The first single on Bleeding Gold from French New Wave-Punk group SANDIE TRASH.
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BG048 | Johnny Jane
Posted in Band Update, Music with tags BandCamp, BG048, BGR, France, Sandie Trash, Video on May 13, 2013 by bleedinggoldBG046 | Family Hold Back
Posted in Band Update, Music with tags BandCamp, BG046, BGR, Free Download, Songs For Walter, Uk on March 27, 2013 by bleedinggold
SONGS FOR WALTER // FREE DOWNLOAD
Family sayings stick to the memory like glue. No matter how much you try to shake them for fear of turning into your parents, time-worn words of wisdom come flooding back should the right situation present itself. No stranger to this is Songs For Walter – to date each song has emerged as a musical narrative with family life at its heart, and new single Family Hold Back is no exception.
“’Family Hold Back’ was something Mum used to say,” recalls Songs For Walter alter-personality Laurie Hulme. “It was something her parents told her, then she told my brother and I at social occasions to stop us from gorging ourselves in front of others at buffets!”
On the surface it would seem that motherly advice has been taken. Lighter-than-air vocals reminiscent of Mercury Rev’s ethereal tones flow alongside an infectious ukulele melody and four to floor bass drum making it not only recall the stripped-back, traditional sound of Songs For Walter’s self-titled debut EP, but also the epitome of Englishness in its truest sense – amenable, considered, and always polite.
But don’t be fooled, for Songs For Walter has always been a master of trickery presenting everyday scenarios that represent far deeper lying issues – here a seemingly innocent party spread masquerades as a deliberately misleading yet astute commentary on social etiquette, over-indulgence and addiction.
“I’m just hoping i can find some kind of balance,” sings Hulme at the end of the song. Whatever that balance is, there’s no doubting that Family Hold Back is Songs For Walter at its most accomplished sounding yet.
His last singles ‘Tougher Than A Soldier’s Boots’ and ‘Moon / Two Out Of Ten’ gained multiple radio plays by Lauren Laverne, Steve Lamacq and Tom Ravenscroft. Having spent the last 8 months furiously bringing his last single and debut EP to life with numerous live performances around the country and relishing a work ethic just as strong, Songs For Walter’s Laurie Hulme has been a busy man.
Building a momentum to release a free single each month up until Summer 2013, in which a lovely piece of vinyl will be released documenting this amazing story of ‘Songs For Walter’.
‘Longlisted’ for the Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition 2013
“Entirely beautiful” -NME
“Irresistibly tuneful gems that you’ll find yourself playing on repeat for days” -Under The Radar Magazine
BG044 | Montequilla
Posted in Band Update, Music with tags BandCamp, BG044, BGR, Free Download, North Carolina, The Sweets, USA on March 18, 2013 by bleedinggold
Free download from our friends THE SWEETS. Hazy guitar jams from North Carolina.
BG047 | B R E A T H E 7″
Posted in Band Update, Music with tags 7", BandCamp, BG047, BGR, Tear Talk, Uk, Video on March 17, 2013 by bleedinggold
“…Tear Talk’s universe is a cohesive collection of brights and darks, feelings and cold hearts painted with talent, distorted guitars and a sense of direction.” -Chaotisch und charmant
“B R E A T H E”, the debut Tear Talk vinyl release is a gorgeous 7″ featuring a custom die-cut, reverse-board printed cover showcasing the songs “B R E A T H E” and “Only Illusions” – 2 of the 3 new tracks available for download – pressed on grey with white stripe vinyl. Purchase here in the UK/Euro. Otherwise purchase here.
Also available at these rad stores:
Piccadilly Records | Manchester, UK
BG045 | So Sexual
Posted in Band Update, Music with tags BandCamp, BG045, BGR, So Sexual, SoundCloud, Uk on March 9, 2013 by bleedinggold“The lead single is a piece of synth heavy indie pop majesty which is really driven forward by the excellent vocals, the track also has a good retro feel to it without trying to sound like anything else. B-Side Santa Clara is a mellower affair and its looping synths really keep you engaged in the track throughout to make up a really good tune.” -Impropaganda
BG042 | Watauga
Posted in Band Update, Music with tags 2013, BandCamp, BG042, lathe, North Carolina, Petey on February 24, 2013 by bleedinggold
Extremely limited edition hand-made lathe-cut* featuring 2 new songs from North Carolina’s PETEY. The double sided lathe is available on ‘frosted-glass’ plastic with full color insert. Edition of 45.
*a lathe-cut is a handmade record pressed on polycarbonate in real-time with a 1940′s record lathe. the fidelity of these records is different than a traditional record, containing pops, hisses and fuzz. these records will not harm your turntable or needle, but are meant to be unique pieces of handmade art.
