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Mystery Jets Drop Surprise Cover Album ‘Home Protests’

Lily Blakeney-Edwards — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 16:59:47 +0000

London based indie giants ‘The Mystery Jets’ have released their latest cover album, ‘Home Protests’. The album debuted today (4^th December), without any promotional material ahead of its release, making it a complete surprise to critics and fans alike.

In ‘Home Protests’ the group expand on the anti-establishment themes explored in their last album, ‘A Billion Heartbeats’ which was released last April. Covering famous protest songs from artists such as Joni Mitchell, Randy Newman, Willy Mason and Peter Gabriel. Throughout the album the group twist the rebellious classics and add elements of their beloved sound, all while keeping the authenticity of each track intact. The result is an album where each album flow into each other seamlessly, making for a complete listening experience.

Home Protests is the name of our new covers album and it’s yours to listen to now
x The Jets https://t.co/pHMoQZMNFP pic.twitter.com/K1lzIGTVFA

— Mystery Jets (@mysteryjets) December 4, 2020

The band took time to explain the backstory behind the album, which started when the group were forced to take time off from touring. “When we had to take some time out after Blaine’s operation at the end of last year, we got together each week to record a different cover of some of our favourite protest songs,” stated the group in a press release. “Songs about mental health, the environment, consumerism or racial intolerance, which still feel as real now as they did when they were written. Some happy, some sad.”

The four-piece also expressed gratitude to their fans, stating that they believed that the circumstances of the ongoing global pandemic made for the ideal time to share the album. “What with the lockdown, and not being the kind of people to like to miss out on a party, we decided that now would be a pretty nice time to share them with you guys.”

Following the release, the group are planning to return to the stage, scheduling a socially distanced liveshow that will take place at The Clapham Grand on the 19^th December. The gig will be seated, and tickets are available here. The night promises to be one to remember, with the groups set to play old favourites, and tracks from their two 2020 releases.

You can listen to ‘Home Protests’ below:

Blossoms, Shame and Mystery Jets to Perform at Day Party in London

Caitlyn Hart — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 17:57:00 +0000

Goose Island have announced details for this year’s Hop Party, which will include a headline performance by indie band Blossoms, along with performances from Shame and a DJ set from Mystery Jets. The intimate, all day party will take place, at Oval Space, in London, on Saturday the 7th of September 2019.

Just as festival season comes to an end, Goose Island have revealed details of this year’s Hop Party, including who will be performing at the all day event. The intimate gig, which will be on from 3pm to 11pm, will include a headline performance by Stockport-born indie band Blossoms, along with sets from Shame, Park Hotel, Hackney Colliery Band, Rob Da Bank, and a DJ set from Mystery Jets.

There will also be all the best beer courtesy of The Goose Island Brewpub, a selection of street food, and Rockaoke! Tickets for the all day event went, on sale, yesterday Friday the 9th of August, at 9am. Tickets are £12.50, with all proceeds going to arts charity Drake Music, which pioneers the use of music technology to break down disabling barriers to making music.

The event will also have a special Blossoms IPA on sale. Named Blossoms SK-Brew in honour of the band’s hometown of Stockport, the IPA – brewed by Goose Island – is 6.4% and promises “notes of mango, grapefruit and pine.” Mystery Jets’ performance will come via a DJ set from lead singer Blaine Harrison.

Speaking about the forthcoming show, Blossoms, said: “We’re delighted to have teamed up with Goose Island to create our very own SK-Brew. Playing a really intimate show is something we’ve always loved doing too, hop’fully the gig will be a barrel of laughs.”

The forthcoming show comes after Blossoms released their latest single, ‘Your Girlfriend’, which was their first new material since the release of their second album, ‘Cool Like You’. The band also recently covered Billie Eilish’s ‘Bury A Friend’, for Radio 1’s Lounge.

Meanwhile, Mystery Jets announced their new album ‘A Billion Heartbeats’, on Thursday the 6th of August 2019. The announcement coincided with the band releasing their new single, ‘Screwdriver’, which is a message of defiance against the alt-right. The album, the band’s first since 2016’s ‘Curve Of The Earth’, is set to be released, on the 27th of September 2019.

While, Shame have been silent since they finished touring last year, in support of their debut album, ‘Songs Of Praise’. However, they previewed three new songs with a tiny show, at London’s Social, back in March 2019.

