Last Under The Sun – European Tour Dates 10th, 11th, 12th December 2010
November 28, 2010
Last Under The Sun – Fast Chaotic Hardcore Punk from Birmingham, England - info here
December
10th Raumstation, Frankfurt, Germany
11th La Zone, Liege, Belgium
12th Kontinie, Groningen, Holland
Last Under The Sun’s Sonicbids EPK™ (Electronic Press Kit) including audio, photos, and up-to-date calendar visit: http://www.sonicbids.com/LastUnderTheSun
Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/lastunderthesun
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Last-Under-The-Sun/96826009079
BandCamp: http://lastunderthesun.bandcamp.com/
Last.fm: http://www.last.fm/music/Last+Under+The+Sun
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/lastunderthesun
Twitter: http://twitter.com/ironmanrecords
Video playlist: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=CF83458895352211
Last Under The Sun – Hooligan Jihad (5 Songs recorded July-September 2010)
Tracks: More Helicopters / Ok Bye / Gone / Beautane / Hooligan Jihad
Listen on Last.fm and DOWNLOAD all tracks FREE
Last Under The Sun – “Gone” CD 2010 Tracklisting: Time For Your Leaving / Summers Day / Reversa / Those Who Speak / Painting Is Dead / The Don / The Shed / Lost Yourself / The Trolley Song / Out My Way / No One / Count To Ten / Colin Blakemore / David Icke / Backwards / Captain Of My Soul / Inside out
Last Under The Sun was put together in Birmingham by Mark in 2000. Last Under The Sun played its first gig on 9th October 2001, at Manhattens, Hereford, UK with Eggraid and Redshift. The band is based in Birmingham and plays a mixture of punk and hardcore. The band has played all over the place gigging in England, Wales and Scotland.
In 2004 and again in 2005 the band went to Holland, Belgium, France and Germany with Sensa Yuma.
In 2008 Last Under The Sun found a new drummer called Simon (ex-Rivers Edge). The band also started working with Pid and Chris and toured Europe as a new line up of Police Bastard.
Last Under The Sun is currently putting the finishing touches to a new 5 song EP under the working title of Hooligan Jihad for release later this year and online. The band have been to Europe again in 2010 and also as Police Bastard in 2009 and hope to release some new recordings as Last under The Sun in coming months.
Some of the bands that Last Under The Sun have played with include: Subhumans, Active Minds, Red Flag 77, Drongos for Europe, Headjam, Bus Station Looonies, Kismet HC, Dufus, Tiny Elvis, Sensa Yuma, Tarantism…..
Video:
In 2009 Nick J. Townsend, Basement Sound Radio’s METAL TIME Festival organiser and regular at Base Studios put a video together for Last Under The Sun – “Bring Me Their Heads” Directed by Martyn Kilvert.
Pete Rhead aka Peej put together a video for Last Under The Sun – “Reversa” and “Summers Day” from the album “Gone” which was recorded in 2005 and has used music by Last Under the Sun for a short film called “DIVIDERS.”
Band line up since 2000 and others bands played in.
Mark Badger – Guitar and Vocals (2000-present) – Police Bastard
Si Reeves – Bass (2002-present) – Police Bastard / Damn Dirty Apes / Lokey
Seano Porno – Guitar and Vocals (2008-present) – Police Bastard / Jilted Generation / Depth Charge / Sensa Yuma / Dogshit Sandwich / Freebase / Set Against / Hardcore (That Became Mangled) / The Dangerfields / Lokey
Simon Roe – Drums (2008-present) – Police Bastard / Rivers Edge / Lokey
Recordings made so far include:
“All Agents Defect” 30 songs 2001 (Digital Download only Last.fm)
“Windfall” recorded 2001 8 Song album released May 2004 (Iron Man Records)
“All Empires Crumble” recorded 2004 5 song EP released May 2005 (Iron Man Records)
“Gone” recorded Sept 2005 17 song album released December 2009 (Iron Man Records)
Hooligan Jihad recorded July 2010 5 Song EP coming soon 2010 (Iron Man Records)
Last Under The Sun – “Gone” CD Review from Itchy Bum ‘Zine:
http://www.itchybumzine.com/reviews/2010/5/28/last-under-the-sun-gone-cd.html
…..To all intents and purposes Last… are a punk band, but they’re a punk band which transcends punk and takes it off in a unique direction – one that defies labelling. Sure they have fast songs, and sure the drums can, on occasion, pound you into submission, but many of the songs are built around a slow-burning melody that grows and grows as the song progresses. And it’s this quality that sets Last Under The Sun apart from the pack. And that, my friends, is certainly no bad thing. We need a few more bands doing something “different”. - Itchy Bum ‘Zine 2010
“Gone” CD Review – Rock Links / Nick J. Townsend’s Monthly Column
“One of the greatest (if not the greatest) bands to come out of England in the past 10 years. That’s a bold statement and yes I made it because I totally believe it too. This band is brutal, hard hitting, powerful, with deep lyrics, genius, talented and amazing live too. I could go on, and I will. The guitars and riffs this band produce are world class and will fuel the hardest stomper. The best of the best at what they do. They are hardcore, they are punk, they are metal, they are a million other great things, Last Under The Sun are the band I want playing at my funeral. I think that says it all really. If a band makes you want to hear them after you are dead then that truly must be the ultimate thing.” - Rock Links / Nick J Townsend’s Monthly Column
Last Under The Sun – “Gone” CD Review – Paul E.D Music World Radio
“You will not get a suntan, but a nice ear blast.
