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Crow Follow Deliver A Groovy Trip With “I’m In Love With You”

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We recently had the extreme privilege to check out the new single “I’m In Love With You “ via Rock Garden Records from Boston based shaman rock and urban cabaret brigade Crow Follow .

You can listen to “I’m In Love With You “ on Spotify Here and on Bandcamp Here and on Apple Music Here

Listening to “I’m In Love With You” from Crow Follow feels like a groovtastic out of body experience which, we highly recommend.

The musical juices are overflowing on “I’m In Love With You “ as they have artfully added low-rock, post-punk, and art-rock vibes to give you a song that you won’t soon forget.

Photo credit- Kelly Davidson Studio

Crow Follow will bring their brilliant live show to The Jungle in Somerville on June 28 with Emily Grogan Band, Catwolf, and Galaxy Cake. 

Onstage is where seeds of Crow Follow’s latest smoke dance of a single were first planted, as the music that flows through them during live sets helped foster an intimate connection amongst the band members themselves and the audience in the room. Like a cherry bomb lit off a hot summer sidewalk, the rambunctious “I’m In Love With You” fires dueling guitar and saxophone lines, swirling in unbridled loving energy. Providing a magnetic low-end soundtrack for underground dance parties, it opens our hearts in a time of tension and chaos.

‘I’m In Love With You’ is about this vibe I get when we’re playing on stage,” says Crow Follow guitarist and vocalist Tim Sprague. “The music swells up out of me, but it’s not me. It’s something bigger using me to express this passion, this love. Everyone in the room was a collaborator, a co-conspirator when this song birthed itself on stage. That chorus of ‘You know / I’m in love with you’ comes from an authentic emotion. When the music is running through me I am in love with everyone in the room.”

‘I’m In Love With You’ is another statement of determination from a band that relentlessly promotes our drive to live and thrive,” asserts vocalist Agent Judy. “We will not be swayed from our deepest connections to the evolutionary source of our creative forces. That’s where it’s all at. It says that we can engage power from the carnal core to lofty ideals by engaging with love in all its forms. Art is the expression of that experience.”  

Find your favorite music listening spot and get lost in the absolute fantastic vibes from Crow Follow and their latest “I’m In Love With You”

Looking Glass War Proves They Are The Definition Of Cool With Latest Single “See You In Hell, Liberty Bell”

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We don’t like to beat around the bush here on The Whole Kameese so, we are just going come out and say it Boston based Looking Glass War is the definition of cool. Their latest single “See You in Hell, Liberty Bell” is hands down one of the best new songs of 2024 .

You can listen to “See You in Hell, Liberty Bell Here.

Fresh off an appearance in the semi-finals of Boston’s infamous “Rock and Roll Rumble,
Looking Glass War are set to release their first single off the forthcoming EP, “Saints of The Lost and Found “, set for release later this fall. Fans of the band’s driving post punk energy and soaring vocal melodies from their 2023 debut EP, “Where Neon Meets The Rain”, are in for a special treat as they continue to evolve their style with the new song “See You In Hell, Liberty Bell”.

Guitarist, Pete Zeigler and bassist Mike Ackley, established the foundation for the song, Zeigler
citing “a three parts equal mix of Chameleons, old REM and Stone Roses”. After the bones of the song quickly evolved creating a song that drummer Tony Porter describes as “one of ourmost interesting yet” with what singer Goddam Glenn believes to be one of the catchiest vocalmelodies he felt he had written for Looking Glass War to date.

Reflecting on the lyrics, Glenn explains “I wanted to write my own version of ‘here we are now,
entertain us’ from that little song you might be familiar with. So I came up with this line ‘inspire
us or die,’ which is obviously a much more menacing demand from the audience. That sets up
the overall ‘attitude’ of the song, lyrically speaking. From there on out, it’s the story of two
people trying (and failing) to establish a relationship in a world that’s falling apart around them.
They are angry and cannot decide whether it’s each other to blame or the rotten state of the
world in which they are trying to make something beautiful emerge.”

“See You In Hell, Liberty Bell” creates an awareness within the band that they have raised the bar on what they can create through a deeper commitment to collaboration and experimentation. “See You In Hell, Liberty Bell” was produced and m astered by Brian Charles Recorded at Rare Signals

If the love of music runs deep in your soul, then Looking Glass War is without question a band that you need in your life . From top to bottom “See You In Hell ,Liberty Bell “ is a melodic work of art with flawless vocals .

