PAUL McCARTNEY release one of his countless hits, named ANOTHER DAY on 19 February 1971. That’s, yes 55 years ago.
It was his debut single as a solo artist following The Beatles‘ split
in 1970. McCartney credited his wife Linda as a co-writer.
#4 in the US, #2 in the UK.
The song’s story is about the daily routine of a lonely woman, using
an observational style similar to the narrative of his 1966 Beatles ballad ‘Eleanor Rigby’
Band: PUNCHBAG Who: A new electrifying brother-sister duo from South London
colliding the raw unfiltered energy of punk, with the overflowing
ecstasy of pop.
TUTV: If you start your musical escapade with this kind of steaming synth-pop
stormer it won’t take long before you will be the new talk of the town. Punchbag
go nuts on their first left/right uppercut, motorized by a hepped-up electro engine.
And invite you to do same and pirouette yourself dizzy.
TUTV: Blimey. A sonic brick wall of ablaze guitars, assisted by tenacious drumming
and rollin’ bass lines, dominate this spectacular debut score. There’s threatening
tension throughout.
Think Killing Joke having one of their freaky nightmares. Hazy vocals float around,
injecting this jagged jam with a ghostly vibe. These juvenile gunslingers shoot sharply
from the hip. Astounding.
Band: THE SOVEREIGNS Who: 4 indies out of Hull, UK. They want to embrace musical communities,
feeling strongly that music should never be a privilege, and believe in giving
back to grassroots venues, pedalling the importance of grassroots music and
its often-fragile infrastructure.
A song about feelings of self-doubt, gut instinct and
observations, all personified in a ‘relationship’ context.
TUTV: And a one, and a one-two-three-four, here we go. From the kick-off
jangly guitars hijack this full of vim and vigour stroke, juiced with a bass and
guitar solo, a resolute drummer and itching vocals.
Pure indie electricity, inspired by 60s punk-beat bands.
Do you wanna The Sovereigns? I’m sure you wanna.
TUTV:Gasmm hit the bullseye right away with their high-powered, rollercoaster debut. From the get-go hungry guitars, set the blazing tone. Decibels fly around the room while the singer fills the black holes in the sky with his hell-bent vocality, including a couple of creepy growls and the towering chorus puts a big cherry on their first cake.
Gallagher: “It’s just all heavy guitars. That’s my favourite tone of any song: just really chuggy chords and really fucking distorted. All my favourite songs are like that – very punk rock. It’s just an aggressive song. I want it to sound like having a freakout. The lyrics are anxious as fuck.”
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TUTV: I don’t know if Gene‘s dad is a grunge fan (as if Gene would care, he’s a damn Gallagher). Hinge echoes early Nirvana (debut album ‘Bleach‘). It has a raw and rough
indie edge. It’s cool that Gene doesn’t copy/paste Oasis. Villanelle are mad for it.
Band: ANOTHER DAY Who: Fresh 4-piece guitar-driven indie rock band from Tunbridge Wells, Kent
who made name for themselves by playing tons of exciting gigs across the UK.
The song originated from a serendipitous comment by a man named Frank,
who suggested the phrase “Doghouse Roses” as an alternative band name. With
no intention of changing the band’s solidified name, the phrase inspired the song’s
hooky chorus. It’s built around the bittersweet emotions of a friend’s breakup.
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TUTV: Expect tantalizing indie passion ignited by eager guitars, groovy percussion, evocative vocals and a captivating and hellacious chorus. Stoked tune. Stoked stunner. Stoked debut. Another Day isn’t just another band. These young dogs are going places.
Band: MONT LOSER Who: Described as a deformed creature born from the depths of
a late-night Parisian haze, half kamikaze, half blood-drunk bat.
Lol, I love that description.
TUTV: No rest for the wicked. Mont Loser attack your ears relentlessly with
schizophrenic guitars that chainsaw their way throughout this jagged jackhammer.
You’ll hear nightmarish voices trying to survive in all of the harum-scarum turmoil.
Who: A new collaborative project from John J Presley, Ben Hillier and Danielle Perry.
A musical collective drawn from mutual inspirations and a desire to create freely
and quickly with musicians on the same page.
Together, it’s a tapestry of sonics, from crunching guitars to sweeping orchestration,
death march brass to motorik drum machines, vocal interplay, and post-rock build-ups.
Presley: ‘I wrote the lyrics for ‘Flowers’ after seeing a friend in the street who had just parted ways with his partner. Moments later, I saw the ex-girlfriend with her new man, looking very much in the throes of the early days of any new relationship. “
TUTV: Creepy. Confronting. Chilling. These are the keywords for this shocking piece of intimidating Lynch-esque music. Cold-hearted spoken-word vocals add to the sinister resonance of the track. Think of the darkest moments of Dirty Three. This eruptive mindfucker will haunt you. Watch your back.
Verstegen: “The inspiration for this track came when I was looking at a box of matches
and suddenly realized that every romantic “match” is actually a bit like a real matchstick.
You only get one chance to make it ignite. Some go out quickly, others need a bit of oxygen
and sometimes you can spark a fire that will keep you warm for the rest of your life.
TUTV: Matches feels like a sonic match right away. It’s a heart-and-soul touching
reflection with a feverish drive. Near-whispering vocals and enthralling harmonies
star up front, causing goosebumps. Think Bon Iver, Ed Harcourt, and other transfixing voices.
Verstegen sounds like he’s been around for a long time.
His engrossing storytelling and evocative singing are a
revelation.
