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| Ralph's Top 10 Chart - as played on Radio KC - 13.8.17 | ||
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| Description: | Tracks from the Top Ten Blogged Bands are played every Sunday 5-7pm on Radio KC as part of LISTEN TO THIS WEEK'S TOP 10 HERE AS PLAYED ON RADIO KC - 13.8.17 RALPH'S BRAND NEW TOP 10 CHART Published on 12.8.17 and as played on RALPH'S INDIE SHOW on RADIO KC - 13.8.17 from 5-7pm No 1: RiD  RiD are a Coventry based band with links to Birmingham and Wales. In 2007, Dave Cooke (rhythm guitar and songwriter) and Ricky Hogan (vocals) formed the band as a response to frustration over the media?s obsession with the current dire X Factor pop culture. No 2: Fjokra  Following critical acclaim for the Fjokra single Sick Kids, which saw Tom Robinson, Fresh On The Net?s Chris McBride and Duran Duran?s John Taylor all recognise the considerable talent emanating from this highly original progressive-pop fourpiece.Fjokra now release Bang On TheDoor, a new single that again, showcases their multi-faceted talent and points of inspiration. The song came about when band main-man and multi-instrumentalist Fi (full name Fiachra Mac Oireachtai) was performing at Notting Hill Carnival. No 3: Joel Thomas  Ralph's favourite this week is Sunshine Funshine by Joel Thomas. ralph played the track on Sunday's Indie Show on Radio KC. Joel Thomas is a twenty-two year old singer songwriter from Liverpool and he is the latest signing to Edge Hill University's in-house, indie record label. No 4: Sacre Noir  Ralph's favourite video this week is Rebels and Loners by Edinburgh's Sacre Noir.Having played tracks previously on Ralph's Radio KC Indie Show it's a bitter-sweet choice as Sacre Noir is in the process of winding up the musical journey and this will be the last video offering. However, Sacre Noir is going out in no small amount of style with this final offering.  First two Singles,ReptilesandA Love Song?have both done exceptionally well with everyone fromRadio X to BBC Intro and of courseRalphonRadio KCheaping praise plus repeat spins on brothers Lee and Nick. No 6: Titors Insignia  Ralph's favourite video this week is From Dusk Til Dawn by St Helens rockers Titors Insignia. They are one of the hardest working bands in the North West and proper rock'n'rollers who never fail to disappoint live. Filmed by Wasp Video No 7: Antonio Lulic
 False Positives is the long awaited, chilling new single from Antonio Lulic, taken from his forthcoming EP Departures concerning the police killing of innocent Londoner Jean Charles de Menezes, in the aftermath of the 7/7 London bombings. The sincerity in Antonio Lulic's voice is palpable on the single and Ralph's already given False Positives a play on the Radio KC Indie Show. With or without the assistance of Mr Sheeran Antonio Lulic is destined to become a shining star. No 8: Benbo  Multi-instrumentalist and cartoonistBenbois set to release his new singleGravity Pulls Me Down22nd September viaPKLZD.Tipped by Pigeons& Planes, Eddy Temple Morris and BBC Introducing, and co-signed by Cooking Vinyl, the former London resident has flown the capital to somewhere in the north of the UK that he will only describe as?The Bunker?, where he has amassed over four days worth of unreleased music over a vault of various hard drives.  Oranj Son are a four piece Psych Punk band from Ellesmere Port comprising Kieran Linford (guitar& vocals), Lew Yii (drums), Brad Welch-Harley (bass) and Matthew Linford (keys/synths). The band, whose influences range from Echo and the Bunnymen and Teardrop Explodes to LCD Soundsystem and Sonic Youth, have been together for two years and Oranj Son have already made a big impact on Liverpool's music scene since they made their live debut at Sound City in 2015. 10: Wozniak
 Edinburgh shoegazers Wozniak head south for a handful of shows in the next few weeks, touring their debut album Courage Reels. The band have teamed up with Ralph's favourites Goodsouls Promotions to put together the dates in London, Brighton (in conjunction with Acid Box Promotions), Leeds and Salford. Other than in London, this will be their debut in each of these places. Live, Wozniak are loud, intense and powerful. |