Reading and Leeds Festival Announce Transgressive Records 15th Anniversary Take Over with Circa Waves and More

Caitlyn Hart — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 13:31:57 +0000

Reading and Leeds Festival have revealed that Transgressive Records will be celebrating their own 15th anniversary, at the festival, in August 2019. The celebrations will see the record label take over the Alternative Stage for a big late nigh bash, on Friday night, in Reading, and Saturday and Sunday, in Leeds.

Reading and Leeds Festival is known for its love of indie and there is no better place for Transgressive Records to celebrate their own 15th anniversary, than in the fields, at Little John’s Farm on Richfield Avenue in central Reading, and at Bramham Park, near Wetherby, between Friday the 23rd of August to Sunday the 25th of August 2019.

The celebrations at Reading will see Radio One DJ Jack Saunders battle it out over the decks with Circa Waves (DJ Set) following their live performance earlier in the day. Meanwhile, Leeds, on Saturday night, will be treated to some late night hits from Mystery Jets, Let’s Eat Grandma and Steel Banglez, while on Sunday there’s Transgressive Soundsystem, plus a Beyonce vs Drake DJ party, hosted by Bless and Superhero DJs.

.@transgressiveHQ are taking over our Alternative Stage LATE NIGHT at #RandL19 to celebrate their 15th Anniversary!
Reading Friday
Saturday & Sunday Leeds pic.twitter.com/SPTPbhajyS

— Reading & Leeds Fest (@OfficialRandL) July 31, 2019

Speaking about the hotly anticipated event, Transgressive co-founder, Toby L, said; “To mark our 15th birthday year, we are now able to announce our return to Reading & Leeds, the ultimate climax to the summer. We’ve pushed the boat out this year, bringing Transgressive alumni Mystery Jets and Circa Waves along for the weekend, not to mention current stars Let’s Eat Grandma.

“We’ve also gone big on the Sunday, to ensure the party doesn’t slow down – Steel Banglez is one of the biggest pop crossover names of recent times and will keep things moving right until the bitter end. And what the hell, we’re also going to throw a Beyonce versus Drake set straight afterwards, just two sets of DJs and hosts/MC’s dishing out the biggest jams from their respective catalogues. Bring on the August Bank Holiday weekend.”

We are thrilled to announce our return to @OfficialRandL this summer – our 15th Anniversary takeover will bring you live sets from @mysteryjets, @thelegofgrandma, @steelbanglez, plus DJ sets from @CircaWaves, @jackxsaunders and more…https://t.co/qUfyBNFNm1 pic.twitter.com/SpLTjJ5cEI — Transgressive (@transgressiveHQ) July 31, 2019

The announcement comes after Reading & Leeds festival announced this year’s line-up which looks set to stun crowds, with the like of Foo Fighters, The 1975, Twenty One Pilots, Post Malone, Bastille, Juice Wrld, Blossoms, Royal Blood, The Distillers, You Me At Six, Pale Waves, Enter Shikari, Billie Eilish, CHVRCHES, and many more set to perform at the festival. For all the details including day and stage splits please see the Reading Festival line-up page or the Leeds Festival line-up page.

2017 Ivor Novello Nominations Announced

Joe Whitcombe — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 22:19:57 +0000

The British Academy of Songwriters Composers and Authors (BASCA) has today announced it’s nominees for the 2017 Ivor Novello awards. Now in it’s 62nd year, the awards are used for “celebrating, honouring and rewarding excellence in songwriting and composing.”

This year sees Michael Kiwanuka, Nick Cave and Laura Mvula all vying for for best album, whilst Coldplay have two songs in the Most Performed Work, against Adele. Meanwhile, Mystery Jets take on both Laura Mvula and Michael Kiwanuka for the award for ‘Best Song Musically And Lyrically’.

Chairman of BASCA Crispin Hunt was very proud of both the longevity of the ceremony, and the quality and diversity of the artists nominated for this year, and said in a statement that “BASCA’s nominations for the 62nd Ivor Novello Awards are as diverse and impressive as the contemporary UK music scene itself […] As the only peer nominated music award ceremony in the country, we’re especially thrilled to be honouring such a cool selection of both emerging and established nominees; they are the true architects of the music we love, and reflect the creative global force that is British music writing. Our congratulations go out to everyone nominated today.”

The ceremony will take place on May 18, at Grosvenor House in London, and will doubtlessly see many of the nominated artists both in attendance, and potentially performing at the event too. The categories include awards for International Achievement, Lifetime Achievement, Outstanding Song Collection, Outstanding Contribution to British Music, and the Special International Award, Songwriter of the Year, The Ivors Jazz Award and The Ivors Inspiration Award, you can see the full list of awards, and nominees here.