Single of the Week May 12/2014 - Climbing Boys "Conjoining Rite"

This week's Single of the Week on Kool Rock Radio is "Conjoining Rite" by London based post punk quartet Climbing Boys.

Once again the band have delivered another excellent track with an infectious post-punk vibe and a very catchy guitar riff, that blend perfectly with frontman Tom Salo's vocals. 

Conjoining Rite will be available b/w "The Shivering Boy" on 19th May via Birthday Records. Pre-order on 7" vinyl now here.

Take a look at the video below.

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Watch: Climbing Boys Premiere "Bone House" Music Video

London post-punk quartet (and one of our favourite acts) Climbing Boys have premiered the music video for their brilliant tune "Bone House".

The track was featured as Single of the Week here on Kool Rock Radio in May 27, and is the lead single from the band's excellent debut EP 'Take The Floor' released back in April via Raptor. You can grab your copy here.

About the song, frontman Tom Salo told us:

"The original draft of the lyrics for 'Bone House' has actually been around since my teenage years and was lyrically intended to be a teenagers retort to the song 'Teenage Wildlife' by David Bowie. It deals with themes such as juvenile excess and disillusionment. Everybody has their ups and downs and I guess I wrote this one when I felt my chips were down."

The video is directed by Imogen Smyth-Prado. Take a look below.

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Single of the Week May 27/13 - Climbing Boys "Bone House"

Our new Single of the Week is "Bone House", another great track taken from Climbing Boys recently released debut EP 'Take The Floor'. 

Formed in late 2012, this London post-punk foursome are our featured band this month, take a look HERE. 

Bone House is one hundred percent post-punk, it begins with distinct riffs of bass and guitar that nods to influences from Joy Division (Transmission), blended with a strong driving beat and the distinctive voice of lead singer, Tom Salo.  It's excellent!

About the song, our friend Tom Salo told us:

"The original draft of the lyrics for 'Bone House' has actually been around since my teenage years and was lyrically intended to be a teenagers retort to the song 'Teenage Wildlife' by David Bowie. It deals with themes such as juvenile excess and disillusionment. Everybody has their ups and downs and I guess I wrote this one when I felt my chips were down."

Stream 'Bone House' below:



Get your copy of Climbing Boys debut EP 'Take The Floor' now on iTunes.

Single of the Week May 6/13 - Climbing Boys "Symbolical Head"

This week's Single of the Week on www.koolrockradio.com is "Symbolical Head" by post-punk band Climbing Boys, taken from their debut EP 'Take The Floor'. 

This London foursome are relatively new, they formed in late 2012 and have just released their 5-track debut EP, plus they are our featured band this month, take a look HERE. 

About the song, lead singer Tom Salo told us:

"Symbolical head is about a person suffering from a sad case of paranoia, desperately trying to face his innermost demons, applying the pseudo-science of phrenology where all else have failed."

Stream Symbolical Head below.

You can purchase your copy of Climbing Boys debut EP 'Take The Floor' now on iTunes.

CLIMBING BOYS - Band of the Month May 2013

Climbing Boys are a four-piece band based in East London.

Comprised by Tom Salo, Gavin Bowers, Emma Quick and Alex Kociuba, the band formed in late 2012, played their first show at Barfly in November last year and they have just released their debut EP 'Take the Floor'. 

Musically, the band could be describe as post-punk/new wave. Clearly, the early 80s have been reborn in this London group. 

They combine a profound sort of songwriting with a sound reminiscent of early Echo & the Bunnymen (Crocodiles), Joy Division, and David Bowie. Their songs will fit right into those old-school playlists we all like to make. 

The band have are planning some live shows for June so keep a close check for dates and venues in the near future. 

You can purchase your copy of Climbing Boys debut EP 'Take The Floor' now on iTunes.

Tracklist:

01. Ivory Tower
02. The Firing Squad
03. Symbolical Head
04. The Shivering Boy
05. Bone House

Stream "The Firing Squad" below:


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