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Melissa and Leah

The Babies



Attention all blog readers! We turn your attention to NYC based band The Babies for your listening pleasure. Sounding like a mix of Camera Obscura and Girls, The Babies are sure to satisfy your hearing ear. Head over to their myspace page, limber up and indulge.… Continue

Posted by Melissa and Leah on October 26, 2009 at 12:50pm

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Posted by Melissa and Leah on October 24, 2009 at 12:09pm

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The Moi Non Plus



The Moi Non Plus are an alternative drum, guitar, sample duo from Amsterdam. Their sound refers to bands like Liars and Sonic Youth. The Moi Non Plus have toured through England, Germany, Belgium, Spain and the USA, played international festivals such as POPKOMM, CMJ, SXSW, The Great Escape and MOTEL MOZAIQUE a… Continue

Posted by Melissa and Leah on October 24, 2009 at 12:08pm

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The Subjects



Daytrotter: "The line I want to use to describe The Subjects is from the exasperated phone call scene in 'Back to Future', where Marvin Berry- wth his bloddy, bandaged playing hand - punches his cousin Chuck's phone number and says, "You know that new sound you've been looking for? Well, listen to this..."… Continue

Posted by Melissa and Leah on October 21, 2009 at 10:30am

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Tell All Your Friends CMJ Lineup



The Antlers
10/20 – Brooklyn Vegan Showcase - Music Hall of Williamsburg (8PM)
10/21 – Sound Fix Records (6PM)
10/22 – Club NME Showcase - The Delancey (10PM)

Bear Hands
10/21 – Mercury Lounge (10PM)
10/22 – Club NME Showcase - The Delancey (10PM)
10/23 – Planetary Group CMJ Day Party - Pia… Continue

Posted by Melissa and Leah on October 19, 2009 at 1:30pm

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Subbacultcha CMJ Showcase


CMJ SUBBACULTCHA SHOWCASE

BEST COAST (USA) - MALE BONDING (UK) - THE MOI NON PLUS (NL) - zZz (NL) - SURF CITY (NZ) - BLONDES (USA) - HOSPITAL BOMBERS (NL) - DJ DAN SELZER
DATE: OCTOBER 20 - 2009
VENUE : CAKESHOP
STARTS: 7PM

Set Times

07.00PM - Doors
07.30 - 08.05 - Blondes (USA)
08.25 - 09.00… Continue

Posted by Melissa and Leah on October 19, 2009 at 11:46am

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The Drums




The Drums Announce West Coast Tour!

Hey Everyone! Check out The Drums. Probably one of our FAVORITE bands of the year.


"They do a kind of surfy version of New Order, bright and clattery, a minimalist collision of the 1950s and the 1980s. The best thing about the beach is that it’s so giant and uncomplicat… Continue

Posted by Melissa and Leah on October 15, 2009 at 11:03am

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Cymbals Eat Guitars


Hey Everyone! Cymbals Eat Guitars, an indie foursome from Staten Island New York, is releasing a new self-released album called "Why There Are Mountains". All I can say is, you need to listen to this band. Their sound is so big, yet simple, foward thinking, yet strangely familiar. Keep your eyes and ears open, you'… Continue

Posted by Melissa and Leah on October 1, 2009 at 10:43am

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You Dont Wanna Miss This...

Posted by Melissa and Leah on September 26, 2009 at 2:18pm

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"Maybe Tonite"


Not ready for the summer to end? Well, I'm super excited about this band I'm about to introduce to you. .357 Lover, remember it. When a bands description reads "Time travel, making out at the mall, werewolves, rock operas and a German lady", my curiosity will always get the best of me.

Listen to the song "Maybe… Continue

Posted by Melissa and Leah on September 9, 2009 at 9:47pm

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Bands On The Beatles

Posted by Melissa and Leah on September 9, 2009 at 7:26pm

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The Twees EP Review



Turn Up The Sound favorites, The Twees, recently released their new EP...and it's fantastic! Their EP entitled 'Lessons To Connect', mixes pop and indie rock reminding you of a mixture of The Strokes and Franz Ferdinand, 'Full Circle' showcases this comparison the most out of all the songs. Head bopping beats an… Continue

Posted by Melissa and Leah on September 5, 2009 at 8:00pm

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Interview with Stevie and the Moon




Stevie and the Moon is a new band from Scotland, the come complete with catchy pop songs that will make you melt. They are definitley a band we are happy to have came across. Their songs are sweet and honest, when you listen to songs like 'Old Traditions' and 'Tick Tock World' you can't help but smile and wond… Continue

Posted by Melissa and Leah on September 4, 2009 at 8:06am

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Congratulations Are In Order For Loveday Fools!

Friends of Turn Up The Sound, Loveday Fools, have just informed us that they have been signed to a label! So everyone give them a round of applause, throw things in the air, but more importantly listen to their music and support them. Below is more information about what's going down...

Loveday Fools have signed a 2 year deal with King Prawn Records, an indie label from Halifax after they heard the bands demo CD. They plan on releasing their debut single/album Worldwide in January 2010. The rec… Continue

Posted by Melissa and Leah on September 1, 2009 at 8:18am

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Bands You Need To Hear

Hello All. Here are some of the latest and greatest bands that Turn Up The Sound has had our ears tickled by...

1.Stages Of Dan
Must Hear Song-Gary
www.myspace.com/stagesofdan

2.Mafia Lights
Must Hear Song-Modern Warfare
www.myspace.com/mafialights

3.Crocodiles
Must Hear Song- Summer Of Hate
www.myspace.comContinue

Posted by Melissa and Leah on August 31, 2009 at 1:10pm — 1 Comment

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Playlist To Kick Off September

Hey Everyone! We thought we would give you some new music idea's for the upcoming month. Here is our playlist...

1.Crying Lightning- Arctic Monkeys

2. Before I Start To Cry- Vivian Girls

3. The Year I Started Smoking- Loveday Fools

4. Lucy Takes The Dare- The Royal Chains

5. Lost In Love- The Sounds

6. Tick Tock World- Stevie And The Moon

7. Dirty Shadows- The Dustys

8. Full Circle- The Twees

9. In Hindsight- Craig Shields

10. She Loves Everybody- Chester French

Posted by Melissa and Leah on August 29, 2009 at 7:13pm

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Message from Planet Magnetic

Hello friends,
Our new song 'Lonely Planet' is finally on our page so have a listen and let us know what you think.

The last couple of months have been pretty cool. we did a shoot with photographer Michael Furlonger back in July and you can see us wearing our new suits that designer Jenny Schwartz made for us - Thanks Jen!! x

We were in the studio again with The Cures producer, Dave M Allen recording the new tune (you can also see the 'making of' in our Blog bit)

September sees us playing a h… Continue

Posted by Melissa and Leah on August 21, 2009 at 10:41am

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The Kooks Wow Us Again

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Posted by Melissa and Leah on August 17, 2009 at 12:41pm

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The Kooks Ibiza Rocks

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Posted by Melissa and Leah on August 14, 2009 at 4:43pm

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