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| Description: |  Based in Gloucestershire, England,Broken Jawfirst came together in mid-2012 when members Nutzie Shelley and Lee Stockwell met at a friend?s house party. They quickly decided to combine talents and wrote the band?s first four tracks in their bassist?s work warehouse. After gigging up and down the country for the last 4 years, headlining at many a well-known venue and supporting some established acts,Broken Jawgained a big reputation for being a?rowdy party band? with the tag line?s ?Too Punk to be Metal and too Metal to be Punk? and ?Welcome to the #BJParty?.  This has seenBroken Jawaccumulate a vast and ever growing loyal fan base; from fans of all types of genres, across the country and even overseas in Ireland, America, Germany and Norway.The band (now in their 5th year) is currently recording their debut albumHopewith a plan to release it later this year. Constant Ignoranceis accompanied by a hard-hitting video to raise awareness for - and help to stop domestic abuse. DATES: September 1st - The Black Cat in Gloucester September 9th - The Trap Cellar, The Crown in Bristol September 16th - The Frog& Fiddle (as part of Frog Fest), Cheltenham |
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| Ralph's Indie Show REPLAY as played on Radio KC - 13.8.17 | ||
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| Description: |  Ralph's Indie Show ReplaySunday 16th July 2017 from 5-7pm GMT Played in 158 countries Worldwide on 2 satellites Music Blog: fruitbatwalton.blogspot.co.uk Submissions: ralphslife@mail.com PLAYLIST : Click the band's name to follow them on Facebook: The Wild Things- F.I.A. Y-Key Operators- For You Maker- Girl Quit Your Crying Tijuana Bibles- Pariah JUXTA- The Beautiful Ones Follow No One- The Greatest Sin Potent Whisper- Remember Love ft: Laura Lee The Social Order- Satan's Circus Antonio Lulic- False Positives Best Girl Athlete- In Your Head Benbo- Gravity Pulls Me Down Living Dead Girl- Still Life Frauds- Smooth Glass Caves- Swim Dicepeople- Strangelove SKIES- Green Girl Ray- Trouble AUGUST???- Chemical Sounds of Equinox- Kiss ft:Feral Five RAYNE- Opportunity For Progress Krrum- Get The Girl SPINN- Notice Me POLAR STATES- Time THE SOCIETY- Shed Your Tears Adwaith- Femme Just Drive- Crossfire |
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| Equinox ft: Feral Five - Video Of The Week | ||
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| Description: |  Ralph's favourite video this week isKissbyEquinoxft:Feral Five. Taken from the albumIt's Hard To Be Happy When Your Head Is Full Of Sinavailable fromBandcamp. The album features collaborations with: Vince Clarke Ashley Reaks Feral Five Dementio13 Ceiling Demons Rosie Bans Snippet Radio Europa Nat Lyon Pulco Jay Stansfield Deux Furieuses Superhand Will Harris Camera, lighting, editing and production by Jay Stansfield. |
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| Ralph's Indie Show Replay - as played on Radio KC - 6.8.17 | ||
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| Description: |  Ralph's Indie Show ReplaySunday 16th July 2017 from 5-7pm GMT Played in 158 countries Worldwide on 2 satellites Music Blog: fruitbatwalton.blogspot.co.uk Submissions: ralphslife@mail.com PLAYLIST : Click the band's name to follow them on Facebook: The Rocking Horse Club - Straight White Man Maker - Quick Getaway HVMM - Going Postal Ghosts of Social Networks - If This Isn't Love The K's - Sarajevo Vukovar - The Three Shades SeaWitches - Absolve Matter Of Mind - Stay Tindrumm - 1864 Bat and Ball - It Goes In WEEKEND WARS - Champagne Eyes The Son(s) - Mississippi SHANGHAI BLUES - Those Three Words Vs. - One In A Miliion Up Down Go Machine - Two Swords The Breaks - Honey White of the Waves - The Bay Cavana - Cholula tigerside - Song For The Crow GRIP TIGHT - Get To Know ft: KBY The Clear - Sunlight Tom Forest- Believer Staying In - Sunburn Calum Pearce - Finding Feathers Arms& Hearts - Dust& Bones Sharon Lazibyrd - Don't Worry |
