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Annisokay – ‘Aurora’ (Arising Empire)

Annisokay – ‘Aurora’ (Arising Empire)

Posted by | Jan 25, 2021 | ,

After the phenomenal success of their 2018 album ‘Arms’ it looked like post-hardcore band Annisokay, known for their shape-shifting line-up, might finally have found the winning formula. Yet, true to form, the following year they formally, and amicably, parted ways with frontman Dave Grunewald. So, the fact that the fifth studio album is called ‘Aurora’ is telling. Aurora is the Roman goddess of the sunrise, whose tears formed the morning dew. She would renew herself daily by travelling from east to west across the sky. Or maybe there’s just a weird light on the horizon?

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Cardiff students get “immersed” in online showcase

Cardiff students get “immersed” in online showcase

Posted by | Jan 24, 2021 | ,

With the hospitality and music industry in permanent lockdown since last March artists everywhere have been finding alternative ways to perform. Online “kitchen sessions” have been one way for both experienced artists and those starting out. The advent of TikTok has led to success of artists like Nathan Evans being signed to Polydor records. New, and up and coming artists need to find novel ways to reach their potential audiences.

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The Über Rock Singles Club – January’s Jumpers ‘N Jivers

The Über Rock Singles Club – January’s Jumpers ‘N Jivers

Posted by | Jan 24, 2021 | , ,

Ushering in the new year (albeit a bit belatedly) the way we know best, with yet another Singles Club feature, and it falls to DJ Astrocreep to make his selections… though he really wished that the over 500 submissions were not so competitive as to make it so hard for him! It’s time to pour yourself a large one, kick back and enjoy what our resident DJ has selected from a huge bag of tricks as the soundtrack for our virtual speakeasy on this occasion.

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VIDEO OF THE WEEK – TROLLFEST

VIDEO OF THE WEEK – TROLLFEST

Posted by | Jan 24, 2021 | , ,

Well, we may be only a few weeks into 2021 but already it is looking as if it as going be as much of a shitstorm of a year, if not more so, than its predecessor, with the Government apparently losing the war with the pan(dem)ic and fighting back with renewed, and even more stringent, lockdowns in place the length and breadth of the Über Kingdom (and beyond). But, with seemingly no light at the end of the tunnel, despite the promises of vaccines offering some form of over-vaunted “miracle cure”, at least 2021 is sharing something more positive in common with 2020, in that it already has produced some terrific new music, with the promise of plenty more to come, if the if the inbox here at ÜRHQ is anything to go by…

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Farmer Dave & The Wizards Of The West – ‘Self-Titled’ (Big Potato Records)

Farmer Dave & The Wizards Of The West – ‘Self-Titled’ (Big Potato Records)

Posted by | Jan 22, 2021 | ,

As Monk sat down to spin this, the first new album in ten years from ‘Farmer’ Dave Scher, the mystical Californian songwriter best known for his work with acts such as All Night Radio, Beachwood Sparks, Kurt Vile and Skiffle Players (as well as our own Elvis Costello), the late afternoon sun was streaming through the rooftop window of the studio at ÜRHQ – and that is quite an apposite tincture to the day, as this self-titled debut from his latest project is an early indication that it will not be long before brighter, summer days come our way…

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