Djevara (Redux), Bleak, She Makes War, This Is Radio Silence and a host of other artists play at guerrilla festival WAR IN THE PARK in Burgess Park on Sunday afternoon. There is quite a stunning range of acts who’ve decided to leave the mics and amps behind and bring along acoustics to make war.
It shall take place here http://bit.ly/daPVl5
Come rock your bones under the tress…
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.)
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/87716
Djevara are fund-raising for Palestine in their last London show before heading into the studio this coming Friday 30th July. The band are donating £1 from each ticket sale to Welfare Association (http://www.welfareassociation.org.uk) for their vital work in the region. The show is taking place The Water Rats (328 Grays Inn Road, Londn, WC1X 8BZ) and kicks off at 7.30pm.
Tickets are available from here:
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/87716 )
SAT 19th JUNE 2010
Djevara (Redux), the alternative semi-acoustic manifestation of Djevara, are playing one of the first in a series of ArtIsland events which host both art exhibitions and live music in the small venue of The Butcher’s Corner in New Cross.
Address is 302 New Cross Road (2mins from station). The art is all day and the gigs start in the evening.
Check out the blog site for details:
http://www.artislandblog.blogspot.com/
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!
FB event:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=106643496026521&ref=ts
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
Happy New Year. 2010 has started with a flurry of activity and excitement in London’s burgeoning alternative DIY underground, with a number of nights and venues putting on some shows well worth checking out. Without further ado, here’s a very quick (and not necessarily comprehensive) round-up of some awesome stuff happening.
RIP THIS JOINT! – Set in the basement of The Constitution in Camden, this night plays host to some of the most intimate, most eclectic and startlingly high quality DIY nights in town for the bargain price of £2. Always worth going.
END OF RADIO – Set up by a couple of members of One Of Us Cannot Be Wrong and Orders Of The British Empire, the line-ups are not always consisting of bands with ridiculously long names – expect every type of progressive or post-rock outfit at their deliciously cosy, vibey nights at The Jester (downstairs @ The Cross Kings, 126 York Way).
ROTTEN LUCK – Putting on free shows at Deptford’s place of choice – The Bird’s Nest as well as The Grosvenor, these shows are always passionate and visceral affairs. South London fights back 
LI GRAND ZOMBI – New nights just started at the Unicorn and Scar Studios in Camden
… and many more. It is recommended to check out myspace.com/londontransmission which always has listings of a plethora of fantastic live music
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!
Facebook event:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=210716197745
CD LAUNCH & BIRTHDAY BASH!
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