Showing posts with label Walnut Tree Records. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Walnut Tree Records. Show all posts
Album Review: Rob Lynch - Rob Lynch EP
The ever brilliant ears over at Walnut Tree Records have done it again; Rob Lynch (formerly Lost On Campus) has released an EP, that has delivered on a big scale with the potential that he’s been tagged with for the past couple of years.
Kicking things off with ‘Hawking,’ you can tell straight away that the quality is a real step up from his previous releases. There is an ever so slight Frank Turner vibe, not enough to call it a rip off, but enough to see that there is an influence there, more noticeably in the chorus, where you can easily envisage a room full of people singing along.
New Cuba Cuba Video
Cuba Cuba's new video for 'We Rode' can be viewed on Rock Sound or by clicking read more.'Where Else Is Safe But The Road?' by Cuba Cuba is released on June 27th through Walnut Tree Records.
Album Review: Cuba Cuba - Where Else Is Safe But The Road?
There’s something in the water over at Walnut Tree Records, it seems that every release they bring out recently is absolutely outstanding, and now it’s the turn of South Wales’ own Cuba Cuba to keep up that momentum.Things get started with “Building Blocks” a nice enough opener that leads into quite possibly the stand out track of the album “Fifty A Night” a song that has a hook so brilliant you’ll have it in your head for days while “Outlines” does the complete opposite and hits you with a barrage of noise that’ll leave you feeling as if you’ve received an assault on your senses, in a good way of course.
Gunning For Tamar Stream New EP
Gunning For Tamar's new EP, 'Deaf Cow Motel' is streaming on Rock Sound.'Deaf Cow Motel' will be released via Walnut Tree Records on May 31st.
Read our 5/5 review of the EP here.
Cuba Cuba, Gunning For Tamar and Drawings UK Tour
Cuba Cuba, Gunning For Tamar and Drawings will be touring together from late June for the Walnut Tree Records Summer Tour.June 25th: Northampton Racecourse (Burn The Fleet replace Drawings)
June 29th: Swindon 12 Bar
June 30th: Oxford The Cellar
July 1st: Kingston Cricketers
July 2nd: Southampton Joiners
July 3rd: The Walnut Tree (Invite only, email for entry)
July 4th: London Nambucca
July 5th: Cardiff Clwb Ifor Bach (Cuba Cuba album launch show)
July 6th: Birmingham Unplug
July 8th: Leicester Soundhouse
Album Review: City Light Thief - Laviin
Hailing from Cologne, Germany, five piece Post-Hardcore lot, City Light Thief have released a debut album that is packed with hooks, massive chorus’ and brilliant musicianship.As soon as 'Driftwood' hits, you’re confronted with front man Benni’s distinctive vocals and the outro to 'Golden Roots' is an absolute delight as you head further into the album, the influences that City Light Thief have taken on board are pretty clear, there are massive elements of the likes of The Fall Of Troy and Thursday with the former being more noticeable.
ATP! Label Profile: Walnut Tree Records
Walnut Tree Records is a label we've had a mutual respect for for quite some time here at Alter The Press! Since forming four years ago, label owner Tom Beck still runs the label by himself and during this time Walnut Tree Records has developed and established up and coming UK bands such as Tiger Please, Cuba Cuba and more recently Gunning For Tamar. In addition Beck's unique and independent approach has led to such creations as The Secret Treehouse Singles Club, which saw the label releasing six limited edition singles over a six week period. The label's hard work has led to Walnut Tree Records becoming one of the most respectable independent labels in the UK.
Interview with Tom Beck.
Year founded: 2007
First Release: Waiting For Sirens - 'Waiting For Sirens'
Latest Releses: The Secret Treehouse Singles Club with Ghostlines (featuring members of Funeral For A Friend and Hondo Maclean)
Drawings - 'Bones'
Gunning For Tamar - 'Deaf Cow Motel' EP (Released May 30th)
Cuba Cuba - 'Where Else Is Safe But The Road?' (Set to be released in June)
Album Review: Gunning For Tamar - Deaf Cow Motel
Walnut Tree Records, despite its seemingly diminutive stature, is fast becoming home to some of the UK and Europe’s brightest and freshest talent. Having somewhat of a Midas touch, the label’s head Tom Beck, only works with brilliant bands it seems, and par for course, Gunning For Tamar, one of the labels newer acquisitions, are brilliant. ‘Deaf Cow Motel’ is this Oxford based four-piece’s second release proper, but their relative inexperience really doesn’t show. The EP’s four tracks are fluid, professional and display the band’s capability as musicians brilliantly. Sounding like a stoically English Biffy Clyro re-interpreting the soundscapes of Incubus, ‘Deaf Cow Motel’ really is a release to get excited about.The rhythmic drumming of D’arcy King is infused throughout opening track ‘German Treasure Island’ and gives the track its abounding energy. Akin to something you might hear on a bad techno record at the tracks start, it’s not long before the beats transform into the lifeblood of the track, keeping its flow and allowing the track to twist and turn freely. Like the majority of the EP, the song is huge. Vocalist, Joe Wallis sounds like a more anglicised Brandon Boyd during the opening half of the track, but soon establishes his own unique voice, singing "I’ll wear my chains, if you tie your wings" with a real sense of emotive purpose.
Gunning For Tamar Posts New Video
Gunning For Tamar's new video for 'German Treasure Island', can be viewed by clicking read more.'Deaf Cow Motel' will be released via Walnut Tree Records on May 31st.
