Hey folks,
A Brand New Battle is now available to download, as well as purchase on CD.
If you want the CD, you can buy here.
If you want to download the album, it’s now available through all the major download outlets.
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Recordings
BBC Radio Nottingham Interview…
Hello,
I’m appearing on Ed Stagg’s Regional Music Show, on BBC Radio Nottingham, this evening.
I’ll be talking about the album, the book, and performing a song or two acoustically.
If you live in the area, you can tune in at around 9pm on DAB, 103.8FM & 95.5FM.
Worldwide, you can listen online here.
Be safe. x
Trouble Purchasing Album?
Hello everyone!
Just a quick message. First of all, thank you all so much for buying my album. I really appreciate the support, and sincerely hope you enjoy it.
For those of you that have been trying to buy the album, but have had problems, I’m really sorry.
HMV should have the album by the end of the week. We’ve had real problems with distribution to them. Until then, you can buy from the following links…
Hope this helps.
Much love. G
Amazon digital exclusive…
Hey all,
Amazon have a 2 week digital exclusive of ‘A brand new battle’. Other outlets will be stocking the album in 2 weeks time.
To download the album on mp3 simply click onto their website.
If you want to purchase the album on CD, it’s available now by clicking onto the ‘buy’ page.
Cheers.
Pre Order A Brand New Battle Now!!!
Hey folks!
The album is now available on pre order on Paypal, via Eromenos Media.
The album isn’t out in shops until Monday, but you can get your copy pre ordered by clicking the link below…
Thanks for your support! x
Book OUT NOW. Album OUT MONDAY!
Hello folks,
It’s been a busy week in Camp Gareth. Not that I have a camp. Although I am rather camp. As this weirdo goes on to explain. Anyway…I’m rambling.
My book, How NOT to be a rock star, is out now. I’m really proud to have it out there and available. It seems like a lifetime since the idea was planted, into my half cut brain, in a Glasgow bar.
You can order the book by clicking here. If you want a signed copy, just pop a request in the ‘notes’ section and I’ll try and get it sorted for you.
I know that appears arrogant saying ‘if you want a signed copy’, and I do feel a bit of a prat saying it, but there have been a few requests. And I’m nice.
As if that wasn’t enough to be going on with, my second album, A Brand New Battle, is available on Monday, through Eromenas Media.
The album is only available in CD format for now, with a digital release scheduled for late October.
I’ll have a full list of HMV stores and Independent Record Outlets that are stocking the album, across the UK, in the next day or two. I’m just waiting for a final list from the label.
There will also be a direct link for you to buy directly from Eromenas Media, if you can’t get to a record store, or live outside the UK.
We’re playing a release show on the Isle of Wight on October 24th, with a London launch, Manchester launch, and a Glasgow launch, yet to be confirmed for the end of October. As soon as I confirm the dates and venues, I’ll let you know.
I really hope you like the CD. It’s my best work to date, and I’m really happy with how it came out. It was recorded raw and with emotion. I hope that comes across.
Have a great weekend all. x
First Review of A Brand New Battle…
OiOi.
A Brand New Battle has received it’s first review.
The album has been given the once over by Cool Manchester.
Here’s what they thought of my musical offering. 🙂
The album is available on September 17th. There should be a few more reviews coming in before then.
Also, check out your local BBC Radio Station, and put in a request.
Be safe. x
Signing on the dotted line…
Hey everyone,
Hope you’re all good.
My contract arrives in the morning for the UK release of ‘A Brand New Battle’. I have to go through it and sign, but we’ve been talking for a while and I’m sure there will be no problems.
The label is called Eromenos Media and is based in Manchester. It’s only a UK release. This means in will only be available in record shops up and down the UK. Unfortunately all you guys outside the UK will still have to purchase CDs from the website. I’ll send a personalised message or something to make you feel special. 🙂
Or of course, you can download from itunes, amazon etc…
The album is earmarked for release on September 17th, with a London show to promote the release on September 21st.
