O'genesis Records and an Interview with Joseph Coward
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Feb 2012 Issue 1 Featuring: O’Genesis Records and an interview with Joseph Coward Hello readers, and welcome to the first edition of Woodnote. Woodnote is a magazine based on all the music I love! I hope to introduce you to new and interesting bands/ solo artists. I decided to dedicate Woodnote to The Lynch Foundation as I really do hold this charity close to my heart! The Lynch Foundation was established in 2005 and is founded by David Lynch. Its funds go to medical schools and universities to help their research on academic performances, learning disorders (e.g ADHD), cardiovascular disease, post-traumatic stress disorder, diabetes, anxiety and depression. It also funds Transcendental Meditation which is scientifically proven to reduce stress. This helps inner city students, veterans with PTSD and their families. It also helps the homeless who are trying to overcome addictions. I think this charity is truly amazing. It helps and supports many things, so the least I could do is dedicate Woodnote towards the foundation. I am aiming for Woodnote to consist of lots of things including interviews and reviews on bands, solo singers and inspirational people. I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for reading! For more information on The David Lynch Foundation visit: http://www.davidlynchfoundation.org/ 1 Pg1 – Welcome Pg3 – O’Genesis Records Pg5 – Interview with Joseph Coward Pg6 – Music Reviews / Contact Us Follow Woodnote on twitter … @_Woodnote or the editor/writer’s twitter @AbiGillibrand Follow editors/writers blog … www.AbiGillibrand.blogspot.com Follow the David Lynch Foundation … @LynchFoundation Also, if you have inquires or wish to contact me, email … [email protected] 2 'Jesus Christ' - A song with a hidden ‘We work with bands we love’ a quote from metaphor about how far a friend would go. Jim Spencer (one of the producers of the His voice has a likeness of Morrissey and record). Like Tim Burgess said ... I think this has elements of Arthur Russell. He is truly quote sums up the label. devoted to his song writing and his latest O’Genesis is a record label formed by The release 'If you want to get going (get talking Charlatans front man, Tim Burgess; Factory to me)' has pure emotion. You can tell there Floor’s Nik (Void) Colk; Nick Fraser and Jim is a deep meaning behind all of his songs. Spencer. The label was produced so that musicians Tim Burgess loves could release The next to be signed was a band, Gen002 - Electricity in our homes. The band is made their records and get their music heard. up of Paul Linger (drums), Charles Boyer The label consists of, so far, four bands/solo (guitar/ vocals) and Bonnie K (bass/ artists, all dark and all mysterious. The first vocals). Their first single with this label was to be signed and the voice of the label is 'Aching, Breaking, Shaking For You’. The song was clearly influenced by David Byrne. They Gen001 - Joseph Coward. He is a talented 20 year old songwriter who is passionate are one of the most talked about and about music. His sets are stripped back to influential acts in London and intend on going him and his guitar, though he has recently far! recruited a drummer that plays with him at The third band to join the O'Genesis label, various gigs. Joseph's first debut single was Gen003 - The Replicas. These are an 3 this label as he is a poet. Many of his poems have been published in books and he has taken part in lots of events including national poetry day. On this day, he released one of his poems with O'Genesis. You will be able to see him live at Kendal Calling 2012. Stevie Moore has also released two songs under O’Genesis, one called Pop Music and the other - Love is the way to my heart. He decided to release these under O’Genesis after working with Tim Burgess on Tim’s solo album. Stevie Moore is an American singer/songwriter who has self-released over 400 tapes and CD’s since 1968, (his first debut being a duet with Jim Reeves at the age of seven). enchanting and 'moody' girl band that O’Genesis is an amazing record label that consists of Helena Gee (vocals/ guitar) has been put together by truly inspirational and Ashiya Eastwood (vocals/ guitar/ and talented people. You can see that Nik, keyboard). One of their songs released on Nick, Tim and Jim are all committed to the the record is 'Open arms' and they have label and I can’t wait to see who will be just released an EP. Their sets are dark signed next! and intriguing, and their voices are almost 'angel' like. They have been compared to War Paint but even so, they are truly unique. The final person to be signed so far is Gen004 - Jack Underwood. He is completely different to the rest signed to 4 Picture taken by Gavin Watson 1. What were your dreams and ambitions as a 5. Do you think having Tim Burgess and Nik child? Void behind you helps your promotion in any way? I thought I was going to be a writer for a long time It's helped me to raise my head over the parapet, yeah, but I'm determined not to ride on anyone's but then I started hearing music and playing around with guitars and other instruments, and the idea of coat tails. I work hard and when more success or writing fiction disappeared quite quickly. I'm still a exposure comes my way, it'll be because I am writer in a way, I suppose. determined and have a clear idea of what I want to achieve. 2. When did you start to relate to music? 6. Do you like this idea, or would you prefer When I was about 10, when I heard Nirvana for the people to find your music through themselves and first time. It was my first experience of anything not through Factory Floor/ The Charlatans? remotely alternative to mainstream fare and the music actually seemed to be saying things that were of The funny thing is, I think that although I was some importance. So I thought, 'this is for me'. It given an initial push by Tim and Nik's involvement, just seemed to make sense to me. people are starting to find out about me on their own. I think that's the way most people will hear 3. You have written songs from an early age; what about me in future, through word of mouth. My were your motives for these earlier songs and who music is the kind that people feel compelled to talk were your inspirations? about, I guess. 7. You’ve come from a religious background; do I come from a culture that hates creativity and expression, which is obviously the exact opposite of you think this has influenced your music? how I feel, as an artist. So, writing songs was a way to express what I really felt and a way to be Yes, very much so. Aside from the religious genuine. I was inspired by bands like Smashing references in the songs, being brought up as a Pumpkins and Sonic Youth, as well as Marilyn Christian and de-converting myself to a state of Manson and a mix of heavy metal and punk music. unbelief is a huge part of my character that would I still admire the Pumpkins, Sonic Youth and Manson be impossible for me to ignore in my writing. but nowadays it seems strange to think that I listened to that kind of music, given the nature of 8. Where would you like your music to take you? what I write now. As far as possible… I feel I have the capacity to 4. You’re currently under the O’Genesis recording be an important artist in music, so why not be label, how did this all come about? widely recognised as one? I met Nik at the end of last Summer and we talked 9. What can we expect from you in the future? about music; shortly afterwards she asked to hear what I'd been working on and, after hearing my first Bigger-sounding and better music, interesting EP Animal Sweethearts, wanted me to record for the collaborations and obscenely expensive stage outfits. label. Follow him on twitter @JosephCoward - Also check out his blog: http://josephcoward.blogspot.com/ 5 Pen Pal Send us a Letter Ever wanted to connect with like-minded rock/music fans?... Well Submit a letter via e-mail and tell us now is your chance to join the Woodnote Community! Get in touch latest news and what you think about via email and let us know your details so we can put them in Woodnote! The best one will be this section and start this fantastic community! published in the next addition and the writer will receive a FREE copy of Woodnote! 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