Song Review: 'Howling' by Adam Barnes

 Artist: Adam Barnes

Title: Howling
Genre: Folk
Label: LAB Records
Release: Mid-October 2013
hits rating: 10/10

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Hey guys,

you probably remember the interview I've done with Richard Walters, an amazing singer/songwriter from the UK. (If not - click here)

I was now contacted to review Richard's friends newest song.

Adam Barnes, a 21 year old folk singer/songwriter from Oxford (UK), is about to release his debut album which he was supported by tons of fans through a successful kickstarter campaign.
'Howling' is the first track off of it and I'm really happy to review it for you today.

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Album Review: "Fragile" by Black & White Boy

Artist: Black And White Boy

Title: Fragile
Genre: Folk, Acoustic
Label: unsigned
Release: 28th September 2013
hits rating: 8/10

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Hey guys,

debut albums are important albums:
the artists/bands finally get to publish songs they've been writing, 
the fans finally get to listen to more tracks than the basic 4-songs EP holds
and the press finally gets to discover new music and review it!

And I'm happy to take the press part today and review the record "Fragile" by Black and White Boy.
The man behind Black and White Boy is Andrew Nicol, a folk singer/songwriter from Glagow (Scotland). 

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Question and Answer

Hey guys,
a little while ago I asked you to ask me some questions.
Simply so you can get to know me a bit better.

And you did so here are all questions and anwers. : )

I really hope you enjoy it... because it could be boring... I don't know.
Maybe you'd like to answer a few of the questions I was asked in the comments?
That would be awesome!

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Song Review: "Freedom Fighter" by TiTOR'S iNSiGNiA

Band: TiTOR'S iNSiGNiA
Title: Freedom Fighter
Genre: (Acoustic) Rock
Label: unsigned

Release: 24th September 2013
hits rating: 10/10

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Hey guys,
 TiTOR'S iNSiGNiA, the rock band from St. Helens (UK) is most definitely celebrating the release of their single "Freedom Fighter" today. And house in the sand wouldn't be house in the sand if it didn't celebrate along by reviewing the track.

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Album Review: "Quite Frankly" by Nina Baker

Artist: Nina Baker

Title: Quite Frankly

Genre: Pop, Jazz

Label: unsigned

Release: 6th January 2014
hits rating: 8/10 

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Hey guys,

add cupcakes, sweets, cotton candy and tea then put it all together and enjoy what you get.

Wait - no I'm not writing a recipe - I'm just reviewing Nina Baker's album "Quite Frankly".
Nina Baker is a singer/songwriter who's usually on the road has been a part of the music business for quite a while now.
Getting handpicked by BBC Introducing to attend their 2013 Master Class and beating over 500 acts to make it to the final round says a lot in my opinion.

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Updates + Announcement

Hey guys,

I just wanted to make a little statement:

 since January house in the sand has worked with over 50 different bands. That's quite a lot as it's only me doing all the work behind it - no team. 

I'm actually really busy right now. 

(and I know that this sounds sooo like I'm trying to sound important and cool, but I'm not.) 

As most of you know house in the sand is not the only project I'm working on; I also write for the webzine "Albumcheck" and currently have 21 CDs I need to review for it.
Also I just got asked to contribute articles to another project but I can't really tell you about that yet. It's going to launch in October so you'll get details soon. :)

Of course HITS is my baby and I love working on new projects but it just takes a lot of time.

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Get To Know: Secret Oktober

Hey guys,
house in the sand got another cool band to answer the famous "Get To Know" questions.
It's the guys of Secret Oktober, a synth rock band from pretty Birmingham (UK).

As the guys will tell you everything you need to know ... I'll be quiet now and let them do their job. :) Enjoy!

Who are you?

Sebastian Storm, from Birmingham, vocals/keyboards/guitar

Simon Pearce, from Wolverhampton, lead guitar

Andy Foster, from Coventry, fretless bass/keyboards

Paul Smith, from Wolverhampton, drums

How would you describe your music?

Our music has been described as the bastard lovechild of Duran Duran and Gary Numan, which probably says it all! We incorporate elements of rock, New Wave, disco, and synthpop to create our own style. We tend to use the labels 'art pop' and 'synth rock'.

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EP Talk Through: "Illusion" - The Nathan Carlson Project

Hey guys,
today I've got a really interesting kind of post for you:
an EP Talk Through with The Nathan Carlson Project

For those who don't quite know what that means:
 the artist who wrote and created the album or EP  talks us through each track of the finished product and explains what's behind the songs, how they were born and what he/she inspired to create it.

The Nathan Carlson Project is an electronic / melodic synthpop music project called to life by Nathan Carlson from Australia.

As today is the official release day we decided to celebrate this by talking you through the EP called "Illusion". 
Enjoy!

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EP Review: "Robin Hood" by Louise Parker

Artist: Louise Parker

Title: Robin Hood
Genre: Pop, Acoustic
Label: unsigned
Release: 1st August 2013
hits rating: 8/10

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Hey guys,

Louise Parker is a singer/songwriter from Essex but she lives in Bath (UK). 

After finishing her first UK tour Louise now released her debut EP "Robin Hood", an acoustic pop recording. 

Some tracks are kept natural and acoustic and some sound a lot bigger. 

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Interview: Best Not Broken

Hey guys,

I am really happy about the interview I'm able to release today.
The alternative rock band Best Not Broken from New England (US) sat down to answer my questions.

The band consists of:
Eric Jackson (lead vocals, guitar)
Nik Farr (guitar, backing vocals)
John Clifford (bass)
Chris Petropulos (keyboards, percussion)
Alex Petropulos (drums)

Find out what the Nik, Eric and John have to say about band practice, their future plans, toilet-paper guns and a lot more.

Let's just say it was a fun interview with lots of laughter! 

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