june, 2019

20jun(jun 20)7:00 pm22oct(oct 22)11:00 pmHot Chip album release show at New Slang

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To celebrate the release of their seventh full length album titled A Bath Full Of Ectasy, the acclaimed electronic-indie-poppers Hot Chip return to play at New Slang.

"A Bath Full of Ecstasy is a fresh, invigorating and essential new chapter in Hot Chip's career, taking in their huge breadth of influence and melody as only Hot Chip can. This is the first time the band have chosen to use outside producers from the offset, working with Philippe Zdar (Cat Power, Beastie Boys, Phoenix, Cassius) and Rodaidh McDonald (The XX, Sampha, David Byrne), and there is a marked dynamism in Zdar’s mixing that brings out the boldness of the songs collected here."

"The record is a celebration of joy but recognises the struggle it can take to get to that point of happiness. You can hear the pleasure Hot Chip had in creating this album and they want to pass on that feeling to the listener. It is time to get lost in A Bath Full of Ecstasy."

Times TBC but we expect doors at 9:00pm with Hot Chip on at 10:30pm.

After the show, it's New Slang as usual where you can expect to hear the likes of The 1975, CHVRCHES, Arctic Monkeys, White Lies, FOALS and many more until 2AM.

New Slang is an over 18s event, and is strict on ID. Please bring photo ID with you on the night, whatever age you are.

New Slang is held at Pryzm, 154 Clarence St, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1QP

Albums and tickets will be posted separately; the album's release date is 21st June.

Albums + Tickets will be available from the events page from 11am Friday 10th May: https://www.banquetrecords.com/events

Regular LP is on double black vinyl. Limited LP is on double 'crystal clear' vinyl and is packaged in alternative artwork.

Time

June 20 (Thursday) 7:00 pm - October 22 (Tuesday) 11:00 pm

Location

Pryzm

154 Clarence Street, KT11QP

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20jun7:00 pm11:00 pmEmpathy Test / Actors - Manchester

21jun(jun 21)6:30 pm22oct(oct 22)11:00 pmHot Chip - Megamix ~ 'A Bath Full Of Ecstasy' Album Launch

21jun7:00 pm11:00 pmEmpathy Test / Actors - Edinburgh

22jun2:00 pm11:59 amSYNTH WAVE LIVE 3 Festival with B-Movie

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B-Movie (UK), Lucky+Love (USA), Eugene ft. Danny De Matos (IT), Centre Excuse (UK), Johan Baeckström (SW), Ys Atlov (FR), Low Sea (IRE), Sol Flare (AUS), The Department (UK).

Now in its glorious third year, Synth Wave Live festival is crafted with love by an experienced team who were behind well known London events such as Electro London, Synth Club and Analogue Nights.

This time, we're honoured to host the legendary B-Movie as headliner who were on the famous Some Bizzare album along with greats such as Depeche Mode, The The and Soft Cell. We're also honoured by the presence of Lucky+Love from Los Angeles, USA in their first ever UK live appearance. Other live 1st timers to the UK are the fabulous Eugene from Italy (on Wall Of Sound Records) who will be joined by Danny De Matos of Lisbon Kid on vocals, the superb Johan Baekström of Sweden sporting his amazing melodic synth pop and Ys Atlov of France with her luxurious vocals and finely crafted electro songs.

Electrowerkz is a well appointed, spacious venue in the heart of London and home to the famous Slimelight Club. It's situated behind Angel Tube, 1 stop from Kings Cross on The Nortern Line (Bank Branch). Northern line trains operate a 24-hour service on Saturday night and drinks in the venue are very reasonably priced plus there is hot food served from the afternoon. We have by far the best of the two live venues in Electrowerkz, situated downstairs, next to a large airy bar with sky lights, a barbecue and an outside smoking area. Doors open at 2pm and live music will finish at approximately 11.30pm when the DJ will take over. You also get free access to Slimelight club!

Time

(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 11:59 am

Location

Electrowerkz

7 Torrens Street, EC1V 1NQ London, United Kingdom

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22jun4:30 pm11:00 pmTEARS FOR FEARS

22jun7:00 pm11:00 pmEmpathy Test / Actors - Glasgow

23jun2:00 pm11:45 pmAUDIO CIRCUS FESTIVAL

23jun4:30 pm11:00 pmTEARS FOR FEARS - Canterbury

23jun7:00 pm11:00 pmLucky+Love UK tour with Jan Doyle Band - Bristol

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Lucky+Love traveling all the way from Los Angeles performing new tracks from their 2nd LP Transitions, a soon to be released record Distributed by Southern Record Distributors UK.

The super sexy freak sensation Jan Doyle's band will perform along with special surprise guests.

Jan Doyle Band weave and wind their own unique path through synth-pop industrial goth and punk with a spectacularly engaging live show. Never content with repeating a sound they are always adventuring and moving forwards.

