WHITE RABBITS – It’s Frightening

White Rabbits newest release It’s Frightening is a must have for people interested in relaxing up beat music. Most of the songs featured in this album such as Percussion Gun and Lionesse are lead by the drumming and percussions of Jamie Levinson and Mathew Clark and then followed by an interesting mixture of guitar and piano. All these instruments featured in this album make it stand out because all the songs have their own special parts in them.
In my opinion the songs that stand out the most in the album are Percussion Gun, Rudie Fails and Right Where They Left. All these songs differ from one another but they all have something to really attract the listeners’ attention. Rudie Fails has a very deep sounding intro which includes the piano, bass and guitar playing the same part, this accents that one riff and makes it stick to your head for the rest of the day, in a good way. Right Where They Left is a very catchy song as a whole. I think it’s where the bands full potential shows. It is the song where I feel the bands vocalists’, Stephen Patterson, voice stands out the most in terms of musical talent. I won’t talk much about Percussion Gun because as the single of this album it will be the most liked song.
Overall It’s Frightening by the White Rabbits is a great album to pick up. When listening to them it calmed me down, put me in a better mood and made me think what a great album this would be to listen to in the car during long drives.

SINGLES CORNER! 13/01/2010

Apoloies for the delys folks, this edition of singles corner should have gone up on Monday, but with the tracks we’ve got for you we think you’ll agree that it was worth the wait. So, without any further stalling, let’s check out this weeks singles.

WHITE RABBITS – Percussion Gun
TBD Records

Starting with, as the title might suggest, machine gun drumming this track kicks off straight away with a momentum that isn’t slowed by the addition of vocals, guitars and handclaps. This isn’t by any stretch an amazing track but it’s a good introduction to the band and gives a flavour of what to expect from their new album.

ASH – Space Shot
Atomic Heart Records

Filing into the cosmic canon of Ash singles alongside Girl From Mars, this initially sounds like Muse-lite, but once that familiar vocal kicks in, you could almost turn the clock back to the late nineties. This songs kicks up regularly on the radio and it fits there beautifully, but grab a copy of the single for some cracking remixes too!

SUB FOCUS – Could This Be Real
Ram Records

A change of direction now and we head away from guitar central into turntable territory. This is an anthemic track, I can almost imagine it as the anthem for the first wave of dance music in 2010, it certainly has a staying factor about it.

THE DAWN CHORUS – Carnivalesque
Jelly Maid Music

We loved the Dawn Chorus’ debut album and this track, opening with trumpet and swiftly establishing the jaunty rhythms and melancholic vocals that have become somewhat of a trademark. The addition of more aggressive vocals courtesy of Frank Turner adds a new element that takes the band up a notch. We were already looking forward to the new album, now we’re downright excited!

GIL CANG – Gotta Be A Way
myspace.com/soundsofgil

Drizabone production team member Gil has worked with the likes of Michael Jackson and Amy Winehouse and here, he seems to have found his muse in Swedish/Trinidadian Bluey Robinson, a recent signee to Sony Records. This soulful R&B track has a mellow vibe that’s accentuated by Bluey’s melted chocolate vocals and the simple production. This is a winner!

2009 – How was it for you? Part 5

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 has made 2009 dandy.

Other than your own tunes, what have you been listening to this year?
so much radiohead it is almost sad along with wintersleep, the manchester orchestra, brand new, rage against the machine, sucioperro, and you will know us by the trail of dead, john lennon, muse, animal collective, ryan adams,aereogramme, cave in, mutemath, elbow and the gayblades.

What one thing would you have changed about the last twelve months?
not a thing. everything that has been incredibley shit for our band this year has only made us stronger and more determined and focused on our identity as a band. 2009, like i have said, has been the best year for us yet. roll on 2010 as we have big plans.

What are you looking forward to in 2010?
reaching as many new people as possible through touring in new countries as well as playing another home town show in glasgow which is always special. we have a uk and european tour at the start of the year so we are by no means taking a break. we also have our sights set on another record at some point.

Do you have a message for our readers?
if you bought our record “vivarium” thank you for all the support. you have helped us make 2009 the best year of our lives. also fuck straight lines… bendy is the future. viva la revolution.

Bad For Lazarus (Steve Wattis – Drums)
www.myspace.com/badforlazarus

So, 2009 is pretty much up, how was it for you?
The busiest of my life! I learned a lot about sewing, sustained many drum/guitar/microphone-based injuries. It was a lot of fun.

Other than your own tunes, what have you been listening to this year?
Mew, Mew and Mew. The rest of the band can’t stand them but I’m completely obsessed. Also a shit load of Yacht Rock like The Doobie Brothers, Toto and Hall & Oats.

What one thing would you have changed about the last twelve months?
I try not to dwell on the past, regret is a pointless wast of emotion.

What are you looking forward to in 2010?
More shows, recording the album, Simon Cowell’s impending murder…

Do you have a message for our readers?
Stay away from the red rope liquorice and look out for each other guys, if someone falls down, pick em up. Don’t be an asshole.

White Rabbits (Jamie Levinson – Drums)
www.myspace.com/whiterabbits

So, 2009 is pretty much up, how was it for you?
Much like any year of our lives. Making music and touring. With a few meals in between.

Other than your own tunes, what have you been listening to this year?
This year I really enjoyed records from Glass Ghost, Animal Collective, and The Walkmen.

What one thing would you have changed about the last twelve months?
More sleep. Particularly in my new apartment that I have only stayed at a couple nights.

What are you looking forward to in 2010?
Seeing more movies. We always plan to see a couple when we are on tour but it rarely happens.

Do you have a message for our readers?
To Beyonce or not to Beyonce? That is the question.