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PBR host own Electric Proms

12.11.2007


World-renowned University of Warwick string players, the Coull Quartet, and Leamington blues-folk singer/songwriter Ben Clempson are recreating the polar music fusion of the BBC’s Electric Proms with an exclusive concert at The Herbert, Coventry, on 22 November.

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Podcast 6 out now!

06.07.2007


This month we've got extended interview's with the featured artist's Suzy Indigo and Young and the Damned as well as the live performances recorded at Noisegate Studios. podcast #6

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PBR Podcast #5

05.06.2007


Yes, it’s that time again and PBR Podcast #5 is live, ready and waiting for you. This month we’re showcasing the talents of sultry songstress Shanade Morrow, recent Godiva heat winner Kris Bucin and the poetic lyrics of Peter Wyeth.

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Special edition Leam'n'Aid podcast!

01.05.2007


The 3rd annual Leam'n'Aid, back in March, was a huge success and raised lots of money for charity. PBR were there, recording performances on the acoustic stage for a special edition of the Pillar Box Podcast. It's available for download now and features songs from three of the finest sets of the day from Jen Lexmond, Finn and Jason Morgan.

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Ben Clempson Releases EP with PBR

28.04.2007



Pillar Box Records, Leamington’s finest independent record label, is proud to present Ben Clempson’s long anticipated debut EP. Featuring the talents of Nizlopi’s John Parker, and including live favourite ‘Whiskey’, the first solo offering from the former Soft Verges front man is the perfect showcase for his acoustic blues / folk influences.

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Podcast #3 Out Now!

05.04.2007


April's Pillar Box Records podcast is out now, available here.


Featuring The Carter Manoeuvre, Harry Harris and Duncan Lockerby this could be our best podcast yet!


Warwick Uni Battle of the Bands winners The Carter Manoeuvre describe themselves as "a bunch of middle class worriers in our early twenties.

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PBR @ Leam 'n' aid

26.03.2007


PBR would like to congratulate the organisers of Leam'n'Aid on raising £2,114 for Warchild, a fantastic result that bares testiment to all their hard work. Pillar Box were there looking after sound on the acoustic stage, and number of the sets were recorded.

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Podcast #2 now available

01.03.2007


The second Pillar Box Podcast, featuring more top acoustic indie songwriting, went live today. It features two songs by the very popular Coventry-based singer-songwriter Kristy Gallacher, as well as songs by Leamington Spa-based band Stars and the supremely talented songwriter Finn.

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PBR to support Leam'n'Aid

19.02.2007


Pillar Box Records will be out in force to support this year's Leam'n'Aid festival in Leamington Spa. Pillar Box are doing their bit by providing the PA and sound engineer for the acoustic stage at the annual event. To add to the excitement, the next Pillar Box Podcast will be recorded live from the acoustic stage.

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PBR sponsors Warwick Uni BOTB

03.02.2007


Pillar Box Records have announced their sponsorship of the 2007 University of Warwick Battle of the Bands. They will be providing various prizes ranging from free entrance to the PBR Online Shop to the top prize of a 12-month development deal, giving the overall competition winner the opportunity to record an EP and benefit from PBR's knowledge and experience of the music scene.

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Podcast #1 Launched

01.12.2006


The first Pillar Box Records podcast was launched today to a packed crowd at Nomi Art in Leamington. The debut podcast has an indie-folk flavour and features Jen Lexmond (Influences: Ani Difranco, The Shins, Rilo Kiley), Ben Clempson (John Martyn, Paul Simon, Gomez) and Oswald 24 (Damien Rice, Nick Drake, Belle and Sebastion).

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Nizlopi record with Ben Clempson

10.11.2006


John ParkerNizlopi bassist John Parker will appear on PBR artist Ben Clempson's forthcoming album. The currently untitled LP, which will also feature an appearance from Shanade Morrow, is due to be finished early next year with a release scheduled for the summer.

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High Rising Launch Party

02.10.2006


High Rising are launching their new CD on Saturday the 21st of October at the Jug and Jester in Leamington.

The new EP was recorded over the summer with PBRs Ben Ablewhite responsible for engineering and mixing the record.

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Gig at Bath Place - Saturday 23rd September

15.09.2006


The first of many official Pillar Box Records gig nights is taking place at this Saturday (23rd). Here’s some reasons why you should come:

It’s a gig with great signed band in Leamington - guys this established just don't normally come to Leamington
Amazing local artists too

It’ll be a great night out – these are all fantastic entertainers and musicians
Here’s some more on the bands:

The Dials – www.

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PBR On mySpace

14.09.2006


PBR have finally setup a myspace account. Just click www.myspace.com/pillarboxrecords to check it out.

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PBR Launch Band Website Package

27.07.2006


Thumbnail of Circle 3 WebsitePBR has teamed up with Noisegate Media to offer a proffesional, affordable website package to local bands.

The package, which features a content management system to allow bands to update their sites themselves, can be seen in action at the new more...


Circle 3 Launch Secrets EP

25.07.2006


Circle 3 launched their new EP ‘Secrets’ at the weekend. The tracks were engineered and mastered by Pillar Box Records and are a clear progression from the first Circle 3 album ‘Phases’. For more details on Circle 3 see their artist page or more...


Jen Lexmond Records Record with PBR

20.07.2006


Jen Lexmond RecordingJen Lexmond has recorded a new EP with Pillar Box Records, tentatively titled the PBR EP. Working with producer and guest musician Ben Ablewhite, the EP is now mastered and ready to go to presses for release in August.

Jen is also appearing on the inaugural PBR Podacast, also due for release in August.

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New Website Launched

01.06.2006


Test ImageThe new Pillar Box Records website was launched today!

The new site features a built in MP3 player to allow listening to the artists whilst browsing the web.

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Kingtide on the BBC

04.05.2006


Kingtide bassist Lewis Smith was on BBC Coventry and Warwickshire radio tonight with Jen, Jim and Jayne to promote the gigging for it show tomorrow night at the Jug.

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