Happy Birthday

Rod Thomas' 'Same Old Lines' just received a glowing review ... exactly one year after it was released!
Happy Birthday!

iTunes single     or on    'Until Something Fits' album

"Through stormy of the glitz and glamour that is the current whirlwind of instant fame. The hardworking and in-it-for-the-love-it one man bands are being left to dry out, forgotten about on the roadside.

However, once in a while a reminder is served, showing up the now norm contrasting ability of someone like Londoner Rod Thomas. Illustrating the potential intimacy, heart and poignancy that’s the by-product of one mind and, most importantly, it’s still standing firm.

This time Rod chooses the ukulele fuelled, slow building and deep searching ‘Same Old Lines’, as the single that will give some momentum to the cause of the one-man band. At times, his delving spirit and ability to allow his vocals to hover over a low key, but cushioning accompaniment is reminiscent of Scott Matthews.

It’s a warming illustration of the need to slow down, take stock and indulge in a little life pondering."

- Glasswerk 

Martipants scores short film

Martipants recently made the music for a short film called 'Breathe'.

It's up here to watch in full:

Rob Cowen & The Dissidents EP OUT NOW

Rob Cowen & The Dissidents' Ep 'Heartache' is out now!

And you can download from any of these places:

iTunes
7digital
play.com
HMV

and treat yourself to the original, a James Yuill remix, a Bright Light Bright Light remix and an exclusive acoustic bside 'Alice In Sunderland'.

We've had support from Kissy Sell Out, Jon Hilcock, Tom Robinson and Rory McConnell across Radio 1, 6music and Xfm, which is a great, great start!

We're very excited about the first release from this fantastic band.

x

Bright Light Bright Light vs Ace Of Base

Our new friends Robot Pigeon interviewed Bright Light Bright Light about his music and what he's been up to, and as part of their interview they're giving away an exclusive mp3.

It's a mash up of 'Same Old Lines' and 'The Sign' which you can get here (and read the interview).

And this is when the track first came about, at a fundraiser to send Rod to SXSW:

Bright Light Bright Light + Noisettes = Great night out

It's just been confirmed that Bright Light Bright Light will be supporting The Noisettes at Shepherds Bush Empire on 27th October!

We're very excited!

Yeah!

xx

Good Times on Radio 1

Bright Light Bright Light's 'Good Times' got its first Radio 1 play last night!

As always, Bethan Elfyn and her team are real gems, playing it just after The Joy Formidable, who are also GREAT. Thanks guys!

A video for the track is being made as we speak which should be done before too long. Keep your eyes open. But for now, listen to 'Good Times' either on the myspace or on Bethan's show for one more week.

What's mine is yours

Self Raising Records has been putting out records for a little while now, and we really appreciate all the support.

Autumn is here, and it's almost the season to be generous, so we thought we'd get in there early and give away some of our favourite tracks.

Two of our favourite remixes of Rod Thomas tracks are yours:

Same Old Lines (James Yuill Remix) [mp3]

- James did a fantastic electro re-working of the last Rod Thomas single.

Your Love Is A Tease (Dave Delgado Remix) [mp3]

- Dave plays in Milke, a fantastic pop/electro group. And does fantastic remixes, such as this.

And we gave away this great Martipants track as a free single just before 'Good Lads' came out. Here it is again.

Dark, Dark House [mp3]

Autumn's Self Raising Records releases

The leaves are falling and Kissy Sell Out is falling over himself for our new release!

On 28th September Rob Cowen & The Dissidents 'Heartache' EP is released through Self Raising Records.

tracklisting:

1. Heartache
(original)

2. Alice In Sunderland
(exclusive acoustic version)

3. Heartache
(James Yuill Remix)
4. Heartache
(Bright Light Bright Light Remix)

Kissy Sell Out has already played the track twice on Radio 1, doing his own remix of the track, and XFM and 6music seem to be fans too. All in all, a great start for Rob's superb song.

To whet appetites, there is a Martipants remix available for FREE here. Enjoy!

In other news, Bright Light Bright Light has also remixed Goldie Lookin Chain!

Their new single 'Everybody Is A DJ' comes out on the 28th September also, and features his remix. You can listen for free online now at his remix page.