{"id":149,"date":"2020-12-21T23:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-21T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artsrainbow.com\/coventrygigs\/2020\/12\/21\/alternative-sounds\/"},"modified":"2020-12-21T23:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-12-21T23:00:00","slug":"alternative-sounds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artsrainbow.com\/coventrygigs\/2020\/12\/21\/alternative-sounds\/","title":{"rendered":"Alternative Sounds"},"content":{"rendered":"

 Alternative Sounds<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

by Pete Clemons<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Alternative Sounds is back with a brand new
\ncompilation and, given the year we have all had, it is indeed a remarkable
\nfeat. The statistics around this series of releases are equally impressive. 4
\nCDs released over the last three to four years, containing 84 tracks by 82
\ndifferent acts. And incredibly work is continuing on further releases that
\ninclude a fifth volume along with one dedicated to Ska and reggae.<\/span><\/p>\n

The original idea for the Alternative Sounds
\nfanzines was the brainchild of Martin Bowes who has himself, over the last 40
\nyears, regularly released records with his own Attrition project. And the
\nspirit of that fanzine has been revived and faithfully restored in the modern
\ndigital age. In fact AS4, and the previous release AS3, came complete with a
\nsouped up version of the AS fanzine last seen during the very early 1980s.<\/span><\/p>\n

Together, the Alternative Sounds team, have
\ncollected some exclusive tracks from their favourite artists and talent that
\nCoventry and Warwickshire is well known for nurturing.<\/span><\/p>\n

The CDs are instantly recognisable by their
\ndistinctive sleeves that feature full colour images of different music venues
\naround the city.  <\/span>And the contents are
\ntotally dedicated to what the county and city has to offer past and present. For
\nme, AS4 had a couple of big hitters to draw you in, but those tracks were only
\na pre curser to what follows. And, as you move through the album, you cannot
\nfail to be impressed by the talent and skill of these artists.<\/span><\/p>\n

It doesn’t take long before all of the
\ntracks make themselves known. And despite the different styles and genres there
\nare no fillers, and no intervals. So this whole compilation is perfectly
\ndesigned to keep your interest throughout.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alternative Sounds is without doubt a series
\nof releases that continues to push the distinctive sound that has made the
\nCoventry and Warwickshire music scene what it is today. It also reflects the
\nhuge steps that the team, who have clearly worked so hard to keep the releases
\ncoming, have taken over the years. AS4 follows the philosophy of previous
\nreleases in that it gives new talent a platform, alongside some of the more
\nestablished names.<\/span><\/p>\n

Over four
\nglorious packed to the brim CDs, several now fully sold out, Alternative Sounds
\ninvestigates the sounds of Coventry and Warwickshire. Whether it be rock, punk,
\nacoustic or even electro along with a plethora of sub-genres. Its all here.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This limited run of releases is available
\nfrom the 2 tone village, Vinyl Destination in the market and other outlets.<\/span><\/p>\n

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