Hi gang!
First of all let me apologise for being late. I scored myself a job and since it is a 5am to 5pm affair, that's including travel, the Week In Sound mixtapes will have to come whenever i get a chance now. Hold those tears, it will all be ok.
In this volume I have featured a few Australian artists who have new releases. I always enjoy listening to the new Australian stuff as it makes me feel like I'm back home. Australia has some wonderful undiscovered talent. Actually, while I'm at it, I'll throw you a link. The site is called Triple J Unearthed and it is a site that allows bands and artists from all over Australia to upload their music and share with the world. You can vote for songs that you like and you can even download tracks from the artists pages.
Triple J Unearthed.
So anyway, back to what we are all here for, the 9th Mixtape!! Lets have a bit of a geezer and see what lucky bands have made it onto the list.
Tracklisting:
Bertie Blackman - White Owl
Bertie (Beatrice) Blackman (born 1982) is an Independent Australian singer, songwriter and guitarist. Taking inspiration from an eclectic array of musicians such as Björk, Erykah Badu, Suzanne Vega, Joni Mitchell, and Radiohead, Bertie's songs are at once heartfelt and uniquely her own.
Bob Evans - Pasha Bulka
Kevin Edward Mitchell, is an Australian musician, most famous for his role as vocalist/guitarist for the band Jebediah. Kevin Mitchell often performs his solo work under the pseudonym of Bob Evans. He plays Beatle-esque pop songs about love and life.
Deer Tick - Art Isn't Real (City Of Sin)
Deer Tick is an American rock band from Providence, Rhode Island led by guitarist and singer-songwriter John McCauley.[1] The band began as McCauley's solo project in December 2004. Within a few years he had acquired a strong following through constant touring in parts of the Atlantic Northeast and self-released CD-Rs. Deer Tick's music has often been described as a combination of folk, blues, and country with a strong grunge influence. McCauley is known for his distinct gruff-sounding voice.
Dogs Die In Hot Cars - Like Music To My Ears
Dogs Die in Hot Cars are a Scottish band which became popular in the UK and international music scene around the same time as Biffy Clyro and Franz Ferdinand. The band's name comes from a RSPCA campaign to advise dog owners not to leave their pets in hot cars and has often been a strong talking point of polarized views. In an interview with U.S. Rolling Stone magazine, singer/guitarist Craig Macintosh mentioned that "Rolling Stone in Australia said it was the best band name in the history of rock & roll. But then the NME said it was the worst".
Eskimo Joe - Foreign Land
Eskimo Joe is an Australian rock band. Eskimo Joe formed in 1997 in Fremantle, Western Australia. Kavyen 'Kav' Temperley (bass/vocals), Joel Quartermain (guitar) and Stuart MacLeod (guitar) formed a band to compete in the Australian National Campus Band Competition.
Halloween, Alaska - In Order
Halloween, Alaska is a Minnesota-based band consisting of James Diers (voice, guitar, keys), Jake Hanson (brother of Tapes 'n Tapes drummer Jeremy Hanson, guitar), Matt Friesen (electric bass guitar), and David King (acoustic and electronic drums). Members of the group are or have been part of the bands The Bad Plus, Love-Cars, Happy Apple, 12 Rods, Cowboy Curtis, Minneapolis Dub Ensemble, and The Gang Font feat. Interloper.
Montt Mardié - Elisabeth By The Piano
Montt Mardié (born David Olof Peter Pagmar on September 16, 1983) is a Swedish singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and composer. As of November 2007, Montt Mardié has released two full length albums as well as various singles under the Swedish record label Hybris. His first released studio album was Drama (Montt Mardié album) in 2005.
My Latest Novel - Lacklustre
My Latest Novel are a Scottish band, from Greenock & Gourock. They augment the traditional rock line up of guitars, drums, bass and keyboards, with the use of violins, xylophones and undulating percussion, as well as multi-part vocals. Their musical style is notable for its contrasting melancholic and uplifting moods, the unusual use of the spoken word, and by surprising mid-song changes in tempo and atmosphere.
New Ruins - Symptoms
New Ruins began in 2004 as a home recording project of Elzie Sexton and J.Caleb Means. They have been compared to: Band of Horses, Sun Kil Moon, Modest Mouse, The National, My Bloody Valentine, TV on the Radio.
Red Red Meat - Buttered
Red Red Meat was a '90s Chicago-area blues-influenced alternative rock band. After their break-up, frontman Tim Rutili went on to form Califone, for which many of Red Red Meat's former members, including producer Brian Deck, often record and perform. Tim Hurley went on to form Sin Ropas.
The Rural Alberta Advantage - The Deathbridge In Lethbridge
The Rural Alberta Advantage is a Canadian indie rock band that formed in 2005. Based in Toronto, Ontario, the band consists of Paul Banwatt, Amy Cole and Nils Edenloff. First formed in 2005, the band released a demo tape and an EP independently before completing their first full-length album, Hometowns, in early 2008.
Ryan Driver - When Were You In Mexico?
Ryan Driver is a member of The Silt, The Reveries, Deep Dark United, St. Dirt Elementary School, Double Suicide, The Draperies, The Fake New Age Music Band, Blah Blah 666, The Guayaveras, The Ryan Driver Quartet, N, Cluttertones, and The Everytime Band, sometimes singing, sometimes playing piano, sometimes pieces of balloons, sometimes flute, sometimes analog synth, sometimes guitalele, sometimes street-sweeper bristles, sometimes guitar.
Too Soft - Bubble Gum
Too Soft are an Indie/Folk/Pop/Acoustic duo straight out of France. I haven't been able to find out much about them but I do know that their music is great. Hopefully we get to hear and learn more about them in the future.
We Were Promised Jetpacks - Moving Clocks Run Slow
We Were Promised Jetpacks are a four-piece rock band, formed in Edinburgh, United Kingdom in 2003 by high school friends Adam Thompson (Guitar/Vocals), Michael Palmer (Guitar), Sean Smith (Bass) and Darren Lackie (Drums). This shit could/should go places... a clever guitar pop record to usher in the new warmer weather.
