Oxygen Thief - Joins The XMR Family!

Content with playing acoustic guitar "with such ferocity that it takes the top of your head off" (as Tom Robinson from BBC 6Music put it), he had no plans to turn Oxygen Thief into a band but Neil and Ben from of Xtra Mile's own The Retrospective Soundtrack Players had other ideas; re-recording some of his songs with distortion pedals firmly engaged and firing the demos at his inbox. 

Oxygen Thief & Band, photo by Joe Watson.

Oxygen Thief & Band, photo by Joe Watson.

So, Barry dusted off his electric guitar and started rehearsing and recording with this new line-up and played their first shows; opening for Left Side Brain in Bristol, and at London's legendary charity knees-up Lexapalooza in March 2013.

Solo, acoustic, loud / 3 piece, electric, louder: Oxygen Thief will tour the UK in both incarnations to celebrate the release of the ‘Accidents Do Not Happen, They Are Caused’ mini album – firstly solo supporting Jonah Matranga (far, onelindrawing) and then full band headline shows as well as a support slot for Jamie Lenman. Full dates below.

 Oxygen Thief has been unofficially part of the Xtra Mile family for a while now – Charlie Caplowe, Managing Director of Xtra Mile explains:

“We’re delighted to have Oxygen Thief join the XM clan. To be honest he’d somehow managed to get himself onto so many Xtra Mile Recordings bills and stages over this last summer that we were almost convinced he was already signed!"

Dolan says:

"Having released a split EP with Ben Marwood & Jim Lockey (2009's ‘Exclamation At Asterisk Hash’) I've watched them go from strength to strength since signing to Xtra Mile, and we've often chatted about whether I might end up joining them on the label someday. The opening song (There Can Be Only One) from the band mini album appeared on that split in acoustic form, so I'm glad to have it kick off the new release as a link back to the fun we had touring together. I'm excited to be joining a roster with so many other acts that I've been both a huge fan of, and great friends with, over the years, especially as the label celebrates its 10th anniversary."

TOUR DATES

November
Solo tour supporting Jonah Matranga

12th: London - Windmill Brixton
13th: Newport - Le Pub
14th: Stoke-on-Trent: Minster's
15th: Nottingham - Guitar Bar
16th: Dunlop - Auld Hoose
17th: Aberdeen - Tunnels
18th: Edinburgh - Sneaky Pete's
19th: Glasgow - Nice & Sleazys
21st: Newcastle - Trillians
22nd: York - The Basement
23rd: Brighton - The Hope

 

November
Full band shows:

29th: Plymouth - Tiki
30th: The Louisiana - Bristol

December
1st: The Loft, Portsmouth
3rd: Cookie Jar, Leicester
4th: The Vic, Swindon
5th: Avondale House, Southampton
8th: Frog & Fiddle, Cheltenham
9th: The Garage, London w/Jamie Lenman

Northcote

NORTHCOTE
Brand new signing to Xtra Mile Recordings

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It’s with great pleasure that Xtra Mile Recordings welcomes the musical talents ofNorthcote to the ever growing roster and unveils details of his forthcoming album. 

Canadian Matt Goud (aka Northcote) will release his self-titled album on 11th November 2013 with the stand-out single ‘Hope The Good Things Never Die’ following on 18th November. The releases coincide with a huge tour of the UK and Europe supporting peer and comrade Dave Hause – ex-frontman of The Loved Ones. 

Full dates are:

NOVEMBER

13 Dublin Academy 2
14 Belfast McHugh’s
15 Glasgow King Tuts
16 Manchester Gorilla
17 Brighton The Green Door Store
19 Amsterdam Paradiso
20 Hamburg Knust
21 Bremen Lagerhaus
22 Hannover Gig Linden
23 Dresden Beatpol
24 Berlin BiNuu Berlin
26 Cologne Gloria
27 Frankfurt Batschkapp
28 Munich Strom Linienclub
30 Milano Factory (Area2)

DECEMBER

02 Vienna B72
03 Stuttgart Universum
04 Antwerp JH Kavka
05 Southampton Joiners
06 London The Garage
07 Nottingham Bodega Social Club
08 Newcastle The Cluny


Northcote performing 'How Can You Turn Around'. 

Born and raised in small-town Saskatchewan, Northcote’s early exposure to music was a mix of traditional country on AM radio and the hymns he learned at his childhood church. However, it wasn't until he discovered punk and hardcore music that he realized music’s healing and therapeutic power.

Over the past 8 years, few young musicians in Canada have put on as many miles as Goud who toured for years as a member of a post-hardcore band and has more recently transitioned into life on the road as a singer/songwriter with accompaniment by an ever-rotating slew of guests and friend musicians.

