We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the glorious new single, “Rally Round”, from Boston mod-pop trio, The Chelsea Curve. You can listen to “Rally Round” Here
The Chelsea Curve, deliver yet another soon to be iconic track with their new simply irresistible single, “Rally Round”
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Applying a sense of communal awareness with the motivation of hope and a message of coexistence and solidarity, The Chelsea Curve invite us all to “Rally ‘Round” those around us, and hold close the ones we hold dear.
With a sugary-sweet embrace and a shimmering sound that connects a ‘60s folk-pop ethos with a college rock, jangle-pop, and C86 glide, and not to mention a bit of a melodic call-back to Boston’s mid-’90s indie scene, “Rally ‘Round” is the latest in a string of singles for The Chelsea Curve. It follows a pair of sonic firecrackers over the summer in restless powderkeg bop “Kindawanna” and the anthemic, Britpop-inspired “Never Come Down.”
Interestingly enough, the trio — bassist and vocalist Linda Pardee, guitarist and vocalist Tim Gillis, and drummer Bruce Caporal – admit this new indie cruiser has taken on a bit of a different vibe, thematically, since it was first penned back in 2023. And that’s due to the world around us.
“This song has morphed into a different meaning than what was originally intended when written,” admits Pardee. “The lyrics were initially about friendships, acquaintances, people coming into your life. Being part of a community. Finding your people. Despite differences, we can or should be able to at least co-exist.”
She adds: “I realized that, since writing the lyrics, they may come across a little differently now given the current social climate, and that’s okay. It’s hard to be an optimist sometimes, but when I sing ‘We’re all on the same side’, I am thinking – at the very least, we are all humans. But it’s not always easy to sing it, because it doesn’t feel that way.”
The Chelsea Curve, artfully craft music that touches the mind and soul but it is also music that you can’t help but groove to.
By George!, they have done it again ! The Chelsea Curve , have delivered a stunning mod pop gem , with their latest single, via Rum Bar Records, “Never Come Down” . You can listen to “Never Come Down” on Spotify Here and on the Apple Music Here
The vibes, the sounds… Boston based Mod-Pop trio, The Chelsea Curve have got it going on and then some.
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“Never Come Down,” is an anthemic belter that recalls late-’60s psychedelia and mid-’90s Britpop, that is out today , (Friday, August 29) on Rum Bar Records. The new single marks the tireless band’s fourth release on the Boston indie label in just four months.
The Chelsea Curve, generate a ton of sonic warmth and energy with their music… this is on display magnificently with their new single, “Never Come Down “
While “Never Come Down” is a creative shift for the trio, bringing guitarist Tim Gillis to lead vocal duties, the forward-motion mantra and relentless backbeat that has made TheChelsea Curve, rounded out by bassist and vocalistLinda Pardee and new recruit drummerBruce Caporal, one of Boston’s most beloved bands is well intact.
It’s about the ultimate feeling of being free,” says Gillis of the new single. “I mean, who doesn’t want to feel free, unfettered, unbound? It’s about being up above it all, opening arms wide to possibilities, and expanding infinitely into forever – going where distractions are a distant memory. It’s pretty cosmic, and a little trippy. But it’s still got our sound wrapped around it; filled with some hooks, and always with some edge.”
“It is a little bit of a veer-off for us,” admits Gillis. “We wanted it to have a big sound, and we layered a LOT of vocal tracks to get that. And there’s a more extensive guitar solo than in most of our songs. And a little more 12-string. So subtle differences here and there.” Adds Pardee: “Tim’s vocals are our secret weapon as our live audience knows, but now with a proper release others will find out too!”
The track was recorded by Mike Quinn at Mad Oak Studios in Allston, Massachusetts, and mixed across the Charles River by Quinn at Bluetone Studio in Somerville. It was produced by The Chelsea Curve and mastered by Dave Locke / JP Masters, with Pardee crafting the eye-catching, poster-styled artwork.
If you have need for amazing music, then you need “Never Come Down “ , from The Chelsea Curve in your life.
We recently had the opportunity to check out the new single, “Cry”, from 21 year old New Zealand-born, Gold Coast-based,multi -instrumentalist, Sam Osbourne Bryant. You can listen to “Cry” on Spotify Here, Apple Music Here
The amount of energy that is packed into “Cry”, from Sam Osbourne Bryant, is positively off the charts.
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Sam brings a raw, emotional edge to the world of alternative rock. With a sound that channels the spirit of Oasis, Nirvana, and Stone Temple Pilots, Sam’s music blends grunge, Britpop, and hard rock into something both nostalgic and urgently current.
