Tuesday 23 March 2010

The ECEP, Recording News, Week 14 of 24.




Hey guys,

We've got some really exciting news for you :)

-----EP AVAILABLE NOW ONLINE-----

Up until now our new EP has only been available at the merchandise table at our shows - all this has now changed! Through the wonders of modern technology we are able to bring you the CD in all DIGITAL formats and also in PHYSICAL form - *applause*

It's on Bandcamp and can be previewed and bought here:

<a href="http://extracurricular.bandcamp.com/album/the-ecep">Here We Go by Extra Curricular</a>

-----ALBUM NEWS ALBUM NEWS-----

We are going into the studio this Easter to record the drums and bass for the Extra Curricular ALBUM. This is very exciting news for us and is something that we have been planning for a long time :)


-----WEEK 14 OF 24-----

Jack Flash has completed week 14 of his 24 series. This has seen him spitting 24 bar verses over some awesome beats.





I'm out.

Thursday 18 March 2010

2 FREE mixes, Week 12 of 24, Extra Curricular ALBUM news!!



Yes y'all,

Ok, lots of new stuff to tell. First of all here's The Throwout 3 from DJ Illas and DJ Heritage - these just keep getting better and better!

<a href="http://thethrowout.bandcamp.com/album/dj-illas-dj-heritage-the-throwout-volume-3">WU MASSACRE - Our Dreams (prod RZA) by The Throwout (DJ Illas &amp; DJ Heritage)</a>

Jack Flash has got to week 12 of his amazing series of 24! You can't get this on Sky yo!



Next up, Mr Robinson has sent us this sweet little mix that's straight from the dancefloor!

Mr Robinson march 2010 mix by Mr. Robinson (LeeroyNoji)

Ok, and finally........

We are about to start recording Extra Curricular's DEBUT ALBUM!!!!!!!!!!!! No release date as of yet, we're gonna take our time with this and make sure we get it just right! Rest assured we will keep you guys fully in the loop of everything that is going on :)

www.myspace.com/extracurricularband

Wow, that's alot to take in :)

'Nuff Love

JB

Saturday 6 March 2010

BB6, Free Mix, and recent developments



Hey y'all

There's been loads of posts and blogs about the BBC's plans to close BBC6 Music and The Asian Network recently, we'd like to add our two penneth. As a band who've recently benefited from the exposure BBC6 Music has offered us we were very disappointed to hear the news about the BBC's plans to close down the station. If you want your voice heard in how your license fee is spent register your views at

http://www.petition.fm/petitions/6musicasiannet/1000/

takes all of 5mins (about as long as it takes to set up a direct debit to pay your license fee!) - if you're in doubt about how awesome 6Music is check out some of the shows, you won't be disappointed! http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/

On a lighter note, here's a super funky free mix by our good friend Oliver Maude listen Pure Fire Funk by Oliver Maude

EC NEWS: We're currently finalising plans to record this year and as soon as we have some definate details we'll be sure to let you know!

Here's a recently uncovered video from NYE:



Stay Cool,

JB

Monday 1 March 2010

Extra Curricular on Two Valleys Radio



Yes y'all

We recently got asked to take part in a show presented by our good friends at 1:22. This radio show is a regular feature on Two Valleys Radio - a new project that encompasses the Colne Valley and Holme Valley areas. Check out the interview and two live acoustic versions of Intoxicating and Rain (towards the end of the interview). We hope you enjoy it LISTEN HERE

Also, Flash's new 24 episode 11 is out! Nice



Our next gig is at Toast, Leeds on the 27th of March :)

One Love,

JB