THE ORACLE UNLEASHED ( pictured above) are a new young and exciting glam punk band from North Wiltshire UK. This great new 3 piece band consists of Simon Moody, Richey Hate and Dan O. They like to cause a riot and have in the past been known to be behind a lot of teenage rebellion in the Wiltshire area . They  license the energetic anti establishment anthem  "The Queen is a bitch". Now Now boys calm down she has just done the jubilee tour . I am sure the Sex Pistols didn't care about that  when they challenged the establishment. This song starts off with loads of feedback and leads in to a rock n' roll style feel reminiscent of The Buzzcocks and The Only One's on speed. Catchy, poppy and angry this track rules and will be the anthem of all angry teenagers sick of life in general and the constant pressure from idiotic adults ( Hey that's me - web ed ) and people in power. Check them out on Centre Stage. 

Inspiring new solo artist LIAM BOWLER originally from Montana but now residing in New Zealand releases this great acoustic song " For the faithful" on Centre Stage. This lovely Nick Drake-ish song  boasts a lo-fi acoustic guitar riff with passionate and emotional vocals delivered in a very melodic fashion. The vocals tell a story of pain, struggle and love . " I won't ever go away" laments Liam touching on Red House Painters territory. Great new music from a very talented solo artist who writes heartfelt songs of truth and hope. Great.  

New solo artist NICOLI license the beautiful and dreamy song "Space and time" to Centre Stage with it's flowery and reverb drenched 60s mood. "This time I'm leaving " threaten the lead vocals leading into a classic Byrds -esq chorus with jangly guitars and a heavenly feel. This song is also reminiscent of Teenage Fanclub and provokes a feeling of sadness and  euphoria at the same time . An overall beautiful and touching song worthy of very high praise from NICOLI. watch out for this one. 

Staying in an acoustic mood is new solo artist SPARKY. He licenses the fabulous and   melancholy song "She's so Beautiful".  This  touching and melodic track  is delivered with emotion in an angst ridden lo-fi acoustic Indie fashion. Superb. " I love her to the end of the day" sings the sentimental SPARKY in an almost Beatles -like style. Classic and retro with loads of proper songwriting values. Great and very relaxing.

 

Great new and different acoustic based melodic band THE DIFFERENTS from Chicago USA follow with the catchy and flowery " Here for me". This song starts off with some jazzy chords and brushed up drums and leads into a mellow and catchy chorus that provokes a feeling of melancholy combined with melodic joy. " Can't be all that bad" sings the lead vocalist bringing this short, sweet and touching song to a end with good old fashioned 60s style shakers. The Differents are a traditional band with good old fashioned songwriting values and the shine bright on this album of new talent. Great new music in an almost Colourfield -esq style from the other side of the Atlantic. Lovely. 

Warming  things up next are very cool new Indie pop band THE GOODS. They license the jangly, flowery, organ fuelled song " You Want" to Centre Stage".  This song is filled with groovy drums, wah wah guitars and very catchy and melodic vocals that could have come off any big hit from the 60s. This song has a Charlatans/Ride/Love/Pale Fountains feel and shows that the Goods are songwriters of true style. Close your eyes and this track conjured up images of lava lamps and smoked filled rooms full of psychedelic lights. The Goods deliver the goods with Grade A class. Poppy, jangly, catchy and perfect 60s esq pop in a world of bland major label bands like Toploader. Excellent. 

INERTIA are a great new UK rock band with loads of energy and riff packed power. They license the song " Heat". This great song starts off with a stomping beat and leads into a rhythmic and groovy bassline that paves the way for a powerful and classic guitar sound reminiscent of Hendrix and Stone Roses. The vocals appear from out of the blue and are delivered with passion and power. Inertia are retro but maintain a modern sound somewhere between  Oceon Colour Scene and Sabbath. Great and perfect for those late  night drunken parties.  Watch out for them. 

"Mind Free" is a dreamy leftfield song from the wonderful CHILLAXX RECORDINGS. This lo-fi Indie rock dirge is full of subliminal vocals and far away chugging guitars that sound ominous but poppy at the same time. Loops and retro 70s riffs chug along like a train at full speed and take the listener on a journey of discovery and awakening. This experimental and surreal modern masterpiece is full of sweeping synths and breakbeats that lay low over the very dreamy and melodic vocals. This band are the Alan Parsons project of the noughts and prove that they are the rulers of modern electro retro. Inspiring and perfect for late night chill out sessions and drug binges. ( Excellent, put it on again - web ed) 

Chillaxx Recordings live in action above

Ending this great new music album we have THE COCALORDS. This great new band come from the Isle of Bute and are a classic sounding band combining influences from Neil Young to Oasis to The Who to create an epic sound in the song " This Life". With powerful and melodic vocals slightly reminiscent of Richard Ashcroft and mellow but groovy guitars this band prove they are good proper song writers of a high standard. The Cocalords have already supported legends like Leo Sayer and Hue n Cry and are set for big things. 

Welcome to the album page for our latest cutting edge new music compilation. Centre Stage features a selection of the best new up and coming bands from the USA, UK and Europe. Below you will find reviews of every track and band info. To buy this album all you have to do is go to our online shop and order NOW. If your A&R and want a free copy go to our A&R Service. 

 

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