"Following on from the previous three acts was always going to be difficult, but I should not have been concerned. As a front man Williams, complete with stiletto heeled thigh high boots, is a great showman and his performance was incredible. [...]]Always unpredictable and increasingly impressive, Jan Doyle Band demand (and deserve) your attention." - Rob Dyer, http://dsoaudio.com " Williams cuts a striking figure on stage with his punk hair and facepaint, while Michael Stokes fires up the synths. Jan Doyle Band manage to combine a number of distinct influences, from synthpop through to goth and industrial, while Williams recognises no boundary between stage and audience as he cuts shapes to the tunes. The result is as much performance art as it is music performance the crowd fully engaged in this electronic theatre." Paul Browne, http://electricity-club.co.uk

"One can learn from the confidence and stage presence Derek showcases when looking right into your face reciting his lyrics and breaking synths in pointier heels I could ever walk with" - Emese of Black Nail Cabaret

Time

(Sunday) 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Location

The Crofters Rights

117-119 Stokes Croft, BS1 3RW

Organizer

DEFSynth

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23jun7:00 pm11:00 pmEmpathy Test / Actors - Newcastle

24jun7:00 pm11:00 pmLucky+Love UK tour with Jan Doyle Band

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Lucky+Love traveling all the way from Los Angeles will be performing for their first time in Manchester at the Peer Hat and will play new tracks from their 2nd LP Transitions, a soon to be released record Distributed by Southern Record Distributors UK.

The super sexy freak sensation Jan Doyle's band will perform along with special surprise guests.

Jan Doyle Band weave and wind their own unique path through synthpop industrial goth and punk with a spectacularly engaging live show. Never content with repeating a sound they are always adventuring and moving forwards.

Time

(Monday) 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Location

The Peer Hat

14-16 Faraday Street, M1 1BE

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DEFSynth

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25jun7:00 pm11:00 pmLucky+Love UK tour with Jan Doyle Band - Leeds

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Lucky+Love traveling all the way from Los Angeles performing new tracks from their 2nd LP Transitions, a soon to be released record Distributed by Southern Record Distributors UK.

The super sexy freak sensation Jan Doyle's band will perform along with special surprise guests.

Time

(Tuesday) 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Location

Fox and Newt Pub

Fox and Newt Pub, 9 Burley St, LS3 1LD

Organizer

DEFSynth

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26jun7:00 pm11:00 pmLucky+Love UK tour with Jan Doyle Band - Sheffield

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Lucky+Love traveling all the way from Los Angeles performing new tracks from their 2nd LP Transitions, a soon to be released record Distributed by Southern Record Distributors UK.

The super sexy freak sensation Jan Doyle's band will perform along with special surprise guests.

Time

(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Location

The Mulberry Bar

6 Arundel Gate, S1 2PN

Organizer

DEFSynth

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26jun7:00 pm11:00 pmEmpathy Test / Actors - Nottingham

27jun7:00 pm11:00 pmEmpathy Test / Actors - Bedford

28jun7:00 pm11:00 pmEmpathy Test / Actors - Wolverhampton

29jun(jun 29)6:00 pm30(jun 30)12:30 amSilicon Dreams 2019

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2019 sees the return of Silicon Dreams - Liverpool's premiere electronic music festival - A celebration with the finest contemporary electropop from the birth city of British popular music.

Sinestar

Sinestar are a five piece band from Bristol comprising Iain Brownlie, Mark Trueman, Matt Mohangee, James Skuse and Peter Steer.

The band released debut single 'I Am The Rain' independently in 2011 and have since gone on to release a further three EPs, several singles, and three full length albums. Latest release A Million Like Us was released in 2018 to critical acclaim across the electronic music scene.

The band have headlined and supported sell-out shows across the UK and Europe, sharing the stage with the likes of Heaven 17, Covenant, Mesh, Blancmange, De/vision, Toyah Wilcox, Republica plus many others.

https://www.facebook.com/Sinestarmusic/

Northern Kind

A duo consisting of Matt Culpin and Sarah Heeley, Northern Kind emerged in 2006 demonstrating an ability to craft polished pop with a strong electronic thrust. Their distinctive sound swiftly won over fans who had been keen to see what synth-pop could sound like in the 21st Century. Their 2007 debut album 53°N brought critical praise, particularly for the combination of Heeley’s powerful vocals and Culpin’s ability to craft engaging electronic melodies that had hints of Vince Clarke in its DNA.

Northern Kind also demonstrated that they could deliver on the live front as well. The duo’s rapidly growing profile would lead to spots at the Silicon Dreams Festival in 2013 (where they shared the stage with Heaven 17) as well as support slots for Gary Numan and Alan Wilder at the Postbahnof in Berlin.

Their last album, 2013’s Credible Sexy Unit album, again drew praise. The Electricity Club’s review concluded: “…the songs that make up Credible Sexy Unit form exactly what you’d expect from Northern Kind: retro-amped chipper tunes, superlative singing, enduring song writing, and a professional attitude that belies their indie sensibilities.” The album also drew praise from the likes of Erasure’s Andy Bell.

Northern Kind have returned in 2019 with ‘Lip Service’ - a finely tuned slice of dancepop perfection.

https://www.facebook.com/northernkind/

Armada Named Sound

Armada Named Sound is an electronic music project created by Spiros Maus that started around 2014. His approach embraces features a range of female vocalists with different timbres, range and personalities fronting his electronic compositions.