White Belt Yellow Tag - You're Not Invincible
Justin Lockey is surely one of the north-east's most prolific music-makers. As well as his production work for the likes of This Ain't Vegas and Catweasels, he was quick to establish new outfit The British Expeditionary Force after his former group, yourcodenameis:milo, broke up. It seems Lockey's itchy feet have struck again with the formation of his latest band, White Belt Yellow Tag. This new project finds him moving on from the mechanised tones of yourcodenameis:milo and the prog-rock of The British Expeditionary Force, instead channelling his obvious love of post-punk into melodious pop. What does remain is his penchant for richly textured sounds.
Super stuff hey? Yessums. There is some great stuff in there and it gets me all excited to know that Eskimo Joe's new record is just around the corner. I love them guys!
Well anyways, I'm off to find some more wonderful music for you guys to go in the 10th mixtape which will arrive sometime next week. Not too sure when but I guarantee it will be done.
You peeps have a great week listening to your music.
Take care.
Slink de Link:
Mixtape #9 - The Week In Sound.
Oh and before I go, here's a link to all the Mixtape album covers. All the way back to Volume 1.
Mixtape Covers!!
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Mixtape #8
Howdy all!
Welcome to the newest mixtape!! Boy the weeks go by quickly don't they? It feels just like yesterday that I started these mixtapes and now we are up to number 8!! In my opinion this is the best one yet. I've decided to add a little more this time around. 15 songs instead of 12. 15 artists instead of 12. Plus when you add your mixtape to your music player, be it iTunes or whatever else you choose to use, they are grouped much better. Just look at the song info and you will notice that the grouping will be for the current week's mixtape. It just makes it a little easier to manage.
So without further adieu, I bring you the noise.
Tracklisting:
Additional Moog - Kicking Static
Additional Moog are described as uber-melodic rootsy Americana meets lo-fi rock with a 60's Brit Pop sensibility.
Alisdair Roberts - You Muses Assist
Alasdair Roberts is a Scottish folk musician. Roberts is noted for both his own compositions and recitations of traditional songs, including on his album of traditional death ballads, No Earthly Man and in 2006 featured in the BBC documentary Folk Britannia.
The City And Horses - Abigail Adams
The City and Horses play catchy indie pop, literate lo-fi folk, earnest country ballads, electro-sex dance, grunge rock and Mo-Town fop. The members of the band are adorable and can fit in your pocket.
Jeniferever - Ox-Eye
Jeniferever is a band from Uppsala, Sweden formed in 1996. Their music could be described as ambient indie rock or post-rock; it is slow-paced, melodic, and frequently building to an orchestral-like climax. Their sound has been compared to bands such as The Appleseed Cast and Sigur Rós.
Lady Of The Sunshine - White Rose Parade
Lady Of The Sunshine is Angus Stone’s (from Angus & Julia Stone) solo project. Angus Stone reveals a darker more contemplative side on the brooding rhythm and blues of his first solo album ‘SMOKING GUN’.
Manchester Orchestra - I've Got Friends
Inspired by the pounding, primal assault of Weezer’s Pinkerton , Nirvana’s In Utero , and Foo Fighters’ The Colour and the Shape , this young band has created its own version of what a classic rock album should sound like, complete with fiercely beautiful melodies, shifting guitar and keyboard textures, loud/soft dynamics, and an urgency in each band member’s performance, especially Hull’s cathartic vocals.
Matteah Baim - Pagoda
Matteah Baim, the non-CocoRosie affiliated half of Metallic Falcons has forged on without Sierra Casady to create an album of disparate, haunted folk songs that loll over your senses like desert clouds. With the help of a few friends (Jana Hunter, Devendra Banhart, Rob Doran) she has taken her palate of lonesome inky textures and blown it dry with a wanderer’s spirit. Her songs ring with a wounded sense of femininity and mournful charm that here furthers the tones her past work.
An Orange End - Homo Consumers
Purple walls, blue lights, a curtain and a chemical reaction. There were just two in that room. A noise marionette! A melody somnambulist! And they had nothing to bridge… but lot to share, lot to see…The wind started singing a new story. And the window opened… Gazing out the peaceful fields, all they saw was empty roads and the fabulous orange lights above! The road had no end! And the lights were illuming a great trip… They just trailed…
Patrick Watson - Tracy's Waters
Patrick Watson (born 1979) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, whose blend of cabaret pop and classical music influences with indie rock has been compared to Rufus Wainwright and Jeff Buckley.
Redjetson - Questions I Don't Want To Ask
Redjetson are an UK based post-rock band who have been influenced by a diverse selection of bands including Interpol, Slint, Radiohead, Joy Division, Explosions in the Sky, My Bloody Valentine, Sigur Rós, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, The Doors & Mogwai.
Rubik - Goji Berries
Combining hysterically schreeching guitars and twisted pop melodies with almost ambient-like soundscapes, their music is truly worth noting. music for hearts, head, soul and feet. You decide.
Indie rock aesthetics with pop accesibility, as they say.
Salim Nourallah - Western Hills
Salim Nourallah is a Texas based singer-songwriter. His unique style is known for its layered vocals, melodies, and nontrivial arrangements, while maintaining a serious pop sensibility.
St. Vincent - Laughing With A Mouth Full Of Blood
St. Vincent is the band of singer-guitarist-composer Annie Clark. An inventive and versatile guitarist, Annie has played with avant-garde composer Glenn Branca and was a member of symphonic pop spectacle The Polyphonic Spree.
Wentworth Kersey - The Death Of Anthony Gonsalves
Frontier man, Wentworth Kersey, is an ambient americana sci-fi folk artist from Denver. Mister Kersey began his musical career while playing “A Soundtrack for Suicide” at the “Youth Hipster Halfway House” during a lost era of western greatness. Currently he enjoys drinking coffee, eating waffles, playing Arkanoid on SNES, and recording rotary dial telephones.
White Rabbits - Rudie Falls
With a certain joie de vive, playfulness and charm White Rabbits thematically evoke the more decadent and bygone era of days spent on the green, old cinemas “Tourist Trap”, tragic mothers “Navy Wives”, and restrained, but no less awkward domestic disputes, with the first single, “The Plot.”
A great array of tunes I believe and I haven't really stopped listening to it all week! I must be getting better at this or there are more artists putting out more fantastic music!!
Well enjoy this bunch of boppin' songs and let me know what you think.
I'm off to play in the sun!!