On signing with Xtra Mile Recordings, Northcote’s main man Goud states:

"The Northcote team is excited and grateful to be working with Xtra Mile. I felt at home while playing for the first time in Europe this past spring at the Pirate Satellite Festival in Stuttgart, and I am looking forward to returning next month to support Dave Hause for 25+ shows. We're very excited to be joining our new label home in Europe." 

The new self-titled album was produced by Colin Stewart (Black Mountain, Cave Singers, Dan Mangan) at The Hive in Vancouver, and is Northcote’s most forthcoming and confident album to date, reflecting this young songwriter’s increasing maturity and experience. Breaking the stereotype of the reserved and solemn cafe singer/songwriter, the album entices both the performers and the listeners to come out of their shell.

On ‘NORTHCOTE’, Goud further strengthens his voice as an emerging Canadian artist. Confident, full chords replace contemplative ballads, and the influence of his eclectic background of punk.

Drag The River

DRAG THE RIVER SIGN TO XTRA MILE RECORDINGS AND RELEASE BRAND NEW ALBUM 

    Xtra Mile Recordings are excited to announce that they have signed the incredible and influential country / rock band, Drag The River and will be releasing their new album across the world this autumn. 

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    On 15th October 2013, the self titled, ’Drag The River’ LP will be released worldwide (except North America) as a digital download. From the 5th November 2013 it will exist on CD/LP & digital download worldwide (including North America).  We are also happy to announce Drag The River’s phenomenal 2008 album ‘You Can’t Live This Way’is being re-released digitally on 15th October 2013 in both territories. AND available on CD in both territories will be Frank Turner and Jon Snodgrass’ collaboration album ‘Buddies’ on the 15th October (previously available on 10” Green vinyl and digital download).

     

    For the uninitiated, Drag the River are self described as a "Country & Midwestern" band. Transplanted from Missouri, the band resides in Colorado comprising of the talents of Chad Price (of ALL), Jon Snodgrass (of Armchair Martian, Scorpios), JJ Nobody (of NOBODYS) & Dave Barker (of Pinhead Circus).  Drag The River began in 1996, when Chad was playing in ALL and Jon was rocking in Armchair Martian.  The two wanted an outlet for the more laid-back, country-influenced songs they were both writing.  They are one of those bands that manage to transcend the confines and boundaries of the musical world and become more like a legend. There’s something about their haunting croon and fuzzed-out Telecasters that make everything fit together so perfectly, hitting that same elusive mix of rock n’ roll and alt-country that The Replacements defined and so many others have tried to cop.

    Coinciding with the release of this album they are taking to the road across North America with a full band in October as well as Jon and Chad performing as a duo at The Fest in November.

    Full dates are:

    October

    11 Albuquerque, NM at GasWorks - All Ages
    12 Phoenix at Pub Rock (full band)
    13 San Diego - Bar Pink - (full band)
    14 Fullerton at Slidebar - (free show & full band)
    15 Los Angeles at The Mint  (full band)
    16 Santa Barbara at Velvet Jones (full band)
    17 San Fransico at Thee Parkside (full band)
    18 Santa Cruz at Moe's Alley (full band)
    19 Reno at Chapell Tavern (Free show & full band)

    November

    03 "The Fest" Jon & Chad at the Wooley

    Also announced are dates for December 2013 w/ Blood Shot Record's Artist, Cory Branan.

    December

    03 St. Louis at The Duck Room (full band)
    04 Columbus at Ace of Cups (full band)
    05 Asbury Park at Asbury Lanes (full band)
    06 New York, at Mercury Lounge (full band)
    07 Allston at Great Scott (full band)
    08 Dover at Sonny's Tavern (full band)
    09 Burlington at Club Metronome (full band)
    10 Quebec City at L'Autre Zone (full band)
    12 Montreal at Divan Orange (full band)
    13 Vankleek Hill, Ontario at Beau's (full band)
    14 Toronto at The Silver Dollar Room (full band)
    15 Hamilton at Club Absinthe (full band)
    16 Chicago at Abbey Pub (full band)

    With more dates for February 2014 to be announced.  Stay tuned.

    Bands They Have Rocked With:

    Frank Turner, Jim Ward, Murder By Death, Cheap Girls, Nothington, Drive By Truckers, Austin Lucas, Larry & His Flask, Chuck Ragan and are alumni of the Revival Tour.  The Dropkick Murphys, Gogol Bordello, Throwrag, The Groovie Ghoulies, The Ergs!, Tim Barry, Ninja Gun, Son Volt, Two Cow Garage, Limbeck, Dwight Yoakam, Spoon, Rocky Votolato, Owen, The Reverend Horton Heat, Deer Tick, and Joey Cape. They’ve been pretty busy over the last decade.

