'The Son of The Sun' Review By Jason Waters

Gabrielles Wish refuse to go away. They are one of those bands that have experienced bad luck, changes in music culture, multiple record labels, and haven't really been commercially successful, but still, they soldier on. They have a small, but extremely loyal following, and have become something of a cult band, anyone who goes to see The Fall each year will no doubt have caught Gabrielles Wish in action, as they seem to be something of a house support band for the traveling circus that is Mark E Smiths ever changing seminal post punk group. So it's with some intrigue that I listened to the new Gabrielles Wish single 'The Son Of The Sun'. Now I'll be blunt, the first time I heard the song I wasn't really impressed. All the ingredients were there, the eerie minor key, strange breezy vocals, and as always, brilliant musicianship, but on the first few listens something didn't seem right. When the song launches into its odd melody, it comes across as some kind of bizarre sea shanty, completely at odds with what your expecting to hear. A few more listens in and I got it. The weird, almost out of place chorus is what brings the magic to life here, and sticks with you. It's hardly sing along stuff, and you'll definitely have to hear this one a few times over, but the pay off is that 'The Son Of The Sun' sees Gabrielles Wish, a veteran band of some 19 years, creating something new and fresh for their audience. Normally I'd be reviewing the B-side here, but Gabrielles Wish have released 'The Son Of The Sun' on its own, and in a charming way, the track is odd enough to carry itself without a B-side to back it up. The song is out today on iTunes, and whilst I wouldn't go as far as saying this is entirely anti commerical, you more than likely wont be hearing it on the radio very often. 4/5 Gabrielles Wish on iTunes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Hidden Revolution – Perfectly Motionless [EP] Review By Jason Waters

New band The Hidden Revolution have released their debut EP, Perfectly Motionless. They are a perfect combination of radio friendly warmth and that edginess that most northern bands seem to have installed as if by default. The lead track, 'Marching on Your Own' begins with sprays of sublime sounding guitar, and vocalist Chris Wise reveals a heavenly melody. The song is a perfect introduction, and really does have touches of magical moments throughout. 'Failing' is next, and things are darker. The lyrics are instantly engaging, "failing to communicate, circumstance has locked me out" The song then rumbles into action, with drummer Jon Clarks toms bouncing across the track like a juggernaut, this song is first class work from start to end. The Hidden Revolution then do something that takes quite a lot of confidence, they end the EP with a live track. 'Bones' is my favorite song on the EP, its uplifting guitar tones and strong vocals make it perfect listening after a stressful day. I hope they do the festival circuit next year, they are tailor made for large scale appreciation. 5/5 The Hidden Revolution on Facebook