April 2023 – Page 7 – 1st 3 MAGAZINE

HARKER – Back To Basics

1st April 2023

Brighton-based band Harker have been making waves in the UK music scene with their unique blend of punk rock and indie influences.

Characterized by driving guitar riffs, catchy melodies, and introspective lyrics that explore themes of identity, relationships, and personal growth.

Led by vocalist and guitarist Mark Boniface, Harker’s music is a testament to the power of honest, heartfelt songwriting. Their debut album, “No Discordance,” showcases the band’s talent for crafting memorable hooks and anthemic choruses, while still maintaining a sense of rawness and authenticity.

With a growing fanbase and a string of successful tours under their belt, Harker are bands in the UK music scene. Whether you’re a fan of punk, indie, or just good old-fashioned rock and roll, Harker is a band you won’t want to miss.

HARKERhave released a new single titled “Wasting Time.”

“‘Wasting Time’ is about the breakdown of communication in modern life – it’s easy to misunderstand and mislead when you only talk through a digital screen. Talk to your loved ones in person, debate face to face, and know when to set your boundaries if it’s not working. ‘Wasting Time’ is a back to basics, 4 chord postpunk pop ruckus track – heavy hooks and fuzzed out guitar walls, just how we like it.”

BAND WEBSTORE: http://hrkr.co.uk/shop

Tour Dates:

23-25th June – Hamburg, Booze Cruise

30th June – Brighton, Prince Albert

8th July – Bolton, Right To Roam Festival

15th July – Portsmouth, Guildhall

28th October – York, One For The Road Festival

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Web: http://www.hrkr.co.uk/

ELVIE SHANE – Giving A Shit

1st April 2023

Country News

Marking the first new music since BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records singer-songwriter Elvie Shane’s acclaimed Backslider album debut, Shane shares his new song ‘Forgotten Man‘, available to listen HERE.

An anthem for those chasing the American dream with calloused hands and a weary, but still-believing heart, it’s another example of Shane’s deep-feeling take on country, co-written by the rising star with Dan Couch, Luke Preston, and Oscar Charles.

With his big-hearted Platinum Number One, ‘My Boy’, Shane showed fans the kind of man he is – one who’ll step forward and stand for what he believes in. He calls ‘Forgotten Man’ “the song I’ve been trying to write since I started all this,” and it finds him representing those hard-working, willing-to-sacrifice folks he’s met around the nation. But while that mission has been taken on many times before, it’s never been done quite like this.

“There’s been a lot of attempts to recognize that group of people in country music, but sometimes it feels like it’s not a very honest representation of the angst that’s involved,” Shane explains. “It doesn’t ever really touch on how p*ssed off you can be, just trying to find the American dream.”

Full of tough-as-nails grit and featuring an uptempo, heartland-rock sound, the tune tributes those who wear their name on a patch like a badge of honor. Matching raw power and fist-in-the-air-pride with a deep sense of sympathetic camaraderie, it once again finds Shane going against the grain in country music, and going beyond the surface level.

Shane admits the track came from a time of personal struggle, and the clarity he found in front-row fans around the country. So with more new music to come, it hints at a creative re-awakening – one focused above all on the honesty of the “Forgotten Man”.

“I’m wearing that patch, too,” he says. “I’m out here trying to give an honest account of who I am and put an honest effort into what I do. I actually do give a sh*t, and I will place my bet on those people I’m singing about in this song against all odds.”

‘Forgotten Man’ is Shane’s first original solo release since 2021’s Backslider album, and now points toward the beginning of a new musical chapter (with more info on the way). But recently, he’s been on a collaborative hot streak.

In January, the Kentucky native released a spine-tingling version of The Rolling Stones iconic hit ‘Sympathy for the Devil’, taking part in the star-studded Stoned Cold Country tribute to the band’s 60th anniversary. That project found him shoulder to shoulder with hit makers like Eric Church, Brooks & Dunn, his hero Steve Earle and more, and in February, he followed up with ‘Hillbilly’, joining The Cadillac Three and Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor for a Southern Gothic rocker.

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Jack Broadbent – Sliding Into London

1st April 2023

Music News

British singer, songwriter and guitarist Jack Broadbent will play a London show on 12th April at the Jazz Café as the final date of his current European tour.

Renowned for his slide guitar playing skills, Jack Broadbent grew up in Lincolnshire but has been based in Canada for over a decade.

He has toured North America extensively to promote his ‘Ride’ album released in April 2022, but also played a set of UK dates last June as part of a packed schedule that included a well received slot at the Black Deer Festival and a guest appearance on the BBC Radio 2 Blues Show with Cerys Matthews. He toured mainland Europe last autumn with Peter Frampton.

JACK BROADBENT
LIVE IN LONDON
12.04.23 @ JAZZ CAFÉ

Jack Broadbent is a virtuosic musician whose slide guitar playing has earned him a reputation as one of the most innovative and skilled guitarists of his generation. His ability to channel the essence of the blues while incorporating modern elements into his playing has made him a standout figure in the contemporary music scene.

Broadbent’s slide guitar technique is both intricate and soulful, as he employs a variety of techniques and styles to create his signature sound. His use of open tunings and fingerpicking allow him to create a rich and textured sound, while his skillful use of alternate picking and string bending adds depth and nuance to his playing.

What sets Broadbent apart from other slide guitarists is his ability to blend traditional blues elements with contemporary styles, creating a sound that is at once classic and modern. His performances are characterized by raw energy and emotional intensity, with each note he plays conveying a powerful sense of emotion and feeling.

Many music critics have hailed Broadbent as a master of the slide guitar, with some even comparing him to legendary guitarists like Robert Johnson and Duane Allman. His music continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world, and his innovative approach to the guitar promises to influence generations of musicians to come.

Tickets can be purchased HERE

TRACKLISTING
1 Ride
2 I Love Your Rock ’n’ Roll
3 New Orleans
4 Hard Livin’
5 Midnight Radio
6 Baby Blue
7 Grace
8 Who Are You?

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Monthly Archives: April 2023

HARKER – Back To Basics

Brighton-based band Harker have been making waves in the UK music scene with their unique blend of punk rock and indie influences.

ELVIE SHANE – Giving A Shit

Marking the first new music since BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records singer-songwriter Elvie Shane’s acclaimed Backslider album debut, Shane shares his new song ‘Forgotten Man‘, available to listen HERE.

Jack Broadbent – Sliding Into London

British singer, songwriter and guitarist Jack Broadbent will play a London show on 12th April at the Jazz Café as the final date of his current European tour.

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