phase III of the 3rd fire is coming to a close with the release of the reality ep, again on mrsvee. three tracks of rumbling bass and searing distortion held together with subtle touches of playful experimentation and improvisation, tis another leap forward in the identity of the 3rd fire - my favourite release under the t3f moniker to date.

released on mrsvee is the new collaboration between myself and Jamie Rowell of Electronica Ghost Voice Phenomena - what lies below is now available for download

creeping loneliness (mixed messages)
you will die for your revolution

the second half of the closing chapter of phase III is now online; creeping loneliness (mixed messages) is the opposite face to you will die for your revolution with it's three lengthy tracks exploring the power of drone, an exploration through hypnotic swirling walls of guitars and feedback, and a personal favourite of mine. thanks again to mrs vee for looking after this one again, and the new rerelease of karma pilot's a new career is definitely worth your time.

The new album 'You Will Die For Your Revolution' is now available for download from archive.org, courtesy of mrs vee. The six tracks were recorded throughout 2008 and is the most varied and focused The 3rd Fire album to date.

The brand new mrs vee compilation Manifesto is now available for free download, and includes amongst its many treasures a new the 3rd fire track in the shape of 'What Else Could I Say?', which is taken from the forthcoming album 'You Will Die For Your Revolution' due next month through mrs vee - more details to follow soon.

1. Fear Falls Burning – Frenzy Of The Absolute

A mesmerising journey through drones and loops quite unlike anything I've ever heard; magical.

 

2. Nadja – The Bungled And The Botched

This is the epitome of heaviness – dark, subtle and forceful enough to make your head explode.

 

3. The Owl Service – A Garland Of Song

At last, a quintessential English folk album with a good helping of experimental playfulness to capture both the heart and mind.

 

4. Cloudland Canyon – Lie In Light

It's 1971 again! A masterful krautrock gem that not only pays homage to the kings of old but also adds a modern edge to the music for a 21^st century space hop.

 

5. Cynic – Traced In Air

This is no 'Focus Part 2'; instead it has far surpassed its illustrious father and shows the true definition of a progressive band.

 

6. Nadja – Desire In Uneasiness

Absolutely absorbing and hypnotic adventure in beat-driven drone (and that's not an oxymoron), the "live" drums drive this while Aidan and Leah flirt with our subconscious.

 

7. David Gilmour – Live In Gdańsk

Worthy for the spellbinding 'High Hopes' alone, this full set of quite simply stunning masterpieces from one of the greatest guitarists ever, backed by an orchestra too, is a lesson to us all.

 

8. Russian Circles – Station

Catchy riff after catchy riff, Russian Circles are in danger of giving instrumental rock songs a good name. Who needs a vocalist anyway?

 

9. Boris – Smile

Another bonkers album from everyone's favourite Japanese trio, this is full of everything from outlandish punk to mind-crushing drone yet still utterly unique.

 

10. Autechre – Quaristice.Quadrange.ep.ae

Two and a half hours of beeps and clicks? Yes please! Released on the back of the 'Quaristice' album, this is a trip through a digital wonderland.

The Resonance Association return with We Still Have The Stars, the follow-up to their critically acclaimed debut 'Failure Of The Grand Design'. We Still Have The Stars once again demonstrates the band's ability to fuse electronic experimentation with classic progressive songwriting. This dynamic selection of songs sees the band build on their strengths with a mixture of electronic beats, soaring guitar solos and motorik riffing. Recorded between January 2008 and August 2008, the album was written and produced by the band; the track Unite features Scott Fuller on guest vocals – he also wrote the track's lyrics.

You are invited to download and enjoy the album completely free of charge at http://www.westillhavethestars.com. The album is also available as special limited edition heavyweight vinyl from Burning Shed

We Still Have The Stars is the name of the new album by The Resonance Association.

We're currently mixing the last couple of tracks and should be ready to send the tracks to Christopher Hemy for mastering in the next week or so.

The tracklisting is thus:

1. After The Storm
2. We Still Have The Stars
3. Path of Totality
4. None More Evil
5. Unite
6. Midnight Highway / The Grand Misunderstanding
7. Subatomic Zoo
8. The Moment Has Passed

We plan to release the album later this year as a free download and also on limited edition 12" vinyl. Vinyl copies bought from our lovely chums at Burning Shed will come with an even more limited CDR of the album (so you don't go ruining your precious vinyl).

We're talking with the one and only Carl Glover to once again wrap up our music with some of his amazing visuals, so hopefully the vinyl will be a thing of beauty and utterly irresistable!

The album is at times ambient, violent, spaced out, trippy, panoramic, weird, four-to-the-floor and, well, rock 'n' roll!

The Unite EP is now available through our mrs.vee recordings netlabel site, along with a host of other free EPs and albums from The Resonance Association, The 3rd Fire, Onion Jack and Karma Pilot.

You do not need to register, sign up, get a written permission slip from your bill payer, or download a special anything... you just download the MP3s (or OGGs or FLACs or whatever you want) and enjoy them.

The free download version of We Still Have The Stars will also be available through the netlabel site in due course.

'Warnings...' has been unleashed! You can buy it from LineOut Records for a meagre £5.

 

Warnings From The Future

1. Abused/Amused

2. Hybrid (MakeItFit Edit)

3. Cerebral Rust (Post-Apocalyptic Mix)

4. For The Independence Of Kosovo (Peacetime Edit)

5. Coda

6. Identikit Musak For Dummies

7. Confessions Of A Personal Nature (Bells On Sunday Mix)

8. Venus Forge

9. Cavorting The Purse Of Justice

 

Warnings From The Past

1. The Downfall Of Hyperspace (Infinite Undergarment Mix)

2. The Turning Of The Key (Broken Lock Mix)

3. The Lost Daughter Of Happiness (Silent Radio Mix)

4. To Admit It Is To Admit Defeat (Beat In My Head Mix)

5. The Spiral Stair (Chimetravel Mix)

6. Breathed Upon (Rumbled Mix)

7. Loneliness (Caught In The Chamber Mix)