“The song portrays recognizable feelings: the creeping fear of losing someone, a goal left behind that continues to haunt… But as the title suggests, there is also hope in ‘Dreams’, because there is no life without dreams.”
TUTV: I’m pretty sure Simon and Garfunkel would like this endearing, heartrending and sepia-coloured musing. This is the kind of soulful lullaby, where acoustic ambiance and vocal healing fit each other like a glove, that connects reality and fantasy, facts and wishes.
And most of all, it proves once again the power
of silent music. You can hear yourself dreaming.
Band: ANOTHER DAY Who: Fresh 4-piece guitar-driven indie rock band from Tunbridge Wells, Kent
who made name for themselves by playing tons of exciting gigs across the UK.
The song originated from a serendipitous comment by a man named Frank,
who suggested the phrase “Doghouse Roses” as an alternative band name. With
no intention of changing the band’s solidified name, the phrase inspired the song’s
hooky chorus. It’s built around the bittersweet emotions of a friend’s breakup.
The video features their friend, Pete Doherty‘s son Astille.
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TUTV: Expect tantalizing indie passion ignited by eager guitars, groovy percussion, evocative vocals and a captivating and hellacious chorus. Stoked tune. Stoked stunner. Stoked debut. Another Day isn’t just another band. These young dogs are going places.
In order to not miss a beat TURN UP THE VOLUME scans the musical
horizon daily, for 10 years now, to pick ace tracks and add 5 new
ones twice per week, to the one and only JUKEBOX that matters.
For a couple of years now TUTV added 10 new tracks every 7 days.
This year we’ll put 5 new ones in the Jukebox twice a week
ALL TOGETHER
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The 5 fresh ones. TRACK BY TRACK
Band: sssSURE Who: 3 seasoned musicians
from Bornem, Belgium.
“No AI, lots of EQ and love!
That’s shhSure for sure!”
Track: DAMN RIGHT IT IS
Title piece of their brand-new
debut EP. Stream it here.
For those about to rock sssSure salute you with this
riff-roasting rocker. A hit? Sure thing. Damn right.
Band: SNAPPED ANKLES Who:London-based synth mavericks, incorporating
elements of performance art and art rock. Masked
and dressed up as threes on stage.
Track: RAOUL
Piece from their new upcoming album Hard Times Furious Dancing. Out on
28 March
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Snapped Ankles never let you down
when you love to sway yourself gaga
to electro dancefloor uplifters.
Artist: ARK OF IDENTITY andDOUBLE WISH Who: Ark Identity is the dream pop solo project
of Toronto’s Noah Mroueh and Double Wish is the
moniker for singer-songwriter Philippe Andre.
Track: AEROPLANE
From the upcoming EP, named Deeper Ecstasy and out Feb 28th.
It’s a deeply introspective song that explores the tension between holding onto the past and the desire to break free. The song’s evocative soundscape and lyrical depth invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences of being suspended in that space between departure and arrival, both physically and emotionally.
Laid-back moments of Band of Horses come to mind.
Great harmonies, infectious melodiousness, frolicsome
flow. Mixed emotions? Get on the aeroplane.
“I’ll be sure to think of the day
Nostalgic tides washing away
It’s so calm to know
That I’m letting go”
Artist: ADULT MATTERS Who: The solo project of Luigi Bussotti. 90’s guitars,
honest and brutal lyrics. Their music is a secret
diary of a non-binary queer person.
In order to not miss a beat Turn Up The Volume scans the musical
horizon daily (doing it for years now, actually) to stay in touch with
all new things sonically great and shares the results on a weekly
basis.
FULL JUKEBOX
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The 10 new ones added this week
TRACK-BY-TRACK
Band: THE RETROGRADE Who: Intense rock unit
from Tallahassee, Florida.
Band: HUGE MOLASSES TANK EXPLODES Who: Italian outfit who offer a kaleidoscopic experience,
ranging from rugged and evocative beats to dreamy
soundscapes, inspired by post-punk and psych-wave.
Track: BOW OF GOLD
Single from their upcoming 3rd full length,
named ‘III’, and coming out in September.
Psych-pop at its dreamiest best.
Harmonious and starry-eyed.
Daily noise that works faster than a stream of caffeine
25 June 2024
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Last year these Canadian post-hardcore-rock crusaders
released their awe-inspiring 6th LP, named One Day.
And the creativity kept on flowing.
New album ANOTHER DAY is planned to
be released on August 9. More info here.
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Following lead-single Stimming we get a loud and
clear celebration of the beneficial effects of cannabis.
A jagged jackhammer.
Damian Abraham (front loudmouth): “Evolving side by side for millennia,
there is no other plant on earth that we have had a deeper and more fraught
relationship with. It has provided us food, clothing, fuel, sails, rope, paper,
building material, recreational entertainment and a medicine to treat countless
ailments.
The last few decades have seen immense changes begin to take place. Years
of activism would bring about “medical marijuana” programs. Medical cannabis
would act as a thin end of the wedge for recreational legalization efforts. The new
legal markets, in turn, have brought a wave of corporatization.
While the lyrics of the song continue the story that started in “Lords Of Kensington,”
they’re also meant to be a metaphor for what’s happened to cannabis post legalization
in Canada. A regulatory framework, with eyes on profits over justice and righting past wrongs, saw an industry handed over to prohibitionists and the people that enforced it over the victims of it. This song is about the death of that faze of cannabis and a hope for whatever rising in its place being better.”
