Mediaskare Records Sampler
So Jay recently dropped us a line, letting us know about a sample album that the chaps in Mediaskare Records have put together. Featuring 10 bands on their roster, this sampler is designed to showcase some of the many acts they have on offer, representing their drive to consistently release music that speaks to so many people and doesn’t compromise integrity – helping to get word out there. What makes this particularly cool is that it’s free to download….yes you read that….FREE….so there’s really no excuse not to want to get your grubby little mits onto it is there now!
Lar Meade, Head of European A&R Mediaskare had the following to say about the sampler: “To celebrate our artists’ achievements, and our new expansion in the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe, all of us here at Mediaskare HQ have put together a free compilation to mark the occasion. Hopefully you get to find some of your new favorite bands along with rocking to your current favorites!
The last few years have seen Mediaskare go from strength to strength, both in the US and Europe. Our bands work relentlessly to produce albums at a near constant pace, and of world class quality. Throw into the mix their endless touring efforts and positive attitudes and we're proud to say, and fully believe, we have the hardest working bands out there. This of course makes us work just as hard to bring their music to an ever expanding audience worldwide.’
So which bands do we reckon you should check out? Simply – all of them, but let’s have a look at one or two in particular.
The first band to really stand out to me from the sampler here was Bury Your Dead, a band I’ve been listening to for a fair while now and one which never fails to surprise me with their offerings. Sure this is some seriously heavy stuff, but at the same time, Bury Your Dead always seem to add an accessible edge to their music, something which allows you to embrace what you’re hearing and buy into their vision, going along with them for the ride and loving what you hear. The track on offer here, The Sirens Of Titan, is no exception, and stands out as a serious high point to make sure you check out for sure!
Secondly, make sure you check out As Blood Runs Black and their track, Resist. This is another track which powers into being and pummels you with hammering bass rhythms, pummeling guitar lines, rolling drums and vocals which are going to scare the living daylights out of your Nan – not too shabby eh?! Showing what heavy is when it’s done well, this is a full on track on the album (not that the others aren’t of course!) and one which is sure to give you a new band to listen to if you’re not already checking these guys out!
Finally, make sure you check out the final track on the album, Artisan from It Prevails. Once again showing off the bands style and presenting us with a track that seems to showcase them, this is another heavy point on the album and a moment which is sure to work its way into your head to stay there! As a closing track it seems fitting that this final moment holds an edge of reflectiveness, a point which allows you to sit back and take in what you’ve heard across this sampler, and make you want to get out to get hold of 10 new albums!
The Sampler that Mediaskare Records have put together here is beyond awesome, and given that it’s free, is made even more awesome! The complete track listing is:
1). Volumes – Edge Of The Earth
2). Hundredth – Live Today
3). Heights – The Lost And Alone
4). Bury Your Dead – The Sirens Of Titan
5). Betrayal – The Good Die Young
6). As Blood Runs Black – Resist
7). Hero In Error – High Points Of New Lows
8). Murreau – California
9). Lionheart – The Hand That Feeds
10). It Prevails – Artisan
Let’s put this simply then – get out there and get hold of this album – you won’t be disappointed (unless you’re a fan of JLS or One Direction….in which case you might be, but in which case why are you even on this site?!)
Check out the Mediaskare website HERE and their Facebook page HERE.
Oh – and you probably want to go HERE to get hold of the sampler!
Words: Dave Nicholls
Lar Meade, Head of European A&R Mediaskare had the following to say about the sampler: “To celebrate our artists’ achievements, and our new expansion in the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe, all of us here at Mediaskare HQ have put together a free compilation to mark the occasion. Hopefully you get to find some of your new favorite bands along with rocking to your current favorites!
The last few years have seen Mediaskare go from strength to strength, both in the US and Europe. Our bands work relentlessly to produce albums at a near constant pace, and of world class quality. Throw into the mix their endless touring efforts and positive attitudes and we're proud to say, and fully believe, we have the hardest working bands out there. This of course makes us work just as hard to bring their music to an ever expanding audience worldwide.’
So which bands do we reckon you should check out? Simply – all of them, but let’s have a look at one or two in particular.
The first band to really stand out to me from the sampler here was Bury Your Dead, a band I’ve been listening to for a fair while now and one which never fails to surprise me with their offerings. Sure this is some seriously heavy stuff, but at the same time, Bury Your Dead always seem to add an accessible edge to their music, something which allows you to embrace what you’re hearing and buy into their vision, going along with them for the ride and loving what you hear. The track on offer here, The Sirens Of Titan, is no exception, and stands out as a serious high point to make sure you check out for sure!
Secondly, make sure you check out As Blood Runs Black and their track, Resist. This is another track which powers into being and pummels you with hammering bass rhythms, pummeling guitar lines, rolling drums and vocals which are going to scare the living daylights out of your Nan – not too shabby eh?! Showing what heavy is when it’s done well, this is a full on track on the album (not that the others aren’t of course!) and one which is sure to give you a new band to listen to if you’re not already checking these guys out!
Finally, make sure you check out the final track on the album, Artisan from It Prevails. Once again showing off the bands style and presenting us with a track that seems to showcase them, this is another heavy point on the album and a moment which is sure to work its way into your head to stay there! As a closing track it seems fitting that this final moment holds an edge of reflectiveness, a point which allows you to sit back and take in what you’ve heard across this sampler, and make you want to get out to get hold of 10 new albums!
The Sampler that Mediaskare Records have put together here is beyond awesome, and given that it’s free, is made even more awesome! The complete track listing is:
1). Volumes – Edge Of The Earth
2). Hundredth – Live Today
3). Heights – The Lost And Alone
4). Bury Your Dead – The Sirens Of Titan
5). Betrayal – The Good Die Young
6). As Blood Runs Black – Resist
7). Hero In Error – High Points Of New Lows
8). Murreau – California
9). Lionheart – The Hand That Feeds
10). It Prevails – Artisan
Let’s put this simply then – get out there and get hold of this album – you won’t be disappointed (unless you’re a fan of JLS or One Direction….in which case you might be, but in which case why are you even on this site?!)
Check out the Mediaskare website HERE and their Facebook page HERE.
Oh – and you probably want to go HERE to get hold of the sampler!
Words: Dave Nicholls