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| The Boston Shakers - Video Of The Week | ||
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| Description: |  Ralph's favourite video this week isAll OutbyThe Boston Shakers. This isThe Boston Shakersfirst official music video... Twitter :@Boston_Shakers Special mentions go to: Atrium Films, Christian Scott, Jenny O'Sullivan, Satin Beige, Kingdom Bar& Nightclub and Crash Rehearsal Studios in Liverpool. |
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| Ralph's Top 10 Chart - as played on Radio KC - 6.8.17 | ||
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| Description: | Tracks from the Top Ten Blogged Bands are played every Sunday 5-7pm on Radio KC as part of LISTEN TO LAST WEEK'S TOP 10 HERE AS PLAYED ON RADIO KC - 30.7.17 RALPH'S BRAND NEW TOP 10 CHART 5.8.17 and as played on RALPH'S INDIE SHOW on RADIO KC - 6.8.17 from 5-7pm No 1: Joel Thomas Ralph's favourite this week is Sunshine Funshine by Joel Thomas. ralph played the track on Sunday's Indie Show on Radio KC. Joel Thomas is a twenty-two year old singer songwriter from Liverpool and he is the latest signing to Edge Hill University's in-house, indie record label. First two Singles,ReptilesandA Love Song?have both done exceptionally well with everyone fromRadio X to BBC Intro and of courseRalphonRadio KCheaping praise plus repeat spins on brothers Lee and Nick. No 4: Fjokra Following critical acclaim for the Fjokra single Sick Kids, which saw Tom Robinson, Fresh On The Net?s Chris McBride and Duran Duran?s John Taylor all recognise the considerable talent emanating from this highly original progressive-pop fourpiece.Fjokra now release Bang On TheDoor, a new single that again, showcases their multi-faceted talent and points of inspiration. The song came about when band main-man and multi-instrumentalist Fi (full name Fiachra Mac Oireachtai) was performing at Notting Hill Carnival. Oranj Son are a four piece Psych Punk band from Ellesmere Port comprising Kieran Linford (guitar& vocals), Lew Yii (drums), Brad Welch-Harley (bass) and Matthew Linford (keys/synths). The band, whose influences range from Echo and the Bunnymen and Teardrop Explodes to LCD Soundsystem and Sonic Youth, have been together for two years and Oranj Son have already made a big impact on Liverpool's music scene since they made their live debut at Sound City in 2015. 6: Wozniak
Edinburgh shoegazers Wozniak head south for a handful of shows in the next few weeks, touring their debut album Courage Reels. The band have teamed up with Ralph's favourites Goodsouls Promotions to put together the dates in London, Brighton (in conjunction with Acid Box Promotions), Leeds and Salford. Other than in London, this will be their debut in each of these places. Live, Wozniak are loud, intense and powerful. No 7: The Velvet Hands  The Velvet Handsare the latest band to emerge from Cornwall?s blistering garage-rock scene. The ambitious, Stones x Strokes tinged quartet formed in 2015 at Truro College (and are still in their teens) and already have released a string of standout DIY singles. Theirblistering live sets, with two front-men Dan Able and Toby Mitchell wrestling for the mic, has seen them booked for a run of big name gigs No 8: Savannah
 No 9: Sacre Noir Ralph's favourite video this week is Rebels and Loners by Edinburgh's Sacre Noir.Having played tracks previously on Ralph's Radio KC Indie Show it's a bitter-sweet choice as Sacre Noir is in the process of winding up the musical journey and this will be the last video offering. However, Sacre Noir is going out in no small amount of style with this final offering. No 10: Titors Insignia Ralph's favourite video this week is From Dusk Til Dawn by St Helens rockers Titors Insignia. They are one of the hardest working bands in the North West and proper rock'n'rollers who never fail to disappoint live. Filmed by Wasp Video |
