Album of the Week 25/02: Theme Park

London Three-piece Theme Park have released their self-titled debut album today via Transgressive Records.

Produced by Luke Smith (Foals, The Maccabees), the  album follows a series of singles released throughout 2012 such as 'Jamaica', 'Two Hours' and most recently 'Tonight', which kept us wanting more of their summery melodic electronic pop music.

“I want it to be appreciated as a pop album, rather than the debut of a left field East London band” says singer/guitarist Miles.

“Some albums you listen to and every song is nicely formed. That’s what we’re aiming for. It should all feel effortless and un-self conscious.” The aim of ‘Theme Park’, says singer Marcus, is to capture a moment in time – that rich period of life between school and the early 20s. It’s hopefully an optimistic album, and I’d like to think slightly romantic. I don’t mean that in the love sense, but in the slightly idealistic way. It’s easy to be cynical – I like to give the world a chance.” And boy he couldn't describe it better...

While listening, we can only think on a beach day, and it will definitely put you in the mood for fun time. In general, this album is a great debut with a lot of personality, so fresh and fun to listen, with  sounds that it will stick in your head. 

We highly recommend this album, so get your copy HERE right now! 

**Theme Park reached the TOP 20 on Kool Rock Radio's Best New Bands of 2011 list. Their single 'Milk' peaked at #22 on our Best Tracks of 2011 chart and 'Two Hours' peaked at #51 on our Best Tracks of 2012.

Neils Children Announce New Album 'Dimly Lit' + Unveil New Video For "Trust You"

Neils Children, one of our favourite noughties acts, have announced they will release their long-awaited new album 'Dimly Lit' on March 21 through Boudoir Moderne Records.

They have also unveiled the video for "Trust You" the first taste of the album, which you can watch below. The song has been added to our current playlist www.koolrockradio.com.

The band with a new lineup, John Linger (Guitar/Keys/Vocals), David Smith (Keys), Brandon Jacobs (Drums), and Syd Kemp (Bass) were back in the studio in December 2012 to produce their first full length album since 2009's 'X.Enc', and they promised it will be their most exciting, original and powerful work to date.

According to a press release the new album delves deeper into the personal music tastes of the group, pulling together a sound that owes much to their love of psychedelic music past and present, whilst retaining the urgency of their previous work. Throughout the album there are aural fragments of the sophisticated French pop melodies of Gainsbourg's late 1960s/early 1970s output, alongside the experimentation of groups such as Broadcast, Stereolab and Silver Apples. It marks a milestone of maturity in the bands songwriting and development.

Check out the artwork and tracklist for 'Dimly Lit' below.

Tracklsiting:

01. At A Gentle Pace
02. Edward The Confessor
03. Dimly Lit
04. The Beat of The Boulevard
05. The Way The Web Was Woven
06. Warm Wave
07. Never Could Be Any Other Way
08. Telling
09. Trust You 04:47
10. Those You Thought Would, But Who Never Will Again
11. What's Held In My Hands

The new album (the first NC album to be released on vinyl) is now available to pre-order on both vinyl and download from HERE.

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Listen: Modernage Share Audio For New Single "Bullets"

Miami indie rock band Modernage, have shared the full audio for their new single "Bullets", the song is part of our current playlist www.koolrockradio.com.

In a recent interview, the band announced they will be releasing a several of singles every month or so this year. Each will be accompanied by artwork created by Micke Fedez from the great local band Rebel.

"The idea is to compile the tracks we release this year into a record. Each track will also have a short teaser video by our very own Garcia Freundt." They said.

Listen to "Bullets" below.

(facebook.com/modernagemiami)

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