Boss Sound Manifesto, “In It For The Good Times” EP. Ska / reggae from Belfast city.
EP recorded at Attic Studios.
Also available on 7″ inch vinyl.
Released 20 December 2014.
Bio
BOSS SOUND MANIFESTO is the result of many years of trying to put together an original sounding reggae/ska band in Belfast. Belfast is not renowned for having much in the way of a Jamaican community and thus finding personnel for the band was a long and arduous task, it took 2 years in total to find said personnel but once together the band ‘clicked’ and not only do they work well together they really, really enjoy the fun in the music.
The band believe that reggae and ska music are truly an international genre and have therefore tried to put their own Belfast stamp on the music, singing with a Jamaican accent never seemed right to the band, nor as non-Rastafari did the band ever feel the need to emulate something that was not of themselves. As early reggae and ska was non religious, the rhythm and infectious feel of the music was an immediate attraction for them all.
The band takes much of their influences from the boss sounds of early reggae, ska and of course the ska revival in the form of two-tone, soul and Northern Soul.
The band have been gathering pace in recent years and gaining a reputation as a must see live band. Festival promoters at home have been keen to take advantage of the bands’ live energy and drive which has seen them support the ‘Father of Reggae’ Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, The Selecter and Bad Manners.
https://bosssoundmusic.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/bosssoundmanifesto
“Drogue”, debut single from The Big Grizzly.
Alt rock / noise from Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Bio
The Big Grizzly came together in Belfast, February 2012. The band is fronted by Bill Wood (bassist, vocals, synth) joined by Anthony Captain (guitar, backing vocals, synth) and completed by Sean O’Neill (Drums, backing vocals). With all three members being in previous bands that had gigged frequently with each other it made sense for them to give it another go rather than call it a day.
Armed with an appreciation for loud noise and alternative rock they set about writing and recording their first selection of songs as a unit, recording with both Beard Noise & Frankie McClay (Einstein Studios) to create the vibe they were after.
By the end of the year they were invited to play the Radar showcase at Queens University as the main support to Dutch Schultz whilst upcoming single ‘Drogue’ was chosen and played by BBC Across The Line.
Lisha Fitzpatrick joined the lineup in September 2013 to complete the lineup after an extensive search to find a suitable fourth Grizzly. Lisha joined in to play synth, guitar and provide lovely vocals.
Music
Links
https://www.facebook.com/biggrizzlyband
http://biggrizzlyband.bandcamp.com/
Official Music Video for PigsAsPeople’s “The Art of Leaving Your House”.
Post-hardcore/noise rock 3 piece from Belfast.
Download the single here:
http://pigsaspeople.bandcamp.com/
Directed and Shot by William Murphy.
Edited by Trops MacNeill and William Murphy.
Visual Effects by Patrick Smith.
With the mission to simply amaze people with the minimalistic set up of voice, guitar, bass and drums, PigsAsPeople are a force of nature that can only be conjured up by 3 words; agressive, abrasive and beautiful. Drawing influence from every area of the punk rock spectrum such as crushing textures of Russian Circles to the blistering pace of Converge and finally back to the punk roots of bands such as Fugazi and Black Flag, PigsAsPeople are a band to be listened to by any with a keen ear for loud and fast paced music.
From their incarnation in the late summer of 2012, PigsAsPeople have already embarked on a tour with Portuguese post rock heroes Imploding Stars, spanning 6 dates. With the release of their debut single Glass Fiends/Cities and a short live video of their Radar (and Belfast debut) show, PigAsPeople have made a significant footprint in the Belfast music scene.
PigsAsPeople :
http://pigsaspeople.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/PigsAsPeople/
Aggressors BC, “True Skin”, taken from the 2013 album “Tone Of The Times”.
Ska from Belfast City, Northern Ireland.
Bio
Aggressors BC hail from Belfast City. They came together to form the band in 2009 after years of discussing their musical influences. They feature members from Belfast based bands Runnin’Riot, Pocket Billiards, Boss Sound Manifesto & 1000 Drunken Nights.
They released their first 8 song Demo “Boss sounds from Titanic town” in 2010 the band played their first gig supporting Vic Ruggerio of The Slackers and have been lucky enough to share a stage with bands such as Pama International, The Slackers, Les Skalopes, RDF, Steve Ignorant, The Splitters, Smoke Like a Fish, Beer Beer orchestra and many more.
They’ve taken their sound to venues all over Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales, playing upbeat Ska, 2 Tone, Rocksteady and Reggae. and released their debut album “The Tone Of The Times” in the summer of 2013.
The Album “The Tone Of The Times” was a serious labour of love that took up to 18 months recording, over dubbing and mixing that seen the band cut the album down to 13 tacks. The album, released on Warzone Records, covers themes of anti-racism, laughter & loss with a few tales of Belfast town! The Album features artwork and photography from local Belfast based artists, and is available digitally and on CD Digipack.
Aggressors B.C. :
https://soundcloud.com/aggressors-b-c
http://aggressorsbc1.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aggressors-BC/310434925895
http://www.reverbnation.com/aggressorsbc
https://www.youtube.com/user/SauceAggressors
Warzone Records :
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Warzone-Records/150438744996695
Music Video for ‘Salvation’ by Gacys Threads taken from the 2013 split 7″ including ‘Colossus Fall’ from Switzerland.
Split 7″ features 4 tracks of noisy progressive hardcore.
Limited to 300 copies, clear yellow vinyl.
Released by…
Savour Your Scene Records (Ireland)
http://www.savouryourscenere.co.uk
Left Hand Records (France)
http://lefthandrcds.blogspot.co.uk/
Incredible Noise Records (Germany)
http://www.incredible-noise.de/
Black Lake Records (Scotland)
http://blacklakerecords.net/
Gacys Threads :
http://www.gacysthreads.com
https://www.facebook.com/gacysthreads
Video by One Noise Media
http://www.onenoisemedia.co.uk/
