Sotones Sampler!

Hi All,

some very exciting times at Sotones Towers as we put the finishing touches to our first sampler for a couple of years. It's going to be called '1313' - because when it comes out we'll have been going for 1313 days - and features:

1. Moulettes / Horses For Hearses / Horses For Hearses EP
2. Fresh Legs / Julian / Julian EP – Deluxe
3. Moneytree / Medicineland / The Great Indoors Part III
4. Haunted Stereo / Lock The Doors / On A Pin/Lock The Doors
5. Anja McCloskey / Newton / Turn – Turn – Turn
6. Jackie Paper / All The Wine / What’s Wrong With Broken Glass
7. Peter Lyons / Old Friends / Old Friends
8. Jeffisalive / Sunlight's Yellow Dress / Sunlight's Yellow Dress
   
9. rude_NHS / Roy Orbital / Roy Orbital
   
10. JayEtAl / Feather / Where No City Lights
11. nato / Missing Song / Eating Clouds
12. Ann The Arc / Buttercup / Buttercup (Single)
    
13. The Beaux Hardts / Hey, Who Turned Up The Gravity? / Leisure (B-Sides & Rarities Special Edition).
14. Lonely Joe Parker / Brooklyn / What’s Wrong With Broken Glass
15. Bobby Y Paola / Tax For Sure / Double Barreled

Artwork is by the very brilliant Billy Mather (see also the artwork for 'What's Wrong With Broken Glass') - here's a cheeky draft:

Prett-y cool, huh? We can't wait....

Joe x x


'1313: A Sotones Sampler' lands 4th October 2010 on CD / digital / Spotify. For more updates join the Facebook page.

'1,313: A Sotones Sampler' - Showcase and Launch Party

Very exciting news here this month!

We've been hinting for some time now that a new sampler is in the works, and we can finally announce it properly!

'1,313: A Sotones Sampler' features tracks from: rude_NHS; Peter Lyons; nato; Moulettes; Moneytree; Lonely Joe Parker; Jeffisalive; JayEtAl; Jackie Paper; Haunted Stereo; Fresh Legs; Bobby y Paola; The Beaux Hardts; Ann The Arc and Anja McCloskey.

A boatload of talent! And we've bagged the brilliant Billy Mather to do the excellent artwork you see here.

'1,313: A Sotones Sampler' will be released on MP3 and CD through all good retailers on November 4th, 2010... exactly 1,313 days since we founded Sotones!


September will also see two very special launch party / showcase type shindigs at The Old Queen's Head in Islington - more to come on this!

Win Festival Tix!

The lovely Moulettes are playing Larmer Tree this weekend, and we've rustled up a giveaway ticket for this great festival, celebrating their 20th anniversary this year. To win said ticket, simply answer the following question:

'Moulette' translated from French, means (roughly):

• A 'small mussel'
• A 'small muscle'
• A 'smelly member'

Email sotones@sotones.co.uk!
More tickets and festival info from http://www.larmertreefestival.co.uk

The Beaux Hardts - "Leisure - B-Sides & Rarities Special Edition"

They were the first band on Sotones. And the loudest, and, often the latest as well as the weirdest. Welcome to the skewed avant-punk of brothers Dave and Bobby Wade-Brown..

This new 2010 Special Edition of their 'Leisure' EP contains over 90 minutes of unreleased and bonus material from their brilliant, brief and badass rock'n'roll career.

Physical (2xCD) edition is STRICTLY LIMITED, HAND ASSEMBLED and features a collage box-set as well as 19-page, full-colour 'Best of the Beaux Hardts' booklet. Order now!

Available on Spotify, iTunes and all good digital retailers.

iTunes | Amazon | Other stores | Spotify

Happy listening!

London Showcase dates announced!

We're proud to announce two linked London showcase dates in association with The Old Queen's Head and A Badge Of Friendship

The two linked bills will take place on Tuesday 7th September (indie / rock) and Tuesday 14th September (indie / folk). Acts from the whole Sotones roster will perform as well as some very special guests. Currently The Moulettes, Haunted Stereo, Moneytree, Jackie Paper, Lonely Joe Parker, nato & Ann The Arc are confirmed with others TBC.

Industry tickets will be available as well as package coach deals from Southampton/Winchester and Brighton to both events. Plus everyone will get brand-new, specially-signed copies of the next limited-edition Sotones Sampler!

For more details and updates join the Sotones Facebook page

Eastleigh Music Festival! Next Weekend! Haunted Stereo!

As the title may suggest, next weekend Haunted Stereo are going to be tearing up the Eastleigh Music Festival. What could be better than an evening of good weather (don't take my word on that) good company, good food, and very good music? Well...nothing...

Haunted Stereo will be sharing the stage with Badly Drawn Boy, and Peggy Sue (and the Pirates) and more, all for the price of £18! To be honest, thats a bargin...

Plus about, a billion local bands and street performers will be playing, so theres plenty for everyone! Bring the family, bring the friends, bring everyone you know, and I'll see you there!

www.eastleighmusicfestival.co.uk for tickets and times and all that stuff!

ALSO THIS MONTH (very excited about this)

Rude_NHS and JayETal to share the same stage for the first time in 5 years?! 

Rumor has it that a live improv jam is on the tables between the two Winchester favorites, and mystery guests a plenty! 

July 31st, 8 o clock, Railway Inn, Winchester! Be there! 

So as you can see, lots and lots going on this month!

I'll see you all next weekend!

Until the next blog

Sam the Intern

Free music industry workshop / networking event.

Hi all,

bit of a good opportunity, this. The Point arts centre in Eastleigh are a great local arts venue with a strong track record in supporting new music (they organise the yearly Eastleigh Festival, for instance, which features our own Haunted Stereo among others including Badly Drawn Boy). Basically all-round Good People with a little bit of money who care about music.

As such, they've laid on a free careers / networking / workshop event for anyone to attend. It features workshops, discussions and panel sessions with industry professionals from radio, print and online media as well as promoters and (repping what's laughingly known as the record 'industry') ourselves.

It all runs on the 24th June (Thursday). Due to popular demand there are two sessions: 1pm-4pm and 5pm-8pm. Although the workshop is free it might be a good idea to reserve a place. Full details at www.thepointeastleigh.co.uk

Timetable:

Afternoon Session

1.00 – 1.30pm Start arriving

1.30 – 2.30pm Workshops in Dance, Theatre or Music

2.30 – 3.00pm Break with an opportunity to speak to organisations and industry professionals

3.00 – 4.00pm Q & A Seminar with Panel

4.00 – 4.30pm Further opportunity to meet organisations

Twilight Session

4.30 – 5.00pm Start arriving

5.00 – 6.00pm Workshops in Dance, Theatre or Music

6.00 – 6.30pm Break with an opportunity to speak to organisations and industry professionals

6.30 – 7.30pm Q & A Seminar with Panel

7.30 – 8.00pm Further opportunity to meet organisations and industry professionals

Further details regarding the workshops and seminars will be available nearer the time.

If you have questions regarding the event, please contact:

Jodie Rodaway

Dance Administrator

The Point, Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9DE

jodie.rodaway@eastleigh.gov.uk

023 8062 7804