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Hey Hey! Brakes! Brakes! Brakes!

Posted 8 months ago

I discovered this band thanks to InSound's free mp3 of the week. Brakes are a UK band featuring members of The Electric Soft Parade, British Sea Power, Mockin' Bird Studio and The Tenderfoot. Hard to get more super-indie than that huh? They've played with Belle & Sebastian, The Editors and The Killers. I like they're sound a lot. And now I want to get my hands on this sold out 7". Why is everything sold out the second before I happen across it? I blame the promoters, because clearly I am coming in behind the curve more often than not. This song on the A-side is about a guy who survives his ship sinking, swims to shore, and then tells about it in the bar, or pub, depending upon which side of the ocean you reside. Also dependant on which side of the ocean you are, Brakes, as they are known in the UK, are known as BrakesBrakesBrakes in the US, due to some other band here who call themselves The Brakes. Confused? They've got a new full length arriving April 20th. It's the weekend, so this discovery is amplifying my infectious good mood.

Comments (14)

  1. p-wagz says

    Kickass!

    Permalink posted 02/27/2009
  2. Fadedu2 says

    I like it very much!!! thanks for the post, I will definitely check them out.

    Permalink posted 02/27/2009
  3. brittanybf says

    YEA! that rocked my socks off.

    Permalink posted 02/27/2009
  4. madrid spacestation spain says

     Brakes - Hold Me In The River

    hey its a cartwheel day! here is some more. this rocked my socks off today too! thanks guys

    Permalink posted 02/27/2009
  5. brittanybf says

    and i'm definitely about to roll, roll, roll, roll, roll away! yay for more Brakes!

    Permalink posted 02/27/2009
  6. Augusts1 says

    FUCK, this is some hot shit! Any chance you could post these on the dark side(multi) for us Madrid? Thanks for the headsup! Really excellent tunes.

    Permalink posted 02/28/2009
  7. madrid spacestation spain says

    brit>hahaha, better catch it quick

    august> yes I will do that, I have a few mp3 I found on other blogs

    Permalink posted 02/28/2009
  8. Augusts1 says

    ver cool, thanks madrid!

    Permalink posted 02/28/2009
  9. Augusts1 says

    should be 'very'

    Permalink posted 02/28/2009
  10. madrid spacestation spain says

    those are up on the 'ply now

    Permalink posted 03/02/2009
  11. Augusts1 says

    Saw them & commented over there, thanks!

    Permalink posted 03/02/2009
  12. Neill says

    The thing about Brakes is, if you don't like what they are playing, another tune will be along in 2 minutes;

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    Permalink posted 03/03/2009
  13. Augusts1 says

    ahahahaha WTF was that Porcupine or Pineapple song/vid? Hilarious yet weird stuff. Thanks for those Neill!

    Permalink posted 03/03/2009
  14. madrid spacestation spain says

    porcupine or pineapple is by far my favorite of theirs! thanks Neill

    Permalink posted 03/04/2009

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