BLOG UP 2013

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We write the the year “2013” on the headed title for this post because this is the fourth consecutive year that we’ve thrown BLOG UP at The Great Escape Festival, and we hope to see many more in future years. Once again we return to the best festival for emerging music in Europe, which lands on our doorstep in Brighton, from May 16th to the 18th. Together with our sponsor, Music Robot, we’ve partnered up with three of the UK’s undisputed top bloggers, Killing Moon, My Band’s Better Than Your Band and last year’s Record Of The Day Award winners for ‘Best Blog’, Crack In The Road, and we’re hosting 11 awesome bands all day on the Saturday. Credibility in the underground of music doesn’t get much hotter than this gang of bloggeratti and we promise one of the shining light showcases at this festival of new music.

It’s a well known fact that bands, PR agents, managers and labels kindly hand out free gig tickets to music bloggers all year in an attempt to get them to attend shows and spread the word of the artists. Our showcase is all set to officially be the biggest meeting of music bloggers ever seen in the UK in one single party, with a large section of the crowd in this 1000 capacity venue likely to be from the Blogging fraternity. We have invited every blogger we know – and we know them all – creating a V.I.B (Very.Important.Blogger) area all their own, whilst tempting them with the time-honoured bribe of free booze between 3pm and 7pm, to help secure their attendance. However, the range and quality of the bands on offer will ensure a packed showcase from midday to midnight.

The bands and set times can be seen on the above poster. Believe us when we say this will be an event to say “I was there…“, with many of the artists on offer all set to break in a big way over the next year or so. Starting the whole day will be Keebo, who’ve just had American Vogue flying over to the UK to interview and photograph them, whilst closing the stage is upbeat indie outfit, Night Engine, who will complete a day of extreme awesomeness. Unlike almost every other showcase, because we have the venue from midday right through to the end of the evening, we don’t have to break between 4pm and 7pm, allowing the music to keep on coming.

For anyone not able to secure a festival ticket you can also still attend, as this show is open and free to all, we don’t care for wristbands. You may want to get to The Mesmerist venue several minutes before the band is scheduled to start in case of door queues, but you can check our Twitter accounts for live updates. At a festival designed around buzz, no showcase will reverberate louder than ours. (MB)

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THE RECOMMENDER’S SHOWCASE @ THE GREAT ESCAPE

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As you can see on our About section, we pride ourselves on throwing at least one mean party every year at The Great Escape Festival. As we build up to what will be our third consecutive year in a row we’re now well known for this annual shindig. As 300 bands and the entire UK music industry descend on Brighton’s seaside for a weekend of new music, we do our best to provide a genuine highlight among the many highlights.

This year should prove to be one of the most exciting shows we’ve ever embarked on. We usually throw our parties in the after hours, but this year we wanted to be part of the opening shows on the first day, so we catch everyone at their most excited, well before the festival fatigue kicks in. We have four awesome bands being showcased at one of Brighton’s key music venues, The Green Door Store, from midday until 4pm, on Thursday afternoon.

The second you’ve registered for your wristbands and passes at the main festival hub in town, get yourselves over to our venue to catch the below bands and kick off your weekend in style. We’ve decided to really wear our home city of Brighton as a badge of honour at this year’s show, with three of the four bands on offer hailing from this city. Here’s the list of players…

ANNEKA – You can see from our coverage, (back here), that we truly believe in this talented new Brighton artist and her exceptionally beautiful vocals. With an armoury of samples and machines around her she creates a synchronized show that’s as clever as it is hypnotic.

US BABY BEAR BONES – You could call this Brighton trio quirky, or cute, but that misses the depth and intricate work that is on offer with their unique music. It’s absolutely irresistible so it’s no wonder they’ve been whipping around the key music blogs this year.

CAVE PAINTING – These guys are often talked about as Brighton’s most promising band. Their wonderful, anthemic tunes certainly pitches them as serious contenders, and we’re already seeing them adorning magazine covers and packing out shows. They’re aiming for stadiums, so come and see them in a small venue whilst you still have the chance.

RANGLEKLODS – Flying in from Copenhagen, specifically to play our showcase, Denmark’s answer to James Murphy will be one of the most exciting artists on offer at this year’s festival. We expect record label A&R’s as well as the mainstream music media in the audience for this one.

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