This is not a full throttle hardcore punk album with 25 two second songs. This is more a roller-coaster of sounds. From short 3 minute songs to 5-6 epic offerings, if you like punk with a more eclectic, ‘off your head’ edge; with quiet electronic element in live instrument form, then check this out.
From subtle songs to ballistic missiles. Starts with Time For Your Leaving then dives into Aphex Twin live band style Painting Is Dead.
The trolley song is what you would expect on the album. The punk/indie cross, thrashing the guitar riffs then to what sounds like like acoustic cuts. Great guitar riffs with vocals from Mark. The song reminds me of The Wedding Present.
If you were expecting straight down the road raw punk, this will take you by surprise. Half of the Police Bastard line up on this album, which is the reason for the crossover sound.
If you want an album to leave you gasping for breath then this is for you.
If you have never heard this band before, think The Wedding Present crossed with Aphex Twin elements and fast guitar work” - Paul E.D Music World Radio (January 2010)
More words…..
“..it seems only fitting that their debut CDEP be a focused, uncompromising attack on callous warmongers everywhere…. the importance of the message being delivered utterly eclipses the medium that delivers it.” Ian Glasper – Terrorizer Magazine – Issue 132 June 2005
“..a bass and rhythm section as tight as eberneezer scrooge…..Too short by half, this is nonetheless essential and extreme.” Positive Creed fanzine
“..hardcore punk rock in total English style: fast and chaotic and like a fist to the head…..This will fuel you like Crazy.” No Front Teeth Fanzine
“Last Under The Sun are one of the best hardcore bands around they create songs with a clear message and deliver them in crushing and uncompromising style.” Will Munn Rhtyhm and Booze Fanzine
“..great hooks and a furious sense of energy driving the whole thing. This is one of the best punk rock records I’ve heard recently from Britain (Birmingham)” Reason to Believe #10 Fanzine
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November 27, 2010
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November 24, 2010
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Dufus are from Ithaca, New York, and are widely respected as possibly the most prolific, original and influential band to emerge from the chaotic mash of the Anti-Folk and experimental acoustic and rock genre in the last ten years. Dufus released their 10th album “The Last Classed Blast” on Iron Man Records.
The record features 15 tracks written and arranged by lyricist/singer, acoustic guitar player and front man Seth Faergoalzia. The record was Engineered and Mixed by Mark Ospovatat at Emandee Recording House, Brooklyn, New York.
Dufus has graced the stage with such acts as Ween, Animal Collective, Moldy Peaches, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Kool Kieth, Regina Spektor, Herman Dune, Dub Trio, Cerberus Shoal, Adam Green, Usaisamonster, Kimya Dawson, Jeffrey Lewis, Moe, John Brown’s Body, and the Black Dice.
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November 23, 2010
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DUFUS – Eth (NEW CD 2010) brand new album, sealed and in the Iron Man Shop.