His new single “Cry” captures the restless, heavy-hearted frustration of young adulthood—feeling stuck, running in circles, and wrestling with the fear that nothing might ever change. With gritty guitars and laid-back vocals, “Cry” simmers with internal tension. Lines like “I can’t shake this feeling of being wasted” and “They told me that it would be alright / All you need is just a little patience / I don’t got no time to wait” cut deep into a sense of disillusionment that defines a generation.
We were instantly captivated by the next level skill of Sam Osbourne Bryant, “Cry” is an instant rock gem that you can’t afford to miss.
So find your favorite listening spot and get lost in the rock goodness of “Cry” from Sam Osbourne.
Boston mod-pop trio pair rousing rendition of Mickey Lee Lane’s ‘60s stomper ‘Hey Sah-Lo-Ney’ with Andy Lewis’ fiery remix of ‘Jamie C’mon’
Since the Boston mod-pop trio last dropped new music, almost exactly two years ago, the unexpected happened: Beloved label boss and confident Justine Covault of Red on Red Records suddenly passed away; bassist and vocalist Linda Pardee was diagnosed with breast cancer; and founding drummer Ron Belanger amicably left the group to relocate to North Carolina, leaving Pardee and guitarist Tim Gillis without a beat to guide them.
So what’s a band to do? Regroup, reload, and get back on the scene. And call Boston music veteran and stylish gentleman Bruce Caporal to hop behind the kit and fill the role as the new drummer.
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The Chelsea Curve’s new beat begins today, (Friday, May 16, ) when they make their RumBar debut and launch the double A-side single featuring a rousing rendition of Mickey Lee Lane’s 1965 Northern soul stomper “Hey Sah-Lo-Ney” and a fiery Andy Lewis remix of 2022 single “Jamie C’Mon.” The upbeat tracks hit the streams ahead of the 7-inch arriving in July on Mod Glass Clear or Sharp Suit Black vinyl
The Chelsea Curve celebrate the night of the streaming release with a party at Faces Brewing Co. in Malden alongside Yes Nanny and Rum Bar labelmates Diablogato.
“It’s been a while, and we’re raring to get back at it!,” says Gillis. Pardee agrees with her usual enthusiasm: “We’re ready to go, baby!”
For some, especially on the live circuit, The Chelsea Curve never went away, staying sharp through select live shows, including brief stateside tours with British brethren Sharp Class and Norway’s The Cocktail Slippers, and a jaunt over to England to bring their ultra-stylized energy and sound to an appearance at the 45th anniversary of Mods Mayday in London.
The gritty and shout-along “Hey Sah-Lo-Ney” first debuted when The Chelsea Curve played The High Rollers scooter rally in Las Vegas back in 2023, and the response from the assembled crowd of British and American scooterists confirmed they captured the song’s true spirit. And now it gets the proper recorded treatment, providing another extension of the band bridging the gap and entrenching a cultural connection across the Atlantic. Plus, hey, it’s a total belter.
This one’s a little different for us, more of a rock and soul groove,” says Gillis. “On this one, we wanted to keep some of the roughness and rawness of the original but put our own mark on it, and I think we did that. It’s a great showcase for Linda’s vocals – she really sings the hell out of it.”
Adds Pardee: “I came across this classic Northern soul number a while back and instantly loved it. I love that this song is from a time when rock and roll still seemed kind of dangerous and maybe even ‘forbidden’. The lyrics are raw; they’re an ecstatic proclamation, frenzied… slightly out of control. The call and response makes you want to sing along. The pounding beat makes you want to dance. It’s all so very primal.”
And it makes a perfect companion track to Lewis’ remix of “Jamie C’Mon,” fueled by the English producer, musician, and DJ’s sonic enhancements, which includes super cool bells and whistles, rhythm tracks, extra keyboards, and a good dose of fairydust. It also features The Chelsea Curve Mod Squad: Rod Spark on keyboards; Dan Levine on trombone; and Jay Webb on trumpet. It’s an instant party-starter.
“I wanted to do a Northern soul style dance remix of ‘Jamie C’Mon’, and asked our Mod Squad keyboardist, Rod Spark, who could make that happen,” Pardee offers up. “Without hesitation, he said Andy Lewis – he’s played in Paul Weller’s band and DJ’d on the Blur Parklife tour, so his creds were a perfect fit! Rod connected Andy and us, and that was that!”
