Monthly Archives For July 2012

New War – ‘Revealer’

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New War – ‘Revealer’ (mp3)

This is a cracking track from New War’s self titled LP released this week. I really like the immediate launch into business with this track. There is no long winding build, it’s action stations from the get go as New War kicks off this intense statement of serious rockin. Drivin by bass and some damn catchy oh la la’s, ‘Revealer’ has some subtle screaming gasps unified through machine gun drumming that is both haunting and dramatic. A nice taste from the LP which is sure to be worth checking out.

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Amanda King – ‘Yellow Velvet Mountain’

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Amanda King – ‘Yellow Velvet Mountain’ (mp3)

Amanda King has just released her new EP Rapids. ‘Yellow Velvet Mountain’ is the first track on the release and I was quite taken by her gentle vocals. Having been captivated by First Aid Kit earlier this year, the “produced in Stockholm” line in King’s bio, peaked my interest. King has a similar folky story telling ability but there is a lot less country in this release. Instead its a winding journey of guitar amplification and feedback looped into an atmosphere that allows King to use a tone that describes vast lanscapes and disparate climate. Really nice cover art by Danilo Stankovic adds additional charm to this fine release.

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Tame Impala – 'Apocalypse Dreams'

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Tame Impala – ‘Apocalypse Dreams’

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Tame Impala have been missing from these parts lately, and in case you haven’t already seen the teaser video for their second album, the guys have been busy playing in other bands, jumping off tall monuments and recording stuff for the follow up to Innerspeaker. The first track from their much frothed over second album Lonerism, is ‘Apocapyse Dreams’. Not particularly apocalyptic in the disastrous sense, but follows up with enough suspenseful piano chords, time changes and Parker’s usual sonic warble to fuel any revitalist dream.

New Tame Impala – still sounding like old Tame Impala, still sounding re-re-re-listening to their Cream records for inspiration and still WAH-peddling through the Dionysian conch shell of the universe.

Lonerism is out October 2012.

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Edward Deer – ‘Washed Ashore’

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Edward Deer – ‘Washed Ashore’ (mp3)

Edward Deer is a Sydney guy that has a record called ‘About Monsters’, due to be released this September through Laughing Outlaw Records. The first single taken from it is the reflective number ‘Washed Ashore’. An acoustic guitar and loops is how Deer feels most comfortable and with these pipes, why not. It allows him to tease us with tales of hope and love as he strums his way into our hearts.

Deer has some shows in July:

Thurs July 19 – The Annandale’s ‘Staff Picks’ night (w/ The Dreamboats)

Sat July 21 – SOSUME @ The Standard, Surry Hills (w/ Bell Weather Department & Thieves)

Check his page here – http://www.facebook.com/edwarddeermusic

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Field Trip – ‘Cream’ EP

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Field Trip – ‘Cream’ (mp3)

“You should shut your mouth, you don’t know what you’re talking about”. Hmm, I hope they’re not talking about our humble music blog. Melbourne lads, Field Trip released their EP ‘Cream’ early in the year. We featured the ‘Give Me A Break’ video recently which got me interested in hearing the whole EP. It’s good folks. Fiona Apple comes after them in my itunes and the unfortunate comparison highlights the low-fi production which is ok but I can’t help thinking these guys could hit Oasis highs with their raw talent. Cream has a nice fuzzy hum and for sure the 60’s surfer cruise must come naturally because the guitar licks are neither pretentious nor over cooked. Apparently they are done with shows for the year so pick up the EP and long for the summer.

You can pinch Cream for free here – http://fieldtripmusic.com/album/cream-ep

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Pigeon – ‘Oh Hebe’ Video

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‘Oh Hebe’ is the new single from Pigeon, a band from Brisbane that have ripped up the festival circuit and landed the QLD support slots for Van She. ‘Oh Hebe’ is not a typical indie dance track. It has a jarring vibration and slamming drum beat that is a bit twisted and I can see these guys up there with Art vs Science and winning plenty of JJJ love. They have heaps of shows coming up so check em:

Friday 10th August – Sol Bar – Maroochydore

Saturday 11th August – Alhambra Lounge – Brisbane

Thursday 16th August – Transit Bar – Canberra

Friday 17th August – Great Northern Hotel – Newcastle

Saturday 18th August – Goodgod Small Club – Sydney

Thursday 23rd August – Workers Club – Melbourne

Friday 24th August – The Loft – Warrnambool

Saturday 25th August – Ed’s Castle – Adelaide

Friday 31st August – Great Northern – Byron Bay

Saturday 1st September – Red Deer Festival –Mount Samson

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