Monthly Review: May 2014

 
Hey guys,

And another month is almost over which means we're halfway through 2014 already.

Just let that sink in!

Also, this means it's time for another monthly review to reflect how well May treated us.

I added a few new sections and I hope you enjoy them.

Let's go!

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Gig Impressions: The Arkanes at Crystal Club, Berlin (May 2014)

Hey guys,

Let's do some Maths:
awesome band + first headline gig + blogger = collaboration

I'll explain:
I basically just got back from my favourite city, Berlin. 

Actually I arrived on Sunday but a part of me is still there.

Part of my trip was a very special concert.

My favourite Liverpoolians The Arkanes played their very first Germany headline show.

Since the interview we did last month went absolutely well and we all had a good time working together, we decided to collaborate once again.

This time we wanted to film a documentary of them getting ready for the show.
Before I'm going to show you that, I wanted to share some photographs and my personal impressions with you.

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Video Of The Day: 'London Lives' by Mark Mathews

 Hey guys,

Music videos are strange things.

There are only two options you have when you watch them:

1) The video visualizes the song perfectly and represents the lines sung in moving pictures

2) You just don't get a single thing about what's happening on your screen

At least that's the only options I've ever experienced while watching videos.

Really.

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Get To Know: Plastic Barricades

 Hey guys,

The 'Get To Know' features are back!
For those of you who are new to the game - this is some kind of a basic interview.
The questions are really simple, and basic, and help the artists to introduce themselves to you, the wonderful readers.

Today Plastic Barricades from London take the mic!
Enjoy!

Who are you?

Romantic and honest, gloomy and curious, melodic and melancholic, Plastic Barricades chronicle live in the trouble yet fascinating XXI century with painstaking sincerity, asking questions and trying to find the answers. Inspired and influenced by almighty Radiohead, Oasis, Coldplay, Muse, Keane, Razorlight, Nirvana and many others, trio loves to experiment with styles, sound and approach.

Based in North-West London, Plastic Barricades are Dan Kert on guitar, keyboards and vocals, Daniele Borgato on bass and Frazer Webster on drums.

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Interview: Ciaran Lavery

Hey guys,

There is so much talent on this planet - especially in the music business.
But you know what's the problem?
The charts always seem to feature the same artists and it's so hard for indie musicians to make it these days.

But luckily house in the sand is always excited to show case these absolutely talented people.

Ciaran Lavery is a singer/songwriter from Aghagallon, Ireland.
His music is passionate, expresses all different states of heartache and could be classified as alt-folk.

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Spotlight On: awesome rock music

 Hey guys,

The last article which featured multiple song tips got some wonderful feedback, that's why I decided to writer another one of those.

This time I want to put the spotlight on six brilliant rock bands which asked me to write about them.
I always try to be open for every genre and I don't think you can be happy by just listening to one single genre. At least I couldn't.
But I admit, rock music has been with me for years and I really got a thing for raw guitar riffs, marching drum beats and basslines and expressive vocals.

Personally, I absolutely enjoy each and every single song you'll find in the post, so I'm really asking you to take some time to listen.

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Interview: Mark Mathews

 

Hey guys,

It's always a pleasure when artists I've worked with before come back for a second visit at house in the sand.

In fact, it's lovely to when it's not just a one way promo thing but an honest support collaboration.

Mark Mathews is a great example for that kind of working relationship.

We've worked together twice, the second time was for our HITS birthday, check it out here.

And now he's back for an interview!

Mark Mathews is an indie singer/songwriter based in London, UK where you can find him busking on the streets or playing countless gigs.

As the writer of super catchy indie pop songs he's a great artist to listen to. His tunes definitely burn themselves into your brain.

The upcoming release of his song 'London Lives' was the perfect occasion to sit down and chat a bit about the single, the video shoot, London and some more good things.

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Album Review: 'You' by Of Clocks And Clouds

Band: Of Clocks And Clouds

Title: You
Genre: Electronic rock
Label: independent
Release: 13th May 2014
hits rating: 7,5/10

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Hey guys,

Most of the artists who send me an email ask for reviews.
That's a fact.

Since I like to keep things lively on the blog I don't post review after review (even though I could).
But today I'd like to share my thoughts on an electronic rock album with you.

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Spotlight On: The Koniac Net

Hey guys,

The greatest thing about music in my opinion? The fact that it's international. It's a world wide thing.

Name a country where music doesn't exist. 

The greatest thing about the internet?
We can share the music.

As I'm writing this article I'm sitting in my room in a super small town somewhere in the South of Germany.
My blog statistics tell me that my readers are from the UK, the US, China, Italy, Japan and a lot more countries.

And the band I'm introducing today is from India.

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Live Music: Gig Dates

Hey guys,

2014 has been brilliant so far when it comes to gigs.

And the rest of the year promises even more great shows to visit and to have a good time at.

Since live music is my favourite part of music things in general I made it my mission to get as many people to see amazing bands/artists as I can.

Rumour has it I've already succeeded but in that case I just can't get enough.

So I'm going to show case some events that I'm sure a lot of you would have a great time at.

Here we go!

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