Faux Pas – ‘Pretend Tough’ (Aoi Remix) (mp3)
Flying Scribble – ‘Walk The Line’ (Faux Pas Remix) (mp3)
Some new remixes by/of Faux Pas aka Tim Shields. The first track is featured on Faux Pas’s Vanderbilt EP, which features the titular track as well as remixes like the above and another by CRUMBS etc. The bottom track is Flying Scribble’s latest single, which Faux Pas leant his deft touch to. Okay? Break.
I won’t lie and pretend I listen to community radio that much – or any radio for that matter. I don’t own a radio.* On the odd occasion when I’m forced to drive I might listen to the radio, and I try to stream SoundLab every week, but in general it’s not something I’m prone to doing.
I found the above clip on Monster Monster’s Myspace. Because Myspace is the future.
www.myspace.com/musicmonstermonster
* I know my laptop can act as a radio. But my radio can’t act as a laptop. I choose not to support this uneven relationship.
This has been floating around for a while. Saw it on POA a while back and loved it, and I figure enough time has passed to get away with stealing their content. Enjoy.
My Disco – ‘Turn’ (mp3)
Time for Australian bloggers/blog-readers to get excited. New My Disco tunes are a-coming. ‘Turn’ is the lead single from the forthcoming album Little Joy, to be released Friday the 15th of October – only 6.5 weeks away.
‘Turn’ is based an enchanting and energetic percussion pattern that’s punctuated by moments of trademarked guitar stabs. The guitar work and vocals on display here are still firmly rooted in ‘minamilst punk,’ but the whole thing barely contains a moment of discordance. In fact, it’s a relatively beautiful song – not exactly the first word that springs to mind when you think of My Disco. And not that I ever could/would accuse these dudes of bending to hipster trends, but there’s definitely a bit of an in vogue tribal vibe to ‘Turn.’
It works. It’s a great introduction to their next album, showcasing their strengths as synthesised into a 3.5 minute pop song palatable for those who may not be familiar with/didn’t totes dig their old stuff.
Welcome to 2010, where MP3s cost nothing and are worth as much, and even your Grandma has the skills to record show tunes and hymns before burning them to a CD-R.
It’s no wonder people aren’t rushing out to buy bog-standard glossy jewel case CDs. Sometimes some creative and aesthetically pleasing packaging can be the difference between your CD gathering dust on the shelf and your work of art being exchanged for cash monies.
After the cut are some of the more interesting CDs that have found their way onto my desk in the last few months. If you’re in a band and have a CD that you think I’d like the look and/or sound of, email me at sophie [at] whothehell [dot] net for my postal address.
Tin Sparrow are a Sydney collective fronted by singer/songwriter Matt Amery. ‘The Boat’ is the first single from the band, who have done a fantastic job in bringing Matts songs to life, creating a lushly layered sound which reveals more on every listen (the harpsichord line is reminiscent of a film score that I can’t quite put my finger on..). And despite the dense production, there is still an engaging vocal delivery at the heart of the song. Recorded in Melbourne at Dragon Fly Studios, and recently signed a publishing deal with Sebastian and Wolfgang, keep an eye out for this Tin Sparrow playing near YOU!
Tin Sparrow are another group to emerge from Macquarie University’s music department, alongside Boy&Bear, Made in Japan, and ArtVsScience. Find the label page on FB (Universe-City Music).
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Still trying to purchase!!!ANTHONY J LANGFORD
Cool track. Congrats Joshua. Hope the release is a success.Tristan
Man I love these guys. I can't believe they are not releasing any new music. I've been to so many…sophie
^^ I love Grimes! Banoffee is one of my new favorite music artists! :) I love With Her, Reign Down,…Ace
Read your review then listened to the EP. Fantastic ! Different to most hardcore punk I listen to. Somewhat more…