    Tracklistings are:

    ‘Drag The River’ (self titled)

    1. Wichita Skyline
    2. Not That Kind
    3. Black In Bloom
    4. Ghosts of High School
    5. Like Longfellows
    6. Here's to the Losers
    7. the Other Side of OK
    8. History with History
    9. Waste of Time, Valentine
    10. Song for My Roommates

    Pre-order here.

      

    ‘You Can't Live This Way’

    1. Death of the Life of the Party
    2. Rangement
    3. Brookfield
    4. Fleeting Porch of Tide
    5. W.W. Too
    6. Tobacco Fields
    7. Defy the Moon
    8. Caleb's Grave
    9. Lying in the Feel
    10. Lost Angel Saloon
    11. Br00tal
    12. Pre-Post Party
    13. Lizzy
    14. Bad Side of a Good Time
    15. You Can't Live This Way

     

    Larry And HIs Flask Announce European Tour!

    Following the release of their brand new single ‘The Battle For Clear Sight’ on 14th October 2013, Larry and His Flask are back on our shores to win over yet more hearts and minds of the good people in Europe and the UK throughout December. 

    Larry And His Flask, photo by Karen Seifert. 

    Larry And His Flask, photo by Karen Seifert. 

    The five-piece from Oregon, USA who supported Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls in the UK as well as playing their own headline shows earlier this year will further spread the gospel of their infectious and frenetic homespun bluegrass/anarchic rock on the following dates:

    DECEMBER
    03   Nijmegen (NL) @ Merleyn 
    04   London (UK) @ Borderline
    05   Middlesbrough (UK) @ Doctor Browns
    06   Glasgow (UK) @ Audio  
    07   Manchester (UK) @ The Star & Garter
    08   Brighton (UK) @ The Hope
    09   Brussels (BE) @ Magasin 4
    10   Berlin (DE) @ Cortina Bob
    11   Cologne (DE) @ Tsunami Club
    12   Mannheim (DE) @ Der Bock
    13   Zurich (CH) @ Dynamo Werk 21
    14   Hamburg (DE) @ Nouar Bar
    15   Utrecht (NL) @ dBs 

    The Battle For Clear Sight is taken from their outstanding sophomore album ‘By The Lamplight’ which was released earlier this year. The track will be released on a split, coloured 7” vinyl – with Beans On Toast on the flipside – as part of the Xtra Mile Single Sessions: The Tenth Anniversary Edition. It features on the second of the 4 vinyl released every Monday in October as part of this highly collectable series. 

    As well as this, the band have recently made available their previous album ‘All That We Know’ on digital download for the first time, this side of the pond.

    For the uninitiated, Larry and His Flask make music that lies somewhere between a barn raising and a mosh pit. The New York Times calls them "uncommonly joyous" and "deviously astute", while their live show is a "breathless, polymorphous good time." Originally conceived as a four piece punk band, the group has swelled into a fully realized line-up with strong Americana influences complete with stand-up bass, mandolin and banjo. Their live act is not to be missed - unlike any other band playing music today, Larry and His Flask truly incorporate their audiences into each show, connecting to create an experience that converts everyone into fans and permeates the border between performer and spectator.  Performances see members careening wildly across the stage with instruments, narrowly avoiding harrowing collisions amongst themselves and frequently trading said instruments mid-song while still maintaining pitch-perfect 4-part harmonies. 

    Click here for a taster of their live antics – filmed at their London Forum show

    “There is so much verve and spirit on display, not to mention clever songwriting, which sees them weave moving, intriguing and entertaining stories through their heartfelt music. And if they are half as exciting live as they are on record, Larry And His Flask are a special entity indeed.” – 4 out of 5 review in Alternative Press

    “As expected and hoped for, we’re treated to more lashings of old time country tropes reconfigured through the equalizing lends of punk rock.  It’s truly riveting stuff…”  - 9 out of 10 review in Rock Sound (UK)

    www.larryandhisflask.com

    Jamie Lenman Returns!

     Jamie Lenman – raconteur, wit and one of the best British songwriters of the last ten years – is set to release a double album through Xtra Mile Recordings (Frank Turner, Against Me!, Million Dead).

    'Muscle Memory' is out 4th November 2013. 