Announcement: The Whole Kameese Is Going On Hiatus

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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

-Jay

Mutes Deliver An Absolute Gem With Latest Single “Barely Living Proof “

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“Barely Living Proof” comes ahead of fourth studio album “…buried where you stand”

From tone,style and sound “Barely Living Proof “ from Birmingham (UK) post-punk /noise rockers Mutes . (James – Vocals/GuitarsKeys, Tom Hewson –Bass and Craig Bainton, Drums)

You can listen to “Barely Living Proof “ Here

 

Mutes are more than a band … they are three highly skilled expert musical craftsmen, who delicately construct breathtaking melodies that are honestly otherworldly. “Barely Living Proof is an absolute gem.

What is remarkable about “Barely Living Proof” and the upcoming album “…buried where you stand” is that the trio recorded almost completely live . The single is a dynamic meandering through existential crisis – a topic the band cover a lot throughout the course of the album, due for release May 17th.

The band comments: Our goal when writing and recording ‘…buried where you stand’ was to capture the essence of our live sound in the most honest manner possible – this meant all tracking in a room together with very little separation between instruments, and minimal overdubs. Our ‘Albini record’, if you will. 

Barely Living Proof, is the 3rd track to come from “…buried where you stand”, and is absolutely stunningly perfect. Treated piano and vocals loops lurk beneath chromatic musings, until the sober tone gives way to a jarring out-and-out post-punk assault, with dual drum kits and dissonant noise bringing the song to its stark conclusion.

We are completely mesmerized by Mutes , they are most certainly a band to keep your eye on .

Post Punk Trio Low Blows Deliver Stunning New Cathartic Single “Normal”

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Recently we had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single “Normal” from Barcelona based Post Punk trio Low Blows.

You can listen to “Normal” Here. You can also watch the video below.

We were immediately drawn to the tone and melody of “Normal”. We love the classic modern rock feel. The track talks about wanting to be authentic and different in a society hijacked by mass culture, appearances and trends. 

The powertrio has influences ranging from The Cure to The Soft Moon, incorporating electronic sounds and shoegaze guitars. They believe in creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. They are romantics, existentialists and although somewhat sad, the band seek to be fierce and cathartic. 


“In general I’m the main composer of the core of the tracks and then the guys do the arrangements, guitars and drums. But lately we’ve been improvising a lot during rehearsals and making song all together and out of scratch. When it comes to lyrics, I’m the writer. We want to criticize society, its policies and the culture of the masses. We are also existentialists and we are interested in questioning life, its meaning and/or emptiness.” – says Carlos Vergara. 

Low Blows have created an absolutely gem with “Normal” Flawless vocals beautifully placed within memorable melodies, make “Normal” a song you can’t miss

Ghost Work Releases Latest Single “Erase The Morning “

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Releasing New Album “Light a Candle for the Lonely” On March 8, 2024

Ghost Work (featuring members / ex-members of Seaweed, Snapcase, Milemarker, and Minus The Bear) has released the new single “Erase The Morning” off the upcoming 11-track LP “Light a Candle for the Lonely” out on March 8th via Spartan Records

You can listen to “Erase The Morning “ on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here

Bassist Dustin Perry says, “Erase the Morning” is one of the few things I’ve written that I can detach and enjoy as a song. I think it’s really beautiful, and I’m not one to love myself.”

Vocalist Aaron Stauffer adds, “The song lyrics are about how difficult it is to change the way people live; and as a result how many find themselves isolated and alone. To me, the positive part is that all life is completely impermanent, thus all of the light will fade. So the hard time that someone might be having in this moment is really just a blink of an eye.“

“Erase The Morning “ is well written song from top to bottom. Ghost Work has crafted an absolute gem that artfully examines the human condition.

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We are anxiously awaiting the release of “A Candle For The Lonely “ from Ghost Work as we have a feeling it is going to a brilliant collection of songs

Mutes Deliver An Otherworldly New Single With “Televangelist”

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We were absolutely honored to check out the latest single “Televangelist “ via No Sound Records, from Birmingham-based (UK) post-punk / noise rockers Mutes (James – Vocals / Guitars / Keys, Tom Henson, Bass and Craig Bainton, Drums)

You can listen to “Televangelist” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here and Amazon Music Here

You can check out my video below

“Televangelist” is taken from their upcoming fourth studio album ‘…buried where you stand’, due for release May 17th 2024.

Originally conceived as a solo, primarily-ambient project by vocalist and lyricist James, Mutes released their eponymous debut EP in 2014. Things took a decidedly noisier turn with the release of Starvation Age in 2015, a full-band release that embraced the groups love of noise-rock and psychedelia. The group released their debut album No Desire in 2017 through independent label FOMA, celebrated by the likes of DIY Magazine and The Line of Best Fit. 

