I constantly have to start over with this band. When I start to write about this album, I begin really strong and accurate, but then something in the music changes, and it completely disproves what I'm trying to say, so I'll stop trying to relate it to something and just describe it to the best of my ability. The Monroe Transfer is a 7-piece band from London, England (jeez, it's been the British Invasion here at ITR?) who draw a lot of influence from Godspeed You! Black Emperor, but not in the way you'd expect. The [...]
When I meet Nick Gill in a back street in Aldgate, he's in remarkably fine form for someone who's been up ill the previous night. It's impressive enough that he's made it in for work and I would have understood if he'd cancelled, but spurred on by a love for ...
Trials is a record of heartbreak and torment. It all begins before you've even listened to the first track, with The Monroe Transfer's painstaking attention to detail embodied in some fine packaging. The album comes in a knitted cloth bag, a delightful treat for anyone who is averse to the multitude of carbon copy digipacks and tatty jewel cases. But before the virgin listen to the album, you're forced to tear apart the stitching of the lovingly crafted sleeve. It's a powerful act that forces the conscience to savour what is within the wrapping. [...]
De lokale omroep Radio Gasterlan is bezig met een zeer bijzondere, danwel bizare recorpoging. De omroep waarvoor wil maarliefst 168 uur achtereen uitzenden (te beluisteren via de stream ), niks nieuws onder de zon natuurlijk, maar de muziek is wel bijzonder, er zullen namelijk louter uitvoeringen van de kerst traditional Stille Nacht uitgevoerd worden! Naast bekende Nederlanders en prominente Friezen zal ook ik twee uurtjes vullen (donderdag a.s. 18 december tussen 14.00 en 16.00 uur). Natuurlijk is het wel de bedoeling mijn eigen draai hieraan te geven en wel middels een [...]
Peachcake Arizona electro-duo Peachcake are making waves in more than just the music world. Following the death of lead singer Stefan Pruett 's brother and band member this past year, they launched the Planet Awesome Movement, which involves the free distribution of art (documented in their new "Souls" video), teen hotlines, a TV series (to be piloted by FOX in the Summer/Fall of '09) and a nationwide series of interactive community "Paint For Peace" art installations/performances. Their live shows are a one-of-a-kind experience. They've bubble-wrapped audiences, started games of [...]
The Monroe Transfer Today we offer up a bumber crop of MP3s for your delectation. First up is the brooding ambience of London seven piece, The Monroe Transfer , with two tracks, Joy and the old crimbo classic, Silent Night Forthcoming gigs: 3 Feb 2009 20:00 Goodbye, Faithful Kingdom! X @ The Macbeth London, London 3 Mar 2009 20:00 Goodbye, Faithful [...]
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The Monroe Transfer are offering up two free downloads. Nick Gill, guitarist of the Monroe Transfer explains the tracks "We were asked to record something for one side of a split 103 EP; sadly, that's now not going to happen due to financial horrors. So, with a mastered track and nothing to do with it, we thought we'd give it away" Mp3:The Monroe Transfer - Joy Mp3:The Monroe Transfer - Silent Night
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