    Best known through his work with Reuben (who split in 2008), ‘Muscle Memory’ is Jamie’s first new material. To showcase the day and night/yin and yang/black and white the double album is split into two discs: disc one brings together the heavier side of life. Brutal riffs and intense vocals on songs such as “Shower Of Scorn”, “The Fuck Of It All” and “Fizzy Blood”. Disc 2 shows Jamie’s strength for melody and song writing – from the beautiful “It’s Hard To Be A Gentleman” to the big band jazz of “Pretty Please” to the intensely moving “Saturday Night”.

    Jamie Lenman, photo by Ben Morse

    Jamie Lenman, photo by Ben Morse

    In between writing music, Jamie works as an illustrator for various clients including Bloomsbury, The Guardian and Doctor Who Magazine. The double album artwork was painstakingly put together by Jamie himself.

    The 23 track double album is split into two equal sides of 11 tracks each…

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    Album artwork

    Disc 1

    - The Six Fingered Hand
    - Fizzy Blood
    - No News Is Good News
    - One Of My Eyes Is A Clock
    - Shower Of Scorn
    - A Terrible Feeling
    - The Fuck Of It All
    - All The Things You Hate About Me, I Hate Them Too
    - Gary, Indiana
    - A Plague On Both Your Houses
    - Muscle

     

     Disc 2

    - Shotgun House
    - I Ain't Your Boy
    - It's Hard To Be A Gentleman
    - For God's Sake
    - Little Lives
    - If You Have To Ask You'll Never Know
    - Pretty Please
    - A Quiet Understanding
    - Saturday Night
    - A Day In The Life
    - Memory

    The album will be preceded by a single. In line with the album the single will be both “Fizzy Blood” (heavy) and “Pretty Please” (non heavy). The two track single will be part of a split 7” release with the other side featuring a track by Mongol Horde (Frank Turners side project). The release will be the 4th and final split 7” release as part of the Xtra Mile Recordings XMR10 series. Check out the videos here:

    Jamie Lenman will be playing an exclusive pre-release show at The Islington, London on Wednesday 16th October 2013. And then touring the UK later in 2013:

    - Wednesday 04 Dec 2013 -  
    Brighton Green Door Store
    - Thursday 05 Dec 2013 -     
    Birmingham Temple
    - Friday 06 Dec 2013 -      
    Glasgow Tuts
    - Saturday 07 Dec 2013 -      
    Manchester Night and Day
    - Sunday 08 Dec 2013 -    
    Bristol Thekla
    - Monday 09 Dec 2013 -  
    London Garage

    Tickets are priced £10 - subject to booking fee - via www.ticketmaster.co.uk.
     - Support comes from Kill Chaos -

    Tickets go on-sale at 9am GMT on Friday 27th September 2013

    www.jamielenman.com

     

    Get your free Beans On Toast live album!!

     Next week sees the one and only Beans On Toast hit the road on his biggest and longest UK tour ever, starting north in Aberdeen, and winding down the length of the country over a six week stretch culminating in what will be an incendiary live performance at London’s famous 100 Club. 

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    Everyone who purchased tickets in advance will receive their free download of Beans On Toast’s 'Live At The Scala' album released Monday 16th September 2013 by following the link here: 

    http://www.beansontoastmusic.com/download-live-album

    All you need to do is click on the link and enter your details. You will then receive an email within 24hrs with a unique code and instructions on how to download your free copy of ‘Live At The Scala’, which was recorded at last year’s sell out show in London Kings Cross.

    Full dates are as follows:

    SEPTEMBER

    23 Aberdeen, The Tunnels 
    24 Glasgow, Nice N Sleazy
    25 Edinburgh, Voodoo Rooms
    26 Newcastle, Think Tank
    27 Carlisle, The Brickyard 
    28 Leeds, The Wardrobe
    29 York, Fibbers
    30 Hull, Fruit

    OCTOBER

    2 Hebden Bridge, The Trades Club
    3 Manchester, Night & Day Café
    4 Chester, Compass
    5 Liverpool, Mellomello
    6 Wakefield, The Hop 
    10 Coventry, Taylor John's Music & Arts Centre
    11 Birmingham, The Rainbow
    12 Derby, The Victoria Inn
    14 Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach
    15 Bristol, Lousiana 
    17 Salisbury, The Music Box
    18 Plymouth, The White Rabbit19 Exeter, Phoenix
    20 Poole, Mr Kyps
    23 Southampton, Joiners
    24 Winchester,The Railway
    25 Brighton, Sticky Mikes Frog Bar
    27 Leicester, Extra Shot @ Cookie Jar
    28 Nottingham, Bodega
    29 Cambridge,The Portland Arms
    30 Oxford, Bullingdon
    31 St Albans, The Horn

    NOVEMBER

    1 Swindon, The Victoria
    2 Deal, The Lighthouse
    5 London, The 100 Club