It’s only at the planning stage as I haven’t signed yet. But like I said, I don’t foresee any issues.
I’ll then be off on tour throughout October. I’ll be mainly playing Universities before ending the UK tour with a massive show at Wembley Arena on October 27th.
As soon as the dates are confirmed, I’ll let you know.
I’m really excited about what we can create here. Eromenos are a small up and coming company, full of drive and passion. That’s exactly what I wanted. So many bands sign to major labels and then sit on the back burner while the label focuses on their ‘major’ acts.
Plus, to be honest, with my surname, I could write Rubber Soul and I wouldn’t get a look in. You may not know this but a music investment company in London offered me £100,000 to release my first album, It gets worse at night. That was on the table on the condition that I changed my surname. As you can see by the name of my website, that didn’t happen. One thing I’m not, is a sell out. I’d rather be poor and look my maker in the eyes thanks.
Another great thing about Eromenos is they are a media company and film makers aswell. We’re already talking to a director about the next singles video.
It’s more than likely going to be ‘What’s love without meaning’. But that’s open to suggestion.
When I sign, I’ll be sure to post a staged signing photo. You know the annoying pose that footballers pull when they’re signing for a new club. Yeah, one like that.
Have been writing loads in the last few days. All very melancholic. I’m thinking I might get into a studio and make an acoustic album before I start work on another album proper. If these songs were the follow up to ‘A brand new battle’, I think I’d alienate any new listeners I got!
It’s been a pretty hard year so far. So the songs reflect that. A lot of pain and anger in the lyrics. I like the songs though and don’t want to waste them. I think an acoustic album would be a good idea. I’ll just give them away or something. But not to people that are contemplating suicide. I’ll probably send you over the edge!
Have my first gig since I moved, on Sunday. Playing the Pitcher & Piano in Derby. It’s just me an a couple of mates, playing some acoustic sets each.
It’s completely free and kicks off at 6:30. If you can make it, come say hey.
Anyway, I best go. The swimming pool is calling my name.
Be safe. x
Album Release.
Hey everyone,
Just got off the phone with the label and it looks like the release date for the album is September 17th.
It will be available for download and on CD at outlets across the UK. It’s just a UK CD release at the moment but you’ll be able to download Worldwide. I’m guessing you’ll be able to buy a hard copy from here or from the label at some point.
I’m just waiting for the documents to arrive so I can go through and sign on the dotted line. Only took me 12 years of being a musician to get noticed eh? 🙂
Sorry if I’m sounding a bit vague but until it’s all signed, sealed, delivered, I’m not divulging too much.
There will be a release party in London on Friday 21st September. I’ll let you know all the details as soon as I have them.
To celebrate being offered a contract, I’m going for a swim.
x
Festival, Album & Book…
Hello everyone!
I hope you’re all well. Do I sound excited? I am. Pearl Jam are playing the Isle of Wight Festival today. I’ll be there, slightly drunk, dancing on my one good leg.
I played the Festival yesterday and was lucky enough to have been featured on Sky Arts coverage. I got tweets slagging off my wife beater vest and wellies image. It’s a festival, you’re meant to look like a dick. Aren’t you?
I’m playing the Champagne Zebra Lounge tomorrow afternoon at 4. Then I’ll have to juggle between Bruce Springsteen and England. As much as I love the boss…England will win. 🙂
Yesterday, I met a fella off ‘The Voice’ too. I didn’t know who he was, but he deserved a kiss.
I signed off on the proofs for my book on Thursday. Now they’re off to India to be printed. Gulp!!! I’m very excited. ‘How NOT to be a rockstar’ will be out soon. That will make me a published author. WOW!
I also got the mastered copy of the album. It sounds massive! I’m so happy with it. A Brand New Battle will be available very soon. I hope you like it!!!
Right, I’m off to eat, drink, and be muddy.
Be safe. xxx