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Set The Tone With… Abanamat

Today for the next instalment of Set The Tone With… Abanamat

Set The Tone WithThe premise behind this post type is to get an insight into the daily lives of the bands that we love! We have given them some situations to attribute a song to and let us know why that song in particular is perfect!

You can check out the answers the band gave below, as well as jam out to the tunes they picked. Want to listen to the complete collection from this segment? Click the Spotify link below!

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/521AkLxGA2qs0qUT7b05QR?si=d282b61ba0864628

What is the perfect song for the gym?Well, you need something fast-paced and angry. Any song by Rage Against The Machine will also do nicely.

https://open.spotify.com/track/1wsRitfRRtWyEapl0q22o8?si=b01c1660dcad4159

What is your go to happy song, when you’re angry or sad?We love Mr Hayes immensely.

https://open.spotify.com/track/0cfoqRqlhFZbkCUuPb3J8P?si=6437fa04433e43ca

The perfect song to put on while cooking?This song is from the album “Every Day”, was recorded live and is one of my favourite albums to this day. It was hard not to put the songs from this album in all the answers.

https://open.spotify.com/track/1g7bl2LDCom7jtX2EmHRSF?si=8758fd4518e74f70

The song are you most proud of?It’s usually something that is not yet released or something that we’re working on at the moment and all our working titles are usually not for printing. but this one is, it’s called Sphexish. 

Fox: As their song is not yet available enjoy this one that we love instead!

https://open.spotify.com/track/2V9vckjFuyDkqnW4ePJLbW?si=0bff32e732224223

Your all time favourite rock song?If the question were: “whats “the greatest and the best song” in the world?”, my answer would have been different.

https://open.spotify.com/track/0VLETiR8ft4wZHlCQf3UAf?si=ef02052a4b1e4586

The perfect song to set the mood on a date?Strictly Reserved – Charles Bradley; Space Cowboy – Jamiroquai; Are You In – Incubus – all great songs to set the mood and show off your musical taste but if you want to know if the person is really into you and has a sense of humour (two birds with one song), i would put any song from the Steel Panther’s or Cannibal Corpse’s catalogue. 

Fox: Let’s go with a hilarious song by Steel Panther.

https://open.spotify.com/track/3KLXsppVL4nJzuxWGLZ61F?si=49ac2b789961499d

A song by an amazing local band we might not know about?Our friends, Sheev and Icarus Burns, both released new albums this year, we highly recommend. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/1LMuw8sLzqqVpBEtoZSMGt?si=5e7426e08f0e4036

The perfect pre show song to amp you up?Usually we don’t listen to the music right before the show, everyone has their own routines and warmups but if we would, it would be:

https://open.spotify.com/track/5GIMpTRv0HMoPTMKfoNHV7?si=4c157ad60fb843a0

A great song you think Fox Reviews Rock won’t have heard before?Le voyage atomique I, II, III – Perilymph. Also our friends but are here because this is the best band no one knows about.

https://open.spotify.com/track/20QdWokYH3n8Mn9mVdWowF?si=3eda4c831b494b5d

All rights to the songs used in this post are retained by the relevant artists. This site claims no rights over them. The images were provided by the band. Images by Pauline Pöschko and edited by Tyler Pesek.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/521AkLxGA2qs0qUT7b05QR?si=53c59c060fd04099

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Song Of The Week – The Little Haven – The Wait

We have hand selected our song of the week! Hope you enjoy it. The band have described the song in their own words as well as given us an update about what is coming up for them.

Song Background Informationhttps://open.spotify.com/track/1ZDBSDF1KBOFc7Ju1NQMSS?si=e70ce7749cbd4120

The wait is a song that constantly develops, it doesn’t have a verse chorus verse structure it’s straight to the point and slowly builds up to the big ending, that acts as a big explosion!! 

The wait is the perfect example of our sound master a chill crazy surf feel, then a heavy dramatic element to pull every thing in together. 

