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The Si Claros – ‘Diego’

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The Si Claros – ‘Diego’

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I wanna help these folks out by dropping the ‘The’ from their name. Y’know like in that facebook movie – it’d be way cooler. And speaking of cooler – I’d also love this track to be mixed with a little more punch. It’s sweet surf pop for sure but ‘Best Coast’ pretty much ruled this sound for the last year, which makes this track seem a little too relaxed. But hey, they are from Newcastle so who can blame them. Look forward to hearing the whole record.

Free download of ‘Diego’ on their bandcamp here – http://thesiclaros.bandcamp.com/

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Snakeface – ‘Oberon’ LP and Documentary

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‘Oberon’ is the new record by Sydney band Snakeface featuring cool music people making sweet sea shanties about their hopes and dreams. The Digital release will be available on the 1st April and Vinyl/Documentary released in May out on Arrest Records. The doco trailer is quite boring but I like the mood and think it might channel something of the Metallica ‘some kind of monster’ project. Let’s keep our ears peeled.

Taste test here – Oberon by SnakeFace

Snakeface are playing an Anzac Day show at the Oxford Art Factory in Sydney. Oh yeah, Anzac day is the 25th April.

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The Neighbourhood Youth – ‘Stone’ Single Launch

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The Neighbourhood Youth launched their new single ‘Stone’ last night at the Workers Club in Fitzroy. It was bloody packed. But not with the usual motley crew of hip waifs sitting on half a beer. This was an enthusiastic crowd there to support this Melbourne four-piece and they were well into it. The single is probably more radio friendly than the rest of their set which sounded not unlike a Blueline Medic gig. Strong vocals thunder over a slightly heavier indie rock sound. Check out their band page here – http://www.facebook.com/theneighbourhoodyouth

The Neighbourhood Youth – ‘Stone’

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Golden Plains Sixxx at The Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre – in pictures.

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Golden Plains Sixxx took place over the weekend at the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre in Victoria. It’s the relaxed festival that hosts a mixed bag of artists on one stage over a long weekend. It has become a real highlight for me not just because it winds up the summer music season but because it is a really bloody good festival. From kind and very beautiful people to incredibly diverse and talented artists, good food and great camping areas to plenty of amenities and fantastic staff, Golden Plains has it figured out. I covered a bunch of the oz bands and a few internationals including ‘Bon Iver’ who surely was amazing. Sign on to the mailing list and be sure to get in the ballot for next year here – http://2012.goldenplains.com.au/every-thing/subscribe/

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DZ Deathrays – ‘No Sleep’ video

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Anyone that’s been following my twitter will know that I recently dedicated Paul Simon’s ‘You can call me Al’ video to the tragic passing of Whitney Houston. Turns out I must’ve been channeling the guys from DZ who have parodied that piss funny video with Chevy Chase by getting the modern king of sarcasm ‘Arj Barker’ to help out on the ‘No Sleep’ video. Good times.

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Mildlife – ‘Arriving Soon’ single launch at the Grace Darling

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mildlife grace darling single launch by david payne

Mildlife launched their new single ‘Arriving Soon’ at the Grace Darling in Collingwood on Saturday night. It was the first time I had actually got down to the grace band room and it was kinda overwhelmingly packed and hot. Mildlife played a well considered set to a group of mesmerized and very attractive youths. Saturdays in Collingwood probably always look like this these days and the band lapped it up. I was quite into the sound and really like the way Mildlife mix subtle electronica and instrumental melody. ‘Arriving Soon’ is a dreamy tune that winds through layers of sweet grooves and features dramatic pop vocals that fit their presence onstage. It’s romantic stuff that moves with a heavy bass line or gets more disco with the up numbers but the straight forward band structure is still driven by the live drums. This is a band that has a heart not unlike cut copy and the slacker appeal of washed out, I hope they see the same success.

Arriving Soon by Mildlife

You can keep up with the band here – http://www.facebook.com/Mildlife and check out more pics after the jump (more…)

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