The Band have played a second headlining appearance at Indietracks 2015 having previously topped the bill in 2010, The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart are a welcome addition to any mouthwatering line-up. Founder member Kip Berman has earned a reputation as a songwriter of epic distinction, evidently highlighted by last year’s excellent third LP “Days Of Abandon”. Always a extra special live offering with a set packed with highlights from the band’s extensive back catalogue and maybe a few surprises too. A awesome live band..’Until The SunExplodes’ – the latest single from The Pains of Being Pure at Heart from the album ‘Days of Abandon’
I’m hoping there will some shows this summer and maybe a new album .
Equal parts post-punk and Britpop with a smidgen of new wave angst thrown in, London-based four-piece Desperate Journalist are one of the most exciting bands to emerge from the capital’s underground scene this past year. Frontwoman and main mouthpiece Jo Bevan also happens to be an idol in waiting, an energetically captivating bundle of joy whose mesmerising performances undoubtedly form the catalyst of her band’s live show. Ignore at your peril. Video for ‘Hesitate’ by Desperate Journalist taken from the album ‘Desperate Journalist’ out now on Fierce Panda (UK) & Minty Fresh (US)
Indie Tracks 2015, We’re delighted to announce that Colleen Green and The Darling Buds are among the latest artists added to this year’s Indietracks line-up. …Euros Childs is a solo artist hailing from Pembrokeshire, Wales, and has released 10 studio albums to date. He also fronted psychedelic Welsh band Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci from 1991 until their demise in 2004. Euros is a keen collaborator, having released albums as Jonny with Teenage Fanclub’s Norman Blake, and as Cousins with former Race Horses singer Meilyr Jones in 2012. When asked what kind of music he plays by taxi drivers or distant relatives Euros replies ”It’s pop music with a bit of folk music thrown in, sometimes synthesizers are used, sometimes pianos or guitars. But it’s always rock n roll”.
Friday 24 JulySaturday 25 July Sunday 26 July
Location: Butterley, Derbyshire
Dates: 24th – 26th July 2015
The ninth annual Indietracks, like its previous editions, promises to be a whimsical pastel-shaded celebration of all things indie. Situated on the Midland Railway Centre train museum in the heart of rural Derbyshire, 2015 will see sets from the eclectic and euphoric Go!Team, C86 revivalist darlings The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart and indie-punk favourites Martha alongside a wealth of other indie-shaped talent. However, an impressive smattering of acts across four stages that include a church and a steam train isn’t the sole draw of this hidden-gem of the UK festival circuit; nor are the selection of real ales and food choices that put the options presented by much larger festivals to shame. The one thing that sets Indietracks apart from the rest of the pack is the community spirit that permeates through it and results in an environment a world away from most other festivals.
I first heard about Indietracks when I discovered the UK indiepop DIY scene back in 2007 and I’ve been a massive fan ever since. The festival reflects the best characteristics of that scene – not being profit driven, being hopeful and optimistic, and treating bands and the audiences nicely/with respect, whilst constantly expanding its horizons in terms of international bands and genres. It’s the annual celebration of all the DIY gigs, all-dayers, new bands and album releases that have happened over the year. It’s always an amazingly fun weekend to be at and wonderful to play. As well as the music (4 stages) there’s the train rides and tours of the museum, the civilised camping (for those who stay near the site), a great bar with real ales and ciders, the raucous late night discos, the morning football, workshops, and a really family friendly atmosphere.
The Fat Angel Sings 