Zack Keim “Canyon” / “Alice” 7" (AW033-SG)

Zack Keim can find inspiration nearly anywhere. The Pittsburgh singer-songwriter hatched the hook for his new single, “Canyon,” while driving around Washington, D.C. making food deliveries. “I was delivering Uber Eats, and I wrote that on my phone—just a voice memo,” Keim recalls. An insistent vocal refrain (“Can-yonnn!”) was all it took; Keim started strumming the melody on his guitar, and pretty soon the song blossomed into a buoyant folk-pop gem of a tune. Keim’s first solo single since his 2017 debut First Step, “Canyon” is both a monumental leap forward and the first taste of Keim’s forthcoming sophomore effort, Battery Lane. B-Side “Alice” feat. Laurel Wain of String Machine.

“Canyon” is a perfect as pop song as it´s possible to conjure up. From the whistle that kicks the song off, it´s simple and stripped-down, seemingly effortless, joyous and yet steeped in a kind of bitterseet nostalgia. Imagine the best pop hooks Lou Reed or Jonthan Richman ever managed overlaid with Zack´s singular, plaintive voice and you´re close.” - Shindig Magazine

“Canyon” is an impressive show for Keim as someone in the midst of a redefining moment.” - Pittsburgh City Paper

"Opening with a pounding percussive stomp followed by joyous layers of jangling guitar and buoyant melodies, “Alice” feels both heartfelt and endlessly charming, crafting jangly folk pop with lush complexity." - Under The Radar Magazine

“Fresh from touring Europe with his band Nox Boys, Zack Keim releases a brand new solo single of Laurel Canyon-inflected country psych.” – Louder Than War

“If you’re looking to indulge in some sunburnt desert-psychedelia this summer, then look no further than “Canyon.” – Look At My Records Blog

“New single ‘Canyon’ represents Keim’s first solo work since, emerging from some major life changes as well as the usual global turmoil with a newfound freshness and confidence. A bright-eyed refusal to back down from his passions and will to create, and perhaps the first time he has really started to develop his artistic voice.” – Various Small Flames (UK)

“We’ve heard Zack Keim in garage-rock mode with The Nox Boys and stripped-down folk mode a la early Dylan on his Get Hip solo album, but “Canyon” is something new.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Produced by Jake Hanner (Donora) + Animal Scream

Recorded by Jake Hanner at Social Hill

Mastered by Dave Gardner (Infrasonic Sound)

Artwork by Adia Taimuty-Loomis

Portrait photo by Zian Meng

"Canyon" registered under

BATTERY LN MUSIC, BMI / EVIL MOTOWN MUSIC, SESAC

"Alice" registered under

PENNS WOODS MUSIC, BMI

Official Website: zackkeimmusic.com

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The Routes “Mesmerised” LP (AW031-LP/Colour LP/CD)

“Mesmerised” is the newest LP by The Routes, the group helmed by Scots-born, Japanese-dwelling guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Chris Jack. This alsohappens to be the eighth long-playing record to bear the group’s name; one that has been steadily growing in stature and stamina since their earliest outpourings more than ten years ago. The recordings were undertaken in both Japan and England, and mixed and mastered by Chris Jack. As Chris is a major fan of Guided By Voices, Courtney Latta (who designed GBV’s “Mirrored Aztec” album cover) was brought on board to create the cover for “Mesmerised”.

 “Mesmerised” is also one of the most powerful statements of sixties-influenced, modernistically executed garage beat rock’n’roll.On this brand new collection Chris is joined by two names familiar to Routes aficionados, drummer Bryan Styles who can be heard on 2019’s Tune Out, Switch Off, Drop In (and also on Miles To Go the exceptional solo LP Chris recorded most recently for Action Weekend) and bass player Toru Nishimuta who, aside from also appearing on Tune Out… played on the group’s 2007 debut Left My Mind.

