DIY (ANTI BACTERIAL /VIRAL) SPRAY

This is 100% natural AND effective. “Much nicer for your skin than alcohol based, chemical filled gel” says Maxi McNaughty – who has been a big hit with massages and advice, at events that TheZineUK has been involved with (including No.3 Expo and The Deptford Mix Up, Summer 2019). 

A growing reputation includes feedback from some of TheZineUK’s fave musical artists, part of our story.

Get the recipe and good vibes from Maxi McNaughty at
https://maxirecipes.blogspot.com/2020/03/all-natural-effective-anti-bacterial.html

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‘…AND THEN THE RAIN STOPPED’ BIRTHMARKS

Since the Ides Of March, Planet Lockdown rebrands a diseased, dis-eased Earth. We need our escapisms from harsh reality. This album is a necessity.

“All Cool’s Day” was to have been a live launch for the credible and incredible debut album  ‘…And Then The Rain Stopped’ – Delayed gratification sensation awaits.

The post Brexit days have seen the threads of our tapestry weave into a bigger story beyond belief. Our friends have the epic talent to soundtrack this movie in which we are involuntary extras. 

Available now – on all sussed platforms.

2020 vision includes LPs from Bugeye, MOSES, Nova Twins, EOB, False Heads and Birthmarks – some of Earth’s brightest musical hopes with their globally expansive audio visions. …That’s just some of my OWN personal thrills. Imagine how wide this spectrum is, with my variety show of friends who are “living the stream”.

Together with his Birthmarks bandmates,  Jason Fletcher and Jonno Lloyd, Daniel Cross is one of TheZineUK documentary’s golden threads.

Gracing our No.3 Expo a few years ago with a live set declared by an industry insider as “better than NIN”, ArtBeat woven with the “Pulse 1” Eugene Ankomah collaboration. A glimpse into the creative potential that brings ‘One Pulse’. Take five minutes of *You Time* for this video;

One Pulse is taken from Birthmarks' debut album - '...And Then The Rain Stopped' Stream: https://ADA.lnk.to/9lNMUFA Buy: https://birthmarkssound.bandcamp.com...

Developing against the dramatic backdrop of Year 2019 – between sessions, creating and performing – this LP is impressive as fuck, I am compelled to report. 

As our Rock n Roll superman, John Clay, articulates (when creating the stripped down version of ‘Wax’ for Clark Kent’s Rock And Roll Revue/Margo’s Living Room); “Lovely to hear a loud band that can appreciate the power of the quiet moment.”

Sound: N. Ridley + T.Coyne of MANGO/Vision: J.Clay + Chloe Spencer of MANGO] 'Something chilled from Birthmarks. Lovely to hear a loud band that can appreci...

Fused multiple influences but, with this album, an instant influence themselves (trust), the expansive pop melodies, raw rock force and sex-alien beats of Birthmarks crash to shore in waves of mighty sonic ebb and flow.

Their Star Ship has landed on our futuristic Planet Earth’s dystopian present – with presence. One of Asteroid-Rock’s most extraordinary statements of intent., ‘…And Then The Rain Stopped’ is brutally and beautifully brilliant. 11/10.

Listen to ...And Then the Rain Stopped on Spotify. Birthmarks · Album · 2020 · 10 songs.

Dark and LIT:  http://www.birthmarkssound.com/

Words: Caffy St Luce

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WE DAYDREAM WITH LOVEBLIND

Welcome to a story which “takes place between North and South. Between past and present. Between loneliness and future.” Welcome to Loveblind.

The Newer Wave age has arena worthy soundtracks from star shaped talents. Mouse-hold more than household names. For now. . . Loveblind are a stargaze, cyper-electro force of supernature – their 21st century audiovisual-kraft werks.

With hinted elements of Visage and Placebo, but their unique Mode and presence,  Loveblind landed on Planet Lockdown with ‘War Planets’, the first single from ‘Sleeping Visions’ (debut album on Vinyl, CD and Digital via Saint Marie Records).

The first single from Sleeping Visions, the debut album from Loveblind. Out on Vinyl, CD and Digital 3/27/20 via Saint Marie Records. https://www.loveblindba...

Dorian Electrique (vocals) and Wyatt Parkins (guitar) were recently conversation with Kelly Munro.

