A BANQUET

A BANQUET! I have to write it in capital letters. It´s just not possible to talk about them writting small ones. After a great EP Kiss the Night! they are here with their first regular CD Breath. This time even more elaborated. They worked hard and choose the best they got to make this disc, which was recorded in Chicago with Steve Albini. I think guys must very proud about the fact they got the chance to record with such a famous man and they definitely eraned it. Because of recording Breath, they took out a loan, so hopefully it´s gonna pay them back (but was worth it)!

Check single Far Away from their new/last CD.

They invented the new music style futu-roll, or maybe they were just tired of being put into boxes. Futu-roll is mixture of 60s and 70s rock, indie, electro, nu-rave (as they say)... Well I think it´s just A BANQUET!
Their live shows are very energetic with a bunch of girls in pit desiring these hot guys with tight jeans and cool hair, which makes their view peobably very narrow. The image is also very important and their just goes with the kind of music they play - as we say - like ass on the pot.

I really admire them, because of their hard work and how fast they manage to be on the top of the czech indie scene. There is much more to write about them and I am not gonna keep it just for me. Hopefully I will see them soon live again and get you some report. Since then, enjoy their music! 

http://www.a-banquet.com/

Lunatic LUNO

It´s just a few days when LUNO introduced their new single, so I think it´s a good idea to let you know about this enigmatic band.

LUNO is formed by one of the best czech musicians, who participated in lot more projects. The members are Ema, who used to be part of also great music group Khoiba, Šmity (The Prostitutes), Honza (Southpaw) and Martin. Unfortunately I have never seen them live, but I believe it must be very powerful and emotional performance. Definitely check their older songs also, it´s wort it!

They also did a support project for their new album and I find this idea great. Now in the age of downloading, the artists do not get much money from selling CD, so one of the options is to turn to the fans. If you want to help them and support their effort, you can do it here:
http://www.indiegogo.com/lunorecording .

Sundays on Clarendon Road

I just found amazing band! It´s almost impossible they are from the Czech Republic (if you knew more about our most popular artists, you would understand..). They are two guys from Prague making really lovely melodies since 2008! I am shocked and disappointed I never went through this band before. You can´t do the same mystake as I did, so listen carefully and enjoy the mood. 

You can listen to this pleasant music for a gloomy evenings here http://socr.bandcamp.com/ and also download their EP for a free. 

I am still excited from finding this new shining star. I need to get some of their stardust to my ears, so excuse me and enjoy yourself! You will definitely hear more about them here on my blog. 

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Fragile Fiordmoss

As a first Czech jewellery I would like to introduce you Fiordmoss. It´s probably because I have seen  them 2 times live lately and both of the shows were just incredible and so full of stange tension.

They personally don´t really like the fact that everybody thinks they try to refer to the "north" kind of music, but you can feel the influence in their music. Although they say it is not intentional.. They choose their name - Fiordmoss - because they liked the contrast of these two words: fiord x moss. Would you ever guess?

Originally there were just 2 musicians forming the band - Petra and Roman, but bacause of Petras´ hand injury they were joinded by Jan, who stayed with them till now and it seem as a really great symbiosis. The singer Petra is incredibly beautiful and looks so etheric and fragile! Her voice with the mysterious guitar sounds is just perfect. Something is just melting inside of you when you listen to this unique band.

As Fiordmoss say, single Cold Night is the only song about love they have. It tells the story (based on the truth) about a doctor who was in love with his patient but she died. So he took her home, dressed her into a wedding dress and kept her in his home for a few years.... hmm very romantic




Find out more about Fiordmoss here:
http://www.fiordmoss.cz/
http://soundcloud.com/fiordmoss .

- Czech it out -

It´s a shame. World should know about great czech artists which should be seen. Therefore I am here. I am gonna keep you updated and connected with the best Czech Republic has to offer. 

Watch out for news! 

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