The Listening Link:
Mixtape #8 - The Week In Sound.
Welcome to the newest mixtape!! Boy the weeks go by quickly don't they? It feels just like yesterday that I started these mixtapes and now we are up to number 8!! In my opinion this is the best one yet. I've decided to add a little more this time around. 15 songs instead of 12. 15 artists instead of 12. Plus when you add your mixtape to your music player, be it iTunes or whatever else you choose to use, they are grouped much better. Just look at the song info and you will notice that the grouping will be for the current week's mixtape. It just makes it a little easier to manage.
So without further adieu, I bring you the noise.
Tracklisting:
Additional Moog - Kicking Static
Additional Moog are described as uber-melodic rootsy Americana meets lo-fi rock with a 60's Brit Pop sensibility.
Alisdair Roberts - You Muses Assist
Alasdair Roberts is a Scottish folk musician. Roberts is noted for both his own compositions and recitations of traditional songs, including on his album of traditional death ballads, No Earthly Man and in 2006 featured in the BBC documentary Folk Britannia.
The City And Horses - Abigail Adams
The City and Horses play catchy indie pop, literate lo-fi folk, earnest country ballads, electro-sex dance, grunge rock and Mo-Town fop. The members of the band are adorable and can fit in your pocket.
Jeniferever - Ox-Eye
Jeniferever is a band from Uppsala, Sweden formed in 1996. Their music could be described as ambient indie rock or post-rock; it is slow-paced, melodic, and frequently building to an orchestral-like climax. Their sound has been compared to bands such as The Appleseed Cast and Sigur Rós.
Lady Of The Sunshine - White Rose Parade
Lady Of The Sunshine is Angus Stone’s (from Angus & Julia Stone) solo project. Angus Stone reveals a darker more contemplative side on the brooding rhythm and blues of his first solo album ‘SMOKING GUN’.
Manchester Orchestra - I've Got Friends
Inspired by the pounding, primal assault of Weezer’s Pinkerton , Nirvana’s In Utero , and Foo Fighters’ The Colour and the Shape , this young band has created its own version of what a classic rock album should sound like, complete with fiercely beautiful melodies, shifting guitar and keyboard textures, loud/soft dynamics, and an urgency in each band member’s performance, especially Hull’s cathartic vocals.
Matteah Baim - Pagoda
Matteah Baim, the non-CocoRosie affiliated half of Metallic Falcons has forged on without Sierra Casady to create an album of disparate, haunted folk songs that loll over your senses like desert clouds. With the help of a few friends (Jana Hunter, Devendra Banhart, Rob Doran) she has taken her palate of lonesome inky textures and blown it dry with a wanderer’s spirit. Her songs ring with a wounded sense of femininity and mournful charm that here furthers the tones her past work.
An Orange End - Homo Consumers
Purple walls, blue lights, a curtain and a chemical reaction. There were just two in that room. A noise marionette! A melody somnambulist! And they had nothing to bridge… but lot to share, lot to see…The wind started singing a new story. And the window opened… Gazing out the peaceful fields, all they saw was empty roads and the fabulous orange lights above! The road had no end! And the lights were illuming a great trip… They just trailed…
Patrick Watson - Tracy's Waters
Patrick Watson (born 1979) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, whose blend of cabaret pop and classical music influences with indie rock has been compared to Rufus Wainwright and Jeff Buckley.
Redjetson - Questions I Don't Want To Ask
Redjetson are an UK based post-rock band who have been influenced by a diverse selection of bands including Interpol, Slint, Radiohead, Joy Division, Explosions in the Sky, My Bloody Valentine, Sigur Rós, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, The Doors & Mogwai.
Rubik - Goji Berries
Combining hysterically schreeching guitars and twisted pop melodies with almost ambient-like soundscapes, their music is truly worth noting. music for hearts, head, soul and feet. You decide.
Indie rock aesthetics with pop accesibility, as they say.
Salim Nourallah - Western Hills
Salim Nourallah is a Texas based singer-songwriter. His unique style is known for its layered vocals, melodies, and nontrivial arrangements, while maintaining a serious pop sensibility.
St. Vincent - Laughing With A Mouth Full Of Blood
St. Vincent is the band of singer-guitarist-composer Annie Clark. An inventive and versatile guitarist, Annie has played with avant-garde composer Glenn Branca and was a member of symphonic pop spectacle The Polyphonic Spree.
Wentworth Kersey - The Death Of Anthony Gonsalves
Frontier man, Wentworth Kersey, is an ambient americana sci-fi folk artist from Denver. Mister Kersey began his musical career while playing “A Soundtrack for Suicide” at the “Youth Hipster Halfway House” during a lost era of western greatness. Currently he enjoys drinking coffee, eating waffles, playing Arkanoid on SNES, and recording rotary dial telephones.
White Rabbits - Rudie Falls
With a certain joie de vive, playfulness and charm White Rabbits thematically evoke the more decadent and bygone era of days spent on the green, old cinemas “Tourist Trap”, tragic mothers “Navy Wives”, and restrained, but no less awkward domestic disputes, with the first single, “The Plot.”
A great array of tunes I believe and I haven't really stopped listening to it all week! I must be getting better at this or there are more artists putting out more fantastic music!!
Well enjoy this bunch of boppin' songs and let me know what you think.
I'm off to play in the sun!!
The Listening Link:
Mixtape #8 - The Week In Sound.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Mixtape #6 & #7
LOOK OUT!! It's a DOUBLE mixtape week!!
Looks like I found enough stuff for two this week so there you have it. Double the listening pleasure.
Well we may as well jump straight into it. Don't need my rambling to keep you from the music.
I'm gonna keep it short and sweet this week. Just a basic tracklisting for both mixtapes. I'm sure if you like a band then you can search for them yourself and have a read up on them.
Mixtape #6 Tracklisting:
Adiam Dymott - John Denver
Bill Callahan - Eid Ma Clack Shaw
Greater California - Five Senses
Kate Maki - To Please
Maclean - Lighthouses Lighthouses Lighthouses
Needy Cat - You And Me
Nothing People - Stick In The Mud
Pick A Piper - Rooms
Sean Fournier - Holding The Hand Of The Hurricane
Sweet Billy Pilgrim - Bloodless Coup
Weird Owl - 13 Arrows 13 Stars
Woods - Military Madness (Graham Nash)
Mixtape #7 Tracklisting:
Beads - Evil
Birdlips - Magicfish
Cool Dad - Moncton
Ice Palace - Pirate By Thirty
A Jigsaw - Six Blind Days
The Paint Movement - Howl At The Moon
Pree - Lack Of Fight
Scout Niblett - Wet Road
Sophie Madeleine - Who Will Buy?
