain Of The Lost Waves releases his third video Animals On An Island from Hidden Gems Chapter 3 – Mysterium Tremendum
The video was filmed on location of the majestic wilderness of Pule Hill in the wild wild west of Yorkshire. In trying to mirror the ethos of the song, “I trust the sense of beautiful desolation and space evokes the same feeling we had in making this.” – The Captain
Special thanks to James Reid for his work in filming and editing it together.
Written by the Captain (Shaun T Hunter ) Incidental Music by Damian Clark, Julian Socha Edited, Engineered and Mixed by James Reid Produced by Shaun T Hunter and Damian Clark Mastered by Joe Caithness at Subsequent Mastering Captain voices, bouzouki, mandolin, guitar Damian Clark keyboards, synths, drum programming Aid Todd drums, percussion, programming, bass guitar Wendy Ross acoustic and electric violins James Reid trumpets, electric guitar Julian Socha electric guitar Damian Clark, Marcus Jack design/artwork Neal Rylatt photo
About Captain Of The Lost Waves
The Captain is a troubadour, storyteller and free thinking renegade. His musical offerings are inspired by the great songwriters and philosophers of yesteryear. This is visceral music for the mind and body, full of dreamy verses, life affirming choruses and sheer audacity. Where melodic invention meets alternative folk, progressive, world and ambient sounds.
He is not just the figurehead of his musical vessel, he’s ringmaster, bard, master of ceremonies and sage. There’s far more to him and his absurdly engaging world than any of your ten – a – penny musical stars. Seen through showers of glitter, kaleidoscopic lens flares and in the rainbows of a million puddles. The Captain tells sonic stories to connect with everyone past, present and future.
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