As soon as the drums kick in on “Televangelist “ we knew that we were in for an absolute treat…. We were right.

Televangelist‘ is a ‘wince-and-you’ll-miss-it’ flurry of new-wave wooze and punk-rock charge; A sub-three-minute nugget of existential crisis carried with motorik purpose, recorded entirely live as a three-piece with Mark Gittins at Megatone Studios.

Giving insight into the lyrical meaning behind the song, the band state: “Theological projections of an irresolute agnostic; torn between clinging to the assuaging hand of statism and laying waste to internalised idolatry. Catholic guilt is one hell of a trip.”

Mutes have woven an absolute instant classic with “Televangelist “ The band operates like a finely tuned machine delivering an epic track that will have you reaching for the repeat button over and over again.

Ghost Work Delivers Sonically Pleasing New Single “Earthquake”

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Releasing New Album “Light a Candle for the Lonely” On March 8, 2024

We recently got the chance to check out the new single “Earthquake” , from post-punk supergroup Ghost Work (featuring members / ex-members of Seaweed, Snapcase, Milemarker, and Minus The Bear)

“Earthquake” is off the upcoming 11 track LP “Light A Candle for the Lonely” out on March 8th via Spartan Records

You can listen to “Earthquake” Here You can also check it out on YouTube below

We love the energy surrounding Ghost Work . “Earthquake “ is both sonically and melodically pleasing. Ghost Work are like a well oiled machine that are ready to conquer the world, one great song at a time.

Vocalist Aaron Stauffer recently told No Echo, “This track hit me with the ferociousness of the most intense rainstorm you’ve ever experienced and it definitely has my favorite drumming on the record. Lyrically, the song is about how our emotional states can be as chaotic as those storms or similar to the ground giving way beneath our feet.”

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Even as past artistic endeavors come to a natural ending point, new inspiration can take root under the most trying circumstances. Ghost Work is a story of escaping cycles, the power of reconnection, and balancing the formative past with an unrevealed future. While time moved forward in fits and starts for the members of Ghost Work — Sean Husick (Milemarker), Erin Tate (Minus The Bear), Aaron Stauffer (Seaweed), Dustin Perry (Snapcase) — the urge to continue to create remained constant. With such an impressive collective background of prior projects, the pool of inspiration, resources, and chops ran nearly infinite, but the story began with a timely reuniting and a collaborative desire to pursue the same signal fire.

We are absolutely over the moon excited for “Light A Candle for the Lonely” to come out on March 8th , till then we will put “Earthquake” on constant repeat .

Ghost Work- Post-Punk Supergroup Featuring Members/Ex-Members Of Seaweed, Snapcase, Milemarker, and Minus The Bear Deliver New Single “Godspeed On The Trail”

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We recently checked out post-punk supergroup Ghost Work and their brilliant new single “Godspeed On The Trail”

Ghost Work (featuring members / ex-members of Seaweed, Snapcase, Milemarker, and Minus The Bear) will release the new 11-track LP “Light a Candle for the Lonely” on March 8th via Spartan Records.

You can check out “Godspeed On The Trail” Here

Vocalist Aaron Stauffer says, “What can I say…this is literally my best singing performance and recording I’ve completed EVER since I began home recording. I would put this song up at the same level of some of my Seaweed favorites. It reminds me of The Cure doing an AC/DC cover.”

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“Godspeed On The Trail” is an absolute gem and we can’t wait for “Light A Candle For The Lonely “

Post-Punk/Alt Rock THE HAPTICS Captures the Berlin Beat With New Single ‘Bodies’

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We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out Vancouver based Post Punk/ Alt Rock band The Haptics and their new single “Bodies”

You can listen to “Bodies” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here

BC’s THE HAPTICS Capturing the Berlin Beat With ‘Bodies’ Unveils the Euphoria and Inner Struggles of Collective Rhythms from Their Newest EP Zero Gravity.

Bodies – These lyrics were inspired by a night that Jin had dancing in Berlin at a party called Herrensauna, at Tresor. Getting swept up in the momentum of a crowd, dancing, is such a powerful thing – we wanted to capture that dynamic, as well as the opposing nature of individuals getting caught up in their head with repetitive thoughts and thinking. That push and pull between being part of a crowd and feeling imprisoned by your body and mind inspired this song–The Haptics

You can watch the final single “Bodies” off of the EP “Zero Gravity “ below

We were absolutely mesmerized by “Bodies” from The Haptics , this is one song that will definitely get your attention and have you dancing.