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 playlist that matters.
ALL TOGETHER
The 5 fresh ones TRACK BY TRACK
Band: T R Y S T E Who: Dark-gaze duo
from Ireland.
When it comes to writing, the pair prefer to write in isolation of each other, spending time carefully crafting the song and allowing it to present itself before demoing and sharing it. From this point onwards the process becomes entirely collaborative. The result is a sound that far exceeds the sum of its parts. ‘Vessel’ is just one example of the pair’s songwriting prowess.
TUTV: When I heard this shoegazing odyssey for the first time The Verve‘s song Storm
In Heaven. popped in my mind. Not that it resonates similarly, but it evokes the same intensity, and the same hallucinatory impact. Vessel’s first part is like leaving Earth on
a wolly cloud, carefree and away from the busy reality.
But upon arrival, you get blown away by a mind-blowing storm of
My Bloody Valentine guitars until the epic climax. Breathtaking.
TUTV: Be ready for an intoxicating rollercoaster trip energized by repetitive Krautrock rhythms and rotating synth crescendos. I wouldn’t have minded if this had gone on for another
5 minutes. Anyway, enjoy the ride.
Artist: ALEX LITTLE Who: Vancouver-born songwriter, raised by her musical parents on The Replacements, Bowie, The Beatles and Iggy Pop. Talking about the
right education.
Alex first took her place behind the kit in high-school band rooms and early punk groups, later stepping forward as a singer while keeping a drummer’s instinct for dynamics. She co-founded Alex Little and the Suspicious Minds who released an album in 2021. Now it’s solo time.
Track: SOUNDS LIKE A DEAL
Single from her upcoming debut EP, titled Spider In The Sinks.
It will be out on November 19th.
TUTV: If you like brisk power pop tunes that dance in your head the whole day long,
then this is the real deal. Keywords: jaunty, frisky and pizzazy. Put your headphones,
go out, and hop from left to right, up and down, in the street. Fun guaranteed.
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 (so far)
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The 10 new ones added this week
TRACK-BY-TRACK
Band: CHOSES SAUVAGES Who: French-language post-punk outfit from Montréal, CA. They carved themselves their own niche with their brand of dance-punk. They have 2 albums on their résumé, so far.
With this single the group lean little more into classic new-wave territory
while addressing the frustrations evoked by political injustice and the media.
Félix Bélisle (frontman): ‘The song refers to the feeling of helplessness faced by the extremely violent international news from recent years. It also deals with the dehumanization of certain populations taken hostage in armed conflicts and the fear of others.”
Single artwork
Talking Heads meet Gang Of Four. Funky bass/drum-motorized
and guitar-sparkling stroke with some eerie synth moments.
Band: RATS Who: Liverpool team active since the latter stages of the last decade, the band,
led by singer and lyricist, Joe Maddocks, have developed no small reputation for uncompromising social statements coupled with no little humour.
Joe Maddocks: ”Section 60 means a form of policing where a whole neighborhood is persecuted because of the actions of a few. I was riding home from the studio one night
and was stopped by the police, leading to my anatomy being violated for no reason other
than riding a bicycle. In the cycle lane too. This song isn’t having a go at the police, but the
legislation.
Irrisitible vibe with an instant impact on
your body movements. Get up and bounce
around like a kangaroo on dope.
Band: DEXTERITY Who: Up-and-coming alt/prog rock group, fronted by Sarah Dexter, merging inspirations from progressive metal with alternative rock. Dexterity emphasizes how unconventional rhythms and song structure can appeal naturally to the listener by combining those aspects with flowing melodies and grooves you can dance to.
Sarah: “There can be constant turmoil for people who exist outside rigid gender/sexuality binaries.Transitioning in terms of name and hormones and label is a journey, and it all
takes a while. But I knew presenting femme, as my true self, had to happen. I changed the Vessel and the Vessel changed me, and everything else followed in its own time.”
Single artwork
Wayward forth-and-back trip juiced with jumpy guitars
and intensified with mixed emotions lyrics/vocals.
Artist: RAGING LINES Who: The musical project of Norwegian songwriter Sondre Thomassen Thorvik.
He delivers catchy post-punk, dark indie rock, and seek out combinations from
the likes of Joy Division, Depeche Mode, Massive Attack and Johnny Cash,
to name a few.
“For the first time in my life I asked the band if we could just jam. Words that have
never come out of my mouth – ever! But I loved all the sounds we were getting. I was
curious – what would happen? In an hour we wrote two songs that ended up becoming
“I Can’t Imagine” and “Southern Life.”
“Winner Stays On encapsulates what we’re about as a band, it combines a side of non-stop energetic rock with more melodic and thoughtful lyricism. We believe it’s got The Ansells’ sound which we’re working towards. We hope it will introduce us to new fans as we have plenty more where that came from. We’re only just getting started.”
Stirring indie guitar Brit-pop
tune that sticks after one spin.
Artist: PETE BRILEY Who: British singer-songwriter & multi-instrumentalist
who played in different bands before following his own
path.
Track: CRACKING THE FLACKS
Briley: “It was the first time a woman had ever brought me a drink – she asked how
old I was and immediately bolted. ‘I don’t know what the weather was doing in Bradford
on my 19th birthday, but it’s a metaphor for the exuberance of youth, chasing your dreams.”
Special experience wrapped in an infectious
melody flavored with emotive vocals.
Band: CLOAKROOM Q. Who: Irish indies who started in 2016. The group has been through many iterations.
They have a keen common desire to explore their creative abilities without limitations, the 4 piece have been working together for years to reach a “Halfway point between Roxy Music and Death Grips.”
“A three-and-a-half-minute track that leaves no stone unturned during their exploration
of ideas, as they veer and sway between lounge act and heavy metal apocalypse. It’s the sound of the band that plays at the Overlook Hotel as Jack Nicholson gets served by the best bar man from the netherworld. Mike Patton’s favourite band he’s yet to hear.”
Both intriguing and capricious thrill throwing
you forth and back. Fascinating stroke.