‘Broken Goods’ kicks the proceedings into play in fine DIY garage style with added moves redolent of late 70s legends the Fall and Wire. ‘Society’ then takes us back to perhaps more familiar territory; ie US teen punk from the sixties, but here in collision with a more British-sounding freakbeat-style attack. As the set progresses it’s this kind of ping-ponging between the two eras as defined above which will most clearly be heard in the listener’s head – the mid-sixties garage beat rush that The Routes are renowned for… crashing headlong into the immediately post-Pistols scene indicated by the generous stramash of indie-punk noise making that’s heralded by such serrated-edge cuts as ‘Two Steps Ahead’, ‘I’m Sorry’, ‘Used To’ and not forgetting the Television guitar leads and Soft Boys meets Syd Barret-era Pink Floyd vocals of the gorgeously wide-eyed title track. All this and more takes its main inspiration from the likes of the Chocolate Watchband and the Calico Wall on the one hand and – apart from the already mentioned names – Spacemen 3, Guided By Voices, the Pastels and Country Teasers on the other.

With “Mesmerised” Chris, Bryan and Toru have made a remarkable album that’s as high on energy as it is routed in verve and vitality. The songs tackle a variety of sounds that are fresh on their minds and they utilise a variety of different styles, all to good effect; the subject matter for one or two will no doubt be apparent in what for us all has, obviously, been a year like no other; lockdowns, loneliness, isolation, rules and unprecedented restrictions. But now let Japan’s the Routes take you off into a real fun place with this great, truly memorable new album, driven by the triple-barreled attitudes of garage, beat and punk!. - Dexter Buzz 

"So, what we have here, is 10 tracks, 32 minutes of High Energy Garage-y Rock n’ Roll, it’s guitar-based dynamic music inspired by 2 of the greatest decades of music, the 60s, and the 70s, of course! “Mesmerised” kicks off with “Broken Goods”, Garage-Rock powered by an early 70s Stooges punky aesthetic! “Society” is a super Groovy punkadelic tune, that could easily have been taken straight out of a Punk Unknown 60s comp! “Two Steps Ahead” is drenched into late 70s American punk-rock with an Anglo touch while “I’m Sorry” is a brilliant amalgam of US teen punk and UK freakbeat! The self-titled “Mesmerised” is another superb track where 2 worlds collide! American Garage meets English Beat, but outside the 60s, in the 70s territory! “The World’s At Fault” is a punk-rocker coming straight out of The Psychedelic Stooges first days while “Leave My Bed” is a modernized punk-rocker. “Used To” is one hell of a tune! A torturously US Garage anthem with a punkish hazy attitude! “Foot In Mouth” stands at the edge of the early 80s post-punk scene while eventually, the album closes with a killer track called “Blink Of An Eye”, late 70s punk meets the late 60s freakbeat, a mesmerizing combination! “Mesmerised” is a cool blender LP, mixing Garage, Punk, Beat, British Invasion, Hard Blues, and Rock n’ Roll! Get your copy now!" - TimeLord Michalis (Time Machine Productions, GR)

All Songs Written and Recorded by The Routes

Mixed and Mastered by Christopher Jack

Illustration by Courtney Latta (@tincanfran)

Design by Carlos Espejo

Co-edition with Bickerton Records

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Chris Jack “Miles To Go” (AW030-LP)

 

Born in Kirkcaldy Fife (Scotland), Chris Jack has lived on the island of Kyushu, Japan for almost half of his life. Whilst in Japan, he released several albums with his garage band The Routes, ranging from rhythm and blues to garage punk, from surf to psych. “Miles to Go” started life as a no-frills acoustic 4 track demo, consisting of 3 home recorded songs. 

The songs were written and recorded spontaneously, without overthinking. The idea behind the recording was to create an audio document of a particular moment in time, rather like an entry in a diary. The songs were recorded purely for personal pleasure, taking influence from bands such as Felt, The Pastels, Galaxie 500, Guided By Voices, The Velvet Underground, and The Lemon Drops, amongst many others. Upon the interest of Action Weekend Records, the audio document idea was extended to 10 songs over the space of 10 nights. Drums, percussion and glockenspiel were provided by Bryan Styles (a bandmate of Jack’s from 25 years earlier). 

The songs, the melodies and the recording are simple and restrained. The acoustic compositions are accompanied by organ, Rhodes, melodeon, vibraphone and more, with production that is rich and warm. “Miles to Go” sees Chris Jack moving beyond the snotty, cynical vocals and lyrics, the fuzz guitars and rough-edged production aesthetic of garage rock, and emerging into something as bare, vulnerable and intimate as a solo album should be. 

