tag:theagencyinthehauntedwoods.com,2005:/blogs/latestLatest2021-04-02T15:13:48+01:00The Agency...falsetag:theagencyinthehauntedwoods.com,2005:Post/67130322021-08-11T11:53:20+01:002021-08-11T11:53:20+01:00In the Haunted Woods Launch Gig, Tour and Vinyl Pressing<p><strong>Album Launch at Cluny 2, Newcastle, 17 October 2021 6pm </strong></p>
<p>The Agency… return to the Cluny 2 to celebrate the launch of ‘In the Haunted Woods’. Released on 23 October 2020, the launch has been postponed for a year. In that time the album has been gaining critical acclaim and radio play both nationally and internationally. </p>
<p>Newcastle’s dystopian rockers (Narc Magazine) will be joined on stage by The Two Pennies Choir during the performance. The choir is based in North Shields and lead by multi-instrumentalist and singer Niopha Keegan best known for her work with the Unthanks. This promises to a be a special one-off performance with a full ensemble. You can find out more about the Two Pennies Choir here <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/The-Two-Pennies-Boozy-Choir-102565031674931/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/The-Two-Pennies-Boozy-Choir-102565031674931/&nbsp;">https://www.facebook.com/The-Two-Pennies-Boozy-Choir-102565031674931/ </a></p>
<p>Support comes from good friends Meiosis and Spider Noises, both Newcastle based artists renowned for their unmissable live performances. Tickets and further information available from the Cluny website <a contents="https://thecluny.com/listing/the-agency-with-the-two-pennies-choir-belated-album-launch-for-in-the-haunted-woods/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thecluny.com/listing/the-agency-with-the-two-pennies-choir-belated-album-launch-for-in-the-haunted-woods/&nbsp;">https://thecluny.com/listing/the-agency-with-the-two-pennies-choir-belated-album-launch-for-in-the-haunted-woods/ </a></p>
<p><strong>Tour and Vinyl Pressing </strong></p>
<p>The Agency… are currently adding dates for a autumn tour include slots in London, Brighton and NE Volume Music Bar and Venue in Stockton (5 November). Updates and confirmations will follow. To coincide with the tour dates, there will be a special limited edition repress of “In the Haunted Woods” on vinyl. Copies will be available at the gigs with any spares made available on the Agency… bandcamp site after the tour. The band is currently also working on material for another album.</p>The Agency...tag:theagencyinthehauntedwoods.com,2005:Post/65920392021-04-02T15:13:48+01:002022-06-01T05:32:54+01:00Attention Please Takeover<p>In March we took over the Attention Please show over on Nova Radio. There's an extended cut available for your aural pleasure. As well as featuring our musical choices the show includes a brand new track recorded by us called 'We Fell to the Floor'...trust us we're still working hard...</p>
<p><a contents="https://www.mixcloud.com/EddieCarterRadioShows/attention-please-15th-march-2021-the-agency-takeover-extended-edition/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.mixcloud.com/EddieCarterRadioShows/attention-please-15th-march-2021-the-agency-takeover-extended-edition/">https://www.mixcloud.com/EddieCarterRadioShows/attention-please-15th-march-2021-the-agency-takeover-extended-edition/</a></p>
<p> </p>The Agency...tag:theagencyinthehauntedwoods.com,2005:Post/64903902020-12-02T23:04:49+00:002023-12-10T16:47:03+00:00The Agency... 'Unplugged' Session and Interview on BBC Newcastle<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08zr9tt">https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08zr9tt</a></p>