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| Description: |  Multi-instrumentalist and cartoonistBenbois set to release his new singleGravity Pulls Me Down22nd September viaPKLZD. Tipped by Pigeons& Planes, Eddy Temple Morris and BBC Introducing, and co-signed by Cooking Vinyl, the former London resident has flown the capital to somewhere in the north of the UK that he will only describe as?The Bunker?, where he has amassed over four days worth of unreleased music over a vault of various hard drives. Gravity Pulls Me Down, the first cut off his forthcoming mini-albumEverything Is Fineis an off-kilter, psychedelic tinged alternative pop wonder and Ralph will be playing it on theRadio KC Indie Showon Sunday 13th August.  Speaking about the track,Benbosaid,?It?s about depression I think, how you can be feeling high because for once everything is going lovely and then something happens to puncture your happy feeling and you?re on your way back down to the ground. Also there?s something in there about true love, I used to think it was about truelove winning in the end but upon listening to it again I?m not sure whether it?s actually about the love in question being unrequited.?Breaking off from a long-time quest to complete the perfect debut album, the reclusive artistBenbowill release his his new 9-track mini-albumEverything is Fine? a meticulously-crafted 20-minute alt-pop journey through space-fuelled plans to escape personal and global disaster - on the 29th September.  Also included on the promo CD?s isBleep ThisakaF Thisone of the album?s most radio friendly tunes (in edited form) that highlights just how caustic a ninety second pop fix can be, when you put your heart and soul into it.The release will feature collaborations from the likes of long-time Ralph's Life favouriteKat FiveofFeral Fivefame, writerA.K. Benedict(Doctor Who) and audio collectorGr3n(Cathay Tapes); plus production/mix byMarta Salogni(Frank Ocean/MIA) and mastering by Grammy-winnerMandy Parnell(Björk) andBob Macciochi(DJ Shadow). |
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| Antonio Lulic | ||
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| Description: |  False Positivesis the long awaited, chilling new single from Antonio Lulic, taken from his forthcoming EPDeparturesconcerning the police killing of innocent Londoner Jean Charles de Menezes, in the aftermath of the 7/7 London bombings. Antonio Lulic recalls... ?On the 22nd of July, a man being followed by the London Metropolitan Police was shot and killed on a train at Stockwell tube station, on suspicion of being one of the previous day's bombers. In truth, as it would eventually transpire, he was Jean Charles de Menezes,a Brazilian who was mistaken for a terrorist because of the colour of his hair and his skin.?  ?The song itself started writing itself in my head, listening to news broadcasts and reading reports about the sequence of events that led to this mans death. But back in 2005, it was still too raw, and the story wasn't yet finished being told. In 2016, on hearing that Jean Charles'family had lost their final appeal at the European Court of Human Rights, the song came back to me, and I realised that I could finish it.? He recently returned from opening up for old friend Ed Sheeran on his Latin American stadium tour. The pair met playing on the London Singer-songwriter scene and have been playing shows together ever since.  ?So, I wound up this spring playing in thirteen stadiums across seven countries in Latin America, from Argentina to Mexico. I never expected to stand on stage in front of 53,000 fans chanting my name, but I got to live that dream." The sincerity inAntonio Lulic's voice is palpable on the single and Ralph's already givenFalse Positivesa play on theRadio KC Indie Show. With or without the assistance of Mr SheeranAntonio Lulicis destined to become a shining star. |
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| Ralph's Top 10 blogged band chart - as played on Radio KC - 30.7.17 | ||