"A slowly piercing series of meditative cycles, ‘Miles To Go’ presents 10 tracks that channel Galaxie 500’s spider-like minimalism, the warmth of early Low, or even the twilight introspection of the Velvet Underground’s bummed out third album. It’s all fuelled by this desire to communicate, something that allows the opening title track to truly get under your skin."

"A record about growth and self-knowledge, ‘Miles To Go’ is the sound of the UK born songwriter finally looking in the mirror. Shorn of vintage tropes, it buzzes with minimalist invention, with songs such as ‘Thought’ and ‘Elephant’ betraying a unique kind of delicacy".

"‘Miles To Go’ is Chris Jack at his most allusive, yet curiously also his most direct. One to seek out."  Robin Murray (Clash Magazine 27-10-20)

Chris Jack – Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Organ. Fender Rhodes, Vibraphone.
Bryan Styles – Drums, Percussion, Glockenspiel.
All songs written by Christopher Jack. Arranged by Christopher Jack and Bryan Styles.
Recorded at the Jack residence, the Styles residence and Soy Studio.
Mixed and mastered by Andy Shartle at Black Diamond Recording Studios, OR.
Cover painting by Alexander Shosuke Ono. Design by Carlos Espejo.

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The Twin Rebels - ¨There Was A Summer¨ / ¨Make A Living, Make A Life¨ 7" (AW027-SG)

(ENG) The Twin Rebels emerged from the frigid Gasteiz breeze, with their diverse sonic fur just a couple of years ago. The band aims to melt even the most petrified heart with its warm and acid sounds, always mutants and debtors of the border country and western, the west coast sound and the British psychedelia not exempt from streaks of alternative 90s or progressive rock. 

(ESP) The Twin Rebels surgieron de entre la gélida brisa gasteiztarra, con su diverso pelaje sónico hace apenas un par de años. La banda pretende derretir hasta el más petrificado corazón con sus cálidos y ácidos sonidos, siempre mutantes y deudores del country and western fronterizo, el sonido costa oeste y la psicodelia británica no exenta de ramalazos de alternativo noventero o de rock progresivo.

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The Dealers - You Better Run / The Evil´s Spreading 7" (AW026-SG)

(ENG) Spanish freakbeat kings The Dealers are back with a brand new 45rpm bomb. “You Better Run” is a maniac garage-rnb shot with an 80's feel much in the vein of Gravedigger V or Crimson Shadows while “The Evil's Spreading” shows a more psychedelic vibe though keeping the 80's garage-revival spirit. Their wildest and darkest recordings so far.Edición limitada a 250 copias en vinilo de color magenta sin portada. Viene con una postal numerada y pegatinas con el logo del grupo.

(ESP) Los reyes hispanos del freakbeat regresan con otro bombazo a 45rpm. "You Better Run" es un disparo de garage-rnb frenético con aroma ochentero en la linea de unos Gravedigger V o unos Crimson Shadows mientras que el reverso "The Evil's Spreading" muestra una vibración mucho más psicodélica aunque manteniendo el espíritu garage-revival 80's. Sin duda sus grabaciones más salvajes y oscuras hasta la fecha. 

Limited edition of 250 copies. Comes with a hand-numbered postcard and a band's logo sticker housed in a die-cut company sleeve.

The Kryng - So Many Girls Vol. 2 LP (AW025-LP)

Brand new album (their fourth lp in three years) by the hottest band in the Lowlands. Garage, beat, powerpop and folk-rock masterfully mixed in a new collection of songs that ends their trilogy on love, girls and breakups. Get the three “So Many Girls” records and let yourself fall in love again.

Nuevo album del trio holandés (su cuarto lp en tres años), incansables en su búsqueda de la canción pop perfecta y en su producción de deslumbrantes discos. Garage, beat, powerpop y folk-rock mezclados magistralmente en una nueva colección de temas que cierran su trilogía dedicada a amor, las mujeres y las rupturas sentimentales. Consigue los tres volúmenes de la serie “So Many Girls” y enamórate de nuevo.