You can check out “Hey Sah-Lo-Ney Here and Jamie C’Mon ( Andy Lewis Remix) Here
The Chelsea Curve, is everything we love about music and then some. We love the Northern Soul, vibe with Hey Sah-Lo-Ney’, and “Jamie C’Mon ( Andy Lewis Remix)
A new drummer, a clean bill of health for Pardee, a new label, a new 7-inch, a newly-minted Bandcamp page, and a healthy slate of live shows positions The Chelsea Curve back at full operational speed, with Covault’s cherished memory and constant support not far from their collective hearts. New music is fast on the way this summer, a string of singles leading to either a new EP or new album around the turn of the calendar, and the crew is headed back to England for summer shows with Sharp Class and The Len Price 3. The run also includes a gig on the Isle of Wight for the world’s largest scooter rally.
The Chelsea Curve, have the groove you need, so do yourself a favor and check it out.
The Northern Line celebrate the single later that night ( April, 11th ) at Fireseed Arts in Framingham with The Chelsea Curve and Britpop Social Club
We had ourselves an absolute blast and a half checking out the splendid new single “Throw A Fist” from Boston indie band, The Northern Line. You can check out “Throw A Fist” Here
There is nothing better in the whole world than listening to a song for the first time and being absolutely blown away from the musical bliss that you just heard . This is absolutely the case with “Throw A Fist”
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With a sound unlike anything else making waves at the moment, The Northern Line filter their style of Britpop, baggy, Madchester, and acid house through an invitation urging everyone to bang a drum, throw a fist, and get on the indie dancefloor. And the invite now takes on a literal meaning.
The crisp and emphatic “Throw A Fist” gets the single release treatment on release night at Fireseed Arts Studios in Framingham, pairing up The Northern Line with Boston mod-pop trio the Chelsea Curve and BritpopSocial Club, the mad-fer-it DJ team of MichaelV (the pill boston) and Lady K.
After declaring arrival with anthemic debut single “Lightning Strikes” this past fall, the Mass.-chester lads of The Northern Line now settle into a delectable groove with the melodic “Throw A Fist,” with both to be featured on their debut EP set for release later this year. It’s a song fueled by euphoric liberation, indebted to memories and moments – and the ability to move on past life’s stresses. It’s a throwback in style while looking entirely ahead.
“‘Throw a Fist’ is a personal song, but it is also a song that connects with anyone who has done the hard work to move on after a meaningful relationship falls apart,” says vocalist Bilvox. “The liberation, the freedom of the ‘fist’ that’s thrown – mostly metaphorically – is throwing away the pain, the failed dream, and embracing the future.”
That kind of optimism harkens back to the halcyon days of the early- and mid-’90s, when all we needed was a melody and a dream. “Throw A Fist” serves a song that truly defines The Northern Line’s sonic exploration; it was the first track that came together after Bilvox’s prior band fell apart, and where “Lightning Strikes” declared a sort-of arrival, “Throw A Fist” is the sound of a band settling into its own creative skin and forging a true super-sonic identity.
Settling in as a cohesive unit – vocalist and guitaristBilvox joined by keyboardistMike Ackley; lead guitaristPete Zeigler; bassistJoshh Magee; and drummer, backing vocalist, and engineerMcG – the new single finds the quintet firing on all creative cylinders.
The drums provide quite a spark in “Throw A Fist “ which , ignites an electrifying spirit throughout the amazing new track. The Northern Line, have scored big time with their latest melodic gem .
We recently had the extreme privilege to check out the new single “Devil’s A Day Away” from Harrisburg, PA rock band The Jellybricks . The new single is from their new album ‘Dreaming In Stereo‘ on February 7 via Wicked Cool Records. You can listen to “Devil’s A Day Away” Here
As soon as the drums hit on “Devil’s A Day Way, from The Jellybricks, we knew we were in for an absolute treat ( We were right)
The Jellybricks, always deliver melodic and catchy gems that you can’t ignore and “Devil’s A Day Way “ is no exception.
Speaking on the upcoming record , Guitarist/vocalist Larry Kennedy says, “We are incredibly excited to be releasing our new full-length album, “Dreaming In Stereo” on Wicked Cool Records! It’s our second full-length release for the label, and it will be the eighth full-length release of our career. Once again we offer a collection of songs written, arranged and performed by us, this time with Geoff Sanoff (Jesse Malin, Bush Tetras) producing all of our work at Renegade Studios in NYC, with additional recording by Michael Washkevich at MDW Productions in Harrisburg, PA.
