song Archives - Various Small Flames https://varioussmallflames.co.uk/tag/song/ New and independent music Fri, 01 Jan 2016 18:54:40 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/varioussmallflames.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cropped-finalwhite-e1490809629909-1.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 song Archives - Various Small Flames https://varioussmallflames.co.uk/tag/song/ 32 32 88787050 Favourite Free Music of 2013 https://varioussmallflames.co.uk/2014/01/03/our-favourite-free-music-of-2013/ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 10:28:00 +0000 http://www.wakethedeaf.co.uk/?p=304 For the last two years (2011 and 2012) we have produced a list compiling some of our favourite free music of the last 12 months. The lists seem to be growing year on year and this year’s continues that trend. There’ll be several posts (probably around five), featuring bands/artists in alphabetical order. We have tried to feature a wide variety of genres and so I’m certain you’ll find something to your taste if you take the time to have a […]

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]]> For the last two years (2011 and 2012) we have produced a list compiling some of our favourite free music of the last 12 months. The lists seem to be growing year on year and this year’s continues that trend. There’ll be several posts (probably around five), featuring bands/artists in alphabetical order. We have tried to feature a wide variety of genres and so I’m certain you’ll find something to your taste if you take the time to have a browse through. Also, it’s completely impossible to pick up every great free release in a whole year, so if we’ve missed your band or your favourite band, don’t be offended, instead hit us up with a link so we can check them out.

The aim of these lists is to present some of the very best new music and to highlight the talent and generosity of artists around the world, people who give their all in terms of time and creative energy for absolutely no monetary return. These are people who create music because that’s what they like to do, not because they want to line their pockets or have a quick flash of publicity.

All that said, there are ways of supporting every single artist on this list. Firstly, tell your friends, your family, your next-door neighbour! Spread the word and give these artists the recognition they deserve. If you like what you hear then let the artists know. The vast majority of bands on this list are not affiliated with a record label and so do not have middle men and PR agents to deal with emails and messages. So why not spend 10-15 minutes of you day writing a message of support to brighten their day a little?

It’s also important to note that each of these releases are available for free download, but many are also available in physical forms (often at very reasonable prices). Many of the download pages also have the option to provide a token cash donation, so if you really love a record on this list, then why not give a little something?

Wake The Deaf’s Favourite Free Music of 2013:

Part I: A-C

Part II: D-H

Part III: I-O

Part IV: P-S

Part V: T-Z

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]]> 304 Meursault https://varioussmallflames.co.uk/2011/01/18/scotland-is-home-to-some-of-my-favourite-artists/ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:43:00 +0000 http://www.wakethedeaf.co.uk/?p=882 Scotland is home to some of my favourite artists. The Twilight Sad and Frightened Rabbit are probably in my top ten bands of the last 5 years or so and there seems to be new stuff drifting down from across the northern border all the time. Edinburgh, while not as popular for visiting muscians as Glasgow, has some real talent emerging. Meursault aren’t exactly new, they released their debut album, Pissing on Bonfires/Kissing With Tongues, in 2008 (with local label Song, By Toad) and released […]

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]]> Scotland is home to some of my favourite artists. The Twilight Sad and Frightened Rabbit are probably in my top ten bands of the last 5 years or so and there seems to be new stuff drifting down from across the northern border all the time. Edinburgh, while not as popular for visiting muscians as Glasgow, has some real talent emerging.

Meursault aren’t exactly new, they released their debut album, Pissing on Bonfires/Kissing With Tongues, in 2008 (with local label Song, By Toad) and released another, All Creatures Will Make Merry, to critical acclaim in 2010. Neil Pennycook’s grand-sounding voice is equally suited to the acoustic folky songs, the quicker electronic numbers and the fuzzy lo-fi efforts. Neil and Co. have what it takes to become huge, at least to the audience that listens to honest, well-crafted music.

“Bury me face down. Bury me so I might see the ground.”

*Video by Song, By Toad. Read Matthew’s blog for some hidden gems and brutally honest reviews.

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