Gorgeous set last night by ‘Caitlin Park’ at the Toff in Town, Melbourne.
You can check her out here – http://www.myspace.com/caitlinpark
Links to the new record here – http://www.brokenstonerecords.com/artists/caitlin-park/
More pictures after the jump.
Earlier in the year, in the depths of winter, Dead Letter Chorus dropped one mighty-fine, super-summery clip on our doorsteps, accompanied by one darling of a film clip. Now, as we’re launching back into the warmer months, we’ve got a wistful-wintery tale, accompanied by a suitably darker clip. The track is All Mine and it’s the perfect follow up to Yellow House, as well as a rolling, harmonious, heart-wrenching ballad that deserves more adjectives than I could ever think of.
Both tracks are off Yearlings, Dead Letter Chorus’ recently released third album. Usually I avoid reviewing albums but this one deserves an extended mention. The album has a lot of guts, rolling deep in quality tracks and feels truly complete – every song owns its place.
It’s easy to harp on about the death of Australian folk music (and who can blame those who do?) but listening to the musical and lyrical scope of Yearlings, I’m less inclined to beat my head against the nearest hard, wall-like object. You can pick it up now, so you should. Personal favorite is I Belong With You, but honestly – it’s all fantastic
As an added bonus, they’re on tour right now – FBi Social this Saturday in Sydney and next Thursday at The Old Museum alongside favorites of mine Founds. More details, tickets and information for all y’all that like that kinda stuff is available here..
So many happy tones wiggling their way brain-wise from this tune ‘I Believe In Love, Kid‘. Oh Ye Denver Birds made the song, Allyson Alapont made a clip and it was pleasant and exciting for everyone involved (I assume). Electronically affected indie is all over the place and largely gross, foul and uninspiring – not so of Oh Ye Denver Birds. To quote, this shit is bananas – and bananas are good. Plus the clip is a smiley, pleasant walk through indie-fun-times.
Oh Ye Denver Birds are radcore, and have a funtastic (albiet small) back-catalogue. They’re supporting Megastick Fanfare all over the country right now until the end of October, so you’ll get your chance to feast on these fowl. Thank me later.
The last time I wrote something nice about Epithets, lead singer/guitarist Nick Smethurst was so stoked that he invited me to move in to his house.
I’d just come out of hospital to find myself homeless, with all my things packed into a storage unit in Milton. We met for coffee, talked music, and I mentioned I was couch surfing. Before I knew it I had a key and a shelf in the pantry.
It was a ramshackle Queenslander in the inner northern suburbs of Brisbane, walking distance to public transport and parks.
There were five people paying rent when I moved in, but often up to ten people living there. We had a lounge room and a band room and it was awesome.
The thing I loved best about the house (other than the sweet-natured cattle dog who lived there) was the sheer amount of music going on. The paying residents of the house have changed a few times since I moved out 12 months ago, but they’re all still playing music in some form.
Epithets – ‘Blacklisted’ (mp3)
To The North – ‘No Alibi’ (mp3)
Virginia Sook – ‘The Hours’
Note: That is not the bathroom at the house I used to live in. This bathroom is way nicer.
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
Selena Gomez society flash-mobbing all over Melb town.
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‘So Pretend’ (mp3)
A coasty slice of indie-pop from Melb 5 piece Buckley Ward. Clean harmonies + chilled percussion; this is a modest track that sounds good without trying too hard. Cruisy vibes and the airy arrangement here makes this a nice prelude to the warmer months. Some ‘jungle’ dabblings at the bridge, but here’s hoping this stays an ‘ugly dancing’/navaho hat free zone in the future.
Catch Buckley Ward this Saturday at Yah Yah’s in Melbourne. The guys are also supporting Big Scary on their upcoming tour. For a full run of dates, see below.
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Still trying to purchase!!!ANTHONY J LANGFORD
Cool track. Congrats Joshua. Hope the release is a success.Tristan
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