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Thursday 31 January 2013

Cult Choir


Stumbled on Cult Choir, and instantly fell in love.  Opening track "Perfect" is just like a dream.  Enjoy


Wednesday 30 January 2013

Celebration Tomorrow's Here Today


 Celebration real "Tomorrow's Here Today" for FREE, its ridiculously catchy


Tuesday 29 January 2013

Maribou State & Pedestrain


Always keep my eye on Maribou State, after hearing"Olivia" EP at the start of last year.  Returning with Pedestrian, "Mask" is out of this world, and will be played EVERYWHERE



Monday 28 January 2013

Foals My Number



So above is the official video for the new Foals single "My Number"... Below is a better video for the Foals single "My Number"


Sunday 27 January 2013

Dark Party Present Lupo


Saturday 23rd February

We’re happy to have Lupo play their first ever show for us. Bring in bits of PEACE, Foals and sounding like something off Transgressive

With Dark Party DJs on rotation playing new classic and cult indie hits

£3 before 12
10pm - 3am

Saturday 26 January 2013

Foxygen



Feel really late of Foxygen, but not that that matters, just that you love this song

Friday 25 January 2013

Toro Y Moi say that



Great return single from Toro Y Moi.  Although did keep thinking there was going to be some kind of rap coming in at points...

Thursday 24 January 2013

Post War Years - All Eyes



Crazily good video for the new Post War Years video for "All Eyes".  Great song, really love this band

Wednesday 23 January 2013

Kwes. - Rollerblades



Kwes. releases new single "Rollerblades".  Great follow up to "Bashful", really loving the development iof this guy

Tuesday 22 January 2013

Esben and the Witch Deathwaltz



Esben and the Witch release their new album this week called, "Wash the Sins, Not Only the Face" on Matador.  Its a stunner!  Deathwaltz is a sure standout, enjoy

Monday 21 January 2013

LULS Never Let It Go



LULS are nice, dreamy and catchy as fuck, enjoy the new single

Sunday 20 January 2013

Serafina Steer The Moths Are Real



I feel in love with Serafina Steer years ago after hearing "Peach Heart".  this is the next single to be taken from her new album "The Moths Are Real"

Saturday 19 January 2013



Pantha Du Prince & The Bell Laboratory have just released "Elements of Light", its a beaut, this is my favourite track from it

Friday 18 January 2013

The Child of Lov



Found The Child of Lov, and can't stop listening to this sleazy jam

Thursday 17 January 2013

Farewell J.R


Farewell J.R is giving away this little gem for free!  Its a stunner, enjoy


Wednesday 16 January 2013

Unknown Mortal Orchestra So Good At Being In Trouble



One of the best bands to come out of recent times, Unknown Mortal Orchestra release news of a new record and this single came with the news.  The album title "II" will be out on 4th February on Jagjaguwa

Tuesday 15 January 2013

Monday 14 January 2013

Hookworms In Our Time


 Leeds finest noisy boys Hookworms offer us this little gem from the new record released on Gringo Records on 4th March.  The album called "Pearl Mystic" is greatly anticipated, you can pre order HERE.  In the mean time just enjoy this


Sunday 13 January 2013

OLD MEN

 
OLD MEN are great, so great in fact their first gig that they announced was them supporting Bloc Party at Earls Court (honest, click HERE).  Bringing a pop song sonic youth sound to the table i'm looking forward to seeing them play live on Monday 21st at The Old Blue Last (link HERE).  Check out "Let it Go" below...


Saturday 12 January 2013

Marnie Stern Year of the Glad


 Marnie Stern returns after what feels like an age, with new track "Year of the Glad" which you can download from her bandcamp, HERE.  Below is the new album, have a listen, its great


Friday 11 January 2013

French Horn Rebellion Love Is Dangerous



French Horn Rebellion always bring the party synch heavy, and camp as fuck.  Featuring J-Patt from The Knocks, Jody Watley, and Fat Tony

Thursday 10 January 2013

Depford Goth Life After Defo


One of our favourite finds of last year, Depford Goth, releases his first album " Life After Defo" on 18th March, we're excited!  Here's a reminder why


Tuesday 8 January 2013

The Jump Offs

  Couldn't Be Alive by The Jump Offs from ContrastMagazine on Vimeo.

The Jump Offs have put together this little gem of an album, "Reset". "Couldn't Be Alive", is my favourite from the album.  Its a "name your price" on their band camp


Monday 7 January 2013

CORNERS


 I'm 90% i knew of CORNERS before finding the album, but who cares, "Beyond Way" it does what a lot of bands are trying to do, but delivers.


Sunday 6 January 2013

PEACE Wraith video



PEACE will never put a foot wrong really will they...

Saturday 5 January 2013

The Night Marchers All Hits


 I know this is old news, but i really don't care... The Night Marchers release the new record this year, and they gave away one of the jams from it.  All Hits is great, probably not gonna be as good as "Fisting The Fan Base" the last track from the new album... but hey, its free


Friday 4 January 2013

The Dirty Nil


The Dirty Nil hail from Ontario, Canada.  I feel like i'm stalking Ontario at the moment... But there really is so much great stuff coming out of there!  TDN are no exception, loud, aggressive, grungy party music that'll make you wanna drink and run around!  You can also "name your price" for the EP below


Thursday 3 January 2013

Blood Red Shoes Water





Blood Red Shoes return with the new EP Water, i'm into it.  Probably the most interesting stuff they've done in a while.  And its great to have them back


 

Wednesday 2 January 2013

Born Ruffians With Her Shadow



As Born Ruffians move away from their party roots with this new single, it doesn't really matter, as its still a stunner.  Enjoy

Tuesday 1 January 2013

gingerjohn's 2012 round up

So here is my round up of the year, its been better than what some people think!


Top albums (in no order)

Goat - World Music



Mac Demarco - 2



P.O.S - We Don't Live Here



Young Rival - Stay Young



Slug Guts - Playin' In Time With the Deadbeats



Phédre - S/T



Royal Headache - S/T



Lotus Plaza - Spooky Action at a Distance



Hooded Fang - Tosta Mista



Sharon Van Etten - Tramp



EPs

FIDLAR - S/T



Young Fathers - Tape One



Single Mothers - S/T



Kandle - S/T




PEACE - Delicious



Y Niwl - Y Niwl 4



Sexy Girls - Beware of the Wolves



Hunters - Hands on Fire



Wise Blood - `+`



Best Friends - EP



Videos

Young Rival - Two Reasons



Rocket From The Crypt - He's a Chief (yo gabba gabba)



Mrs Magician - Dead 80s



Twin Shadow - Five Seconds



Man Like Me - Squeeze




Events

Jan - First Ever Dark Party Radio Show
Feb - Luton Beer Festival
Mar - Hitting Paris / PEACE play Dark Party
Apr - Finding out i was obsessed with Papa J's, the best indian in the world
May - Hitting New York
Jun - Fair Oh's play Dark Party
Jul - Plenty Vibes Radio / Plenty Vibes at Edge
Aug - Ty Seagull at the Dome
Sep - Dark Party 4th Birthday house party
Oct - Dark Party Halloween Party
Nov - DJ for Ladyhawke at The Forum
Dec - Mystery Jets DJ set at Edge

Place's to eat in Luton

Papa J's (Indian)
Imrak Grill (Turkish)
La Dolce vita (Italian)
The Sugar Loaf (Tradition, but mainly their burgers are amazing)


Hope this helps you in some way...