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12th Sept 2008

 TV ON THE RADIO - DEAR SCIENCE

Making a welcome return, 'TV on the radio' follow up their 2006 album, with a forthcoming release, due out on September 22nd on 4AD Records. This electronic album, features new-wave style synths, guitar noise, heavy percussion and the talents of lead vocalist 'Tunde Adebimpe'! For further information, check out their official website  :  www.tvontheradio.com

5th Sept

 THE DROWNING - THIS BLEAK DESCENT

Melodic death and doom mongers, 'The Drowning' return with an excellent forthcoming album, available from October 6th. The band list influences including 'Anathema', 'My Dying Bride' & 'Paradise Lost', all of which were 90's faves here on The Overflow. If you appreciate those, then check out this album as 'The Drowning bring a more up to date sound, creating a larger and darker edge, making them hard to compare with bands of the same genre.  www.thedrowning.com

29th August

 HAND - DEADROOM JOURNAL

Weaving dark melancholic textures, haunting female vocals & progressive undertones, check out the stunning debut album from 'Hand'. The band themselves... a gothic progressive-metal three-piece who like to push the boundaries, we just know you are going to love them!  Available from September 22nd, so for further info go to.....  www.handtheband.com

22nd August

 THE LEVELLERS - LETTERS FROM THE UNDERGROUND

Long term faves of The Overflow return with a brand new studio CD (and bonus disc as well) ! Doing what they do best, a fantastic selection of brand new anarchic folk-punk songs, containing the usual politically charged lyrics that by now we all expect and love! This is the nearest album yet, to live up to the classic 'Levelling the land' LP of 1991... there are some truly excellent songs on this CD. An absolute must... www.levellers.co.uk

15th August

 CALEXICO - CARRIED TO DUST

'Carried To Dust' is the sixth studio album from the excellent Calexico. Recorded in Arizona, this album shows the rock elements of their 2006 CD, mixed with the Americana  sound that graced their earlier albums. Here at The Overflow, we would suggest that you listen to Track 2 - 'Two silver trees' before you play the rest.... we know you will agree, that this song in itself sells the album! Available from September 9th on Quarterstick Records. Check out : www.casadecalexico.com

 8th August

 MOTORHEAD - MOTORIZER

So, has Lemmy hit 70 yet? Could a 'Motorizer' be the all new hardcore term for a heavy metal zimmer? If so, then from the sound of this excellent new studio album he wont be needing it! Motorhead may have aged (just like the rest of us), but the music is as good as it ever was (though the warts are slightly bigger these days)! A selection of great new songs including the brilliant 'English rose', 'Rock out' & 'Buried alive' amongst others. Their 20th release to be issued on September 1st, this is a classic for all Motorhead fans.  www.imotorhead.com

1st August

 METAL IN THE MICROWAVE - COME TALK TO ME

Musically, this is one amazing E.P! Only recently discovered by The Overflow, this band have become an instant hit with us. Very american Psychedlic Indie Space Rock from Indianna... is the best way we know how to describe this band. Hear them for yourselves to make your own analogy. What we can tell you, is that you wont be dissapointed! They have a unique individual sound, some catchy lyrics, mindblowing riffs and expect what you least expect!!! Yep, that about sums them up... er...  www.mp3.com/metalinthemicrowave

25th July

 SHITSWARM - ANTI-THOLOGY

Not only is this an excellent modern punk E.P. it's also the most hilarious thing we've heard in years! Complete with local Newcastle dialect, Shitswarm proclaim how they are 'stoppin outa bars if they cana smoke tabs' as well as making side-splittingly funny references to a certain Mr. (smiling snake) Blair and his laughin' hyena wife! This cd is worth every single penny so go and get one NOW!  (This is our favourite CD of 2008 so far)...   www.myspace.com/shitswarm

18th July

 SKEP - SGEP

Welsh band 'Skep' return with their fourth studio album 'Sgep'! Featuring 11 tracks, the album is a culmination of thoughts and experiences through music by 'Dai Lloyd' producer and driving force with the band. There are many different musical styles, from bhangra-esque, to ballad, as well as a tribute to the late John Peel. This album not to be overlooked... Checkout  www.dockrad.com or the bands page at  www.myspace.com/skepband

11th July

 OZRIC TENTACLES - SUNRISE FESTIVAL

The first live Ozrics CD since 'Spice Doubt' which was streamed live as it was recorded back in 1998! There were no live offerings before that since 'Live Underslunky' of 1992. The Ozrics sunrise box contains both CD & DVD of last years set at the festival and brings a welcome return of the professional live sound still created by every hippie's faves. Out now on Snapper music, for details of their entire catalogue  :  www.ozrics.com

