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So, here we are at the end of our 2009 roundups, we thought we’d end close to home with three of our favourite acts, all of whom have local roots. Andrew Foster www.myspace.com/andrewfostermusic So, 2009 is pretty much up, how was it for you? A bit like falling out of the tallest tree and landing [...]

From all of us here at Call Upon The Author, have a very merry Christmas. We thought we’d share a little present with you. So below are a few lovely free downloads for you to enjoy! Expatriate have just finished touring with Placebo and release their debut album in early 2010. There are high hopes [...]

Twin Atlantic (Sam McTrusty – vocals) www.myspace.com/twinatlantic So, 2009 is pretty much up, how was it for you? this year has been incredible. it has been a real landmark year for our band and one we will never forget… a trip to the states to record our debut label release and a relentless touring schedule [...]

Le Plat Du Jour (Tallie Kane – vocals, guitar) http://www.myspace.com/leplatdujourestlamusique So, 2009 is pretty much up, how was it for you? Mostly exciting, somewhat difficult and a lot of hard work! Everything’s changing with the band in the new year, but it’s been a lot of fun exploring what I can do if I push [...]

REMIX COMPETITION: Delphic are offering fans the opportunity to remix their next single ‘Doubt’ by giving away all the stems to the song as free downloads! By going to www.delphic.cc/doubt  you can download the stems or mix straight onto the page with a new remix tool designed by SoundCloud.com and Aviary.com. The most popular remix [...]

Bemis (Gareth Howells – Vocals, Guitar) www.myspace.com/bemisuk So, 2009 is pretty much up, how was it for you? For Bemis, 2009 has been a brilliant year – we’ve continued our climb onto the festival circuit, got our first album on itunes and other digital distribution, had a rave review in a national magazine, got an [...]

Leigh Mary Stokes www.myspace.com/leighmarystokesmusic So, 2009 is pretty much up, how was it for you? 2009 is nearly over, and it has been a fantastic year for everyone at camp Leigh Mary Stokes. We released an EP, did a tour, played some great supports, got national distribution AND a booking agent and quite frankly, deserve [...]

This four track delight from Scottish band Anavris is definitely a grower. It’s an easy captivating listen and displays their talent quite thoroughly. The opening track ‘Sometimes You Just Can’t get Rid’ is an addictive track reminiscent of Fightstar that swiftly beckons you to give the CD a second chance. To be honest it is [...]

It’s never nice putting a CD on to play hoping that it will bring something new and exciting to your life, only to have that sparkling anticipation crushed by the first line of monotonous and frankly uninteresting vocals. Sometimes the hidden gem on an album is the slow song that has been smothered and tarnished [...]

As a new decade looms on the horizon, we thought we’d reflect back on 2009 by asking a number of bands and artists how the year was for them. Over the next few days we’ll catch up with old friends and introduce new ones, so lets begin. Teitur www.myspace.com/teitur So, 2009 is pretty much up, [...]