I was spring cleaning my Macbook the other day and realised I never uploaded ATPRM006 to the ATP remix myspace page. So I rectified this and added it.
Its a remix I made for the Wobbly Squadron guys and gals and I believe it is going to be a B-Side on their forthcoming single. The original is called 'When You Awake' and my remix is a dark little ditty. To listen to it click the link below.....Ta,
ATPRMX MySpace Page
Apr 21, 2010
Apr 16, 2010
The wrong side of the screen
Today is Friday and I am having one of those moments where I sit at my desk and question my working life and how it takes it toll on music.
It almost feels like there is nothing happening with ATP at the moment - but thats wrong - the new EP has gone to get pressed and will be back soon and that means that I need to update my mailing list to send it out for reviews and radio play.
Being an independent artist makes this difficult as I dont have anyone to follow up or contact people on my behalf - so its all down to me. If I dont make the calls or send the CDs then nothing will happen. In thats sense I control my own destiny.
For me as an artist the hardest thing (as with many musicians) is getting that break or getting the CD into the hands of someone who will play it, love it and play it to the world to gain new fans and progress things.
I was on a train the other day and listened to the new EP for the first time in quite a while and I still enjoyed it. I am happier with it than the first album, but I know I have a LOT more to offer and just need time to sit down and create the best music I can. I know its in me and it will happen.
So I will be using my time at work today to update my mailing list - research who is the best new shows, blogs etc to send it to and then get the press release ready for the next few weeks.
If anyone out there reading this knows any radio djs or journalists please let me know as every bit of help i get is needed.
Many Thanks - C x
It almost feels like there is nothing happening with ATP at the moment - but thats wrong - the new EP has gone to get pressed and will be back soon and that means that I need to update my mailing list to send it out for reviews and radio play.
Being an independent artist makes this difficult as I dont have anyone to follow up or contact people on my behalf - so its all down to me. If I dont make the calls or send the CDs then nothing will happen. In thats sense I control my own destiny.
For me as an artist the hardest thing (as with many musicians) is getting that break or getting the CD into the hands of someone who will play it, love it and play it to the world to gain new fans and progress things.
I was on a train the other day and listened to the new EP for the first time in quite a while and I still enjoyed it. I am happier with it than the first album, but I know I have a LOT more to offer and just need time to sit down and create the best music I can. I know its in me and it will happen.
So I will be using my time at work today to update my mailing list - research who is the best new shows, blogs etc to send it to and then get the press release ready for the next few weeks.
If anyone out there reading this knows any radio djs or journalists please let me know as every bit of help i get is needed.
Many Thanks - C x
Mar 22, 2010
Costa Rica
Yesterday I got back from two weeks in Costa Rica. It was an amazing fortnight and a hell of a lot happened - hospitals, theft, broken down cars at the base of a volcano etc.
The downside of the week was Mrs Pigeons passport (and a shit load of other stuff) was stolen and she ended up having to fly back via Spain on a new flight as the US wont allow people to travel through the county on emergency passports. Even though on the way through we had to have our hands, feet, eyes etc scanned and logged. Anyway - I am not going to go into all that.
The country of Costa Rica is beautiful - if you have never been - I suggest going.
I have come back to a flurry of LP1 sales which is always nice and the new EP artwork is all finished - so I can get that sent off to get produced in the next couple of weeks.
At the moment although it seems like years (or months rather) away I think the release date will be August 2010 - There will be a launch party and a whole host of promotional activity.
I have also been writing to some songs - and I mean proper writing with lyrics - melodies - and stuff rather than purely electronic stuff - I think a new 4 track EP of very different sounding material could surface before the end of the year :)
The downside of the week was Mrs Pigeons passport (and a shit load of other stuff) was stolen and she ended up having to fly back via Spain on a new flight as the US wont allow people to travel through the county on emergency passports. Even though on the way through we had to have our hands, feet, eyes etc scanned and logged. Anyway - I am not going to go into all that.
The country of Costa Rica is beautiful - if you have never been - I suggest going.
