September is rolling up to be one heck of a musical month with two more exciting, underground releases promised: Thumpermonkey Lives! new record “We Bake Our Bread Beneath Her Holy Fire” be up on 6th September through Genin Records. The album is not anything but phenomenal, without question the best underground release this writer has ever heard – ingenius and witty songwriting, beautiful production, astonishing execution and utterly rocks. It’s hard to describe, but imagine Frank Zappa, David Bowie and Queen were asked to collaborate to do a B-movie soundtrack for metalheads and you’ll be in the ball-park area, but with only a fractional idea of how good it is. Honestly a loss to anyone who doesn’t hear this.
Order from : www.genin.co.uk / Band Website : www.thumpermonkey.com
On 1st September solo female DIY artist She Makes War releases her long-awaited debut “Disarm” after an impressive online video series of singles. Excitement has beeen buzzing all over the net, and little wonder – with its own unique style and character, this is fantastically earthy, grungey alternative pop straight from the underground, like a crossbreed between the sounds of Nine Inch Nails, Carina Round and with a hint of the spirit of Riot girl, but with a feisty, independent London edge. The London DIY scene is desperately under-representative of female artistry and this is a record which will deservedly assert to redress the balance!
Order from : www.shemakeswar.com (Also check out for: videos, previews, etc.)
This coming Sat 24 April sees an unbelievably awesome live bill at The Unicorn courtesy of Genin Records: Elephant vs Leopard, Djevara, Pigshackle and Let Our Enemies Beware. Truly fantastic, and what’s more – totally FREE. So come down to The Unicorn, 226 Camden ROad at 7.15pm for a night of awesome, progressive noise… bliss!
GENIN is proud to present THE NEW BEAT No1 at The Cross Kings this coming Friday 5th February 2010. The first GENIN night of the year will be showcasing an eclectic bill of the weird and wonderful, an alternative to the alternative, a shot across the bows of ‘rock’ music as we know and have become comfortable with. The night will feature performances from Solar Flares, Arficeden, Tessellators and Djevara.
In support of the humanitarian relief work being done in the highly topical case of HAITI, but also in the out-of-fashion yet equally disastrous tragedy continuing in Darfur, GENIN RECORDS are pledging 25% of all sales from records, and 100% of profits on T-shirts, from all online orders made within the first week of February 2010.
CDs include new releases from The Display Team, Thumpermonkey Lives! and Djevara, as well as back catalogue goldies from Elephant vs Leopard, Pigshackle, The Super Nashwan Kids, Claypigeon and more. Fill your boots.
Orders can be made directly online from www.genin.co.uk
Our last show/party of the year at our wonderful warehouse, The Low Fidelity Disconnect. Expect the usual eye-and-mouth-watering spread of music, arts and creative people. This time round we have sets from Djevara, Let Our Enemies Beware and Thumpermonkey Lives!
We will be joined by Caretaker, Gin Panic and The andy k Show for a rocking night to launch our new CD (as well as celebrate one more year survived for me)! £5* in.
Come join us!
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DJEVARA NEW RECORD:
Djevara are pleased to announce the imminent release of “The Rising Tide (Part 1) : Corsa Al Ribasso” officially on Mon 14th Dec 2009 (though will be available at the gig). In tune with the changing dynamics of the band line-up as well as the freer, more creative possibilities offered by the digital age, Djevara have decided to release their newest album in two parts – this is the first!
The CD launch will be on Friday 4th December and will also be my birthday party bash! It’ll be held downstairs at The Cross Kings in King’s Cross in London (126 York Way). We’ll also have live sets from the fantastic Caretaker (Rock Sound single-of-the-month), Gin Panic and The andy k Show – ensuring it’s going to be an absolutely amazing night – come join us!
*NOTE: Free entry to the show with all pre-orders!
Available to pre-order NOW from www.genin.co.uk or www.djevara.co.uk
Just a reminder about our excellent event at 333 Basement this Thursday! A rare live performance from one of the most talented bands I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing – PIGSHACKLE, plus (hopefully) the tentative debut of Cochon D’Inde (who you may find strangely familiar…), and exciting enigmatic sets expected from Wild Dogs Of Winter and In Case Of Moon Disaster. Great times ahead!
Remember: bring your old tickets for discount entry, and all members of Genin-related or bands that have performed at GENIN LIVES! before get in for £2.
The 5th part of the first GENIN LIVES! series, and yet again we have a magnificent feast for you featuring music and art…
THREE COLOURS – the debut show!!!
MOULT – Fantastic, dreamy, almost ambient electronic rock
EVENFLOWERSKILL – hardcore cross-fertilized with jazz with more than a dash of lateral thinking…
GLOCKENSPIEL – huge soundscapes of majestic beauty
Tickets available from www.genin.co.uk and www.wegottickets.com (from 14/10/09)
Wooohooo! You too can now look as good as all the fashionistas in Shoreditch when you next come down to Genin Lives! with one of our fantabulous new Ts! Wooo!
New shirts available online – check either the widget on the myspace or go direct to: GENIN RECORDS / DJEVARA T-Shirts
(www.totomerch.com/shop/GeninRecords)
