A couple of weeks ago we caught up with former singer of The Bluetones, Mark Morriss, who is currently working on the following up to his debut solo album ‘Memory Muscle’. His second album is due to be released before the end of 2012.

To download two new songs for free visit www.markmorriss.me

Hello Bear

Band name:
Hello Bear

Band members and roles:
Luke Fox – Vocals / Guitar
Tom Harvey – Bass / Backing Vocals
Daryl Blyth – Drums / Shouts

Formed:
The band was put together in early 2010.

Previous Releases:
Fun At A Stable Volume EP (Self Release)
An Exquisite Year For Charm (NR ONE)
Indulgence (NR ONE)

Forthcoming Releases:
I Dropped The Screw In The Tuna (released 13/02/12)
This One Girl… (released 02/04/12)

Forthcoming Gig list:
Nambucca – London 13/03/12
This One Girl… release show – Norwich Arts Centre 31/03/12

Three bands that influenced your sound:
The band all have different influences. But the combination of influences has created the Hello Bear sound.
Personal influences however; Luke – Los Campersinos. Tom – Led Zeppelin. Daryl – The Aquabats.

Short biography/description of the band:
Hello Bear play their own brand of Post-Sad core fun pop. The band (as a unit) was born in early 2010 just as the weather started getting warmer.The band have toured the UK, had numerous air play on various BBC shows and established student radio stations, played festivals alongside The Futureheads and Darwin Deez to name but a few.
They enjoy long walks on the beach, cups of tea and pints of rum. They’re here to bridge the gap between make-up-wearing boys and pint-drinking-girls.

Link: Facebook

We spoke to Matthew and Dan from Madina Lake about the past few years, and their new album World War III, which is out now. (apologies about the poor video quality on this one).

Photos from their gig at Norwich Waterfront with My Passion and Super Happy Fun Clucb:

Madina Lake | My Passion | Super Happy Fun Club | Norwich Waterfront – Images by Jon Luton

Here’s our interview with Buddy from Senses Fail, that we did a few weeks ago.

Senses Fail new album ‘The Fire’ is out now.

BandApp

BandApp is one of the best things to happen for Unsigned bands in the last few years. The ground breaking App that lets you interact with fans and sell songs through iTunes is launched on Friday (22nd October). Norwich Gigs spoke to BandApp founder (and A/Bloodhound Gang drummer) Adam Perry, and Dan P Carter (A/Hexes/Radio One Rock Show) to find out how BandApp will revolutionise the music industry.

For more info/to sign up for BandApp, go to www.bandapp.com

Lost?

Third and final part of our acoustic session by Norwich band Lost?

This song is Playboy, and the full rock version is available on their EP ‘Pics Or It Didn’t Happen’ which is available on Itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pics-or-it-didnt-happen/id371863939