My left ventricle says "ouch;" Some contemporary bits of writings relating to the musical moniker that is, "Girl From Winter Jargon"
Monday, November 25, 2013
FYI - Musical Monikers... Girl From Winter Jargon... New album...
It's hardly as if this is some sort of new, exciting or revolutionary announcement. In fact, it's extremely overdue and probably unnecessary, but I feel it's probably about time I cleared it all up and offered some clarity on the matter anyway - for my own benefit if nothing else. So here it is... For those that may not know, I was previously part of a band called, "Winter Jargon." Together we pieced together a compilation of recordings entitled, "The Aftermath," - the majority of which went on to receive airplay on local radio stations, "BBC Tees with Bob Fischer" and "BBC Newcastle with Nick Roberts." I guess you could say we became inactive quite some time ago and have remained that way ever since. It was great while it lasted. Personally speaking, the need to continue writing and playing has never waned and after spending a number of years not really knowing how to refer to myself in a musical context, I have grown accustomed to, "Girl From Winter Jargon." It makes a distinction from what Winter Jargon were as a three piece - but not an overly large distinction - which suits me fine. Musical monikers are a funny thing really...
Neutral Milk Hotel, Foo Fighters, Eels, Bat For Lashes, Badly Drawn Boy, Aqualung, St. Vincent, Antony and the Johnsons, Beirut and Bright Eyes all have something similar in common. Sometimes they are solo musicians, individual people... sometimes they collaborate at will... othertimes they decide later on in life that they'd prefer to be a band. The open-ended, catch-all umbrella-ness of this is something I'm definitely drawn to. And yes, "Girl From Winter Jargon" is definitely a bit of a mouthful too, but what of it? I don't think this particularly matters in a world where album titles can contain over 400 characters of text. So yeah, that is all... done and dusted... bish bash bosh. Soon I will be recording a brand spanking new studio album consisting of 10 of my personal favourite songs that I have written in the last 5 - 6 years... Here is one minute's worth of a taster, taken from a handful of my home demo's.
It
seems that I haven't sent out any badgering emails via the mailing list in a while,
so I thought it might be time to come out of my shell and be sociable for once...
(well... in the online sense at least.)
Indeed, I was quite over the
moon to be playing with BBC 6 music favourites and Gryff Rhys (Super Furry Animals)
produced duo - The Lovely Eggs - earlier this month. One half of The Lovely Eggs
was formerly in all girl 90's indie band, Angelica - whom I just so happened to
adore in my late teens. So of course, I brought all my Angelica cd's to be signed
didn't I? Like you do.
Anyway...
the lovely people at Rocking Horse Rehearsal Rooms were kind enough to record
(most) of my live set once again, so I have uploaded it for free listening and free
downloading for anyone who wants to do either of those things...
See below for a listen.
Please also consider downloading this set. Anyone who
does will also receive a bonus track, "Distinctly Average..."
If you're a musician or in a band, they provide rehearsal space,
and recording studios and will even record your band rehearsal for a small fee if
you want a decent recording of yourselves but are a tad strapped for cash.
Secondly... Winter Jargon on BBC Radio!
Indeed, a bunch of Winter Jargon songs were played on UK BBC local Radio (Newcastle and Tees) last month...
"They've been described as a collaboration between muse and tori amos, and have
drawn sound comparisions to PJ Harvey, Nirvana and The Dresden Dolls. - Sounds good
to me!" Nick Roberts, BBC Radio Newcastle
""What You Are" is really
a killer song, with its thunder-rolling chorus, tension and explosive guitar solo.
The singer's voice and guitar chops rival those of the early Matt Bellamy." Bad Maxton
"I love it when girls can rip on the guitar without
shredding...that's true talent." Lynnay
Winter Jargon songs on BBC Radio Tees with Bob Fischer, and BBC Newcastle with Nick Roberts
As some may have already heard via my many emails and various status updates - Winter Jargon's Music has been getting a bit of airplay recently via BBC Radio Tees and BBC Radio Newcastle.
(wish these were real, physical badges!)
The broadcasting began last month with Bob Fischer on Radio Tees - who seems convinced that Winter Jargon sound like Queen, and didn't know if this would be an insult or not. (I'd say not. :)
Otherwise, I have taken the liberty of archiving the relevant bits of broadcasts for any who missed them and would still like to hear them. All the songs which have been broadcast so far have been uploaded at: http://www.alonetone.com/winterjargon