4th July

 THE VICHY GOVERNMENT - WHITE ELEPHANT

A rather difficult album to describe, though this new CD is a true masterpiece! An unusual blend of alternative electronic music, beginning with an eight minute short-story 'Death of a mummy's boy' and ending with a seasick instrumental piece. Inbetween those, a bar-room brawl, my mail-order bride and a northern soul cover version 'I'm your pimp', amongst other delights. Check out this superb new album, by logging on to  :  www.thevichygovernment.com

27th June

 ROBIN O'BRIEN - EYE AND STORM

An artist whose music The Overflow has followed for some years, 'Robin O'Brien' returns with her brand new studio album - 'Eye and storm'. As always, Robin plays a mean guitar and gives us inventive lyrics to ponder on. In a parallel universe where all is just and fair in music, her unique sound would triumph and give her a string of hit records. SUPERB!  Out now on Luxotone Records, further info is available from  :  www.luxotone.com

20th June

 CRYSTALION - HATTIN

Germany's melodic metallers return, combining their musical passion with their inspiration of the old Templar myth. The battle of 'Hattin' took place on July 4th 1187 and was the biggest military defeat of the crusaders. Musically, this tremendous new album features powerful riffs, brilliant songs and breathtaking vocals... in the shops on July 14th. For further information  :  www.crystallion.net  or  www.dockyard1.com

13th June

 BLACK LIGHT BURNS - CRUEL MELODY

'Wes Borland' of 'Limp Bizkit' puts on the guise of frontman, leading both a studio & live supergroup to even darker depths, as the all new 'Black Light Burns'. Thirteen new songs, locked and loaded with pure melody and big drum beats, this debut CD is released on June 23rd via EDEL RECORDS. For further info :  www.edel.com

6th June

 FINGER ELEVEN - THEM vs YOU vs ME

The canadian rockers are back with their fourth studio album, to be released on July 14th via ADA Global/Wind-up records. Although they are huge in the US, F11 are yet to hit big in the UK and this new CD could well be the one to do it!  As well as the usual guitars and drums, expect xylophones, a lap steel, violin, banjo and other instruments to add to the overall flavour.  www.fingereleven.com

30th May

 OHEAD - GAIA'S GARDEN

Possibly the best psychedelic-ambient album of the year... 'Ohead' is purely the work of 'Dave Hendry', who has a colourful and extensive musical history, as a composer,producer and musician. This unique masterpiece is dynamic, atmospheric and saturated with feel-good factor... interwoven with keyboards... guitar and polished to perfection! For info :   www.stoneislandrecords.com  or  www.myspace.com/oheaduk

23rd May

 THE PHOENIX TAPES VOLUME 7

Over recent months, we have been playing a variety of songs, from The Phoenix Tapes Volumes 1-7. These seven amazing compilation CD's, contain a selection from 20 years of previous material, leading up to the formation and arrival of Stone Premonitions in 1994. 'The Rabbits Hat', 'Somebody Famous' & 'The Permanent Haze' are just three of the bands featured. This collection of rarities is a must for all completionists, archivists & collectors of music by Tim Jones, Terri B & The SP Family!   www.aural-innovations.com/stonepremonitions

16th May

 STONE GODS - SILVER SPOONS & BROKEN BONES

Remember 'The Darkness'? How could you forget them! Here they are again, minus a certain Mr.Hawkins. A new band, a new sound, a debut album out July 7th and a UK tour throughout June including Download & Isle of Wight Festivals, this album is sure to be a huge success. Hear the songs on current editions of 'The Overflow', or check them out at  : www.stonegods.co.uk

9th May

 SEETHER - FINDING BEAUTY IN NEGATIVE SPACES

An album we were plugging like mad upon it's US autumn release last year, the fantastic new Seether album finally gets a UK release on June 9th.  'Fake it', 'No Jesus Christ','Six gun quota', all amazing songs, though our favourite is the layed back 'Walk away from the sun', surely a monsterously huge future single???  Issued by Ada-Global/Wind-up Records, details are available from  :  www.seether.com

2nd May

 EARTHLING SOCIETY - BEAUTY & THE BEAST

Returning with a brand new studio album, here come the layed back psychedelic sounds of 'The Earthling Society'. Another wonderful CD containing ten effervescent songs, at times comparible with Porcupine Tree, Pink Floyd and several others.... Though in a unique style of their own. Highly recommended by The Overflow!  Available from  :  www.4zerorecords.co.uk

25th April

 FLEET FOXES - FLEET FOXES

Due for release on June 2nd, the amazing debut album from Seattle band 'Fleet Foxes'. If you've already heard the 'Sun Giant' E.P, then you will be aware of the talents of this band. Beautiful & stunning harmony vocals over original layed back songs, this really is essential listening! To be released on the 'Bella Union' label. For details  :   www.myspace.com/fleetfoxes