"Con este nivel de creación e interpretación, creo fervientemente que este poderoso trío holandés va a seguir ofreciéndonos algunos de los pasajes más divertidos, bailables, y memorables de la historia del pop que, tal y como están las cosas, nos van a hacer mucha pero que mucha falta". Alex Magic Pop.

"Creo que nadie se atreverá a tacharnos de entusiastas si afirmamos, una vez más y cuantas sea necesario, que estos holandeses son uno, por no decir directamente el primero, de los grupos de beat del momento más originales y emocionantes que conozcamos"

• Créditos:
• Bass, Guitar, Keyboards – Peter Kroes
• Drums, Guitar, Keyboards – Arjan Spies
• Lead Vocals, Guitar – Mark Ten Hoor

Reviews:

Magic Pop

Shindig Magazine

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Los Estanques - Inés Moral / Niño Soy 7" (AW024-SG)

He aquí, un single especial. Dos canciones que después de muchas trabas vieron La Luz el pasado 18 de octubre de 2019. 
El día 16 de febrero a las 8:30 Los Estanques cargaban los instrumentos para ir a grabar un vídeo promocional en directo en idemm studios, pero un robo bien organizado se llevó su ordenador y copias de seguridad arrebatándoles así de sus manos todo el trabajo que habían realizado desde que llegaron a Madrid, dos años antes. En dicho robo se fue el cuarto disco de Los Estanques, un disco que contaba las historias de quince personajes cuyo nexo de unión era el bar en el que alternaban. Además se perdió un boceto del guión para un metraje del disco entero. Tras revisar todos los mails y tratar de recuperar la mayor parte de cosas posibles pidiendo ayuda a sus allegados, recuperaron cinco mp3 y entre esas cinco canciones había dos con un alto contenido sentimental para la banda. 
Dos canciones que tras mucho pensarlo llegaron al acuerdo de que no se podían regrabar ya que sería un sacrilegio. Estas dos canciones simbolizan así los restos de dos años de trabajo de una banda cuyo único motor generador de la constancia, la inquietud y la perseverancia son las propias canciones. Y es con este single como Los Estanques han querido compartirlo con el resto del mundo.

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Grabado y mezclado por I. Bregel en Bregel Estudios.
Masterizado por Ibon Larruzea en Euridia (Bilbao).
Un producto de Action Weekend / Inbophonic Records 2019.

The Safes - Winning Combination (AW023-LP/CD)

Brothers O'Malley are The Safes and their new album, Winning Combination, is a major progression for the band. Diving into new musical territory and building on being a band of siblings, quite literally. For this album The Safes have done something remarkable and truly special, enlisting an orchestra consisting of their very talented niece's, nephews and cousins.
In total a collection of 19 brothers and sisters all bringing their diverse instrumentation and gifts to this unique album. Someone would have to put The Jackson 5, The Bee Gees, The Beach Boys, The Kinks, and The Cowsills all together to get this many brothers and sisters together on one album. But every single note of music played on The Safes new album is performed by 2 or more sets of related siblings performing together, from one song to the next.
Touring coast-to-coast in America since 2003, with their sweaty explosion of energy and melody, the boys have shared the stage/floors with such acts as Black Keys, Andrew Bird, The Growlers, Autumn Defense, Shannon and The Clams, ... to name a few. Sometimes pushing forward full speed ahead, damn the torpedoes style in this day and age of TV game show music contests and being famous before you've done anything to become famous, might seem like a waste of time to many people. But it has not stopped Chicago's too tough to die pop rock n roll sensation The Safes! For them touring like it's 1989 still yields many extraordinary opportunities that they'd never see had they stopped hitting the road to promote their new music. Case in point, in February of 2018 The Safes did their first tour of Japan which was a massive success and lead to the boys landing two record labels (Action Weekend Records and Bickerton Records) and booking agent (Microsurco) in Spain where they toured playing thirteen corner to corner shows in September 2018. Continuing on in the fall 2019, The Safes will tour Europe and the US in support of Winning Combination.