Trespassers William - The Lids
The Wooden Sky - This Bird Has Flown
Woodpigeon - In the Battle of Sun vs. Curtains, Sun Loses and We Sleep Until Noon
Two Mixtapes = 24 Artists with 24 amazing songs. Good Value Listening at it's best.
Oh and if you really really want to, head over to The Week In Sound Indie Mixtapes On Last.fm and join up. It's a bit clearer to see what is going on over there. Plus we can post and chat and discuss and praise and flame and all of the good things that we internetter's do.
So here are the two links to the mixtapes.........
Mixtape #6 - The Week In Sound.
Mixtape #7 - The Week In Sound.
Looks like I found enough stuff for two this week so there you have it. Double the listening pleasure.
Well we may as well jump straight into it. Don't need my rambling to keep you from the music.
I'm gonna keep it short and sweet this week. Just a basic tracklisting for both mixtapes. I'm sure if you like a band then you can search for them yourself and have a read up on them.
Mixtape #6 Tracklisting:
Adiam Dymott - John Denver
Bill Callahan - Eid Ma Clack Shaw
Greater California - Five Senses
Kate Maki - To Please
Maclean - Lighthouses Lighthouses Lighthouses
Needy Cat - You And Me
Nothing People - Stick In The Mud
Pick A Piper - Rooms
Sean Fournier - Holding The Hand Of The Hurricane
Sweet Billy Pilgrim - Bloodless Coup
Weird Owl - 13 Arrows 13 Stars
Woods - Military Madness (Graham Nash)
Mixtape #7 Tracklisting:
Beads - Evil
Birdlips - Magicfish
Cool Dad - Moncton
Ice Palace - Pirate By Thirty
A Jigsaw - Six Blind Days
The Paint Movement - Howl At The Moon
Pree - Lack Of Fight
Scout Niblett - Wet Road
Sophie Madeleine - Who Will Buy?
Trespassers William - The Lids
The Wooden Sky - This Bird Has Flown
Woodpigeon - In the Battle of Sun vs. Curtains, Sun Loses and We Sleep Until Noon
Two Mixtapes = 24 Artists with 24 amazing songs. Good Value Listening at it's best.
Oh and if you really really want to, head over to The Week In Sound Indie Mixtapes On Last.fm and join up. It's a bit clearer to see what is going on over there. Plus we can post and chat and discuss and praise and flame and all of the good things that we internetter's do.
So here are the two links to the mixtapes.........
Mixtape #6 - The Week In Sound.
Mixtape #7 - The Week In Sound.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
A Little Bonus For You All.
Hey gang.
Just thought I'd drop you a little bonus Mixtape in between the regular. This mixtape is 6 tracks from artists I know and respect from back home in Melbourne, Australia. Some are gaining themselves quite a following and some are looking for more people to experience their music. So give them a listen and if you get a chance drop them a line and let them know you are listening. It would be great to see you get behind them all.
Tracklisting:
Dallas Frasca - Strong Man (Feat. Xavier Rudd)
Frasca's distinctive, gutsy, heart-felt vocal style is of uncommon strength, maybe it came down the line of blood from a relative of hers, famous Opera Singer, DAME NELLIE MELBA (who appears on the AUS $100 note). Her chunky slide guitar grooves are earning her respect from fellow musicians and been wowing crowds all over Australia. In just 3 years she has achieved more than most musicians could hope for in a lifetime. Stepping in the shoes of legendary Australian rock singer, Peter Garrett, Dallas has fronted Midnight Oil and Violent Femme's bass player, Brian Ritchie as well as touring the Australian country with Xavier Rudd.
Dallas comes from a background of singing with roots bands. She moved away from home and begun singing at the Saphire Coast town of Pambula, N.S.W, with some friends jamming. Re-locating back to her stomping ground, Wangaratta, NE Victoria, she worked rotating day/night 12 hour shifts as a Laboratory Technician for nearly 6 years on and off. In almost solitary confinement for the 12 hours, she learned to sing by listening to vocalists on the small transistor radio in the lab.
Kelly McCabe - Seedy Days
Kelly McCabe hails from a small town in the North East of Victoria. "A little like an Aussie Jewel - minus the bogan twangs of Missy Higgins - plus a sense of humour most emo kids would die for." - Natalie Kotsios Journalist
Lee Rosser - Breathe
There is a certain stubborness needed to be an artist untouched by the inevitable lure of commercial short term gain. Few however, take it to the extremes that Lee Rosser does.
Growing much of his own food and living in a house he built himself from mostly recycled materials, many of the ideas and philosophies contained in “Giving Yourself Away” are based on the process of supporting yourself and the compromises needed to do it.
This debut solo record from the former "Rambunctious" frontman has the rare quality of working as well in the studio as it does live. Blessed with a three octave vocal range, and grooving right hand the album uses only voice, guitar, and drums (Nicky Bomba). The result is a far cry from the normal singer/songwriter spangle jangle. By using minimal effects and overdubs it has a very upfront, percussive feel.
A definite slow burner for 2008/9.
Matt Chapman - After All The Words
Matt Chapman is quite the Folk singer. After honing his abilities in smaller alternative bands he branched out onto his own stage to deliver what some have said to be the best voice in Australian Folk music. A strong following of all things spiritual, Matt delivers amazing lyrics over soothing acoustic guitar. With the inclusion of a vast array of classical instruments Matt's music is something to behold.
Ryder - Others
When Jade Myconos sings, it’s a unique sound, both alluring and powerful, the songs beg for your attention, equally matched by the sound of the boys in her band. This is the sound of Ryder. Based in Melbourne but originally from North-East Victoria, their brand of ‘Urban Roots’ encompasses blues, country, folk and pop, has been impressing audiences at pubs and festivals across Victoria for the past 2 years.
'Jade is one of those secrets you want to let all your friends in on - she has always inspired me to sing with soul, as she does so effortlessly.’ – Ella Hooper - Killing Heidi.
