Go-Zilla – Self Titled – Album Review

Posted on April 8, 2013 by gigglepics13

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Go-Zilla – Self Titled – Album Review

Go-Zilla – Chasing Shadows – track from Self Titled album

An energetic fuse of electronic and rock similar to the likes of Enter Shikari, Pendulum and The Prodigy; Go-Zilla have created a blizzard of a sound scape, fuelled by synths, bass lines and guitars with extremely catchy vocals as demonstrated on their debut album “Self-Titled”.

Opening the album with an instrumental build up, quickly descending into a drop, the band introduces the intensity of their synths, their driving energy and their dance-like qualities, breaking into first song “Camden Queen”. Playing seriously anthemic songs such as “Camden Queen” and “Wolfpack” are the band’s strongest feature, as it is clear that Go-Zilla would be an amazing live-band, one to really get the audiences going, placing them in an energetic trance. With a nod towards a more pop sound, their music could appeal to a extensive range of listeners.

You can hear Go-Zilla’s wide range of influences especially on “Chasing Shadows” which jumps between rap, spoken word, melodic vocals, distorted guitar riffs and electronic wobs, whilst playing around with tempos.

The album almost takes you on a journey, as aggressive “What Would You Give” moves into highly contrasting “Don’t wait for me”, which gives the album a chance to breath. Beginning with a beautiful soft whirling of guitars, soft synth playing, and expressive vocals, then alternation between built up synth moments, and stripped back acoustic guitars and vocals, “Don’t Wait for Me” brings elements of calamity, especially in vocal style, which carries into the next track “Keep Breathing”. Changing the mood again, there is the mostly electronic “The Rise” which could almost feature as the soundtrack for a robotic army marching through a city.

“Self-Titled” reflects that band’s many qualities, diving into an electronic rollercoaster, with head nodding energy throughout. Go-Zilla are a band that should definitely be seen live.

Annie Mackinnon

Rock/Indie/Acoustic Reviewer on behalf of GIGgle Pics

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Sarah Quinn’s review and photography from G0-Zilla gig at Beercart Arms – Canterbury
Sarah Quinn’s review and photography from Go-Zilla gig at RokanRolla – Folkestone

Photo’s by Sarah Quinn – GIGgle Pics

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Up For The Let Down

Go-Zilla

RokanRolla – 15.03.13 – Go-Zilla – Up For The Let Down – Circle of Reason

Posted on March 17, 2013 by gigglepics13

Go-Zilla
Up For The Let Down
Circle of Reason

Friday Night Live at the RokanRolla in Folkestone saw something a little bit special last week. Andrew Kesby, local promoter put on a special birthday gig for himself, booking some amazing acts. It was a slightly unusual, mixed line up with customers and music lovers being treated to a mix of Alternative Rock, Pop Punk and Dance Rock.

First up were the hugely talented Alternative Rock band from Southampton, Circle of Reason. Not a band I had seen or heard before due to them not being local but wow, these guys are not to be missed. Describing themselves as an Alt rock, prog, melodic, metal, indie band, it was clear that they were going to be something a little bit different and they didn’t disappoint. Swinging seamlessly between heavy guitar riffs that would make even the most heavy metal band envious, to moving down tempo, while keeping the rock vibe, and becoming more melodic and strangely beautiful. Lead vocals that simply captivates the audience attention range from being as smooth and warm as a hot chocolate on a winters day, to hard hitting with not a bum note in site. Fearsome drumming and guitar riffs that simply make you just want to move your body and you have yourself a band that you want to see more and more off. Engaging to watch and a really lovely bunch of guys! Get out there and see them, you will be very surprised, I think they could turn anyone into fans of this genre.

Circle of Reason

Second came female fronted Pop Punk/Rock band from Medway, Up For The Let Down. I have seen these guys before at the Beercart Arms in Canterbury but Friday night, they were on form! Front woman Lex engages the audience in a way that is rarely seen, moving in and out of them offstage, while singling the odd member out for special attention. I rarely see a crowd so engaged with a band at a gig, but these guys were even posing for photo’s with her during the set. Lex produces strong punk vocals so crisp and clear you feel yourself being drawn like the lure of paddling your feet in cool soothing lake on a hot summers day. The band produce and bang out some extremely catchy numbers, to the point I even found myself singing along at moments. Combing fast guitars and a rarely seen female lead vocalist make this a band that you simply cant not like. These guys are piling on the gigs at the moment so check them out on Facebook and go and show them some love! You won’t regret it.

