Posts By David Payne

‘The Frowning Clouds’ pictures from the Buffalo Club

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Mel T. called it when she said these guys provoke “freakbeat fan boy/fan girl moves from the collective”. This gig was fun for sure and this cool new spot has had some sweet shows with more to come.

The only downer is that I can’t really remember any standout tracks.

I’m not saying it all sounded the same, just that it all sounded like something I’ve heard before.

But hey I’m old man so y’know… whatever. you’ll probably love em or be too drunk to care either way.

You can stalk them here – http://www.facebook.com/thefrowningclouds

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Husky – ‘Dark Sea’

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In the build up to the release of their debut album ‘Forever So’ in late October, Husky have released another gem for the airwaves –

Dark Sea – (mp3)

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JJJ’s The King(smill) gave their last single a rubber stamp of perfection but I actually prefer this track for it’s understated harmony.

Lead singer Husky Gawenda knows how to tease out emotion from the most cynical indie music lover.

Gawenda lifts the listener with his sweet vocals and the band strum out a simple backing melody. ‘History’s door’ had too much in common with ‘boy and bear’ – this is a more mature sound.

Catch them supporting the wonderful Kimbra or later in the year when they’ll surely be flogging the new record.

Husky myspace – http://www.myspace.com/huskysongs

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Harmony – launch self titled LP at the Tote

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I thought i’d never have to go back to the Tote when it closed its doors last year – I was wrong of course. It is still an ear deafening band room with shit stage lights but on this occasion I didn’t care. Harmony are a welcome relief to the usual pup rock that infests this Collingwood landmark. I have written about the 7″ so I won’t go on but it was great to hear a full set. This is dark stuff but by adding the gorgeous vocals of three women, Harmony make you feel that a tragedy had to happen and it becomes a beautiful experience.

I’ve added Black Bobs as a taster but you can buy the limited (only 250 copies) LP here  – http://solarsonar.bigcartel.com/product/harmony-self-titled-full-length and try not to murder anyone for fun after you hear it.

Harmony – Black Bobs (mp3)

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