18th April

 THE HELLACOPTERS - HEAD OFF

A band that The Overflow has been following since they began, back in the nineties. The Hellacopters are a superb upbeat rock band, more often than not exploiting the wonderful fuzzy guitar sound, that originated back in the psych era. This new album covers all stages of sound that the Hellacopters have achieved. Eleven fantastic new songs, released in a few days time on Psychout Records, via Wild Kingdom. For info  :  www.hellacopters.com  or  www.wildkingdom.se

11th April

 THE LONG BLONDES - COUPLES

From Sheffield in the UK, come 'The Long Blondes', with their second studio album. Sounding rather different to their first release, this is definite progression, mixing many different styles. Sophisticated Indie-alternative synth pop is how we choose to describe it. All in all, a collection of extremely original songs. For further info :  www.thelongblondes.co.uk   or www.roughtrade.com

4th April

 GODSPUNK VOLUME SIX

A compilation CD full of real Alternative & Underground music, they dont come finer than this! Pumf Records put a whole new meaning to the word 'Art'. Their musicians being given the freedom to produce interesting, amusing and avant-garde music, at a level you'll be pushed to find elsewhere. The CD includes 'Howl In The Typewriter', 'Elwyn Temple Meads' & 'Evil Jack McDeath' but to name a few. For mp3 samples and further info :  www.pumf.net  

28th March

 BURNING SAVIOURS - NYMPHS & WEAVERS

Formed in Sweden back in 2003, Burning Saviours are a rather fine Heavy Rock / Doom Metal band indeed. Thier latest offering brings us a collection of melodic rock songs, with a sometimes gothic feel, though edging on folk-metal and doom metal as well. You need to hear this album to appreciate its many qualities. Although recorded back in 2006, ther album is to be issued on April 14th on Transubstans Records. Info from :  www.burningsaviours.com

21st March

 SLAVES TO GRAVITY - SCATTER THE CROW

At last, the debut full length studio album from the UK's finest new rockers, will be released on March 31st. After several recent singles (all plugged on The Overflow), we are pleased to be giving the album a good flogging to. If you want to know why... get off this site now and check out  :   www.slavestogravity.com   All will be revealed!

14th March

 NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS - DIG LAZARUS DIG

Doing what they do best... This is the fourteenth studio album from Nick, complete with his long-term backing band : The Bad Seeds. A somewhat raunchy album in places, yet also mystical, sleazy, swampy and simmering in others. All in all, not a duff song on the album. Thumbs up from The Overflow! Out now on Mute Records  www.nickcaveandthebadseeds.com

7th March

 ANALOG MOON - AM RADIO

Hailing from Columbia & Ashville in the US, come the wonderful 'Analog Moon'! Crossing the american underground sound, with indie-pop rock'n'roll, makes for some amazing songs with stunning lyrics... Incuding, 'Timmy's got a grudge', 'The halls of Stockdale' & 'Ghosts in the attic'. An album NOT to be missed, check them out at :  www.analogmoon.com  or  www.circuitriderstudios.com

29th Feb

 HEIDEVOLK - WALLHALLA WACHT

Heidevolk... must be Holland's finest folk-metallers! Now signed up to Austria's Napalm Records, their first full-length studio album for the label brings us 10 full-on powerful melodic songs. Whether you play lead-guitar, or the Bouzouki, you will appreciate the fine work put into this release.  www.heidevolk.com    or   www.napalmrecords.com  for info.

22nd Feb

 BAUHAUS - GO AWAY WHITE

25 years on and Bauhaus return with a fantastic new album! It's hard to believe after all this time, though the modern sound of Bauhaus is quite refreshing. Elements of the old goth sound and a new slightly more stompier sound make this album very interesting listening. Released March 3rd on Cooking Vinyl, the official website  :  www.bauhausmusik.com

15th Feb

 ALESTORM - CAPTAIN MORGAN'S REVENGE

Blending the sound of folk & metal perfectly, this is an album full of amazing songs. For example 'Wenches and mead' & 'Nancy the tavern wench', will have you banging your tankard on the table, throwing ale over whoever's nearest and singing heartily at the top of your voice! There are various types of Battle-metal, these describe themselves as Pirate-metal. Either way me harty's. anyone who does'nt like this fantastic release can walk the plank!   www.napalmrecords.com 

8th Feb

4th Jan 2008

 FOR SELINA & SIN - OVERDOSED ON YOU

Following in the footsteps of 'Lacuna Coil' & 'Nightwish', this is the debut album from the fine new female fronted gothic-rock band. The album includes ten melodic songs, including 'Ghost in the family', 'Satellites' & the excellent 'Draining'. All of which are being plugged here on 'The Overflow'. For further info  : www.mascotrecords.com