<p>Thanks to Nick Roberts at BBC Newcastle who featured an 'unplugged' session with the Agency... on his BBC Introducing show of 26 November, 2020. Nick also broadcast a telephone interview with singer/songwriter Steven K Driver. You can listen to the session tracks and interview with Steven by clicking the link above.</p>The Agency...tag:theagencyinthehauntedwoods.com,2005:Post/64736562020-11-09T22:15:08+00:002023-12-10T16:45:07+00:00'Numb' Played on 6 Music Recommends 16 October 2020<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000ncd5">https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000ncd5</a></p>
<p>Check it out while you still can. Steve Lamacq played our six minute epic 'Numb' as the penultimate track on his recommends programme...</p>The Agency...tag:theagencyinthehauntedwoods.com,2005:Post/64585262020-10-18T19:34:17+01:002022-04-23T23:41:37+01:00What the Press are Saying<p>Lots of really nice feedback on 'In the Haunted Woods' and the tracks from it so far...here's some links:</p>
<p>On In the Haunted Woods </p>
<p>https://rockingmagpie.wordpress.com/2020/09/18/the-agency-in-the-haunted-woods/ </p>
<p>https://jammerzine.com/the-test-drive-the-agency-in-the-haunted-woods/ </p>
<p>https://nevolume.co.uk/music/news/news-the-agency-release-new-album-in-the-haunted-woods/ </p>
<p>https://narcmagazine.com/magazine/</p>
<p>https://fvmusicblog.com/2020/10/12/music-interview-the-agency/ </p>
<p>https://www.zonenights.com/2020/10/the-agency-in-the-haunted-woods-upcoming-album/ </p>
<p>On Defender </p>
<p>https://www.backseatmafia.com/track-the-agency-defender/ </p>
<p>https://www.analoguetrash.com/blog/the-agency-defender </p>
<p>https://www.theothersidereviews.com/the-agency-defender-2020/ </p>
<p>https://nexusmusicblog.com/track-review-the-agency-defender/ </p>
<p>https://jammerzine.com/first-listen-the-agency-defender/ </p>
<p>https://metalmeyhemradio.com/2020/08/the-agency-release-superb-new-single-defender-for-fans-of-leonard-cohen-and-nick-cave </p>
<p>https://www.exhimusic.com/magazine/2020/08/06/the-agency-defender-the-return-of-the-magnificient-geordie-collective/ </p>
<p>On To Fumble is Divine </p>
<p>https://www.theothersidereviews.com/the-agency-to-fumble-is-divine-2020/ </p>
<p>http://austintownhall.com/2020/09/29/the-agency-share-to-fumble-is-divine/</p>The Agency...tag:theagencyinthehauntedwoods.com,2005:Post/64535462020-10-11T22:13:07+01:002023-12-10T17:09:27+00:00The Rocking Magpie gets the early worm (again)!<p>We've been blown away by the coverage 'In the Haunted Woods' has received so far. We'll share some in coming weeks. However, Alan at RockinngMagpie.wordpress.com was the first to cover it and his review is a work of art in and of itself. We heartily recommend you have a read and, if you love it - which you will, check out some of the other reviews on the site.</p>
<p>https://rockingmagpie.wordpress.com/2020/09/18/the-agency-in-the-haunted-woods/</p>The Agency...tag:theagencyinthehauntedwoods.com,2005:Post/64191422020-08-28T08:07:00+01:002022-07-31T13:57:50+01:00Defender Out Now!<p>Our latest single, and the first from 'In the Haunted Woods', 'Defender' is out now and available through all online stockists and streaming sites. WEe hope you enjoy the sounds and you're looking forward to the album release in October.</p>
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<p>The video for the single can now be seen here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_6ei_KAtX8</p>The Agency...tag:theagencyinthehauntedwoods.com,2005:Post/64129712020-08-19T21:56:23+01:002020-08-19T21:56:23+01:00The Big Big Night this Sunday<p>This Sunday night The Agency... will be playing a half hour acoustic set over on 8K Live's 'Big Big Night' 2000-0000. Most of the songs will be from the forthcoming album 'In the Haunted Woods' and it will be the first time some of them have ever been aired. So, definitely worth tuning in.</p>
<p>You can also catch up on the action via 8K Live's YouTube channel.</p>
<p>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNNA0Q62WKPRYk8waJ5gmUg</p>The Agency...