I have come back to a flurry of LP1 sales which is always nice and the new EP artwork is all finished - so I can get that sent off to get produced in the next couple of weeks.
At the moment although it seems like years (or months rather) away I think the release date will be August 2010 - There will be a launch party and a whole host of promotional activity.
I have also been writing to some songs - and I mean proper writing with lyrics - melodies - and stuff rather than purely electronic stuff - I think a new 4 track EP of very different sounding material could surface before the end of the year :)
Feb 26, 2010
We move with brave steps
2010 seems to be flying by. It's almost the end of month two and I am pretty sure month 3 is also going to fly by. I am not a massive fan of the post-Christmas pre-Summer time, but today I am starting to get the feeling summer is on the way and is going to be a good one.
Things at ATP towers are plodding along well. The new EP is mixed, mastered and the artwork is being worked on at the moment by my good friend Gav. The plan is to get it pressed ASAP and have it out for sale in the Summer.
One of the other things I have been thinking about is a series of 'Pigeon Parties' throughout the summer - basically little gigs/club nights with all kinds of things going on. I used to promote gigs in the old days so I am looking forward to setting up something new. Exciting!
As always if you know anyone looking for a DJ or a band needing a remix - get them to give me a shout ;) x
Things at ATP towers are plodding along well. The new EP is mixed, mastered and the artwork is being worked on at the moment by my good friend Gav. The plan is to get it pressed ASAP and have it out for sale in the Summer.
One of the other things I have been thinking about is a series of 'Pigeon Parties' throughout the summer - basically little gigs/club nights with all kinds of things going on. I used to promote gigs in the old days so I am looking forward to setting up something new. Exciting!
As always if you know anyone looking for a DJ or a band needing a remix - get them to give me a shout ;) x
Feb 3, 2010
Like a cat in a bag
EP2 - Is Finished!
Mixed, Mastered, Artwork done and its looking and sounding divine .... really nice little EP, 6 tracks and I can't wait to release it .... this wont be for sometime though.
Looking at a June-July release .... but fear not - that time will fly by - between now and then I get to start work on new songs :)
x
Mixed, Mastered, Artwork done and its looking and sounding divine .... really nice little EP, 6 tracks and I can't wait to release it .... this wont be for sometime though.
Looking at a June-July release .... but fear not - that time will fly by - between now and then I get to start work on new songs :)
x
Feb 2, 2010
Next DJ Gig in Brighton - 18th Feb 2010
My good friend Piers is putting on one of his 'Sad Sentry Records Presents....' evenings on Thursday 18th Feb 2010 in Brighton-Hove. At the Cellar venue.
These are great little acoustic type evenings and I provide the music between acts.
This time round there are 4, yes 4! great acts ....
Rothko
an acoustic set from the brighton six piece with fiddles, beautifully crafted songs and bucketloads of harmonies. like a cross between arcade fire and calexico, but younger and prettier.
www.myspace.com/rothkoisdead
Stick In A Pot
three hatted fellows proffering plinky plonkiness with guitars, ukuleles and vocal harmonies.
www.myspace.com/stickinapot
Ben Marwood
a comrade of frank turner’s, reading’s ben marwood sings songs from the heart, some happy, some sad, all of them lovely.
www.myspace.com/benmarwoodmusic
-a+M
featuring members of lamp and formerly of good morning captain, intricate instrumental acoustic folky strummings.
www.myspace.com/electriclamp
Full details can be found by clicking here and going to a facebook event page.
Hope some of you can make it along ...
These are great little acoustic type evenings and I provide the music between acts.
This time round there are 4, yes 4! great acts ....
Rothko
an acoustic set from the brighton six piece with fiddles, beautifully crafted songs and bucketloads of harmonies. like a cross between arcade fire and calexico, but younger and prettier.
www.myspace.com/rothkoisdead
Stick In A Pot
three hatted fellows proffering plinky plonkiness with guitars, ukuleles and vocal harmonies.
www.myspace.com/stickinapot
Ben Marwood
a comrade of frank turner’s, reading’s ben marwood sings songs from the heart, some happy, some sad, all of them lovely.
www.myspace.com/benmarwoodmusic
-a+M
featuring members of lamp and formerly of good morning captain, intricate instrumental acoustic folky strummings.
www.myspace.com/electriclamp
Full details can be found by clicking here and going to a facebook event page.
