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Welcome to Four Records! Each episode, we feature one guest as they go over four records at four different times in their life. This week, Forrest and Jason speak with Nicole Laurenne, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist of The Darts (US) and her solo project, Black Viiolet. Both projects released new records this year (The Darts (US) – Halloween Love Songs and Black Viiolet – Dark Blue). Nicole is on the road until the end of the year, so there are plenty of opportunities to see her perform:
Black Viiolet:
April 15 – Deep Cuts – Medford, MA
April 16 – Skylark Lounge – Rochester, NY
April 17 – Ace of Cups – Columbus, OH
April 18 – MOTR Pub -Cincinnati, OH
April 19 – Portal – Louisville, KY
April 21 – The Woodshop – Chattanooga, TN
April 22 – Fleetwood’s – Ashville, NC
April 23 – Gallery 5 – Richmond, VA
April 24 – DC9 Nightclub – Washington, DC
April 25 – Main Drag Music – Brooklyn, NY
July 31 – Revolution Hall – Portland, OR
The Darts
May 1 – Starlet Room – Sacramento, CA
May 2 – The Alpine – Reno, NV
May 3 – Duffy’s Tavern – Chico, CA
May 6 – John Henry’s – Eugene, OR
May 7 – High Water Mark – Portland, OR
May 8 – Jazzbones – Tacoma, WA
May 9 – Clock-out Lounge – Seattle, WA
May 10 – The Shakedown – Bellingham, WA
May 12 – Bearded Monkey – Yakima, WA
May 13 – The Shredder – Boise, ID
May 14 – International Bar – Salt Lake City, UT
May 15 – Mesa Theatre – Grand Junction, CO
May 16 – Hi Dive – Denver, CO
May 17 – Sister Bar – Albuqueurque, NM
May 19 – Club Congress – Tucson, AZ
May 20 – Rebel Lounge – Phoenix, AX
May 21 – Mexca – El Centro, CA
May 22 – Arroyo Secodelic Fest – Los Angeles, CA
May 23 – Alex’s Bar – Long Beach
May 24 – Pour House – Oceanside
May 25 – Pappy and Harriet’s – Pioneertown, CA
May 27 – Usual Place – Las Vegas, NV
May 28 – Transplants Brewing – Palmdale, CA
May 29 – Moe’s Alley – Santa Cruz, CA
May 30 – Thee Stork Club – Oakland, CA
June 10 – The Basement at Bond Street Bar – Asbury Park, NJ
June 11 – Pie Shop – Washington, DC
June 12 – Cobra Cabana – Richmond, VA
June 13 – Neptunes Parlour – Raleigh, NC
June 14 – The Eagle’s Dare – Wilmington, NC
June 16 – Static Age Records – Ashville, NC
June 17 – Moodright’s – Savannah, GA
June 18 – Tin Rook – Columbia, SC
June 19 – The EARL – Atlanta, GA
June 20 – Blue Room – Nashville, TN
June 21 – PORTAL + ARTPORTAL – Louisville, KY
June 23 – Melody Inn – Indianapolis, IN
June 24 – Beachland Ballroom & Tavern
June 25 – Skylark Lounge – Rochester, NY
June 26 – Ohana Luau on the Lake 2026 – Lake George, NY
June 27 – Cafe Nine – New Haven, CT
June 28 – Main Drag Music – Brooklyn, NY
Nicole Laurenne’s Four Records:
0-10: Hall and Oates – “Rich Girl”, Carl Douglas – “Kung Fu Fighting”, Pretty Poison – “The Night Chicago Died”
Teenage: Journey – Escape
Twenties: Sinead O’Connor – I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got
Recent Record: Stiff Richards – Dig
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Opening song: Rad Skulls – Loud as Shit
Closing song: Lucas Perea – Underneath Ashes
GODSTICKS’ NEW STUDIO ALBUM VOiD OUT TODAY
WATCH THE NEW VIDEO FOR ‘CAN’T WITHSTAND’
The new studio album from UK heavy rock proggers Godsticks is out today. Titled VOiD, the album is the band’s heaviest, darkest and most uncompromising to date. Alongside the album release today, Godsticks have shared a new video for the single ‘Can’t Withstand’, produced by Gavin Bushell.