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Dufus – "The Last Classed Blast" CD album brand new, sealed and in the Iron Man Shop
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CD album brand new, sealed and in the Iron Man Shop
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CD album brand new, sealed and in the Iron Man Shop
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November 22, 2010
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The collaboration of Chris Bowsher, word-smith and better known front man of underground pioneers Radical Dance Faction (RDF), with electro-dub rhythm section, The FACTION, has brought forth a heavy piece of musical poetry in their newly completed album
‘Infinitive Splits’ . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buy now on-line at :
Skanking Dub Beats StoreRead more about Chris Bowsher and The Faction and listen to tracks from the album at :
http://www.myspace.com/thefactionis
TRACK LISTING
1. Smasharagga
2. RU1
3. Beat the dance
4. Landing Party
5. Chinese poem
6. The train
7. Subway 6
8. Lived, we loved
Chris Bowsher & the Faction – ‘Infinitive Splits’ CD (Front man of Radical Dance Faction (RDF), with electro-dub rhythm section, The FACTION)
November 21, 2010
The collaboration of Chris Bowsher, word-smith and better known front man of underground pioneers Radical Dance Faction (RDF), with electro-dub rhythm section, The FACTION, has brought forth a heavy piece of musical poetry in their newly completed album
‘Infinitive Splits’ . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buy now on-line at Iron Man Shop
Read more about Chris Bowsher and The Faction and listen to tracks from the album at :
http://www.myspace.com/thefactionis
TRACK LISTING
1. Smasharagga
2. RU1
3. Beat the dance
4. Landing Party
5. Chinese poem
6. The train
7. Subway 6
8. Lived, we loved
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November 19, 2010
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Emerging contemporary artists from Coventry, Birmingham, Wolverhampton and the West Midlands will be among the first in the country to have samples of their current work permanently stored in the British Library music archive.
This is because they have been selected for a new website which showcases the very best new independent music from the West Midlands.
The PILOT PROJECT website – www.pilot-project.co.uk – went live Thursday, November 18 in Birmingham, at 7pm.
Music on the site will be accessible to stream, and the site database is fully searchable. The music and data will also be stored permanently in the British Library’s music archive as part of the British Library’s New Music Network. This aims to document contemporary British independent music of all types as it is made available through websites, blogs and other digital platforms.
Microblog
November 19, 2010
- Afghanistan: Reasons to Demonstrate No.1 http://t.co/qSApPbi via @youtube #
- Afghanistan: Reasons to Demonstrate No.2 http://t.co/NZj4Eyy via @youtube #
- Afghanistan: Reasons to Demonstrate No.3 http://t.co/pOoIKnJ via @youtube #
- Afghanistan: Reasons to Demonstrate No.4 http://t.co/QDVpkxP via @youtube #
- Wikileaks Has Committed No Crime | New York Law School http://is.gd/h12Z3 #
- I'm at Sands Centre. http://4sq.com/czdUaV #
- I'm at hallmark hotel. http://4sq.com/ckfowf #
- On the way to Lancaster Grand with Vagina Monologues. #
- Another 30 years war, says UK army chief. He looks like a pyschopath and judging by this interview is one. http://bit.ly/aLeBBM #
- I'm at Costa Coffee (2-6 Ashton Walk, Lancaster). http://4sq.com/8Yy8Nu #
- I'm at Soupanova (18 Church Street, Lancaster). http://4sq.com/aWd4nS #
- I'm at Penny Street Bridge (Penny Street, Aldcliffe Rd, Lancaster). http://4sq.com/7dzmKb #
- I'm in Lancaster, now what to do….. #
- Last Under The Sun – Windfall CD to listen to or download on bandcamp #birmingham #music http://lastunderthesun.bandcamp.com/album/windfall #
- Last Under The Sun – All Empires Crumble listen or download #birmingham #music http://lastunderthesun.bandcamp.com/album/all-empires-crumble #
- Last Under The Sun – Gone CD to listen to or download on bandcamp #birmingham #music http://lastunderthesun.bandcamp.com/album/gone #
- I'm at Wok Express (60 Penny street, Lancaster). http://4sq.com/bf4bgb #
- I'm at Penny Street Bridge (Lancashire LA1 1XT, United Kingdom, Henry St, Lancaster). http://4sq.com/bZYNjO #
- U.S. Government Report Confirms America As 'Safe Haven' For #Nazis http://goo.gl/fb/dRWN4 #news #cia #
- Waiting to load out vagina monologues (@ Lancaster Grand Theatre) http://4sq.com/9RgewQ #
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November 18, 2010
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An Evening of Hardcore Punk…..
Last Under The Sun, Love Channel, Yohazid
10th December 2010
Raumstation, Rodelheim, Auf Der Insel 14, 60489 FFM, Germany
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November 16, 2010
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One of the most charismatic and theatrical of the new wave of British folk bands hits the road in support of their acclaimed, self-titled debut album on Balling The Jack Records.