Slipping into the scene in 2005 with a self titled duo EP, featuring Jade and the inspiring Greg Whitehead (Matt Joe Gow Band) on acoustic guitar, bottle neck slide, lap steel and vocals, Ryder immediately received regular airplay on Triple J’s ‘Roots n All’ and community radio Australia wide.
‘Ryder, music from the soul that melts your heart’ - Dallas Frasca
Soon after the EPs release, the Ryder sound was rounded out with the addition of double and electric bassist, Trent McKenzie (The Bentleys, Fourth Floor Collapse, Cat Walker & the Male Models) and the stick and brushwork of Mark Aird on drums.
Storme - I Should Know
Storme is an experienced and powerful singer, songwriter and guitarist and a West Australian Academy Of Performing Arts graduate.
Her second album/debut album "Images Of Reality" shows influences from Sarah McLaughlan with her angelic harmonising and captivating moments. Also, a hint of Bonnie Raitt's cool yet blues and country rock based structures and , for those with a keen ear, the subtle yet intriguing cool blue sounds of Rickie Lee Jones.
Combined with her third release "Gone To Freedom", she presents passionate but serious vocals with an attitude to encompass and satisfy the listener.
So there you go. A little bonus for you. Personally I think they are all great artists but that could just be me being biased! Check them out for yourselves and let me know what you think. I'm sure you will like them too.
Bonus Melbourne Mixtape - The Week In Sound.
Just thought I'd drop you a little bonus Mixtape in between the regular. This mixtape is 6 tracks from artists I know and respect from back home in Melbourne, Australia. Some are gaining themselves quite a following and some are looking for more people to experience their music. So give them a listen and if you get a chance drop them a line and let them know you are listening. It would be great to see you get behind them all.
Tracklisting:
Dallas Frasca - Strong Man (Feat. Xavier Rudd)
Frasca's distinctive, gutsy, heart-felt vocal style is of uncommon strength, maybe it came down the line of blood from a relative of hers, famous Opera Singer, DAME NELLIE MELBA (who appears on the AUS $100 note). Her chunky slide guitar grooves are earning her respect from fellow musicians and been wowing crowds all over Australia. In just 3 years she has achieved more than most musicians could hope for in a lifetime. Stepping in the shoes of legendary Australian rock singer, Peter Garrett, Dallas has fronted Midnight Oil and Violent Femme's bass player, Brian Ritchie as well as touring the Australian country with Xavier Rudd.
Dallas comes from a background of singing with roots bands. She moved away from home and begun singing at the Saphire Coast town of Pambula, N.S.W, with some friends jamming. Re-locating back to her stomping ground, Wangaratta, NE Victoria, she worked rotating day/night 12 hour shifts as a Laboratory Technician for nearly 6 years on and off. In almost solitary confinement for the 12 hours, she learned to sing by listening to vocalists on the small transistor radio in the lab.
Kelly McCabe - Seedy Days
Kelly McCabe hails from a small town in the North East of Victoria. "A little like an Aussie Jewel - minus the bogan twangs of Missy Higgins - plus a sense of humour most emo kids would die for." - Natalie Kotsios Journalist
Lee Rosser - Breathe
There is a certain stubborness needed to be an artist untouched by the inevitable lure of commercial short term gain. Few however, take it to the extremes that Lee Rosser does.
Growing much of his own food and living in a house he built himself from mostly recycled materials, many of the ideas and philosophies contained in “Giving Yourself Away” are based on the process of supporting yourself and the compromises needed to do it.
This debut solo record from the former "Rambunctious" frontman has the rare quality of working as well in the studio as it does live. Blessed with a three octave vocal range, and grooving right hand the album uses only voice, guitar, and drums (Nicky Bomba). The result is a far cry from the normal singer/songwriter spangle jangle. By using minimal effects and overdubs it has a very upfront, percussive feel.
A definite slow burner for 2008/9.
Matt Chapman - After All The Words
Matt Chapman is quite the Folk singer. After honing his abilities in smaller alternative bands he branched out onto his own stage to deliver what some have said to be the best voice in Australian Folk music. A strong following of all things spiritual, Matt delivers amazing lyrics over soothing acoustic guitar. With the inclusion of a vast array of classical instruments Matt's music is something to behold.
Ryder - Others
When Jade Myconos sings, it’s a unique sound, both alluring and powerful, the songs beg for your attention, equally matched by the sound of the boys in her band. This is the sound of Ryder. Based in Melbourne but originally from North-East Victoria, their brand of ‘Urban Roots’ encompasses blues, country, folk and pop, has been impressing audiences at pubs and festivals across Victoria for the past 2 years.
'Jade is one of those secrets you want to let all your friends in on - she has always inspired me to sing with soul, as she does so effortlessly.’ – Ella Hooper - Killing Heidi.
Slipping into the scene in 2005 with a self titled duo EP, featuring Jade and the inspiring Greg Whitehead (Matt Joe Gow Band) on acoustic guitar, bottle neck slide, lap steel and vocals, Ryder immediately received regular airplay on Triple J’s ‘Roots n All’ and community radio Australia wide.
‘Ryder, music from the soul that melts your heart’ - Dallas Frasca
Soon after the EPs release, the Ryder sound was rounded out with the addition of double and electric bassist, Trent McKenzie (The Bentleys, Fourth Floor Collapse, Cat Walker & the Male Models) and the stick and brushwork of Mark Aird on drums.
Storme - I Should Know
Storme is an experienced and powerful singer, songwriter and guitarist and a West Australian Academy Of Performing Arts graduate.
Her second album/debut album "Images Of Reality" shows influences from Sarah McLaughlan with her angelic harmonising and captivating moments. Also, a hint of Bonnie Raitt's cool yet blues and country rock based structures and , for those with a keen ear, the subtle yet intriguing cool blue sounds of Rickie Lee Jones.
Combined with her third release "Gone To Freedom", she presents passionate but serious vocals with an attitude to encompass and satisfy the listener.
So there you go. A little bonus for you. Personally I think they are all great artists but that could just be me being biased! Check them out for yourselves and let me know what you think. I'm sure you will like them too.
Bonus Melbourne Mixtape - The Week In Sound.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Mixtape #5
Number 5 is ALIVE!!!!