Frankie O’Malley – vocals, guitars, drums, bass, piano, Wurlitzer, vibraphones, Accordion, sleigh bells, organ, sitar, melodica
Michael O’Malley – bass, vocals
Patrick O’Malley – vocals, guitars, bass, piano, Wurlitzer, organ, Accordion
Sean O’Malley – drums
Patrick Mangan - viola

With:
Brendan Barker – drums, Jaclyn Barker – cello, Austin Dorff – vibraphones, Caitlin Dorff – violin, Mike Horick – drums, Siobhan Hunter – violin, Sean Hynes – vocals, Michael Lau – bowed bass, Ellen Mangan – harp, Mickey Mangan – oboe, Ryan Matthew – violin, Bridget Oleksy – violin, Kathleen Oleksy – clarinet, Patrick Oleksy – piano, Alex O’Malley – drums

Produced by: Patrick O’Malley, Frankie O’Malley
Recorded by: Patrick O’Malley, Frankie O’Malley, Jason Ward
Mixed by: Patrick O’Malley, Frankie O’Malley, Brian Deck, Jason Ward
Mastered by: Blaise Barton at JoyRide Studio
Recorded at: StudiO’Malley and Key Club Recording
Band Photograph: Andrew Ballantyne
Astrophotograph: Tom Masterson, Transient Astronomer
Graphic Design: Scott Sugiuchi, Patrick Oleksy

All music and lyrics written by Frankie O’Malley and Patrick O’Malley
Better Safe Than Sorry (ASCAP)
℗ and © Copyright 2019 O’Brothers’ Records, LLC
The Safes® is a registered trademark of O’Brothers’ Records, LLC

The Safes "It's True" (Official video)

Directed by Baby Pony Food of The SAFES song "It's True"
taken from The SAFES - Winning Combination album
out now on Action Weekend Records and Bickerton Records.

Watch the video here:

More Info & Tour Dates: thesafes.com  

Jamarazza - Alucinosis / Saya Negra 7" (AW022-SG)

Trío de rock psicodélico cuya formación actual se creó a finales de 2017. La mezcla de sonidos y texturas de la década de los setenta con sonidos provenientes de la tradición amazónica hacen del directo de esta banda un viaje caleidoscópico cargado de fuzz, delays y paisajes místicos.

Psychedelic rock trio from Santander, Spain, whose current line-up was created at the end of 2017. The mix of sounds and textures from the seventies with sounds coming from the Amazonian tradition make this band's live a kaleidoscopic trip full of fuzz, delays and mystical landscapes.

Edición ultra-limitada de solo 100 copias en vinilo negro.
100 copies ultra-limited edition on classic black vinyl.

Released October 4, 2019 

Grabado, mezclado y masterizado en los estudios Drive Division por Alex Pis en Santander, Cantabria. 

Artwork por Elena Ibañez Perez 

Miembros: 

Alex - Guitarra 
Rodrigo - Bajo / Voz 
Curro - Batería / Coros

The Kryng - So Many Girls LP (AW021-LP)

Brand new album (their third) by the hottest band in the Lowlands following up their successful 7” taster “So Many Girls” on Action Weekend / Bickerton last year.

Garage, beat, powerpop and folk-rock masterfully mixed in a new collection of songs about girls, loves and breakups that will have a final chapter later this year.
All songs written and produced by the band, mastered by Tim Warren.
Co-edition with Bickerton Records  released May 3, 2019.

Nuevo lp de la banda holandesa más en forma del momento, continuación de su exitoso 7" del año pasado para Action Weekend / Bickerton.
Garage, beat, powerpop y folk-rock magistralmente entrelazados en otra inspirada colección de canciones sobre chicas, amores y rupturas que tendrá un epílogo a finales de año con otro lp que cierre la trilogía.
Todos los temas compuestos por la banda y masterizados por Tim Warren (Crypt)
Co-edición con Bickerton Rds.

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The Dealers - Blue Light Man / Pareidolic Way 7" (AW020-SG)

Spanish freakbeat kings The Dealers are back with a brand new 45rpm bomb recorded at infamous Circo Perrotti studios. “Blue Light Man” is a frantic garage-powerpop shot with slightly psychedelic guitars while “Pareidolic Way” is pure freakbeat epitome, another dancefloor winner. 
250 copies limited co-edition with Bickerton Records on blue vinyl + postcard with no cover. 