As a result, their music can cover a wide ground with some often surprisingly catchy electropop moments. Tunes such as the evocative ‘Bittersweet’ have both a stylish flourish as well as a sadness that touches the heart.

The outfit made a spirited live appearance at the Synthetic City Reloaded event in 2018 and are keen to bring their unique sound to Silicon Dreams in 2019.

https://www.facebook.com/armadanamedsound/

Twist Helix

Euphoric, northern goth-pop trio Twist Helix make accessible poignant lyrical themes exploring loss of community and urban renewal. The band's 2018 album Ouseburn has won praise for its joyous and widescreen synth-pop take on the English North.

Releases taken from the album have premiered in PRS for Music's M Magazine, The Revue.ca, Get in Her Ears, Little Indie Blogs and the band have been championed by Amazing Radio Worldwide, BBC Introducing and Radio 3 (Spanish National Radio).

Their live show is delivered with a compelling urgency by frontwoman and lead synth player Bea Garcia as the band dramatically re-imagine the cityscape of their home Newcastle-upon-Tyne, blurring the boundaries between creation and destruction, decline and redemption, hope and despair.

https://www.facebook.com/twisthelix/

Berlyn Trilogy

Berlyn Trilogy are a modern synth-pop band using a range of synthesizers and vocals, propelled along by pounding rhythmical drum machines and a bass guitar.

The release of their 2014 album A Perfect Stranger presented a collection of solid synth-pop that boasted the percussive pop of ‘Synthetic Love’ and the epic tones of ‘The Drone’. Their 2018 EP Flowers Fall embraced a gothic pop that showed a band evolving through the muscular ‘Domus Aurea’ and evocative ‘Simone (Nicole)’.

Berlyn Trilogy are retro-futurist romantics with classic electronic structure and a darkly exciting edge. Escape the dull grey that is the disappointment of yesterday's future through songs of the city and the heartbreak of unreturned love.

http://www.berlyntrilogy.com/

OVVLS

As played on BBC 6 Music, the perfectly pitched harmonies and soft tones of OVVLS contrast the morbidity that seeps from lyrics depicting the emotional turmoil of being a millennial battling through the age of false idealisms and filtered images. This is further harnessed through hypnotic rhythms and dark soundscapes giving the band a sound that much exceeds sonic expectation from two people.

Renowned for their unusual collaborations, OVVLS invest much of their time making the music an all round experience. From live visual shows to releasing singles as ‘message in a bottle’ style USBs, the band’s ethos has quickly grabbed attention of press around the globe resulting in shows in the likes of New York and Philadelphia and playing on line-ups including likeminded artists such as Clinic, Let’s Eat Grandma and Warpaint.

https://www.facebook.com/WeAreOVVLS/

The Rude Awakening (feat. Bridget Gray)

The Rude Awakening write and perform stylish, sensual and evocative synthpop music about subjects many would leave well alone. Interesting, charming and extremely likeable modern electronic pop songs with a slightly dark uneasy side.

Formed by radio presenter, promoter and electronic musician Johnny Normal, The Rude Awakening, as described by TEC, explore "The darker more sensual aspects of the human relationships explored here are not a million miles away from some elements that define the storyline to Soft Cell’s Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret.

Their debut album Kaleidoscope featured the Numan-esque ‘Emerald Dancer’, the techno spirit of ‘Trite Shite’, the dreampop beauty of ‘Butterflies' and the bold strides of ‘Let Nothing Take Your Pride’.

https://www.facebook.com/therudeawakeningftbridgetgray/

Caroline McLavy

Caroline McLavy has a passion for creating beautiful melodies that are also filled with energy and engaging vibes, making for a direct and forward-thinking feel. She manages to combine stunning melodies with infectious grooves and great beats, in order to create a catchy, yet direct and edgy sound.

Caroline made her debut in 2014, releasing her first album, Electrostatic to great acclaim from fans and critics alike. Ever since then, she went on to further develop his earnest blend of sophisticated Art-Pop and EDM grooves with a modern, punchy tone.

She returned in 2018 with the Quasi-Static album (see TEC review previously), a series of remixes taking tracks from Electrostatic that included work from talents such as Parralox, Nature Of Wires and LorD & Master.

https://www.facebook.com/carolinemclavymusic/

Silicon Dreams also features Electronica - an electronic duo presenting a celebration of 80s synthpop/electro music (Featuring the likes of Duran Duran, Japan, OMD, Depeche Mode, Human League, Numan, Soft Cell, Ultravox, Tears For Fears, Kraftwerk, Spandau Ballet, Visage etc.).

DJ Max Speed (Artefaktor Radio, Sentinel Manchester) will be spinning tunes between performances.

You can also get a flavour of the acts performing care of this special Johnny Normal Synthetic Sunday show: https://artefaktorradio.com/podcast/ar002-the-johny-normal-synthetic-sunday-show/

Time

29 (Saturday) 6:00 pm - 30 (Sunday) 12:30 am

Location

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

Hope St, Liverpool L1 9BP

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