Hope some of you can make it along ...
Jan 15, 2010
Hello America
I was looking at my MySpace stats page the other day and it was rather interesting. Nearly half of the people who viewed my artist page were from the states (USA) which I found really interesting. Alongside that the listeners were mostly males aged 18-24.
How funny.
Anyway - things here in ATP world are currently revolving around trying to book some DJ gigs for the summer and putting together a time line for the new EP release. I am hoping to have it out in June - which is ages away - who knows there might even be another new EP made by then.
The other thing that I keep thinking about is how to make ATP work LIVE. Its not an easy one as I really want to avoid the whole 'just laptop' thing and do something a bit different - in my mind I kind of know how it will work but need £1000s to get the equipment :(
Donations - most welcome ....
How funny.
Anyway - things here in ATP world are currently revolving around trying to book some DJ gigs for the summer and putting together a time line for the new EP release. I am hoping to have it out in June - which is ages away - who knows there might even be another new EP made by then.
The other thing that I keep thinking about is how to make ATP work LIVE. Its not an easy one as I really want to avoid the whole 'just laptop' thing and do something a bit different - in my mind I kind of know how it will work but need £1000s to get the equipment :(
Donations - most welcome ....
Jan 7, 2010
Midwinter Picnic 2010
Happy New Year ATP Fans. Hope you all had a lovely Christmas and New Years Eve.I am delighted to announce that I will be DJing at Midwinter Picnic 2 on Sunday 24 Jan 2010.
MWP is a lovely event hosted by Chris TT in Brightons West Hill Hall. There are loads of amazing acts playing and I will be spinning some tunes between acts to keep everyone entertained.
I strongly advise you to come along and buy your tickets using the link at the end of this post. I am hoping this will be the first of quite a few DJ sets this year, going to try and do some festivals and some VW events later in the Summer months.
MWP is a bring your own booze, drink and food event. A real picnic and a real gem of a day.
Buy your tickets here!
Dec 25, 2009
Dec 7, 2009
It's amazing what you can get done on the train
Welcome to one of the final ATP blog updates for 2009. Last week I was working around the UK and whilst traveling on the Virgin pendalino train I managed to finish off the 6 tracks for the next EP.
I have been listening back to the new EP a fair bit over the weekend, in cars, on headphones, on phone speakers and I must say I am rather liking it. It's not a massive departure from the debut album, but it is a lot, lot better. I think it is a bit more 'punchy' and raw. When I made the debut I spent hours and hours and hours listening to the album, tweaking tracks and in the end I think I was so bored by it before it was even released. With the new one very few people have heard it so far and I plan on keeping it that way until it's released.
So, when will that be? - I plan to mix and master it in Jan 2010. Then I hope to get the CDs pressed in Feb / March - promo done in April and I am expecting the birth of this one to be in May/June ... So half a year away yet. I am sure that one I get some of the CDs back I will be allowed to start selling them though.
Next week I am off to France to go skiing, no doubt I will be listening to the new EP on the slopes to see how it works ;o)
I have been listening back to the new EP a fair bit over the weekend, in cars, on headphones, on phone speakers and I must say I am rather liking it. It's not a massive departure from the debut album, but it is a lot, lot better. I think it is a bit more 'punchy' and raw. When I made the debut I spent hours and hours and hours listening to the album, tweaking tracks and in the end I think I was so bored by it before it was even released. With the new one very few people have heard it so far and I plan on keeping it that way until it's released.
So, when will that be? - I plan to mix and master it in Jan 2010. Then I hope to get the CDs pressed in Feb / March - promo done in April and I am expecting the birth of this one to be in May/June ... So half a year away yet. I am sure that one I get some of the CDs back I will be allowed to start selling them though.
Next week I am off to France to go skiing, no doubt I will be listening to the new EP on the slopes to see how it works ;o)
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