Bursting The Bubble

Cut Glass Accent

james — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:26:59 +0000

Formed in late 2002 but not complete and gigging until late 2003, Cut Glass Accent is best described as an Alt Rock 4 piece. In the five years they’ve been gigging the band has played shows varying in size and importance from small gigs in their local area to gigs at larger venues such as York’s Stone Roses’ Bar, Swindon’s Area 51, and Newcastle’s Carling Academy.

Their debut album sold in excess of 500 copies, and a follow up album “This Statement is False” is to be released in late 2008 early 2009 taking the band in a completely new direction.

The Long Weekend

james — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:53:18 +0000

The Long Weekend are a vibrant six-piece from the Medway area of Kent. Despite being based all the way down south we hope they’ll be making a visit to Durham in October as part of their album launch tour.

The band have had a string of great reviews lately and their latest single “Falling In” is currently NME Radio’s Record of the Week on the Drivetime show. “Breathless, tuneful stuff from Kent’s finest here…Should be huge.” Teletext Planet Sound .

My Otherside

paul — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:46:44 +0000

My Otherside are a Durham based band who formed when four musicians; Esther Taylor, Phil Fingers, Rick Wall ad Dale Brindley; each with their own diverse background came together, combining their influences to create one unique sound.

My Otherside have been on a break over the summer, but will be back gigging in the new academic year so look out for them.

Karoshi Bros

paul — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:43:40 +0000

The Karoshi Bros are Sam & Dan Burt whose genetic makeup is responsible for this electro, trip-hop and hypnotically funky pop mesh of sound. They both started off in a rock outfit with Lucas (now of Maximo Park) then changed their sound direction and are now Newcastle’s very own answer to Justice.

The Karoshi Bros are currently only performing at a select few gigs whilst they work on their forthcoming album, they’ve also recently enjoyed a lot of public airplay, with Fatboy Slim playing their “Love The World” single at the O2 Festival, and Pete Tong giving it is national radio debut on Radio 1.

“Love The World” Single Launched 4th August 2008

“Love The World is infectious to say the least – think Seenlufts Manilla produced by Richard X (those fat Numan/League synths)and you’re getting close.” Jerry Bouthier (Kitsune / Boombox / M8)

Love The World is a hypnotically funky, synth laden, speaker drenching, dance floor banger. The Ingo Star Cruiser remix is already receiving boundless superlatives for it’s jackin’ baselines, pummelling electro funk and dance floor swagger by man of the moment Erol Alkan. These two stuttered and filtered good-time thumpers are destined for night-time hot spots across the land.

Sam and Dan Burt are the genre mesh heads behind The Karoshi Bros, who started their career in a rock outfit with Lucas from Maximo Park. However, finding themselves gravitating to an eclectic sound of triphop and electronic music the brothers broke away, creating tracks where the lyrics are as important as the beats.

“Myspace is yours, Your space is mine, We’re all selling cheap, We’re the latest freaks, A desperate peeping show, On the video”

Originally titled Fuck The World was meant as a protest song born out of frustration at label bosses demanding The Karoshi Bros write tracks for Backstreet Boys. What they did instead was write about all the filth and shit in life, “We’ve both mellowed a bit recently hence… Love The World.”

Using vocals of people who have never sung before keeps each track completely unique, the Love The World singer was found via Myspace in China. Keep your ears open for the follow up track with vocals laid down by a French law student singing about a drag queen.

A planned series of warehouse parties and gigs will showcase the gritty, intensity of the group live. Fronted by two alternatives, the first of which is POP, a riotous cross between Iggy Pop and Keith Flint, who in his spare time enjoys face diving off balconies, reconstructive surgery and rupturing shoulders. The latter, JJ is your dark and twisted early Gwen Stefani, “we’re loving this collaborative vibe where people can jump in and out creating things with us, all boundaries have gone.” Love The World is just the start of what’s to come from Newcastle’s answer to Justice.