The band have shared stages, recordings, and personnel with the likes of Mumford & Sons (Ted Dwane of the Mumfords was their bassist) Noisettes, Mystery Jets, Band of Skulls (Emma Richardson guests on their album), and even the Ting Tings
They have played Glastonbury, Bestival and Summer Sundae amongst many others. They have busked across Europe and led music workshops with kids in Bosnia. They have enchanted twenty-odd festivals this summer – as well as performing gigs on boats; with a 100-voice choir; up a Maltese mountain and in their own back garden.
www.myspace.com/moulettes
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November 12, 2010
- Iron Man Records November 2010 email Newsletter can be read here: http://ymlp.com/zpG9yf #punk #rock #music #Birmingham #news #
- 5-11 Guy Fawkes 400th (Treason) A/P http://t.co/adUHrfd #5/11 #art #guyfawkes #
- Off to Weston-super-mare next….. (@ Heston Services – M4 Westbound) http://4sq.com/9FrwEK #
- 1 Big Smoke – Today: Victoria Square, Birmingham, UK, 6th November 2010 at 12pm-4pm http://t.co/tFSJ4g3 #cannabis #legalise #protest #
- I'm at Royal Hotel. http://4sq.com/cwb5oX #
- I liked a YouTube video — Dufus – How I whistle – Actress & Bishop 9th November 2007 (… http://youtu.be/spHjb2ttj8k?a #
- Dufus at The Actress & Bishop, 9th November 2007 http://lnk.ms/GFyvv #
- Playlist of 4 Dufus Videos starting with "Borders are Lies" at Actress & Bishop 9th November 2007 http://t.co/bOeub3t #Birmingham #music #
- Iron Man Records shop – Get great deals on punk, rock items on eBay.co.uk Shops! http://t.co/osr4PtR #punk #rock #music #shop #
- Seth Faergolzia (Dufus) am 6. Mai 2010 im Schokoladen Berlin http://t.co/UWwMiaC #dufus #music #
- Popkontext empfiehlt: Seth Faergolzia / Dufus auf Tour im Mai http://t.co/rCrEFfA #dufus #music #review #
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1 Big Smoke – Birmingham, 6th November 2010 at 12pm Victoria Square, Birmingham, UK
November 4, 2010
Birmingham, Victoria Square, November 6th 12pm til 4pm. Here’s an update on 1 big smoke take 4. There is a 1 Big Smoke Facebook page here
News from Colin: “BBC3 have said they are coming to do video footage for a doc they are airing next year. Almost 200 attending from all over the UK. The biggest cannabis community gathering Birmingham has ever seen. Keep spreading the whole cannabis hemp truth and nothing but the whole cannabis hemp truth.”
Here are the aims, principles and proposals from http://www.lca-uk.org
PRINCIPLES
We believe the use of cannabis ought to be a matter of choice and not of law.
We believe that the prohibition of cannabis is against the public interest.
We believe that the prohibition of cannabis contravenes Human Rights.
We believe that the prohibition of cannabis inhibits the use of a beneficial resource.
We believe that the legalisation of cannabis is a very important step that should be taken to benefit the people and their environment.
AIMS
To hasten the full legalisation and utilisation of the cannabis plant for the good of the peoples of this world, on a local, national and international level.
To secure the release of all prisoners convicted only of cannabis offences and to ensure that all criminal records for cannabis offences are expunged.
To encourage public and private research into the many beneficial uses of cannabis including industrial, social and medical uses for the good of the people .
To halt all criminal prosecutions for the use of cannabis as a social or private relaxant including its uses as a sacrament or in religious or other ritual.
To provide a voice for those in society persecuted and prosecuted for cannabis activities that victimise none.
PROPOSALS
That cannabis and cannabis products should be removed from the UK Misuse of Drugs Act, thereby being legalised.
That the possession, cultivation and use of pure cannabis and cannabis products be free from prosecution
That cannabis be re-introduced into our society.
That high priority be given to the cultivation of cannabis for the express purpose of the localised production of virtually cost-free fuels through the process of pyrolysis on cannabis biomass, and as a source of fibre and hurd.
That provision be made to enable the setting up of public establishments where the use of cannabis is permitted.
That provision be made to enable the setting up of outlets for the legal supply of cannabis.
That at least the same level of protection be given to the cannabis consumer as is given to the consumers of other commodities: weights and measures, quality etc.
That all prisoners presently held only on cannabis convictions or charges be released from custody without delay and that all criminal records for cannabis offences be expunged.