Hi guys and gals.
Quite strange to believe that we are up to the 5th Mixtape already! I'm really enjoying finding all this new stuff to listen to. I've found some real gems in amongst it all. Mixtape #5 is no different. Once again there is 12 new bands with 12 new songs. A tasty little foundation to lay future Mixtape's on. So I best not ramble on much longer and let you get to the good stuff.
Hope you enjoy #5!!! It's ALIVE!!!
Dan Deacon
Dan Deacon (born August 28, 1981) is an American electronic musician and performer, whose project originated from Babylon, New York and Baltimore, Maryland. He is best known for his live performances and the 2007 album, "Spiderman of the Rings."
Dollboy
Dollboy is an Indie Psychedelic Acoustic artist. Departing from his previously instrumental-only blend of acoustic and electronic sounds, Dollboy delivers A Beard Of Bees as his first 'song'-based album.
Here We Go Magic
Developed over a two-month period of stream-of-consciousness recording in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Luke Temple's self-titled debut under his new moniker Here We Go Magic is a remarkable departure from his signature singer-songwriter material.
An Horse
An Horse is a two-person indie pop band from Brisbane, Australia, comprising Kate Cooper of Iron On on vocals and guitar and Damon Cox of Intercooler and Mary Trembles on drums.
Immaculate Machine
Immaculate Machine are a Canadian indie pop band from Victoria, British Columbia. The band's name is taken from the lyrics of "One-Trick Pony" from the album One-Trick Pony by Paul Simon.
Kevin Devine
Kevin Devine is an American songwriter and musician from Brooklyn, New York, who is known for alternately introspective and political lyrics and melodic acoustic guitar tunes. He cites his influences as Bob Dylan, Elliott Smith, Guns N' Roses, Brother Paramo and Nirvana, among others.
Lay Low
Lovísa Elísabet Sigrúnardóttir, better known by her stage name, Lay Low, is an Icelandic Indie artist and singer.
Pink Mountaintops
Pink Mountaintops, AKA Stephen McBean, has slowly emerged as a distinctive voice and a very special contributor to the North American songbook. A veteran of the Vancouver/Victoria punk rock scene, McBean is best known for his contributions to acclaimed rock band Black Mountain, as principal songwriter, guitarist and co-vocalist.
Sin Fang Bous
Welcome to the Wunderkammer. Pop music with a bow, a present from Reykjavik and from Sindri Mar Sigfusson. A present that he gave to us and especially to himself. A surprise album, a search game in terms of pop music.
Swan Lake
Swan Lake is a Canadian indie supergroup comprising Carey Mercer of Frog Eyes, Daniel Bejar of Destroyer, Hello, Blue Roses and The New Pornographers, and Spencer Krug of Wolf Parade, Sunset Rubdown and Frog Eyes.
The Wooden Birds
Andrew Kenny is a native Texan who after nearly six years in Brooklyn, NY has returned to beautiful Austin, TX. He's best known as the singer/songwriter behind mellow indie favorites the American Analog Set.
Wry
Probably best known by London gig-goers as the posse behind regular Wednesday club Goonite at the Buffalo Bar in Islington, Wry actually began life many moons ago, back in their homeland of Brazil.
Well there you go. Another round of tracks to get into. I hope you find something you like.
Take a listen here:
Mixtape #5 - The Week In Sound.
Have a grand week people!! I know I will!
The Doc!
Hi guys and gals.
Quite strange to believe that we are up to the 5th Mixtape already! I'm really enjoying finding all this new stuff to listen to. I've found some real gems in amongst it all. Mixtape #5 is no different. Once again there is 12 new bands with 12 new songs. A tasty little foundation to lay future Mixtape's on. So I best not ramble on much longer and let you get to the good stuff.
Hope you enjoy #5!!! It's ALIVE!!!
Dan Deacon
Dan Deacon (born August 28, 1981) is an American electronic musician and performer, whose project originated from Babylon, New York and Baltimore, Maryland. He is best known for his live performances and the 2007 album, "Spiderman of the Rings."
Dollboy
Dollboy is an Indie Psychedelic Acoustic artist. Departing from his previously instrumental-only blend of acoustic and electronic sounds, Dollboy delivers A Beard Of Bees as his first 'song'-based album.
Here We Go Magic
Developed over a two-month period of stream-of-consciousness recording in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Luke Temple's self-titled debut under his new moniker Here We Go Magic is a remarkable departure from his signature singer-songwriter material.
An Horse
An Horse is a two-person indie pop band from Brisbane, Australia, comprising Kate Cooper of Iron On on vocals and guitar and Damon Cox of Intercooler and Mary Trembles on drums.
Immaculate Machine
Immaculate Machine are a Canadian indie pop band from Victoria, British Columbia. The band's name is taken from the lyrics of "One-Trick Pony" from the album One-Trick Pony by Paul Simon.
Kevin Devine
Kevin Devine is an American songwriter and musician from Brooklyn, New York, who is known for alternately introspective and political lyrics and melodic acoustic guitar tunes. He cites his influences as Bob Dylan, Elliott Smith, Guns N' Roses, Brother Paramo and Nirvana, among others.
Lay Low
Lovísa Elísabet Sigrúnardóttir, better known by her stage name, Lay Low, is an Icelandic Indie artist and singer.
Pink Mountaintops
Pink Mountaintops, AKA Stephen McBean, has slowly emerged as a distinctive voice and a very special contributor to the North American songbook. A veteran of the Vancouver/Victoria punk rock scene, McBean is best known for his contributions to acclaimed rock band Black Mountain, as principal songwriter, guitarist and co-vocalist.
Sin Fang Bous
Welcome to the Wunderkammer. Pop music with a bow, a present from Reykjavik and from Sindri Mar Sigfusson. A present that he gave to us and especially to himself. A surprise album, a search game in terms of pop music.
Swan Lake
Swan Lake is a Canadian indie supergroup comprising Carey Mercer of Frog Eyes, Daniel Bejar of Destroyer, Hello, Blue Roses and The New Pornographers, and Spencer Krug of Wolf Parade, Sunset Rubdown and Frog Eyes.
The Wooden Birds
Andrew Kenny is a native Texan who after nearly six years in Brooklyn, NY has returned to beautiful Austin, TX. He's best known as the singer/songwriter behind mellow indie favorites the American Analog Set.