Tracklisting:
German Treasure Island
Running With Scissors
God Made Colours
Bonfires
New Cuba Cuba Album Announced and Free Song
Cuba Cuba will release their new album, 'Where Else Is Safe But The Road?' in June through Walnut Tree Records.1. Building Blocks
2. Outlines
3. 50 a Night
4. Golden Grounds
5. We Rode
6. Hong Kong
7. Home is The Fire
8. Away (pt 1)
9. Pride Rock
10. Depth
11. Away (pt 2) (feat. Leon Stanford of Tiger Please)
A free download of 'Hong Kong' can be found here.
Drawings Sign to Walnut Tree Records
Drawings have signed to Walnut Tree Records and will release a new single, 'Bones' on April 11th.The physical release is limited to 50 copies and can be pre-ordered here.
1. Bones
2. Bad Apple
3. What's your problem!
Walnut Tree Records Sign Gunning For Tamar and Announce New EP
Gunning For Tamar have joined Walnut Tree Records and will be releasing their brand new EP, 'Deaf Cow Motel', on May 30th.1. German Treasure Island
2. Running With Scisssors
3. God Made Colours
4. Bonfires
A trailer for the EP, can be viewed by clicking read more.
For the next 24 hours you can get 20% off the pre-order price by entering the code DEAFCOWMOTEL at www.walnuttreerecords.co.uk.
Feb 18th - 12 Bar, Swindon
Feb 25th - Wheatsheaf, Oxford
March 2nd - Jericho Tavern, Oxford
March 5th - ICA, London
March 18th - Cellar Bar, Worcester.
Walnut Tree Distribution to Release New City Light Thief Album (UK Only)
Walnut Tree Distribution (part of Walnut Tree Records) will be releasing the new album from City Light Thief (UK only.)'Laviin' can be purchased here.
The video for 'Punkt.Aus?Ende!' can be viewed by clicking read more.
City Light Thief - Architect vs Avalanche by WalnutTreeRecords
Free Walnut Tree Records Releases
Walnut Tree Records are giving away releases from Bayonets, Portman, Viva Sleep and Waiting For Sirens at walnuttreerecords.bigcartel.com/freeWalnut Tree Records Launch New Web Series
Walnut Tree Records have launched a new webisode series. The first episode can be viewed by clicking read more.In additional news, the label have redesigned their website, which can be at walnuttreerecords.bigcartel.com.
The Republic of Wolves UK Album Release
The Republic of Wolves' new album, 'Varuna' will be released in the UK through Walnut Tree Distribution on November 30th.The UK release will also include their previous EP, 'His Old Branches'.
The 2 CD pack can be pre-ordered here.
Interview: Tom Beck (of Walnut Tree Records)
Earlier this month UK independent label, Walnut Tree Records launched a new singles club called 'The Secret Treehouse', which sees the label releasing six limited edition singles over a six week period. Following on from well-received releases from Tiger Please, Cuba Cuba, Burn The Fleet, Bayonets and Portman, 'The Secret Treehouse' sees WTR producing releases from six new bands; The Maple State, Day Of Rising, Call Me Ishmael, Delta/Alaska, Newlands and Ghostlines.WTR's label owner Tom Beck recently spoke to Alter The Press to discuss how "The Secret Treehouse" came together, the six bands included in the series, the single format and more.
Alter The Press: For those who haven't heard about it, could you tell us what 'The Secret Treehouse' is?
Tom Beck: The Secret Treehouse is my six part physical singles club - it features six hand made releases that I'm putting out the six weeks between November 1st and December 6th. The bands involved are Delta/Alaska, Call Me Ishmael, Day Of Rising, The Maple State, Newlands and Ghostlines. The releases are all from unsigned bands and are limited to 100 and being sent with an exclusive badge and postcard for each band. Those who subscribe will also be sent a handmade zine featuring interviews with the bands, so it's easier to get to know the people behind the music.
ATP: What are the main reasons for doing the singles club?
TB: I wanted to start working with some of the many demos or submissions I'm sent, but there is no way I could do this as a full release each time. So the idea was to test the waters with the bands, and see whether anything more could work out. Keeping the copies limited to 100 meant that there hasn't been as much of a risk for me or a pressure to sell so many copies as usual. I turned it into a club so I could have a running theme with the artwork.
I enjoy being creative with my releases too and I thought this would be a good chance for me to try out a few ideas - such as the stencils and spray paint for the front covers. It's much more rewarding for me than just sending the parts to a production company and they sending back the pressed cd.
Walnut Tree Records Making Of Video
Walnut Tree Records have posted a video about the labels 'The Secret Treehouse' singles collection, which begins on November 1st with the release of 'Start With The Cage' by Delta/Alaska.The video can be viewed by clicking read more, whilst further details on 'The Secret Treehouse' can be found here.
Walnut Tree Records Announce 'Secret Treehouse' Singles Club
Today Walnut Tree Records have launched their new physical singles club called 'The Secret Treehouse'.The label will be releasing six singles from the start of November.
November 1st: Delta/Alaska - 'Start With The Cage'
November 8th: Call Me Ishmael - I Am Stop, You Are Go
November 16th: Day Of Rising - American Professional
November 22nd: The Maple State - 'First The Worst'
November 29th: Newlands - 'Say'
December 6th: Ghostlines - 'Act Your Innocence'
All six singles can be purchased together for £9.99 and includes the following:
6 x limited edition handmade singles
6 x exclusive postcards designed by the bands
6 x exclusive badge designs by the bands
1 x Walnut Tree Records 'Stand By Me' bottle opener / keyring
1 x handmade zine introducing the bands and their tracks.
Each single will also be available separately.
Visit walnuttreerecords.bigcartel.com for further information.
