Album Review: Toodar/The October Game - Flash Floods and Wildfire Split EP

Toodar and The October Game have come together to create more of a collaborative piece than simply a split EP. Demonstrated quite brilliantly in opening track ‘Flash Floods And Wildfire’, a song that sees the two bands come together to co-write. Taking the electronic elements of Toodar and introducing these effortlessly to The October Game’s slow build of folk rock, with the two lead vocalists taking an equal role with - as you can expect - delicious vocals.

Things then get back to normal proceedings, with The October Game ‘Boxing Underwater’. The track builds with heavy pulses and a delicate vocal from Luke Williams, before guitars enter the arrangement along with a deep bass and pulsing beat. These lads effortlessly bring together elements from folk and Americana while introducing electronics which really help to keep this band well clear of obvious comparisons while creating quite stunning harmonies.

The October Game Announce New Single

The October Game will release a double A-side single, 'Cast These Waves/Boxing Underwater' on June 7th through Carmandie Records

The October Game Announce New Album

The October Game will be releasing their new album "Wildblood" digitally on Carmandie Records on February 22nd and physically on Scylla Records/Carmandie Records on March 1st.

Free Alcopop Records Show Announced

Alcopop Records have announced they are to host a free show at the Notting Hill Arts Club in London on Saturday May 9th.

Line up:

The October Game
Stagecoach
Cat Marador
My First Tooth

Full details can be found here.