Kelly : Tell us how long you’ve been making music together.

Wyatt – “We started in late 2017 as a three piece, but over the next months added two more members. Most of the record was recorded in 2018, with 2019 spent mixing and mastering.”

What’s been some of your highlights so far on your musical journey?

Wyatt – “Honestly, each step along the way has been a highlight; hearing vocals added to the first song, having the songs mixed, mastered, completing the artwork, completing each video for the record, releasing the first single, etc… Also, seeing the way five people spread out around the world are able to put something beautiful together without being in the same room.”

Your latest single is called ‘Daydream’, what would be your idea of your dreams coming true?

Wyatt – “We want as many people as possible to hear this record. We put so many hours into it over two years, and it would be most fulfilling to know tons of people all around the world have heard and enjoyed it.”

The second single from Sleeping Visions, the debut album from Loveblind. Out on Vinyl, CD and Digital 3/27/20 via Saint Marie Records. https://www.loveblindb...

Tell us more about the single. Is there a meaning behind the song? Story attached to it?

Dorian – “Of course there is a meaning. But I always want to give the listeners the freedom to interpret their own story into it. My story takes place between North and South. Between past and present. Between loneliness and future. Something you have seen and can never forget. Something in his eyes… Govinda, on that morning…”

Tell us about your home.

Wyatt Parkins – “I live in Texas, Josh Garman and Neil Burkdoll live in Florida. Dorian Electrique and Mikel Wegener live in Germany. I think our varied geographical locations and cultural differences play a huge role in shaping the sound of Loveblind.”

What albums do you never get tired of listening to?

Wyatt – “There are so many but a few… Slowdive ‘Souvlaki’, Placebo ‘Sleeping With Ghosts’,  David Bowie ‘Blackstar’, The Smashing Pumpkins ‘Siamese Dream’…”

What can we expect from you for the rest of this year?

Wyatt – “We have created a video for each song and will release those over the coming months. We have also started recording again, so it would be nice to release an EP before the end of the year.”

International synthwave supergroup, Loveblind have been making music since 2017 without ever having been in the same room. After years of incremental recording, file transfers, phone calls, video/social media chats, their debut LP, ‘Sleeping Visions’, will be unveiled via Saint Marie. This is sky-scraping shoegazing! Loveblind herald the sound of waking visions.

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facebook.com/loveblindband 

instagram.com/LoveblindBand

Words: Kelly Munro

LOCKDOWN LOOK UP!

Freshly presented Top Of The Genre Fusion Pops.

1/3 Soulful and prolific Felixity, who released debut single ‘You&Me’ with a handful of albums ready! One of the Komplex mavericks, building her own studio, Felixity made the video in Storm Dennis! Urban street sound that builds into a block party classic.  
https://www.instagram.com/felixity_x/

Don't get me twisted I got history Kissin pretty girls and boys under the moonlight Baby it's you now The summer heat leading to the cool down Don't think I'...

2/3 Also, like a bolt out of the blue is the punk funk bonkersly infectious sound of Billy NoMates. This is FFS-pop at it’s best. Debut single, ‘No‘, is both a statement and a statement of intent. It’s a ‘YES’ from us.  
https://www.facebook.com/billynomatestor/

No taken from Billy Nomates debut album. Out 7th August 2020 on Invada Records. 🖤⚡ Pre order NOW /// https://www.iambillynomates.com Directed by Jack Joseph ...

3/3 magic numbers! Gonna round off this Lockdown Look Up with another brand new just landed recommendation. New wave pop loveliness from Jean Genie’s Massive Hugs, titled ‘Vaccine’, it will earworm your heart.  
https://facebook.com/jeangeniesmassivehugs

Once upon a time not too long ago... I was up in Preston, Lancashire, couldn't get to sleep, this song was haunting me, hovering over me in my bed, so I got up, found my guitar and gently wrote this song...it is a song of hope, yearning and the human connection... Lyrics written by Jean Genie Graham and Jonny Hayes All rights reserved (c) Vocals - Jean Genie Graham Bass and slide guitar - Jonny Hayes Rhythm guitar Philip Spalding E-bow - Stuart Walsh Producer - Philip Spalding All rights reserved (c)

Words: Caffy St Luce