Los vitorianos regresan con una nueva bomba grabado en Circo Perrotti. "Blue Light Man" es un cañonazo garage-powerpop con guitarras ligeramente psicodélicas que nos muestran una aún desconocida faceta de los Dealers, mientras en la cara B nos entregan "Pareidolic Way", puro freakbeat/hard-psyche-rock marca de la casa. Otro rompepistas que volará. 
Co-edición con Bickerton Records, 250 copias en vinilo azul + postal numerada (sin portada)..

The Kryng - So Many Girls EP 7" (AW019-EP)

Some of you may be wondering who the dyke The Kryng are, well guys, where have you been hiding last 5 years? The Kryng are the hottest garage-pop combo in the Lowlands these days! they got two great albums on Teen Sounds and an impressive cv: Peter Kroes (The Keefmen, Miracle Men a.o.), Mark Ten Hoor (The No-Goods, Het Combo Koedijk a.o.) and Arjan Spies (Mark & The Spies, The Kik a.o.)
Impressed? It doesn't mind, just listen to the four new songs on this 45 and you'll instantly fall in love. Folk-beat, powerpop, garage and a touch of psychedelia and grunge-rock!, you got everything! 

Puede que algunos os estéis preguntando quién diantres son los Kryng, bueno ¿en qué cueva habeís estado escondidos los últimos cinco años? Los Kryng son el grupo holandés más en forma del momento, tiene dos discos chulísimos en Teen Sounds y un curriculum espectacular: Peter Kroes (The Keefmen, Miracle Men etc), Mark Ten Hoor (The No-Goods, Het Combo Koedijk etc) and Arjan Spies (Mark & The Spies, The Kik etc) 
¿Impresionados? No importa, escuchad sus nuevas cuatro canciones y os enamoraréis al instante. Folk-beat, powerpop, garage y toques de psicodelia y grunge! ¡ lo tienen todo! 
Co-edición con Bickerton Records limitada a 222 copias.

The Safes - Hometown/ Ace For A Face 7" (AW018-SG)(White)

After a highly praised album in 2017 on Hidden Volume Rds and a successful Japanese tour, the Safes have decided to hit Europe for the first time and their visiting card will be this beautiful doublesider. “Hometown” comes from their last album “Tasty Waves” and is an extremely catchy and shiny gem of sweet powerpop. “Ace For A Face” comes from their previous album “Record Heat”, another powerful and rockin' pop shot with a psychedelic taste. 222 copies limited co-edition with Bickerton Records.

Después de un aclamado album en el 2017 en la disquera Hidden Volume y una exitosa gira japonesa, the Safes han decidido conquistar Europa y su carta de presentación será este deslumbrante 7". "Hometown" proviene de su último album "Tasty Waves" y es una irresistible joya de dulce powerpop con cristalinas guitarras. "Ace For A Face" está extraida de su disco anterior "Record Heat", otro disparo de hard-pop con regusto psicodélico. Co-edición con Bickerton limitada a 222 copias.

Action Weekend Festival #14. Santander, 2 y 3 de Marzo de 2017.

PROGRAMA:

Viernes 2 Marzo: Warm Up

Los Tupper + Royal Podencos 

Whisky BAR Los Picos (Lierganes) 