“Godsticks are clever, versatile bastards…hits harder and with greater intent than anything they have attempted before”
PROG MAGAZINE
“VOID is unwieldy, rhythmically extraordinarily complex, intricate”
CLASSIC ROCK DE
“Distinctive, unique, creative, clever, underrated, and passionate…44 minutes of music that works on every level”
METAL TALK UK
WATCH THE NEW VIDEO FOR CAN’T WITHSTAND
‘Can’t Withstand’ deals with learning to live with regret and the battles I have with myself to come to terms with decisions I’ve made that haven’t proved to be the right ones. Intellectually I don’t really believe in the concept of regret because it’s only possible to make choices or decisions based on the information you have at that specific time – you don’t know what the future holds and it’s difficult to predict. Unfortunately, that doesn’t stop me from constantly analysing decisions that haven’t worked out and ensuring that they meet these criteria. All this in the name of ‘Peace of mind’ which proves elusive for me as a rule.
Musically, this was easily the most fun song to both write and record. We all quickly fell in love with the disjointed guitar riff and from that point onward the song came together really quickly – a phenomenon we don’t often experience! That said, this has turned out to be by far the most difficult track to rehearse for the new live set – the guitar and vocal lines are rhythmically at war with one another and getting both in sync is so far proving an immense challenge. Come see the results for yourself next month – I will succeed! – Darran Charles
Both lyrically and musically, VOiD reflects a disillusionment with a world increasingly defined by division, ideological rigidity, and the loss of nuance. The album documents a conscious withdrawal from the noise – a retreat into a personal void.
GODSTICKS – VOiD
1. M.I.A. — 04:08
2. Hold Back — 04:41
3. Watch It Burn — 03:05
4. Master of a Plan — 04:47
5. Torn Again — 05:31
6. Can’t Withstand — 05:07
7. Ruthless Coward — 04:28
8. Talking Through Walls Pt. 1 — 03:28
9. Talking Through Walls Pt. 2 — 04:30
10. Hope Is Burning — 04:55
VOiD IS OUT NOW ON PEARL SUNRISE VINYL LP, DIGIPACK CD WITH 12-PAGE PRINTED BOOKLET AND DIGITALLY –
Drummer Tom Price and guitarist Gavin Bushell continue to play a vital role in the writing process, while the introduction of new bassist Francis George brings a subtle but important shift in the overall feel to the rhythm section.
“I cannot overstate the enormously positive impact Tom and Gavin have had on the writing process over the last few albums. Whilst the writing methods have rarely changed for me over the years, what has changed is that their contributions are indispensable and something I genuinely look forward to incorporating. I’ve lost count of the times on this album that they’ve provided or reinterpreted a part that has prevented the song from being binned because it wasn’t working. This is also the first time in 12 years that we’re working with a different bass player too (Francis George), and that itself has offered a fresh perspective on arrangements and influenced the overall feel to the rhythm section. It’s a little different this time around.” – Darran Charles
Having been holed up in the studio for the last 18 months, Godsticks are finally being released into the wild once more, ready for a run of UK shows and armed with new music from the new album. Guitarist and vocalist Darran Charles says it is “the toughest and most demanding record we’ve ever made, featuring music that has pushed us to the very extremes of what we can do as musicians.
These new shows will see a monumental release of tension and energy from this darker and angrier incarnation of Godsticks, so be prepared to be greeted with a ferocious sonic punch-in-the-face; it’s one that you won’t want to miss.”
GODSTICKS UK TOUR DATES
April 17th – London, Hope and Anchor TICKETS
April 18th – Nottingham, The Old Sal TICKETS
April 23rd – Manchester, Gullivers TICKETS
April 24th – Birmingham, The Victoria TICKETS
April 25th – Swansea, The Bunkhouse TICKETS
May 1st – Hidden, Dundee TICKETS
May 2nd – The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh TICKETS
June 27th – The Louisiana, Bristol TICKETS
June 28th – The 1865, Southampton TICKETS
July 4th – SOS Festival, Oldham TICKETS
GODSTICKS online
Website – https://kscopemusic.com/artists/godsticks/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/godsticks
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/godsticksmusic/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/godsticks
GODSTICKS’ NEW STUDIO ALBUM VOiD OUT TODAY
WATCH THE NEW VIDEO FOR ‘CAN’T WITHSTAND’
The new studio album from UK heavy rock proggers Godsticks is out today. Titled VOiD, the album is the band’s heaviest, darkest and most uncompromising to date. Alongside the album release today, Godsticks have shared a new video for the single ‘Can’t Withstand’, produced by Gavin Bushell.
