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Novelists – CODA
Novelists – CODA

The Review Geek

time25-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • The Review Geek

Novelists – CODA

Track List Say My Name Coda All For Nothing Maldicion De La Bruja In Heaven Adam And Eve Sleepless Nights 78 Rue CRC K.O Novelists revitalise the rock scene with an album showing technical chord progression and rhythm. It is a rare piece of artistry which plays out as a juggernaut, and this band prove their heading to the top without pretentiousness. The songs are all tightly weaved and they soar as a result, breaking conventions especially musically and the lyrics convey despair in such a manner that it is easy to feel them and to relate. Chugging guitar moments grab the attention, putting the volume up to breaking point, and when things get subtle, its majestic. Subtlety is not a consistent basis on CODA either, as rapidly the tracks measure up to a loud sequence that grows and grows until it snaps. The beauty of these songs comes from a seriously talented unit, which do not lose momentum or swagger – they only get better and neater throughout the album. Say My Name in particular is sublime. The band have worked tirelessly here, opting for the big and bold, which provides a wonderful atmosphere and backbeat. It helps too that the vocals are superb. It is a sure sign of a quality act. Sleepless Nights begins with a quiet edge until the soaring guitars and percussion cuts in, making for a loud but satisfying experience. The lyrics convey endless disarray and disappointment. CRC meanwhile, proves the band can mean business. It's a no-nonsense approach, biting down on love and its dark side. The instrumentals blow minds and hearts, while the lyrics show hatred towards the regime. Ultimately, Novelists is a talented band making waves. CODA is their best work and their most honest collection, making for an easy recommendation.

Vocalist of punk band Armpunk Syndicate bashed by group in JB for failing to kiss hands of older men (VIDEO)
Vocalist of punk band Armpunk Syndicate bashed by group in JB for failing to kiss hands of older men (VIDEO)

Malay Mail

time12-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Malay Mail

Vocalist of punk band Armpunk Syndicate bashed by group in JB for failing to kiss hands of older men (VIDEO)

JOHOR BARU, May 12 — The police have reportedly launched an investigation against an alleged assault of a punk band vocalist after he did not kiss the hands of a group of men after performing at a skinhead concert. Malay paper Kosmo! cited Johor Baru South district police chief Asst Comm Raub Selamat saying an investigation paper has been opened under Section 148 of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Act. 'The police were informed about the incident yesterday and began investigations as soon as a report was lodged. 'We are also urging the victim or any witnesses to come forward and file a police report to assist in the investigation,' he was quoted saying. Section 148 deals with 'possessing weapons or missiles at a riot', while Section 233 is on 'improper use of network facilities'. Yesterday, two one-minute video clips went viral showing a group of six to seven men stopping, dragging, and beating another man. One of the videos also showed a suspect using a metal rubbish bin to mercilessly strike the victim. Punk band Armpunk Syndicate claimed that the men attacked its vocalist while he was coming out of the toilet, just because he 'didn't kiss their hands.' 'What kind of culture is taking root in our artistic spaces? Is this what we're promoting in the scene?' They asked on Instagram. The band also claimed that urine was thrown to them while performing on stage. The vocalist, named as Zed, has since sarcastically 'praised' those in the public for not reacting towards the incident. 'Art is not a place for physical conflict. There is no space for bullies in art. Art is a safe space for us to connect and empathise with one another,' he said on the band's Instagram account.

Is London living up to its UNESCO music designation? Some say the city's out of tune
Is London living up to its UNESCO music designation? Some say the city's out of tune

CBC

time09-05-2025

  • Business
  • CBC

Is London living up to its UNESCO music designation? Some say the city's out of tune

More venue options and increased financial support could turn up London's music scene Nearly four years after London was named a UNESCO City of Music, some of the city's music insiders say there needs to be a bigger push to attract and retain talent. However, they say the effort needs to come from people outside of the local music scene, including the City of London, the provincial government and other local businesses. "I think we are missing some political will," said Graham Henderson, the president of the London Chamber of Commerce on CBC's London Morning this week. "Most of these cities of culture are treated like gems by the jurisdictions in which they reside, and cities around the world have leveraged this designation to get tons of funding to support it," said Henderson, who was the former president of Music Canada. London was named Canada's first and only UNESCO music city in 2021, joining 74 other cities worldwide, including Salvador, Spain, and Daegu, Korea. Embracing the City of Music designation will help London's economic development, community engagement, job creation, talent retention and urban growth, Henderson said, which in turn can help brand the city. Media Video | What it's going to take for London to live up to being a UNESCO City of Music Caption: London has held the title of Canada's only UNESCO City of Music since 2021. But what does it take to live up to that designation? The London Chamber of Commerce is urging local leaders to take a long-term, strategic approach to grow music infrastructure. London Morning host Andrew Brown spoke with Graham Henderson, the president and CEO of the London Chamber of Commerce. Open Full Embed in New Tab Loading external pages may require significantly more data usage than loading CBC Lite story pages. "It's about the support of an ecosystem," said Cory Crossman, the director of the London Music Office. "Music is the catalyst that we use to break open the door for all the creative industries." In order for the music industry to thrive, Fanshawe College Music Industry Arts (MIA) program coordinator Dan Brodbeck said municipal, provincial and federal governments need to support it financially through grants and special projects. "You need money to do stuff like this," said Brodbeck. "It takes people, government, etc., wanting to invest." "Investing in the city is what you're doing," he said. "Art funds the city, it brings people to the city, it keeps people in the city." Keeping artists in London When applying to be a City of Music, cities have to detail the educational opportunities, major events, relevant venues, special projects and key communities that already contribute to the local scene, according to the latest UNESCO Creative Cities Network application. They also need to outline goals they would like to complete at both a city and international level. Some of London's goals include supporting student music talent, working with the film industry, participating in international exchanges and hosting major music conferences. Despite those initiatives, Brodbeck said many artists who started out in London are leaving. "The centre of the music industry itself is in Toronto. That's just reality," Brodbeck said. "That used to be the only route back in the old days, and I think that's why so many people come through the [MIA] program and instantly leave because…they'll say, 'I've got to go where it takes me.'" Crossman said there is a difference between being a UNESCO City of Music and a popular music destination, using fellow music city Hannover, Germany, as an example. "The epicentre of the German industry is in Berlin, but Hannover is using the designation as a commitment," he said. "It isn't the centre of the music industry, but they're playing an incredibly important role in developing that music identity and the music economy for Germany." The same can be said for London in comparison to Toronto, Crossman said, with London's role as a post-secondary music education hub and a region where musicians are paid to be part of city-run festivals and campaigns. Brodbeck said amplifying these and other artist-focused initiatives can keep talent in the city, especially in a time when remote work opportunities and at-home recording is more accessible. Improved venue 'ladder' could keep local, bring international artists to town Henderson said the city needs more spaces to perform and foster music, including a primary hub in the downtown core. "A hub brings people together," Henderson said. "So it's a buzzy place where there would be recording studios, rehearsal spaces, performance places and so forth." He said a mid-size city like London needs to have a venue "ladder" to entice different levels of artists to come through. That's currently a challenge for Jones Entertainment Group (JEG) president Brad Jones when it comes to booking big-name international artists in the city, who only want to play to large crowds. JEG is partnering with the London International Airport and the Western University Students' Council to host a new 25,000-person capacity festival at the airport in September, as one solution. "It just gives us an opportunity to bring in larger entertainers for people here in Southwestern Ontario," he said. Jones said the city also needs to upkeep the downtown area, as larger artists have the opportunity to bring concert goers from out of town. "I think we can showcase ourselves, but we just need to put the time and effort into cleaning up," Jones said.

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