Ivybridge Diary 4

Happy Snow Day.

Since we were unable to get to the studio this week because of torrential snow, Matt and Charlie decided to use the day constructively and finish off the mix of ’Epic’ from our forthcoming EP. So if you head to our myspace (www.myspace.com/ivybridge), you’ll find it in our music player. Enjoy! We’re mighty proud of this track and we really hope that you enjoy listening to it as much as we love playing it.

RECORD OF THE WEEK

This week’s records of the week reflect the randomness of the weather somewhat… Charlie has been digging his heels in to the sounds of Strapping Young Lad’s ’Alien’ album. Although being an excellent album in many ways, one can’t help the disconcerting feeling that Devin Townsend might have actually come as close as possible to distilling unadulterated violence onto a compact disc. Lewis has been progging it right up with the help of the new Porcupine Tree record ’Nil Recurring’. Although just 4 tracks in length, The Tree always make sure you get more than your money’s worth. Lewis also notes that the band have come closer to the sound of Tool than ever before, with the help of interesting bongo work. Fresh off the news that Bat For Lashes are going to be supporting Radiohead at their Victoria Park shows in June, Matt has been getting acquainted with her excellent debut ’Fur and Gold’. If anyone has yet to hear the record, we heartily recommend it. It’s just a shame that she lost out to the Klaxons for the Mercury (Charlie reckons she should’ve won, but we’re an equal opportunities blog!).

Anyway, we’ll be back soon with the rest of the finished EP. Keep it real and all that.

Ivybridge x.