Forthcoming Events

23rd September – Supporting Model Horror at The End – Newcastle
25th October – Bursting the Bubble for Oxjam – Van Mildert College
22nd November – Killing Suite – Newcastle

The Small Screen Light Show

james — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:34:01 +0000

“Another awfully young, awfully good band. They sit somewhere in between that emo-ish indie fightpop sound and eighties poppy Cure-ish indie…”

..is how XFM recently described Small Screen Light Show. They are a young band from the small coastal town of Seaham in County Durham and since making their live debut at The Sage in Gateshead at the end of 2006, they have gone on to play well over 50 gigs – sharing stages with such luminaries as The Young Knives, The Rumble Strips, Dartz, The Buzzcocks, Frank Turner and The Answering Machine.

They were recently made Steve Lamacq’s ‘Unsigned Band Of The Week’ on Radio 1; just days after they’d received their first national airplay courtesy of Huw Stephens – again on Radio 1. Combined with a a busy summer schedule and a lot of media coverage these guys are definitely worth keeping an eye on.

“They strip their heartfelt vagaries of any hint of macho camouflage, letting their stomachs flutter and their tongues get tied… A band capable of celebrating heartbreaking anomie without being over earnest.” Metro

The Small Screen Light Show are:

Mattie G. Vant – Vocals, Guitar, Synth
Becca J. Young – Vocals, Bass, Keys

Forcoming Events:

30th August – Seaham – County Durham
25th October – Bursting the Bubble for Oxjam – Durham

The Harringtons

paul — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:44:25 +0000

Featuring one of Mildert’s own on bass, but based all the way down in St. Albans these guys have some dangerously addictive indie-pop tunes on their unsigned album “Rant #289″ that are sure to keep you dancing all night!. Don’t let the catchy rythms fool you though, their lyrics are equally captivating.

Named after a greasy spoon in their hometonw in Hertfordshire The Harringtons have gone from strength to strength in the year since they formed. This summer they’re locked away in practice room, ready to unleash themselves afrer the break, hitting the university circuit. Definitely look out for more from them in the future.

The Harringtons Features:

Miles Howell – Vocals and Guitar
Gareth Hooper – Vocals and Gutar
Jon Ketley – Bass and Vocals
Nick Ketley – Drums

Forthcoming Events

25th October – Bursting the Bubble for Oxjam – Durham

Motion Theory

paul — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:55:32 +0000

Motion Theory are a progressive hard rock band based in Durham, England. Formed in 2007 after meeting at university, the band have rapidly established themselves within the regional music scene with their powerful, ethereal sound that blends both technicality and tone.

They have recently completed a string of shows in the North East, one supporting the fantastic Frank Turner and are currently recording their debut album and preparing for a September UK tour.

Motion Theory features:

Dom Main on Vocals and Synth
Jamie Wesley on Guitars
James Kerr on Basses
Will Soutter on Drums

Forthcoming Events

17th September 2008 – Trash Bar – Leeds
25th October 2008 - Bursting the Bubble for Oxjam – Durham

what are we all about then?

r9paul — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:36:20 +0000

Feed up with cheese? Want to see more live music in Durham?

“Bursting the Bubble” aims to bring more quality music to Durham, we’ll be promoting and organising both live gigs and alternative club nights in and around Durham.

You can use this site to get all the details of what we’re upto, including full details on our upcoming events; find out about the bands playing for us, and get all the gossip on what we’ve got planned for the future. Not only all that, but we’ll also be posting listings of other sources of alternative fun and entertainment going on in the Durham/Newcastle area.

Bursting the Bubble for Oxjam

paul — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:57:11 +0000

Bursting the Bubble Proudly Presents…

Next term we’re going to burst the bubble for Oxjam, in a special charity gig to be hosted at Van Mildert College we’ll be showcasing some of the best local and breaking indie/electro bands out there.

The Bands

(click on ‘em to find out more)

The Venue

This, our debut event under the ‘Bursting the Bubble’ name will be hosted at Van Mildert College, part of the University of Durham. Student bar means student prices so this will definitely be a bargain night for both entertainment and beverage consumption.

We’ve also lined up some very special DUCKtails (cheap cocktails) and a BBQ, the proceeds from both of these will be going straight to charity. There’ll also be band merchandise on sale and a chillout area for those who would rather lounge back on a comfy sofa and enjoy the music.

After Party

After the gig we’ll be heading straight down to Fishtank (dragging all the bands with us!) where there’ll be an INDIE / ELECTRO CLUB NIGHT especially for Bursting the Bubble, with FREE ENTRY for gig-goers and DRINKS PROMOTIONS.