London Bound
Posted in Band Update, Music with tags 2013, BandCamp, BG043, cherry kino, Free Download, Just Handshakes, Video on February 20, 2013 by bleedinggold“The video was shot on super 8 using film stock from the year that we were born. We wanted to create something dreamy that didn’t reveal an exact narrative, as we wanted to leave that open to interpretation.” -Just Handshakes
BG041 | BG043
Posted in Band Update, Music with tags Alligator Indian, BandCamp, BG041, BG043, Free Download, Just Handshakes, Remix on February 16, 2013 by bleedinggoldBG041: Alligator Indian – Winter We Won
22 remixes of the original 11 tracks from BG021 Spring I’m In, the debut full-length LP from Alligator Indian. Featuring remixes by Vyxor, Some Ember, Moon Jelly, SubZero Venom, TOP GIRLS and many more! Available as a free (or pay what you like) download from BandCamp.
BG043: Just Handshakes – London Bound
The first single from our latest UK-based band, Just Handshakes! Single and remix available for free download on Monday, 18 February.
BG036 | Black Soul
Posted in Band Update, Music with tags 2013, 7", BandCamp, BG036, BGR, Free Download, Gayze, Idaho, USA on January 7, 2013 by bleedinggold
BG033 | BG037 | BG039
Posted in Band Update, Music with tags 2012, BandCamp, Beachniks, BG033, BG037, BG039, BGR, Free Download, smilelove, Songs For Walter, Tim Chaplin on December 16, 2012 by bleedinggoldsmilelove /Beachniks // Split 7″
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tim chaplin // broken so bad
Songs For Walter // Moon/Two Out Of Ten FREE DOWNLOAD
BG030 | BG035
Posted in Band Update, Music with tags 7", BandCamp, BG030, BG035, BGR, Free Download, Songs For Walter, Spain, SUTJA GUTIÉRREZ, Uk on November 4, 2012 by bleedinggoldSONGS FOR WALTER
‘Tougher Than a Soldier’s Boots’ b/w ‘Where Are You Going?’
Having spent the last 7 months furiously bringing his self-titled debut EP to life with numerous live performances around the country and relishing a work ethic just as strong, Songs For Walter alter-ego Laurie Hulme has been bashing out new songs as though they’re going out of fashion. And here it is, the pick of the latest bunch; a 2 and half minute trip of lo-fi strummery that comes perfectly timed with its autumnal meanderings.
Sutja Gutiérrez
Sutja Gutiérrez and Bleeding Gold Records present “Death Is My Lover, Life Is Your Wife / Weekend Boy” 7inch vinyl edition. “Death Is My Lover, Life Is Your Wife” was written by Sutja Gutiérrez during a short period where Sutja had some cancer tests at the hospital. Don’t worry, he is at no risk! “Weekend Boy” was written by Sutja Gutiérrez during his last disappointment with nightlife. Please, Smile.
BG034 | Indoor Voices S/T EP
Posted in Band Update, Music with tags 12", BandCamp, BG034, BGR, Canada, Indoor Voices, Toronto, Video on October 27, 2012 by bleedinggold
The new 12″ featuring backing vocals from:
“Still”: Catherine Debard – Sally Paradise (Montreal, Canada)
“So smart”: Casey Mecija – Ohbijou (Toronto, Canada)
“After”: Sandra Vu – SISU (Los Angeles, USA)
“Hung out”: Anne Boutonnat – Marc Desse (Paris, France)
“Hung out”: Spooky Bubble – Alligator Indian (Asheville, USA)
BG029 | Video Club
Posted in Band Update, Music with tags 7", BandCamp, BG029, BGR, digital, France, Marc Desse, picture disc on September 16, 2012 by bleedinggold
It is with great pleasure that I am now able to alert you all to the latest installment of the collaboration between Bleeding Gold Records and Paris-based singer-songwriter Marc Desse. 2 new jams of new wavey, power-pop goodness. lead single ‘Video Club’ is a New Romantic sing-along featuring the vocals of Anne. B-side ‘Tu Sais’ kicks up the gears a bit. Both feature on the first picture disc in the BGR discography, and it turned out quite beautifully.
Take a look for yourselves right here.
Also available from La Fabrique Balades Sonores in PARIS.
BG026 | FLOWERS
Posted in Band Update, Music with tags BandCamp, BG026, BGR, Flowers, Uk, xray lathe-cut on July 20, 2012 by bleedinggold
This hand-made 6.7″ plexiglass 33rpm lathe-cut features an xray disc in a band-made cover, limited to 30 copies. A lathe-cut is a real-time groove cutting machine…basically…google it. Sound quality is not what this is about – it is an art piece, lovingly created by the band and a lathe-cutting friend from Washington. Features exclusive B-side “I Don’t Mind”, not featured on the download. Every piece is unique.
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BG025 | Mmdelai EP
Posted in Band Update, Music with tags Australia, BandCamp, BG025, BGR, Cassette, Free Download, Mmdelai, New Zealand, Video on June 27, 2012 by bleedinggold
This new Mmdelai EP might remind you of Portishead, Quantic or U.N.K.L.E. – not the usual suspects of Bleeding Gold inspirations. This one’s got a spacier/dancier feel. You might recognize the vocals – a one Annemarie Duff of BGR newcomers Miniatures. Annemarie has recently made a move from her native New Zealand and hopped shores to Melbourne, Australia, seeking new inspiration from a new city. A new band will be formed and plans for a new EP are in the works. For now you can enjoy a free download of the EP or grab a copy on 1989′s favorite format – the cassette tape.
