Back Stage Indie Report

MEET THE SLOW READERS CLUB! We have all had an experience that grabs our senses and never let’s go. Whether it is the smells of our favorite meal that makes our mouth salivates or the sight of a beauty of nature we cannot forget. The auditory equivalent of that experience is what you will find when you put on either of the first two records by the English Indie band The Slow Readers Club. A mix of anthem driving rock and roll and deep rhythms mix with lyrics that tap right into the heart. Even though their last release was over a year ago, it still sounds a fresh as ever. Hailing from Manchester, England is tough for any new band as the list of alumni reads like a who’s who of Alternative/British Rock: New Order, Joy Division, James and The Stone Roses to name a few. Joy Division comparisons aside the group’s electro indie sound on its second album Cavalcade does have an addictive quality and contains vocals that are both brooding and booming. In Manchester the group is a

The Team at Back Stage Indie Report give you the “Bottom Line” on these sweet Audio Interfaces! Debates on which audio interface 'sounds the best' abound on forums, but it's fair to say that you mostly get what you pay for, so more expensive models will have the edge on budget ones. However, even today's budget models sound extremely good for the price, while audible differences between more expensive models are often not as huge as some people expect. Nevertheless, they do all sound slightly different and different manufacturers are perceived to have their own strengths The Latest Gear Reviews! Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Bottom Line: The most recommended audio interface for a reason. Rock solid and very high quality. Perfect if you don’t require more than two inputs.  Best of the Best See larger image Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (2nd Gen) USB Audio Interface with Pro Tools | First (Electronics) List Price: $149.99 USD New From: $149.99 USD

BAYLEY – COLOR ME IN Staffordshire singer Steve Bayley talks about his forthcoming album In the early part of the 21 st  century, Steve Bayley fronted a band called the Open. Highly touted and living up to the hype they delivered two fantastic albums: The Silent Hours and Statues. The Silent Hours start to finish was one of the best albums of the 2000-2010 time frame. Now some 12 years later Steve is releasing a new EP available on July 7,2017. This is another slant towards synth dance like rhythms and sounds, however it is mixed with a guitar riff at times and I find it really works. Bayle’s voice is just as crisp and the hook is infectious. I believe the EP will be worth the wait. The Open The Silent Hours by The Open on Apple Music “Liverpool, England-based guitar rock band the Open was formed in 2002 at the city’s art college by Steven Bay ley (vocals/guitar), Jon Winter (guitar), Alan Dutton (keyboards), Jim Reynolds (bass) and Scott Holla