Josh Record releases New Single Wide Awake

Standing on the shoulders of his musical heroes, Bon Iver and Swedish multi-instrumentalist Tingsek, Josh Record releases his stunning debut album ‘Pillars’ on Virgin/EMI 14th July.

Having been tipped by Q Magazine, The Sunday Times Culture, Itunes, Radio 1, XFM, The Sun and VEVO at the turn of the year, ‘Pillars’ does not disappoint with Josh’s joyous uplifting, melodic songs weaving their way into your very being.

Written by Josh (two songs were co-written with long-time collaborator Tom Prothero) and co-produced with David Kosten (Bat For Lashes), the album was recorded largely in Oxford and London, and features the Radio 1 and Radio 2 playlisted hit ‘For Your Love’.

Other highlights include ‘The War’ the track that launched Josh when picked up by Zane Lowe off YouTube, the radio hit ‘Bones’, the lung busting epic ‘Finally’, and the new single ‘Wide Awake’.

Already a veteran on the road with shows supporting Bastille, Lorde, London Grammar and Sam Smith, Josh Record has sold out all his headline shows to date and is set to play summer festivals throughout the UK and Europe including Glastonbury, T in The Park, Rock and Park, Rock AM Ring, Wilderness and V Festival.

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T in the Park 2013 Sunday review

Sunday at T in the Park saw the sun burning down on the Balado site once again and as it was Bastille day, what better way to celebrate than going to see Bastille on the Radio One stage.

Bastille have come along way since we saw them in a tent at 2am at Rockness last year and the amount of people coming to see them was evidence of how popular they have become. Only a short 30 minute set from the boys though, playing through the hits from the album Bad Blood, the crowd were with them all the way and if that wasn't enough, it was lead singer Dan Smith's birthday so the crowd sang Happy Birthday to him. Finishing on the obvious hit Pompeii the guys did a sweet if short set.

After throwing a tweet out as to who we should go see next we received a reply from Manchester band Hurts that they were playing in King Tuts Wah Wah tent so we headed along to see what was happening. Greeting was an elaborate stage set with keyboard players up on elevated stages and as Lead singer Adam Anderson bellowing out songs with a deep brooding vocals. The band have been likened to Depeche Mode and Human League and its easy to see why with their electro-synth, intense stage presence and heartfelt lyrics. They had pulled a good crowd too and pleasing the crowd with old and new tracks alike kept them jumping and singing along through the entire set.

The Editors have always been a favourite of mine and with them playing the Radio One stage and not having seen them before it was a win win situation and I wasn't disappointed. Playing a strong set with anthems like Smokers Outside The Hospital Doors, Munich,Bones alongside new song A Ton of Love they made sure the fans and non-fans alike got what they wanted. Its hard to take your eyes Tom Smith with his intensity and dramatic eyes bearing down on you throughout the set and you forget how many hits they have had in their career.

Speaking of forgetting how many hits a band has had, The Stereophonics, played a hit-laden set. I personally thought I only knew about 3 or 4 songs but after the first few songs, I had already heard my quota so by the time Handbag and Gladrags and Feels Like the one had come around I was surprised how many I actually knew. Not sure though, if they should have been 2nd to the headline act as they didn't come across that enthusiastic but hey maybe that was just me and the fact that I felt it a lot of old hat.

Then onto the Headliners. Not much to say about The Killers that probably hasn't already been said. They never fail to impress and Brandon Flowers' total pleasure of being on stage only adds to the crowd euphoria as they run through their gauntlet of hits kicking of with Somebody told me much to the crowds utter joy and throwing in a few covers of Tiffany's I think we are alone now and Travis' Side didn't hurt either. Leaving the stage and returning for the encore with When We Were Young rounding off with Mr Brightside had the crowd screaming the lyrics and jumping around with the last bit of energy they could muster.

The crowds dispersed as a lone piper played Happy Birthday on stage and fireworks exploded on either side of the festival rounding off a fantastic 20th Birthday at T in the Park

Random Hand Set For 19 Date UK Tour

Random Hand are the quartet from Keighley, UK, that have been seen tearing up the UK scene for 4 years now. The band continues to explode across the nation’s dance floor, with their ferocious “in your face” ska-punk-metal mashup.

 

With influences from four very different, but totally compatible, individuals; Random Hand has developed a combination of genres that will keep you hooked. Their unusual sound has led to performances alongside the likes of Sonic Boom Six, Leftover Crack, Mustard Plug, The King Blues and Skindred.

 

This is the dawning of a new era for Random Hand, so strap yourself in and hang on tight, as it’s going to be one wild ride! Check out their latest music video for ‘Bones’, which is taken from their recent album release ‘Seething Is Believing’.

 

Like what you heard? Why not catch the guys one of their forthcoming dates:

October

11th COVENTRY KASBAH w Anti Vigilante

12th PLYMOUTH WHITE RABBIT w Anti Vigilante

13th BRISTOL FLEECE w Anti Vigilante

14th IPSWICH ROYAL OAK w Anti Vigilante

15th LONDON NAMBUCCA w Anti Vigilante (as part of Big Cheese Magazine's 15th birthday)

16th BRIGHTON HYDRANT w Anti Vigilante

19th NEWPORT MEZE LOUNGE w Anti Vigilante

20th BIRMINGHAM TEMPLE w Anti Vigilante

21st MARGATE WEST COAST BAR w Tyrannosaurus Alan

22nd HIGH WYCOMBE NAGS HEAD w Tyrannosaurus Alan

23rd CANNOCK FERN & FALLOW w Tyrannosaurus Alan

24th LIVERPOOL 02 ACADEMY 2 w Capdown, Broken Nose

25th LEEDS COCKPIT w Capdown, Anti Vigilante

26th YORK STEREO

27th NEWCASTLE NORTHUMBRIA UNI w Capdown, Tyrannosaurus Alan

28th NOTTINGHAM MAZE w Capdown, Tyrannosaurus Alan

29th MANCHESTER MOHO LIVE

30th LEICESTER SOUNDHOUSE w Tyrannosaurus Alan

31st DERBY VICTORIA INN w Tyrannosaurus Alan

 

For more information on the tour, visit: http://www.facebook.com/randomhand