Wry
Probably best known by London gig-goers as the posse behind regular Wednesday club Goonite at the Buffalo Bar in Islington, Wry actually began life many moons ago, back in their homeland of Brazil.
Well there you go. Another round of tracks to get into. I hope you find something you like.
Take a listen here:
Mixtape #5 - The Week In Sound.
Have a grand week people!! I know I will!
The Doc!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Mixtape #4
Hi Listeners.
Richard Baker once said that the discovery of song and the creation of musical instruments both owed their origin to a human impulse which lies much deeper than conscious intention: the need for rhythm in life… the need is a deep one, transcending thought, and disregarded at our peril. It's a quote that bounces around my head quite a lot. You have everything if you have music. You have emotions that outlast words. You have a way to escape from the day to day chores of life. You have meaning in song. You have a platform to share without it seeming like you are giving too much away. You have it all when you have music.
With say that I now present you with Mixtape #4. Another collection of songs that have taken me, and hopefully you, to another place. A feeling inside that is too hard to describe. New sounds which equate to new emotions.
Listen and feel.
Attack In Black
Attack in Black’s music merges old school rock and roll with modern day punk rock. In some respects, their sound resembles popular forms of melodic, aggressive or energetic punk rock. The band has also been influenced by unlikely sources from Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young, to Refused and Ramones, to Henry Miller and Charles Bukowski.
Beep Beep
Beep Beep is a rock band from Omaha, Nebraska. The band was formed in July 2001 by Eric Bemberger and Chris Hughes, formerly of Saddle Creek group Gabardine.
Fanfarlo
Fanfarlo is a London-based indie pop band formed in 2006 by the Swedish musician Simon Balthazar. Utilising instruments such as the trumpet, violin and mandolin as well as more commonplace instruments such as guitars and drums, they produce carefully arranged and infectious pop songs that are both uplifting and beautifully orchestrated.
Grizzly Bear
Grizzly Bear's sound is categorized as experimental rock, folk rock, or just indie rock, and is most dominated by the use of acoustic guitars and vocal harmonies.
In-Flight Safety
In-Flight Safety is a Canadian indie rock group, currently based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The group consists of vocalist and guitarist John Mullane, keyboardist Daniel Ledwell, bassist Brad Goodsell and drummer Glen Nicholson.
Joe Boden
Joe Boden was born in Chicago and raised in the UK. His music is acoustic alternative pop, delivered with smooth and thoughtful lyrics.
Loney, Dear
Loney, Dear is the pseudonym of Swedish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Emil Svanängen. He has self-released four albums of music in his native Sweden.
Other Lives
Other Lives is a band from Stillwater, Oklahoma. The band is most famous for its single Black Tables which features during the end of Things Fall Apart (Ugly Betty).
Radio Moscow
Radio Moscow is a psychedelic blues rock band. After approaching Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, the band managed to sign themselves to Dan's home recording studio Alive Records. Auerbach also produced their eponymous debut album, released in 2007.
Ribbons
Jherek Bischoff AKA Ribbons doesn’t have a huge portfolio, but he was Jamie Stewart’s main collaborator on his best record - Xiu Xiu’s Fabulous Muscles.
Southeast Engine
Southeast Engine is an indie-folk-rock outfit from Athens, Ohio.
tUnE-yArDs
In and around 2007 Merrill Garbus creates tUnE-yArDs. She thought the exasperating capitalization will buy her some time. Sampling snippets of her life as a nanny on Martha’s Vineyard and later as a young musician in noisy urban settings, she weaved sounds together to make substantial rhythms and then layered her ukulele and vocals over top.
There we go folks. 12 more little snippets of today's great Indie Music scene. Have a listen and tell me what you think, and if you like anything you hear then go buy the albums.
Cheers for listening!!
Das Link:
Mixtape #4 - The Week In Sound.
Richard Baker once said that the discovery of song and the creation of musical instruments both owed their origin to a human impulse which lies much deeper than conscious intention: the need for rhythm in life… the need is a deep one, transcending thought, and disregarded at our peril. It's a quote that bounces around my head quite a lot. You have everything if you have music. You have emotions that outlast words. You have a way to escape from the day to day chores of life. You have meaning in song. You have a platform to share without it seeming like you are giving too much away. You have it all when you have music.
With say that I now present you with Mixtape #4. Another collection of songs that have taken me, and hopefully you, to another place. A feeling inside that is too hard to describe. New sounds which equate to new emotions.
Listen and feel.
Attack In Black
Attack in Black’s music merges old school rock and roll with modern day punk rock. In some respects, their sound resembles popular forms of melodic, aggressive or energetic punk rock. The band has also been influenced by unlikely sources from Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young, to Refused and Ramones, to Henry Miller and Charles Bukowski.
Beep Beep
Beep Beep is a rock band from Omaha, Nebraska. The band was formed in July 2001 by Eric Bemberger and Chris Hughes, formerly of Saddle Creek group Gabardine.
Fanfarlo
Fanfarlo is a London-based indie pop band formed in 2006 by the Swedish musician Simon Balthazar. Utilising instruments such as the trumpet, violin and mandolin as well as more commonplace instruments such as guitars and drums, they produce carefully arranged and infectious pop songs that are both uplifting and beautifully orchestrated.
Grizzly Bear
Grizzly Bear's sound is categorized as experimental rock, folk rock, or just indie rock, and is most dominated by the use of acoustic guitars and vocal harmonies.
In-Flight Safety
In-Flight Safety is a Canadian indie rock group, currently based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The group consists of vocalist and guitarist John Mullane, keyboardist Daniel Ledwell, bassist Brad Goodsell and drummer Glen Nicholson.
Joe Boden
Joe Boden was born in Chicago and raised in the UK. His music is acoustic alternative pop, delivered with smooth and thoughtful lyrics.
Loney, Dear
Loney, Dear is the pseudonym of Swedish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Emil Svanängen. He has self-released four albums of music in his native Sweden.
Other Lives
Other Lives is a band from Stillwater, Oklahoma. The band is most famous for its single Black Tables which features during the end of Things Fall Apart (Ugly Betty).