But the song as a whole is about waiting for something to change but when that change happens it will be great. 

Other InformationFirst headline show in Bristol on the 16th August 

Along with a Support slot in fuel rock club Cardiff with Zac and the men on the 1st, and some behind the scenes action of recording our next ep and some live sessions!!

All rights to the song are retained by the recording artist. This site claims no rights over them. All images were provided by the band and the image is by Morgan Laity.

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Under The Radar – The Red Bastards

Less than 1,000 monthly listeners. More than 1,000 reasons to listen.

How did you come up with the bands name? A twist on The Red Bandits of Mid Wales, local red haired robbers/highway men from back in the day. We used to practice in the Red Lion Pub too so it all links… kinda!

Where are you from?Machynlleth, Mid Wales

What genre would you class your music as?Punk

For Fans Of?Rancid, Grade 2, The Drowns

Where can people connect with you?Spotify

Facebook

Instagram

The bands website is http://theredbastards.com/

What is your latest release?https://open.spotify.com/track/281axf3nTd02SY348C1PVx?si=bb42d124daf44504

A chuggy/bouncy number with a rip roaring solo and gang vocals all over it. What’s not to love?!

What are the songs you would recommend to new listeners?Cut The Deadwood is a good contrast song! Niff calls it a ballad but live it’s quite the opposite!

https://open.spotify.com/track/1Qek8FYXOJhyZBqbOkTxUL?si=d9bb36c9197c421b

The Good Old Days, a nod to the old school punk sound.

https://open.spotify.com/track/78e7k4rQaIMnqE6u9pgaEL?si=846ba1587ac2494e

What is the song you’re most proud of as a band?Kids On Glue, our first single as a band and first music video to boot!

https://open.spotify.com/track/61YFw16unjHb6xgQSiBOm7?si=31d833081a464eb9

When can we expect some new music?Hoping to finish album number 2 this year!

Who would be your dream collaboration?Would have to be Rancid. The band have had a big influence on what we do as ‘musicians’, if you can call us that?!

Where can people next catch one of your shows? 31st August – Coopers Arms supporting The Toasters

Where can people grab some merchandise?https://theredbastards.bandcamp.com/merch

What is the bands goal for the next 12 months?Get the final bunch of songs done for the album with a few gigs here and there along the way! Waiting on some news for the later part of the year. Watch this space!

What is your message to new listeners?Oi Oi! Use it or loose it! Support your pubs n venues before it’s too late!

All rights to the songs used on this post are retained by the band in question. This site claims no rights over them. All images were provided by the band.

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Song Of The Week – The Binding Divide – Finding Forever

We have hand selected our song of the week! Hope you enjoy it. The band have described the song in their own words as well as given us an update about what is coming up for them.

Song Background InformationAt face value, Finding Forever comes across as a love song, but it was never meant to tell one specific story or have a single, defined meaning. Instead, I wanted to capture a feeling—those overwhelming emotions that come with discovering someone or something new that you just can’t get out of your head. It’s that gut instinct, excitement, curiosity, and almost addictive pull that often comes with the honeymoon phase or seeing life through rose-colored glasses.

https://open.spotify.com/track/1LYFuDja6kWCpwf748v3rT?si=595f194035904746

Rather than writing about a particular relationship or experience, I intentionally kept the lyrics open-ended so listeners could connect with the song in whatever way feels personal to them. Whether it’s falling in love, chasing a dream, finding a passion, or experiencing a major turning point in life, the emotions are universal. At its core, Finding Forever is meant to be a positive song that celebrates the excitement of new beginnings and those powerful feelings that can be difficult to put into words but resonate with so many of us.

Other InformationWe are gearing up to release our third single “ARROWS” as well head back into the studio to track 2 more songs as well continue to build our online world & narrative. we are also beginning production on our live show to which we plan to build a show that represents the music in a visually artistic way.

All rights to the song are retained by the recording artist. This site claims no rights over them. All images were provided by the band.

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