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| Description: | Tracks from the Top Ten Blogged Bands are played every Sunday 5-7pm on Radio KC as part of LISTEN TO THIS WEEK'S TOP 10 HERE AS PLAYED ON RADIO KC - 30.7.17 RALPH'S BRAND NEW TOP 10 CHART First two Singles,ReptilesandA Love Song?have both done exceptionally well with everyone fromRadio X to BBC Intro and of courseRalphonRadio KCheaping praise plus repeat spins on brothers Lee and Nick. Oranj Son are a four piece Psych Punk band from Ellesmere Port comprising Kieran Linford (guitar& vocals), Lew Yii (drums), Brad Welch-Harley (bass) and Matthew Linford (keys/synths). The band, whose influences range from Echo and the Bunnymen and Teardrop Explodes to LCD Soundsystem and Sonic Youth, have been together for two years and Oranj Son have already made a big impact on Liverpool's music scene since they made their live debut at Sound City in 2015. No 3: Wozniak
Edinburgh shoegazers Wozniak head south for a handful of shows in the next few weeks, touring their debut album Courage Reels. The band have teamed up with Ralph's favourites Goodsouls Promotions to put together the dates in London, Brighton (in conjunction with Acid Box Promotions), Leeds and Salford. Other than in London, this will be their debut in each of these places. Live, Wozniak are loud, intense and powerful. No 4: RiD Cooke (rhythm guitar and songwriter) and Ricky Hogan (vocals) formed the band as a response to frustration over the media?s obsession with the current dire X Factor pop culture. In 2012, after various line-up changes, RiD were joined by Tony Cox (drums) and Kathryn Marsh (vocals). 2014 saw the departure of their guitarist and bass player, but in 2015 they were joined by James D. Nelson (lead guitar) and Jason Riggs (bass), which completed their current line-up. No 5: Enamel Animal  Enamel Animal self-released a debut album, Unfaith, which was released in February 2017 to critical acclaim in underground rock/metal circles, leading them to their recent signing with Holier Than Thou Records. Enamel Animal remain close to their roots, and continue to hone their art by the riverbank in the city they love, allegedly drinking tea and whiling away the hours until the end of the world.No automatic alt text available. No 6: Joel Thomas Ralph's favourite this week is Sunshine Funshine by Joel Thomas. ralph played the track on Sunday's Indie Show on Radio KC. Joel Thomas is a twenty-two year old singer songwriter from Liverpool and he is the latest signing to Edge Hill University's in-house, indie record label. No 7: Ali Ingle  Once again Ali Ingle has proved his pedigree as one of the UK's most promising singer songwriters with the release of his delightfully retrospective new single Saintly and we're delighted to be giving it an exclusive premiere here on Ralph's Life. "I'm really proud to exclusively show you my debut video release withCoconut CreativesThey are a cool bunch of people who together make up a London based creative content agency." No 8: Fjokra Following critical acclaim for the Fjokra single Sick Kids, which saw Tom Robinson, Fresh On The Net?s Chris McBride and Duran Duran?s John Taylor all recognise the considerable talent emanating from this highly original progressive-pop fourpiece.Fjokra now release Bang On TheDoor, a new single that again, showcases their multi-faceted talent and points of inspiration. The song came about when band main-man and multi-instrumentalist Fi (full name Fiachra Mac Oireachtai) was performing at Notting Hill Carnival. No 9: The Velvet Hands The Velvet Handsare the latest band to emerge from Cornwall?s blistering garage-rock scene. The ambitious, Stones x Strokes tinged quartet formed in 2015 at Truro College (and are still in their teens) and already have released a string of standout DIY singles. Theirblistering live sets, with two front-men Dan Able and Toby Mitchell wrestling for the mic, has seen them booked for a run of big name gigs No 10: Savannah
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