First events in England from Euro label
Swiss agency deepdive music presents its first London events at The Borderline (24 February) and The Forge (25 February), showcasing some of deepdive records’ finest talent.
Having built an exceptional reputation for quality in Switzerland with its flagship showcase events in Zurich and Lausanne, deepdive will show the UK what they’re all about with the following diverse and exciting package.
The bands:
The Chikitas – www.thechikitas.com
About: Alt rock female duo whose first album was produced by Jim Waters (Sonic Youth, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, etc.). A new album will be released on 29 April 2016. In 2015 the band toured globally with performances at Musexpo LA, Waves Vienna & Bratislava, Colisium Moscow, CMJ New York, Les Transmusicales de Rennes, Woodstock Festival Poland and also played at Eurosonic 2016. This year they are booked for Tallinn Music Week 2016, with more to be announced.
Check out: LaLaLaLa: https://youtu.be/M3MzbmcRQRc
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thechikitas
Sons of Morpheus – www.sonsofmorpheus.com
About: The psychedelic blues rock trio’s 2014 debut was produced by Jim Waters (Sonic Youth, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion); the band will produce their next record again with Jim Waters in Tucson/AZ in May 2016 for early 2017 release. The band have toured with Karma to Burn, Kamchatka, Jimmy Cornett and more. The band hit the road again with Karma To Burn from 18 March.
Check out: Pay for Me: https://youtu.be/iN6RRKbwXgk
Live Video: https://youtu.be/rPXVU3zJ6TA
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sonsofmorpheus
Death by Chocolate – www.deathbychocolate.ch
Facebook: www.facebook.com/deathbychocolatetheband
About: Alt-rock 5-piece whose most recent release was produced by Ronald Bood (Mando Diao, Sugerplum Fairy, Hives, etc.) in 2014 and hit #10 in the Swiss album chart; the band was also nominated for a Swiss Music Award, as well as for 2 Swiss Live Talent Awards (rock and best live). They have just finished recording a new song in Nashville with Vance Powell (Jack White) to be released on limited vinyl on Record Story Day (16 April), and will produce their next album in spring 2016 with Vance Powell for release in 2017.
Check out: “In the fields: https://youtu.be/umZaDyaBPgc
The Souls – www.thesouls.ch
About: Having just finished the production with Greg Collins (U2, Kiss, No Doubt, Red Hot Chili Peppers, etc.), The Souls will release their album in fall 2016, and will reveal the first single “Close My Eyes” on 11th March 2016 . The band to date have played with Lenny Kravitz, The 1975, Kodaline, Silbermond and more.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/wethesouls
Rival Kings – www.rivalkings.net
About: 2014 saw the alt-pop-rockers debut album “Citizens” chart at #80 in the official Swiss album charts and perform at major festivals including Gurtenfestival and Zürich Openair. The band just finished producing a new album which will be released in fall 2016.
Check out: 25 https://youtu.be/I5E9wa6ISXw
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rivalkingsband
Billy Vincent – www.billyvincent.co.uk
About: the Americana rockers released their new album “Stand on Me” through deepdive records on 28 August 2015, the label’s first release/artist from UK.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/billyvincentmusic
Check out: www.youtube.com/user/billyvincentmusic
Event links:
24.02. @ The Borderline
https://www.facebook.com/events/512161218945890
25.02. @ The Forge
https://www.facebook.com/events/1517360418594456
