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RELEASE DATE 9 FEBRUARY 2004 - CATALOGUE NO MR054

Opening our first release of 2004 we have the very hotly tipped Irish band THE GURRIERS. This extremely powerful, unique, witty and very infectious punk rock band hail from Dunkark and license the very mammoth and epic underground monster " Kids on The Street". Starting off with chugging guitars and charismatic glammy vocals this track pleases from the start building slowly into a huge stadium sized chorus. The drums, bass and guitars crash out of the speakers under the very strong and rebellious vocals . " I know im' a misunderstood individual"  screams lead singer Declan. He tells the story a story of being a so called outcast and being laughed at by narrow minded students on the way to school.  Well who's cool as f..k now. The Gurriers are not just your average sound the same punk band. They have thought about their lyrics and their sound is more classic than alternative with mammoth sing-a-long chorus's. The band is made up of Declan Lawless (Guitar+vocals), Alan Markey (Bass+vocals) and Colin Berrill (Drums). The band have already won a place at The Heineken Demo Marathon and appeared on the television show " Echo". " Kids on The Street" is packed with wit, strong melody and lovely noisy guitars. Brilliant. Check out http://www.thegurriers.com/  NOW. 

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Blasting into orbit next we have the wonderful and chaotic THIS ETAL. This inventive atmospheric leftfield noise pop band license the very infectious song " Police Officer". Bradford based This Etal are mysterious, atmospheric, dark, energetic and melodic all at the same time. They combine powerful screeching but melancholic guitars with a busy and unique rhythm section ala early Ants, Joy Division, Seafood and Queens of the Stone Age. Those are just vague comparisons because we think they hold a truly unique identity and sound. Simply, they produce an outstanding noise worthy of praise. The vocals courtesy of Neil Widdop ooze from the speakers with a warm melodic expertise that reminds us of a young punkier Morrissey . The vocals rise to a falsetto high that has not been heard since New Order's "Everything's Gone Green". True English alternative music at it's best from a band that still know the meaning of the word ART. Yes , This Etal are actually producing art in this age of terrible karaoke pop stars. They have been approached by many record labels from Polydor to 4AD........BUT we think that even if they were never signed they would still carry on regardless producing class A alternative music until the masses dropped their knickers and listened. That proves they are true artists. ( Get on with it  - ed ). Anyway we're not the only ones who like them: "Melodic yet Chaotic" - Neon Promotions, "Brooding, melancholic - Indigo Planet Sound,  Big Art rock - Leeds Music Scene. They will soon be releasing their stunning E.P " Everything's irrelevant and no idea's original" through matchbox so watch this space. Go and see their website now.  This Etal are pictured in the studio below. 

Following in style are a band that need no introduction but we will anyway. THE DROWN are from the USA somewhere near Philadelphia. They started their career by licensing the now cult classic " Vile Bodies" to our "Blast Off" compilation at the beginning of 2003. This was their first ever release. Since then they have stormed the Matchbox Radio 24 charts staying at NO 1 for weeks, featured in Magnet Magazine on a regular basis, released their debut album "The Drown" through Matchbox and received rave reviews in Gothic Beauty magazine.  They also grabbed 3 top positions in last years Matchbox listeners poll for Best Song, best Band and Best Darkwave. The Drown fronted by the enigmatic, mysterious true Indie cult pop star WILLIAM BYRON are now on the verge of releasing their second album " Mars Import". They license the hot new track " Platinum" to Entrance . Platinum takes The Drown on a completely different trip . This very sexy and atmospheric song starts off with spacey pads and radio sound effects that draw the listener close to the edge of their speakers. That lovely muted guitar riff then enters with a sexy beat and groovy bassline that sets the scene for this futuristic dark sexy pop track. William Byron's  vocals are distinctive and instantly recognisable. They ooze from this record with a sophistication not heard since early Bowie and Pete Murphy.  The drumbeat goes from a 70's esq sound with built in handclaps to a futuristic electro stomp that leads to a howling from William not heard since" American werewolf in London". It literally sends shivers down your spine. This record then fades into the distance leaving you wanting more and more and more and more and ( calm down - ed ). Platinum is different. It is not your conventional verse chorus verse song. It is unique and made out of a love for art in it's pure form That's the second time we have mentioned art on this album page. There is hope for the music industry.......it's right here. The Drown will never fade away.  Enter their world by clicking the album cover below.  