Forming in the late 90’s, the Harrisburg, PA-based crew have opened for bands like Live, Goo Goo Dolls, Fuel, and Better than Ezra. In 2019, they were nominated for “Best Video” at the Independent Music Awards and received the Central PA Music Hall of Fame “Best Rock Band” award.
If perfect power pop melodies are your thing, then you owe it to yourself to check out “Devil’s A Day Away” from The Jellybricks as well as their upcoming new album “Dreaming In Stereo “ on February 7th .
We started The Whole Kameese back in 2020 as a way to keep busy during the pandemic. We are so lucky to have worked with so many wonderful artists, promoters and other music professionals. We were also so blessed to be able to share so much amazing music . We have made the difficult decision to put the blog on the back burner. At this time we need to focus on other important matters. We do not know how long we will be away but, we will return. We thank all of you for your support
We recently had the chance to check out the new acoustic EP “Stay The Same” from Milton Keynes (U.K based indie- alt band Wesson. The four piece band is led by singer/songwriter Chris Wesson, and also includes bassistCallum, guitaristJimmy, and drummerDale
You can listen to “Stay The Same on Spotify Here and on Apple MusicHere
Featuring three songs from their 2023 album, All We Are, the new acoustic release also includes a brand new single, title-track “Stay the Same.” Written from the perspective of a person whose glass is half empty and always sees the bad things in life, the band explain, “This is the type of person who just complains and then looks externally for something or someone to lift their mood, rather than working on themselves and making positive changes. They are ungrateful, unable to see the good in life and they pray for change but things either get worse or just stay the same.”
We are already are huge fans of the sound and vibe of WESSON . They have this brilliant 60’s retro Brit pop sound that transfers over flawlessly when the songs are stripped down and played acoustically. “Stay The Same” is an EP you can’t afford to miss.
“Stay The Same” is a laid back, easy listening track , that showcases WESSON’s versatility, with soft, layered harmonies gliding over toe-tapping, organic instrumentation. Their infectious sound will worm its way into your ears and you’ll quickly find yourself chanting along to their storytelling lyrics. They have had an overwhelming response to this release on social media platforms. Fans and strangers alike are commenting positively on how WESSON could be the modern-day Beatles. Each acoustic track is also accompanied by a live performance video which were all filmed in Chris’s self-built studio.
Find a good spot and enjoy “Stay The Same” from WESSON
We recently got the amazing opportunity to check out the new single and video for “Tyrannical Wrecks” from charismatic singer-songwriter Marc Valentine.
You can listen to “Tyrannical Wrecks”Here and you can check out the video below which , was directed by Roland Harris and filmed at Voewood Hall, Holt, Norfolk
Valentine says “Tyrannical Wrecks” is, “An observation of the abuse and vanity of power. It was inspired by the pandemic – when, through the lockdowns, there were different rules for the privileged, and no consequences. Their parties, networking and money-making schemes carried on as normal. They flaunted their power with disdain, as people cowered in their homes, terrified and alone. We lost so many people, and so many things, yet they gained even more power and wealth.”
Produced by Dave Draper (The Wildhearts, Ryan Hamilton, The Professionals), “Tyrannical Wrecks” is the third track to be taken from Marc’s sophomore album ‘Basement Sparks’, which is set for release on March 22 via Wicked Cool Records.
We absolutely love “Tyrannical Wrecks” Marc Valentine has crafted an absolutely brilliant power pop gem
We are looking for Bands/Artist to send their vinyl releases for 2024. We are putting together a new video segment where we will be featuring vinyl releases. If you are a band or artist and you are going to be putting out a vinyl release in the new year we want to tap to you . You can find our information on the contact section of our website or send us a message through our socials @TheWholeKameese
Right from the first track “Let’s Go” , Shed Seven is firing on all cylinders on their spectacular new album “A Matter Of Time”
Speaking of time “A Matter Of Time” comes 30 years after their debut album .
“A Matter Of Time” is a well crafted musical masterpiece, Shed Seven delivers 12 stunning tracks .
Vocalist Rick Witter , delivers an absolute vocal clinic throughout “A Matter Of Time “
“Kissing California “, “Talk Of The Town “ and “Starlings “ are some of the gems on “A Matter Of Time “
Our favorite track , is “Tripping With You “ featuring Laura McClure. We loved absolutely everything about this track , it is a well written track with a mesmerizing melody.
We know it’s early but if “A Matter Of Time “ from Shed Seven is any indication….. 2024 is going to be a banner year musically speaking.
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