Summary
Highlights
Simon Townsend introduces RawSound TV, highlighting its mission to showcase the best new and upcoming bands across the country performing live in the studio. This episode features The SRB and Say Less, with bonus tracks from Shadows of a Silhouette and Snowflake Generation. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe, like, and comment.
The SRB kicks off the show with a live performance of their song 'Save It For Your Rainy Day' from their new EP. The band delivers an energetic rock performance.
Say Less takes the stage to perform their song 'The Promise,' offering a distinct musical style to the audience.
The members of Say Less (Martin, Zach, and Ricky) are interviewed. They discuss their dream venue (Birmingham arena), who they'd like to support (Blink-182, Sum 41, Twenty One Pilots), favorite albums (Hospice by The Antlers), childhood memories, and what they would change about the music industry (more support for upcoming bands). They also announce an upcoming gig at The Flapper in Birmingham on August 15th.
Mark Terry, organizer of the Community Festival in Wolverhampton, is interviewed. He describes the festival as a celebration of West Midlands music, featuring eight top bands, DJs, and aiming to raise money for Samaritans. He outlines the impressive lineup, including Ollie Cook, The Proctors, Giant and the George, Smoking Eskimo, World Speed Record, Methods, Fitzroy Holt, and Marcus Drive. Tickets are available from the New Hampton Arts Centre website, with half-price tickets for juniors under 11, emphasizing the festival's inclusive nature.
The first bonus track of the episode features Snowflake Generation performing their song 'Standstill'.
The second bonus track features Shadows of a Silhouette performing 'Fortune Favours The Fortunate.' Viewers are reminded that more from these bands can be found in Episode 4.
Say Less returns to the stage for a second performance, this time playing their track 'DLMA.'
The SRB is interviewed, answering questions about their hair, ideal collaborations (Lorde), what makes them cry (onions, music, conservative policies), favorite childhood TV shows (Johnny Bravo, Banana Splits), their band motto (no regrets), and what they'd sell their soul for (soul music). They also plug an upcoming gig at Dead Wax and Digbeth on July 22nd and their new EP, 'Chop Chop'.
The SRB closes out the show with a final performance of their song 'The Fortune Teller.'
The host thanks the bands and announces the next show on Sunday, July 23rd, which will feature highlights from the Community Festival held on Saturday, July 15th. Tickets for the festival are still available.