22:00h Entrada: 10 €

Sábado 3 marzo: AW#14

12:00h Discos Cucos Check-in Abonos - 2ª Gincana AW + Djs: Chicks & Kicks

14:00h LaLupe_Bar Dr Farfisa (Live) + Comida + Pinchadiscos: Nathan Whittle

18:00 Black Bird culture i music club Entrada: 10 €

Los Altragos + The Salamanders León 

20:00 La Braña De San Celedonio Frankfurada & Craft Beer

22:00h Black Bird culture i music club Entrada 10 €

Teevee fuzz + La Secta

23:30h-04:30h La Tienduca Allnighter

Abono AW#14 (Sábado 3): 15 €

Los Estanques - II - LP 12" (AW017-LP) SOLD OUT

De un primer vistazo a la superficie resulta incomprensible que unos músicos que no llegan a la treintena recuperen y hagan propio el pop progresivo en castellano. La obsesión de Íñigo Bregel (Santander, 1990), principal compositor de la formación, por este sonido olvidado ha hecho que Los Estanques se revelen como una rara avis en el panorama musical actual, poco acostumbrado a lo singular de las melodías, las dinámicas y los cambios de esquema.
2016 fue el año de su nacimiento y su estreno en formato físico, con el deslumbrante 7” ‘Sentado al Son / Cuantos Valles‘ (Action Weekend Records). A principios de 2017 con su primer largo ‘Contiene Percal’ (Inbophonic),  Los Estanques demostraron que son capaces de una producción musical asombrosa que navega entre influencias como CRAG o Solera y bandas actuales como Dirty Projectors, The Lemon Twigs o Vulfpeck.

En septiembre el grupo se instala en Madrid con la nueva formación; Íñigo Bregel (teclado y voz), Fernando Bolado (bajo), Germán Herrero (guitarra) y Andrea Conti (batería) y en muy poco tiempo empiezan a presentar las nuevas canciones en festivales como Felipop o Xiria Pop ademas de conseguir el primer puesto en el Concurso de Música Joven del Ayto. de Santander y segundo en el XXIX Villa de Bilbao.

El 17 de noviembre se publicaba `II¨en la mayoría de plataformas digitales y hoy por fin tenemos el gran placer de presentarte esta lujosa edición en vinilo negro con un precioso arte gráfico obra de la ilustradora coruñesa Rebeca Losada. Un trabajo inspirado por los compendios de botánica de Pierre Jean François Turpin, las portadas de Música Dispersa, Pan y Regaliz o Evolution. Trece canciones con influencias de progresivo, psicodelia y pop en español.

The Routes (JPN) Iberian Tour 2017

The Routes vuelven de gira por la penísula con la formación de "Do what´s right by you" (su primer single en Dirty Water Records) y con la que vinieron por primera vez a España.: Chris Jack - Guitarra/voz, Toru Nishimuta - Bajo y Shinichi Nakayama (Shin-chan)! - Bateria. 


1 Nov - Entrevista en el `El Sótano De Radio 3`
2 Nov - Fun House Music Bar - Madrid
3 Nov - Sala Upload Barcelona - Barcelona (BCN Psych Nights #7: The Underground Youth + Spindrift and more! 
4 Nov - Monkey - Betxí (Presentación Sant Antoni Pop Festival)
5 Nov - La Musical - Pedreguer 
7 Nov - NAVE 9 - Bilbao
8 Nov.Rock & Roll Circus León - León
9 Nov - Sala SUPER 8 Ferrol - Ferrol 
11 Nov - Sabotage Club - Lisbon

THE ROUTES

Formed in 2006, The Routes are a three piece garage rock/garage punk/psych/surf band based in Hita City, Oita (Japan).

To date The Routes have released six full length albums, several EPs, and several singles, on labels such as Motor Sounds Records (Northern Ireland), Groovie Records (Portugal), Dirty Water Records (UK), Go Ape Records (USA), Hidden Volume Records (USA), KOTJ Records (Spain), Ghost Highway Recordings (Spain), Action Weekend Records (Spain), Dead Beat Records (USA), and Greenway Records (USA).

In 2017 The Routes released the album “In This Perfect Hell” on Groovie Records (Portugal). The album received heavy airplay by Rodney Bingenheimer, WFMU (USA) and El Sotano De Radio 3 (Spain), as well as rave reviews in Shindig Magazine, Vintage Guitar Magazine amongst many others.

The Routes 2017 tour will be their fourth visit to the Iberian peninsula. The tour will be in promotion of the “In This Perfect Hell” album, and sees the band back to the 2009 Dirty Water Records lineup of Chris Jack – guitar/vocals, Shinichi Nakayama – drums, and Toru Nishimuta - bass. The Routes will have a new album “Dirty Needles and Pins” released on Greenway Records (USA) in September, just before the tour.

The band are to appear on El Sotano De Radio 3, on the night before the tour starts.

The Routes describe themselves as "taking influence from UK and US 60s music and culture, happily oblivious to the fads and trends of today."

Lock up your calimocho!!!

Cheers
Chris