Music and dogs is always a pretty winning combination for us at Tigmus, and our track of the week feature today is for Jerry from the debut Boy Azooga record 1, 2, Kung Fu! We're really digging the record (listen to it on Spotify here), and the video for this track features a visit to Cardiff Dog's Home, so it's certainly worth a watch. If you like what you're hearing the band are playing at London's Scala on the 17th October (tickets for that here) and are also on the line-up for Oxford's Cowley Road festival Ritual Union.
Wednesday, 27 June 2018
Monday, 25 June 2018
Gig of the week: Strong Asian Mothers at Thousand Island (28th June)
When our faves Strong Asian Mothers play in London there's little other choice for our gig of the week top tip! They're playing the second collaborative Close Up and Tmrw show at Thousand Island this Thursday (28th) with support from Albert Gold and Lauran Hibberd. Sure to be premiering some new material, it's always a fun show when these guys are involved! Check out their recent single below and grab a ticket here.
Wednesday, 20 June 2018
Track of the week: Tempesst - 'A Little Bit Of Trouble'
With Tempesst returning last week with their first new tune in a while, there's little doubt over who could take our track of the week accolade today! A Little Bit Of Trouble is the band's first release since their Adult Wonderland EP of 2017 and we're digging it - always up for these chaps bringing the Summer vibes. If you dig the tune in equal measure, why not get along to their show at Lion Coffee & Records on 2nd August - tickets are free through Dice here.
Monday, 18 June 2018
Gig of the week: Roo Panes at Shepherd's Bush Empire (21st June)
The show got rescheduled from May to fit in with his album release - but we're sure it'll be worth the wait.... our gig of the week comes from Roo Panes with his show at London's O2 Shepherds Bush Empire this Thursday with Blanco White in support. Check out the video below for a taste of his record Quiet Man (check that out in full here) and get more info on the show here!
Wednesday, 13 June 2018
Track of the week: Little Red - 'Siren Song'
We were really chuffed to work with Oxford's Little Red recently on the album launch show for new record Draw Blood. It's been out in the world for almost a month now, and this week's track of the week comes in the shape of one of it's first singles to be released - Siren Song. The live performance of this tune with all of its harmonies and layers in tow is something to behold - get along to see these guys live! Listen to the full record and buy your copy on Bandcamp here.
Monday, 11 June 2018
Gig of the week: Peace at Banquet Records/New Slang (14th June)
Our gig(s) of the week this week come from indie stars Peace who recently released their brand new record Kindness Is The New Rock and Roll (which we're digging). They're playing a show to celebrate the release at Kingston's Hippodrome for Banquet Record's New Slang, as well as an instore show at the record store for under 18s, both this Thursday, 14th June. Get info and grab tickets/album bundles on the Banquet website here, and take a listen to single From Under Liquid Glass below!
Wednesday, 6 June 2018
Track of the week: Ben Howard - 'Nica Libres At Dusk'
Our track of the week today comes in the shape of the lead single from Ben Howard's brand new record, Noonday Dream, released last week. The first sign of a slight change in direction, Nica Libres At Dusk was premiered on the radio a few weeks back, a full 6 minutes 34 seconds of folk goodness, which opens up the record beautifully, setting the scene for what is a stunning record. Check the full album out here - can't wait to catch Ben playing tracks from the record next week in London!
Monday, 4 June 2018
Gig of the week: Catgod at Ronnie Scott's TV Nights (5th June)
Our faves Catgod are venturing into London to perform at famous jazz venue Ronnie Scott's alongside Brinx, Diane Birch, Amy Lawton and Alice Auer for their TV Nights showcase. It's our gig of the week - find out more here (tickets all sold on the door.) We're loving the band's new version of their recent single Keep My Promises and can't wait to hear their upcoming EP...
Friday, 1 June 2018
Eight questions with The Dollymops
Oxford! We're happy to be working with The Dollymops on their upcoming hometown EP launch show at The Jericho Tavern on 7th June. The EP Fields Of Wheat is due for release on the 8th June, and they'll also be taking the show along to Banbury and Bicester. Grab your tickets for the Oxford date here, and check out our interview with the band below!
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1. First up, who are The Dollymops? How long have you been making music together?!
The Dollymops are an Oxford four piece and we've been together since around the turn of the year.
2. Where does the name for the band come from?
The band name comes from a Victorian name for a prostitute, with 'dolly' being slang for a bloke's member at the time apparently. People often think we're a local cleaning firm though. We're neither male prostitutes nor cleaners, although they're both probably more lucrative career options than the band.
3. Who are the band’s biggest musical influences and all time favourite artists?
I think our biggest musical influences are old punk records by the likes of The Clash, Pistols and Buzzcocks, classics like The Kinks and The Beatles, and a bit of noughties indie for good measure.
4. Your new EP ‘Fields Of Wheat’ is due for release on the 8th June - what can you tell us about the writing and recording process?
The songs were mostly written as a cheap alternative to going to the pub on weeknights. They're very much inspired by everyday life and personal experiences, without wanting to get too bogged down with suburban, kitchen sink dreariness. We recorded the EP at some old apple barn in the middle of nowhere which has been turned into a studio. I thought it would be pretty tedious but it was actually a lot of fun!
5. You’re launching the EP at The Jericho Tavern for us on 7th June with support from Fracture and Persephone. What can we expect from the show?
You can expect a crazy night. With a line up we curated and at our favourite Oxford venue, simply historic. We shall be playing tracks from our debut EP, new ones and maybe even a special cover. Friends and family will be coming from far and wide and hopefully they'll be enough space for everyone else to squeeze in we have met on our travels thus far. We're so proud of our EP and this will be a special show, what with it not going live and launching until midnight every ticket holder will receive a limited-edition cd version. Hand signed, and surely a collector’s item in years to come!
6. Describe your dream gig to us! Are there any venues that you’re desperate to play in Oxford or further afield? Any artists you’d love to collaborate with on a performance?
We'd love to do some of the festivals that we grew up going to as punters like Glastonbury and Isle of Wight, and I like the idea of doing gigs in obscure settings; bakeries, catteries and what not.
7. What do you have lined up as a band for the rest of 2018?
We've got quite a few gigs coming up over the next few months. We're also planning on recording another EP in august, and one more perhaps towards the end of the year if the songs haven't dried up by then.
8. Last up - who are in your headphones at the moment? Any local Oxfordshire bands we should be listening to?
Self Help, Lucy Leave and Easter Island Statues were all incredible at Common People Oxford recently and we are very excited to be playing alongside them all on the Banbury leg of the EP tour, a line up we curated. Oxford's music scene is stronger than it has ever been with professional promoters, fresh labels and beautiful venues. It's an honour to cut our teeth in our home city. When we gig in London we really do miss the familiarity!
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