RiD

RiD are a Coventry based band with links to Birmingham and Wales. In 2007, Dave
Cooke (rhythm guitar and songwriter) and Ricky Hogan (vocals) formed the band as a response to frustration over the media’s obsession with the current dire X Factor pop culture. 

In 2012, after various line-up changes, RiD were joined by Tony Cox (drums) and Kathryn Marsh (vocals). 2014 saw the departure of their guitarist and bass player, but in 2015 they were joined by James D. Nelson (lead guitar) and Jason Riggs (bass), which completed their current line-up. 

Despite having widely varying musical influences, the six band members mesh seamlessly to produce original music, which is melodic, yet rocky, with honest and sometimes hard-hitting lyrics that deal with real life issues in a frank and open way.

RiD have recently completed their first album titled No Way Back, which was released earlier this month and it highlights the excellence of Kathryn's vocal stylings as well as the obvious quality of the band's songwriting and musicianship. 




Three singles have been released in the run up to the album; one in each month - April, May and June of this year. 


These first three singles What You Are, Rock n Roll and now Without You are available from all major online platforms. 

Gigs coming up include a free entry album launch in Coventry on 14th July and Warton Music festival on 22nd July 2017.

Make sure you tune in to Ralph's Indie Show on Radio KC next Sunday to hear Without You.

Russian Gun Dogs

Any band with the word dog in it is bound to come under Ralph's scrutiny at some point and Russian Gun Dogs are no exception.  Hailing from Coventry, Russian Gun Dogs have created a big buzz around them, with many tipping them for big things. Having secured support slots with bands like Pigeon Detectives, Ash and Spector to name a few, as well as being handpicked to play Godiva Festival Mainstage in July, the future looks brighter than ever.

Russian Gun Dogs describe their music as indie/dark wave in the style of Editors, The Big Pink and White Lies (or old school - think Joy Division mixed with The Chameleons and a bit of Depeche Mode) dance-influenced indie rock with huge anthemic choruses.  They'll certainly need those anthems to keep them at the head of the pack as in the world of Indie just now it's dog eat dog (see what I did there) with bands like Scotland's Vigo Thieves and The Draymin or Manchester's Mutineers and Slydigs producing big tunes and starting to dominate the Indie circuit.

Fortunately with tracks like 'Dresden' (local BBC Intro named it track of the year for 2012) they're keeping up with the pack.  It's a strong guitar driven track that would have a Festival crowd baying (too many dog puns...I don't think so) for more.

Things look even more promising on the BBC Intro front as their track 'Survive' has been tipped as one of their top tracks of 2013.  It's a moodier track and definitely more suited for radio play.  it's guaranteed to see their loyal band of  fans spread further afield than Coventry.

With that in mind take the chance to catch them live in Birmingham's Rainbow venue on the 1st February with The Culture and GableKorps.  It'll be the dogs bollocks!




Upcoming dates are.....

30th August Lainfest, Atherstone.
26th September – Amersham Arms, 388 New Cross Road, SE14 6TY 
18th October – Kasbah Nightclub, Primrose Hill Street, Coventry CV1 5LY