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Excellent Indie rock band three.man.amp feature next with the anthemic and catchy rock stomper " Best Dress". This very energetic track goes swiftly from melancholic chiming electric guitars to a chorus that's huge and very catchy with built in sexy handclaps. The guitars rock with a screeching energy, the rhythm section offers an invitation to the dancefloor and Daniel Nixon's vocals are powerful, catchy and melodic. three.man.amp are garagey , retro,  catchy and powerful all at the same time. The band consists of: Daniel Nixon ( Vocals ) , Pete Swatton ( Drums ) , Gary Roberts ( Guitar ) and Phil Mckenzie on bass. They have so far been very highly rated by the media: "These Guys Rock" - Live Club, "Nice level of intensity - Claire Sturgess XFM. "Well produced, powerful Indie rock with a melodic and anthemic backbone that rocks" Matchbox Recordings 2004. Superb. Check out their site at http://www.threemanamp.co.uk/

Bursting into action next we have London's powerful and fun 4 piece band THE SCAM. The Scam formed  in 1999 and consist of: Nick Kelley ( Vocals, Guitars, Songwriter ) , Mark Wilderspin ( Keyboards, Vocals ), Dave Stupple ( Bass, Brass ) and Andy Kelley on drums and vocals. This excellent band are certainly no scam and deliver warm, bouncy, classic sounding rock. They license the wonderful and catchy" Einstein's Diner" to Entrance with it's uplifting guitars, 70's esq organ, boppy rhythm section and extremely infectious and melodic lead vocals courtesy of Nick Kelley. The Scam have recently been described as "ONE OF THE BEST UNSIGNED LIVE BANDS ON THE CIRCUIT by The Half Moon in Putney. "Impressive vocals" - No Rip Cord, "Reminds me of The Faces" - Making Music Magazine. The Scam combine a lot of retro sounds ala The Faces, Stones and Boomtown Rats with a modern and fresh sound and attitude. They are good songwriters and an excellent live band so remember to check out our gig guide for any future live dates. 

Appearing next we have the dreamy Indie pioneers SWAY from Finland. This classy 3 piece license the lovely melodic indie rock gem " Circles". The vocals courtesy of Finland's Indie hero Kimmo Paananen are very distinctive and melodic in a sort of  Wannadies, Suede-ish sort of way. The music is melancholy, epic and very dreamy but also full of rock energy and other worldly power. SWAY were formed in January 2002 and deliver sensitive but dramatic Indie rock in a mature, mellow and emotional manner. They write Finnish Indie torch songs that touch the soul in a spine-chilling manner. The press have praised them already: "Highly emotional stuff" - Rockmusica, "Class/Beautiful" - Jyväskylä University Students Newspaper. They were also recently demo of the week on YleX the Finnish rock-oriented national radio channel. Excellent and different leftfield rock pop with it's own flavour. 

Devon's brilliant JON SMITH in transcendental mode above 

The wonderful, zany, witty and musical genius JON SMITH from the land of Devon appears next with the wonderful " She'll never Love Again". Jon Smith combines Beatles-esq harmonies, Spanish themed acoustic guitars, melodic vocals and tremendous backing vocals with a Syd Barret-esq pop writing sensibility. He has created a perfect and eccentric pop song of true value. From start to finish this song shows true musical genius including maracas, delicious ooh's and aah's,  60's esq Ba Pa Pa's and glorious trumpets. Proper music is back. " let yourself go and discover the world it's a lovelier place if you do, Let yourself in for a couple of drinks, let yourself in for a few".....we love you Jon. Jon started playing guitar when he was 16 years old and began doing local gigs singing Cat Stevens, Jethro Tull, Nick Drake and Brian Wilson songs. Then he discovered his own talent and the rest will be history. He also plays flute in a band called " Under Suspicion" and has produced his own album called "Thinking Out Loud " from which this top track "She'll Never Love Again" is taken. Jon also has his own studio where he engineered the whole album proving it's best doing it the Indie way. He has captured the lovely melodies that fly around in his head and sealed them forever on disc the way he wanted them. Like Frank he has done it his way and we are thankful. He describes his music as "contemporary English folk with an American West-coast feel". Brilliant, real and very loveable. Look out for a release soon of his album " Thinking out Loud" through Matchbox. 

BORN IN STATION are Joe Ings ( Vox, Guitars, Keys, Bass, programming ) and Amy McGill ( Guitars, Vocals, Bass, Keys, programming ). They license the dreamy and extremely melodic " Flowers and Traffic Cones" to Entrance. This very atmospheric tune boasts a classy production, lovely acoustic guitars and dreamy melodic vocals from Joe Ings. This class duo from Exeter combine heavenly melodies with a Radiohead-esq soundtrack to create a moody, melancholic song that sticks in your head and soothes the soul. There are some lovely, epic and  heavenly sounding keyboards on this record that combined with the inventive and slightly lo-fi funky guitar riffs turn this song into a class modern age lo-fi pop song. BORN IN STATION are influenced by Aimee mann, Massive Attack, Sparkehorse and The Beatles and describe their music as a combination of pop/rock and dance. Inventive, surreal and other worldly Indie pop at it's best. 

Born in Station's Joe and Amy above

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