Unwinding Hours

22nd February 2010, by Anna Harvey, Key Production Log

From the ashes of Aereogramme, a new band has risen in the form of a collaboration between two former members, Craig B and Iain Cook, named after an obscure reference buried deep in the film "The Shining".  There are obviously strong links to Aereogramme musically, but there is no doubt that Unwinding Hours will have a wider appeal.  Still awash with the heart-swelling grandeur that was Aereogramme's trademark, there are now more delicate moments too, giving the album light and shade and making it a real listening treat.

The CD is already available, and there will be a limited edition vinyl version in a gatefold sleeve, including an exclusive photograph, out on March 15th

Adelaide's Cape Launch EP

22nd February 2010, by Anna Harvey, Key Production Log

There is a wealth of nu-folk talent out there to delight fans of the genre (myself being one) and Sam Taylor and band, aka Adelaide's Cape, are no exception.  They've already sold out a couple of resectable sized venues and are currently poised to launch their debut EP, "Last Sleep In Albion" at the Luminaire in Kilburn on 6th March.  They are performing in full 8 piece glory, supported by Pete Roe, Laish and Alex Sheppard.

Senadee Single Launch

8th February 2010, by Anna Harvey, Key Production Log

Lovers of last year's underground hit for trance producer/DJ Ben Gold, "Say The Words" will know that the evocative vocals were provided by Senadee.  The original version of this song is called "My Fault" and is out as Senadee's debut single later this month, with a launch party at The Flowerpot in Kentish Town on Thursday 18th February.  One to watch...

Jackdaw4

8th February 2010, by Anna Harvey, Key Production Log

Vigorously peddling their own brand of power pop to a sold out 100 Club a couple of weeks ago, and with a musical imagination that harks back to the unfettered days of early Elton, 10CC, ELO and XTC, Jackdaw4 have just released "Retrospectacles", a double album package on CD, coloured vinyl and digital formats. It comprises two previous albums, "Gramaphone Logic" and "Bipolar Diversions'', plus four previously unreleased bonus tracks (available from their site).  The band is the creation of Willie Dowling, and though you may not know the name, you will probably have heard the music as it is frequently included in films, TV and adverts (following the aforementioned gig and by popular demand, they have just made available "Beautiful Game" from the BBC2 kids' football documentary "The Cup").   Fans can look forward to a new album in the Summer, "The Eternal Struggle For Justice", which will no doubt bring Jackdaw4 to the larger audience they deserve.

Backstage Pass and Camden Crawl

18th January 2010, by Anna Harvey, Key Production Log

I am delighted to say that Backstage Pass Music and Key Production (our parent company) are sponsoring the Emerging Talent Awards at this year's Camden Crawl festival.  The Camden Crawl is well known for showcasing up and coming talent, and nowhere more so than at its new band competition, previously known as Indie Idol, but this year relaunched bigger and better than before as the Emerging Talent Awards.  It opens today (18th January) and entrants will be judged by public vote on the ETA website, followed by a panel of industry experts.  There are eight awards to play for, full details of which, along with how to enter, can be found on the ETA website.

The Duke & The King

14th December 2009, by Anna Harvey, Key Production Log

Out as a digital single today on Loose Music is The Duke & The King's "The Morning I Get to Hell", with "One More Year"as the B side, previously only available on the sold out, self-titled double 7" EP.  If you haven't yet heard the album, "Nothing Gold Can Stay", you're missing out as it has made it into many reputable publications' favourites of the year.  The Duke & The King peddle the best soulful Americana around.