Aidan Knight: Versicolour

There are two unreleased tracks available from Aidan Knight (Fighting Against Your Lungs and Jasper) if you go and sign-up for the for updates etc. at his website. The songs are from his forthcoming album: Versicolour. These are great songs and I am really looking forward to this release on the newly formed Adventure Boys Club label.

Monday Myspace Page: The District Attorneys

It's funny writing about bands, solo artists, or any musician because you never know where, or what, you will be writing about next. Take The District Attorneys for example. I would never had heard of them if they did not follow Paper Pistol on twitter but I think they are well worth what little exposure I can give them.

I did not receive an email from them. I don't have press package to check-out full of photos and information. Nope, I just have a Myspace page with songs from their upcoming e.p. Orders From... I only know that the e.p. is forthcoming, and free, because one of the band members told me in 140 characters or less framed around: "Why don't you check us out!" Well, I did and there is certainly a lot of potential.

Sure, there is obvious sound quality issues. There are a few timing mishaps and I think the songwriting could use a little tightening up but the vocals, composition, and undeniable energy is definitely there. I love how I get to hear this early stage of what could be a very great thing. I mean listen to the energy behind what sounds to be a live-studio recording of Splitsville and you will hear just how fantastic this band would be live.

I highly recommend having a listen to the band here and I would love to know what you think… in 140 characters or less!

The District Attorneys - Splitsville

Virgin of the Birds: The Banquet e.p.

Who doesn't like generosity? The team at Abandoned Love Records have shown a lot of generosity over the last while. One band that is often associated with this generosity is Virgin of the Birds and, once again, the material is great and well worth a listen.

With my first full listen to the Banquet Years e.p., it's clear that Virgin of the Birds have again perfectly executed simplistic songs with a sophistication that would stump most bands that may attempt to follow in Jon Rooney's songwriting footsteps. However, the songwriting has grown and expresses a confidence that may have been missed on previous efforts. The music feels more comfortable and polished.

What really stands out to me this time around are the lyrics. I am really impressed with the various references to literature, mythical creatures, and expressions of pure angst. I often ignore lyrics and clump them as just another instrument in the mix but I was mysteriously drawn to what was being said in these songs. I honestly think lyrically, and musically, this is the bands best effort to date.

I am also about two hours south of Trieste, Italy as I write this so you can imagine my surprise when I heard the town's name in the, rather pissed-off, lyrics that make up the song She's in the Moon Again. Is it some strange act of synchronicity that the song is an early contender for best track on the e.p.? Well, that and Every Revelry are the two contenders so far. In any case, you can download, for free, the Banquet Years e.p. and we at Paper Pistol think you should take advantage of the opportunity. Very much worth the listen and who can beat it's bargain-bin price tag.

Virgin of the Birds - Let Me Be Your Bride