Up For The Let Down

Last but by no means least came the Dance Rock band from London Go-Zilla. I’ve seen these guys once before and reviewed them when they were actually really poorly lads, so was looking forward to seeing them again at their best. Wow, they were at their best! A very unusual genre of music and one that I actually found hard to categorise when I downloaded their free album, these guys put all the fun of a fairground into 30 minutes of jumping, dancing awesomeness. Attaining a lot of attention recently from the likes of Kerrang and Front Magazine, it’s very easy to see why. I don’t think there was one person in the venue that could not resist jumping up and dancing to these guys. There music is more catchy than the flu virus and its clear that they LOVE what they do. Dancing around on stage they look like they are having so much fun that you just want/need to join them. You could never come away from one of their gigs feeling down or disappointed. The buzz you get from watching this band should actually be available on prescription. If you don’t go to one of their gigs, you are simply doing yourself a huge disservice in life.

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Sarah Quinn – GIGgle Pics

Go-Zilla – Chasing Shadows

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Up For The Let Down – I Fear Sharks

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Circle of Reason – Chasing the Sun

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Here follows a very small amount of photography from the evening. For full evenings photos, please go to Facebook page, this gig only

Go-Zilla

Up For The Let Down

Go-Zilla

Up For The Let Down

Circle of Reason

ELECTRONIC TRACKS

Posted on February 12, 2013 by gigglepics13

Here is a selection of tracks from various Electronic bands. Like what you hear? Check them out on Facebook, find a gig and go and support them!

If you search for a band in the search box in the left column of the blog, you will find their blog posts, with photography, Facebook and in some cases website and YouTube links. Also any featured band articles if relevant. Just click on the links to hear a track:

For more tracks in this genre from bands/artist not yet worked with, but just as awesome… please click here

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Borderline:Fire

Go-Zilla Press Pack

Posted on February 9, 2013 by gigglepics13

Here is the Press Pack for Go-Zilla

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Beercart Arms, Canterbury – 07.02.13 – VIVID NATION – Borderline:Fire – AUDIOSHOCK – Go-Zilla

Posted on February 8, 2013 by gigglepics13

VIVID NATION
Borderline:Fire
AUDIOSHOCK
Go-Zilla

Another awesome gig from Below the Radar Events and Promotions at this amazing Canterbury music venue the Beer Cart Arms proved a very strong line up! The Beer Cart Arms has become one of Canterbury’s most sort after venues for bands playing and this line up put on by a promo company that is pulling some major bands just proved it.

Now, don’t get me wrong because one thing I am is honest, this evening was not met without its problems at all… there were issues through the evening which proved a real shame but in the world of live music… well I’d like to say S**T happens lol but well, it does.

Starting with Go-Zilla… ill but man did these guys still have an awesome amount of energy on stage. Now I work with many bands on a weekly basis but this was actually a genre out of my zone… not any more is all I can say!

AUDIOSHOCK next, sound issues which was a huge shame BUT with Chris Martin having given these guys a shout out, well they would never be bad! lol

Borderline:Fire up next and again the energy was just awesome. Slight technical issue but not that most would have ever noticed… watch out for gigs.

VIVID NATION… a band I’ve had the pleasure of photographing a few times now… these guys always blow you away and are one of the most down to earth bands on the circuit… Highly rumored to be going places… all I’ll say is, don’t miss one of their gigs.

So, for someone who never reviews gigs… I felt this one needed a small one, it had issues, which was a HUGE shame but in the same respect had an amazing line up, each and every band you need to see!

So here follows a very small selection of the evenings photography (yep that’s the bit I actually do, do lol). For the full evenings photo’s please head over to our Facebook page, this gig only

Hear track Go-Zilla – Self titled – 06 Chasing Shadows
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A RARE THING – BUT DOWNLOAD THEIR ENTIRE 11 TRACK ALBUM FOR FREE HERE

Hear track Borderline.Fire – I Wanna Go
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Hear track Vivid Nation – You Just gave it away
Find them on Facebook – these are such a down to earth bunch of lads, love their fans and always have time to talk, even when dead on their feet…. you need them in your lives!