Posts By David Payne

This Thing – multi launch @ Phoenix Public in Pictures

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‘This Thing’ launched a bunch of artist releases at the Phoenix Public House to a pumped up crowd of excited punters. A night of cool beats by a diverse group of producers floggin their wares and ripping up the house with five live sets. I caught four and they were very good.

Naps – http://www.facebook.com/naps.oceans.trees.earth

Crumbs – http://sensoryprojects.com.au/?p=712

Wooshie – http://www.facebook.com/wooshiebeats

Andras Fox – http://www.facebook.com/andrasfox

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The Ruminaters – ‘Timmy’

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The Ruminaters – ‘Timmy’ – mp3

These guys caught Mel’s attention with their first single ‘Deadstuff’ and this is their new one called ‘Timmy’. It’s a cabaret slacker-rock affair that’ll get you up doing the polka with your friends. Surfer guitar licks and a little story telling go along way when you add some back ground yelps and a damn catchy hook. Good times Ruminaters.

Go drink in their youth here – http://www.facebook.com/TheRuminaters

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Sui Zhen – LP ‘Two Seas’

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Sui Zhen – LP ‘Two Seas’ – sampler mp3

This track is a sampler of songs from the new record by Sui Zhen called ‘Two Seas’. It’s a nice ADHD taste of what you’ll find on the record which sounds pretty sweet. Sui Zhen has a lovely and delicate sensibility that she expresses through her indie-folk-pop melody. I like the comparison others make to Joanna Newsom because Zhen does seem to do her own thing and isn’t afraid to experiment with her sound. This record is out now so check out her page for details here – http://www.facebook.com/suizhen

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Wizard Oz – ‘Pull Out Slow’

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Wizard Oz – ‘Pull Out Slow’ mp3

Whilst Wizard Oz’s stuff is a bit hit and miss for me – especially the computer game sounds on the last ep, I don’t mind this one. Lo-Fi will only last so long in my playlist as it mostly starts to blend but there are a few stand out tracks in here and I recommend downloading the free ep ‘Flashing Lights’. There is a bit of an Ariel Pink vibe going on and it’s kinda sweet. The ‘tape’ version will be released on the 5th May (Yeah tapes? seriously what is going on… are kids gonna raid vinnies stores to find Sony Walkman’s and old foam covered headphones… probably, yes.) at The Grace Darling in Melbourne for a lazy $8. You’ll also get to see ‘Pop Singles‘ supporting.

Grab the digital ep here – http://wizardoz.bandcamp.com/

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Gonzo – ‘Love Vibrations’

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Gonzo – ‘Love Vibrations’ mp3

Looks like we have a new contender for music to make sweet lovin to. Step aside D’Angelo, Melbourne beats guy Gonzo, has released a new ep titled ‘For You’ and ‘Love Vibrations’ is one of his little gems. Crackling vinyl, dope soul and porno guitar light up this ep that you can just wind back and feel the bliss beats wash over you.

Download the EP for freezies here – http://gonzobeats.bandcamp.com/

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Mildlife’s ‘Very Fantastic Mix Vol #1’

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Mildlife is currently working on a new record and whilst their creative juices are flowing they have been playing around with cool 70/80’s afro, funk, disco soul tracks. Y’know, cool tunes to dance around and keep up the right vibe for laying down their sweet melodies. Naturally enough they thought it would be nice to share with friends. So they mixed a 45 minute jam of obscure vinyl slices for your listening pleasure with artwork designed by Joy Studio who art direct for Spook mag. It’s a pretty neat gift, so plug in your stereo and get your friends together to get down with Mildlife’s ‘Very Fantastic Mix Vol #1’.

Mildlife’s Very Fantastic Mix Vol #1 by Mildlife
http://soundcloud.com/mildlife/mildlifeveryfantasticmix01

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