Otouto – ‘Sushi’ (mp3)

“I mistook a man eating sushi / for a man putting on a fake moustache.” So goes the opening line to this song by Melbourne three-piece Otouto, which is equally quirky in sound as it is in lyrical content. There’s just a thin guitar line, some plonking piano, pots-and-pans percussion and an acrobatic vocal melody. It’s ‘art pop’ in the same way as Architecture in Helsinki, invoking a similarly playful atmosphere in its minimalist yet unrestrained arrangement.

I heard this track a while back and it didn’t exactly warm to it, but when it crossed my radar just recently I was caught by its charms. Maybe give it a few spins if at first its kitchen sink vibe doesn’t grab you – there’s something to love in this track, perhaps it won’t take others as long to latch on to.

www.myspace.com/hazelbrownmusic (yes, that is the correct Myspace)

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Boy and Bear – ‘Mexican Mavis’ (mp3)

MEXICAN MAVIS on the loose! 4 Sydney lads with some seriously great harmonies, cheeky grins, and an unassuming confidence that can only come from knowing – you got it goin’ on. They’ve also just picked up a spot on the HOMEBAKE line up along with some high rotation Triple J support!

See them in all their harmonized glory on their upcoming ‘Slightly Mexican Tour’ –
6th Nov Troubadour, Brissy
12th Nov Brass Monkey, Sydney
After seeing their packed show at Spectrum last week, I assure you you’re in for a great night. Check the myspace for more dates.

www.myspace.com/boyandbearmusic

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