“Godsticks are clever, versatile bastards…hits harder and with greater intent than anything they have attempted before”
PROG MAGAZINE
“VOID is unwieldy, rhythmically extraordinarily complex, intricate”
CLASSIC ROCK DE
“Distinctive, unique, creative, clever, underrated, and passionate…44 minutes of music that works on every level”
METAL TALK UK
WATCH THE NEW VIDEO FOR CAN’T WITHSTAND
‘Can’t Withstand’ deals with learning to live with regret and the battles I have with myself to come to terms with decisions I’ve made that haven’t proved to be the right ones. Intellectually I don’t really believe in the concept of regret because it’s only possible to make choices or decisions based on the information you have at that specific time – you don’t know what the future holds and it’s difficult to predict. Unfortunately, that doesn’t stop me from constantly analysing decisions that haven’t worked out and ensuring that they meet these criteria. All this in the name of ‘Peace of mind’ which proves elusive for me as a rule.
Musically, this was easily the most fun song to both write and record. We all quickly fell in love with the disjointed guitar riff and from that point onward the song came together really quickly – a phenomenon we don’t often experience! That said, this has turned out to be by far the most difficult track to rehearse for the new live set – the guitar and vocal lines are rhythmically at war with one another and getting both in sync is so far proving an immense challenge. Come see the results for yourself next month – I will succeed! – Darran Charles
Both lyrically and musically, VOiD reflects a disillusionment with a world increasingly defined by division, ideological rigidity, and the loss of nuance. The album documents a conscious withdrawal from the noise – a retreat into a personal void.
GODSTICKS – VOiD
1. M.I.A. — 04:08
2. Hold Back — 04:41
3. Watch It Burn — 03:05
4. Master of a Plan — 04:47
5. Torn Again — 05:31
6. Can’t Withstand — 05:07
7. Ruthless Coward — 04:28
8. Talking Through Walls Pt. 1 — 03:28
9. Talking Through Walls Pt. 2 — 04:30
10. Hope Is Burning — 04:55
VOiD IS OUT NOW ON PEARL SUNRISE VINYL LP, DIGIPACK CD WITH 12-PAGE PRINTED BOOKLET AND DIGITALLY –
Drummer Tom Price and guitarist Gavin Bushell continue to play a vital role in the writing process, while the introduction of new bassist Francis George brings a subtle but important shift in the overall feel to the rhythm section.
“I cannot overstate the enormously positive impact Tom and Gavin have had on the writing process over the last few albums. Whilst the writing methods have rarely changed for me over the years, what has changed is that their contributions are indispensable and something I genuinely look forward to incorporating. I’ve lost count of the times on this album that they’ve provided or reinterpreted a part that has prevented the song from being binned because it wasn’t working. This is also the first time in 12 years that we’re working with a different bass player too (Francis George), and that itself has offered a fresh perspective on arrangements and influenced the overall feel to the rhythm section. It’s a little different this time around.” – Darran Charles
Having been holed up in the studio for the last 18 months, Godsticks are finally being released into the wild once more, ready for a run of UK shows and armed with new music from the new album. Guitarist and vocalist Darran Charles says it is “the toughest and most demanding record we’ve ever made, featuring music that has pushed us to the very extremes of what we can do as musicians.
These new shows will see a monumental release of tension and energy from this darker and angrier incarnation of Godsticks, so be prepared to be greeted with a ferocious sonic punch-in-the-face; it’s one that you won’t want to miss.”
GODSTICKS UK TOUR DATES
April 17th – London, Hope and Anchor TICKETS
April 18th – Nottingham, The Old Sal TICKETS
April 23rd – Manchester, Gullivers TICKETS
April 24th – Birmingham, The Victoria TICKETS
April 25th – Swansea, The Bunkhouse TICKETS
May 1st – Hidden, Dundee TICKETS
May 2nd – The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh TICKETS
June 27th – The Louisiana, Bristol TICKETS
June 28th – The 1865, Southampton TICKETS
July 4th – SOS Festival, Oldham TICKETS
GODSTICKS online
Website – https://kscopemusic.com/artists/godsticks/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/godsticks
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/godsticksmusic/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/godsticks