Radio Moscow
Radio Moscow is a psychedelic blues rock band. After approaching Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, the band managed to sign themselves to Dan's home recording studio Alive Records. Auerbach also produced their eponymous debut album, released in 2007.
Ribbons
Jherek Bischoff AKA Ribbons doesn’t have a huge portfolio, but he was Jamie Stewart’s main collaborator on his best record - Xiu Xiu’s Fabulous Muscles.
Southeast Engine
Southeast Engine is an indie-folk-rock outfit from Athens, Ohio.
tUnE-yArDs
In and around 2007 Merrill Garbus creates tUnE-yArDs. She thought the exasperating capitalization will buy her some time. Sampling snippets of her life as a nanny on Martha’s Vineyard and later as a young musician in noisy urban settings, she weaved sounds together to make substantial rhythms and then layered her ukulele and vocals over top.
There we go folks. 12 more little snippets of today's great Indie Music scene. Have a listen and tell me what you think, and if you like anything you hear then go buy the albums.
Cheers for listening!!
Das Link:
Mixtape #4 - The Week In Sound.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Mixtape #3
Hey there fellow music lovers!
Well week 3 is upon us and it's been a good week. Some of the more popular bands are beginning to release new albums and there is some really good stuff from the up and comer's too! So this little mix will contain a little bit from column A and a little bit from column B.
So grab yourself a handful of Oreo's and a big glass of milk and take a listen as to what this week has in store.
Oh and thanks for having a listen!
Here we go!
Tracklisting:
Bat For Lashes
Bat For Lashes is the pseudonym of English musician Natasha Khan (born 25 October 1979), a Brighton-based songwriter.
Cats On Fire
Cats On Fire are an Indie Pop band who come directly from Finland with their intricate songs and happy sounds.
Color Cassette
Color Cassette are an experimental Indie Folk Rock band formed by Jason Corder (aka OffTheSky).
Dan Auerbach
Daniel Q. Auerbach (born May 14, 1979) is a multi-instrumentalist best known as the guitarist and vocalist for The Black Keys, a blues rock band from Akron, Ohio.
The Decemberists
The Decemberists is an indie rock band from Portland, Oregon, United States, fronted by singer/songwriter Colin Meloy.
The Dreadful Yawns
Once in a while, a country record comes along with the rare ability to attract non-country fans.
Making April
Making April is an American rock band formed in Verplanck, New York, in 2005. The band composes vocalist and pianist Sean Scanlon, bassist Gregory Federspiel and guitarist and backing vocalist Steven McCaffrey.
Metric
Metric is a Canadian New Wave/indie rock band. Originally formed in 1998 in New York City. Led by vocalist Emily Haines who also has released her own solo albums.
Pomegranates
This Cincinnati quartet broke on the scene last year with their debut full length, Everything Is Alive--an album that garnered immediate attention and support from music lovers and taste-makers alike.
Ruarri Joseph
Ruarri Joseph is an Indie Alternative singer/songwriter based in Newquay, Cornwall.
Snuffaluffagus
Snuffaluffagus is a musical endeavor created by songwriter Chris Braciszewski, an enthusiast of many musical tastes.
Stuck In The Sound
Stuck in the Sound wear their musical influences on their sleeve on their second album, their sound bearing unmistakable traces of American and British indie bands such as The Pixies, Nirvana and The Smiths.
A nice little selection of tunes I hope you agree?
There is nothing more satisfying than finding a new band or singer/songwriter and sharing it with others to listen to. I've had a chance look at that blip.fm and although I do like the concept, I find it hard to share the newest of new music. I will keep keeping on with it until I can find a way around it, but in the meantime just enjoy these tunes and if you have any rec's for me don't hesitate to drop me a line. I'm always looking for the perfect song!
Linky link link:
Mixtape #3 - The Week In Sound.
Well week 3 is upon us and it's been a good week. Some of the more popular bands are beginning to release new albums and there is some really good stuff from the up and comer's too! So this little mix will contain a little bit from column A and a little bit from column B.
So grab yourself a handful of Oreo's and a big glass of milk and take a listen as to what this week has in store.
Oh and thanks for having a listen!
Here we go!
Tracklisting:
Bat For Lashes
Bat For Lashes is the pseudonym of English musician Natasha Khan (born 25 October 1979), a Brighton-based songwriter.
Cats On Fire
Cats On Fire are an Indie Pop band who come directly from Finland with their intricate songs and happy sounds.
Color Cassette
Color Cassette are an experimental Indie Folk Rock band formed by Jason Corder (aka OffTheSky).
Dan Auerbach
Daniel Q. Auerbach (born May 14, 1979) is a multi-instrumentalist best known as the guitarist and vocalist for The Black Keys, a blues rock band from Akron, Ohio.
The Decemberists
The Decemberists is an indie rock band from Portland, Oregon, United States, fronted by singer/songwriter Colin Meloy.
The Dreadful Yawns
Once in a while, a country record comes along with the rare ability to attract non-country fans.
Making April
Making April is an American rock band formed in Verplanck, New York, in 2005. The band composes vocalist and pianist Sean Scanlon, bassist Gregory Federspiel and guitarist and backing vocalist Steven McCaffrey.
Metric
Metric is a Canadian New Wave/indie rock band. Originally formed in 1998 in New York City. Led by vocalist Emily Haines who also has released her own solo albums.
Pomegranates
This Cincinnati quartet broke on the scene last year with their debut full length, Everything Is Alive--an album that garnered immediate attention and support from music lovers and taste-makers alike.
Ruarri Joseph
Ruarri Joseph is an Indie Alternative singer/songwriter based in Newquay, Cornwall.
Snuffaluffagus
Snuffaluffagus is a musical endeavor created by songwriter Chris Braciszewski, an enthusiast of many musical tastes.
Stuck In The Sound
Stuck in the Sound wear their musical influences on their sleeve on their second album, their sound bearing unmistakable traces of American and British indie bands such as The Pixies, Nirvana and The Smiths.
A nice little selection of tunes I hope you agree?
There is nothing more satisfying than finding a new band or singer/songwriter and sharing it with others to listen to. I've had a chance look at that blip.fm and although I do like the concept, I find it hard to share the newest of new music. I will keep keeping on with it until I can find a way around it, but in the meantime just enjoy these tunes and if you have any rec's for me don't hesitate to drop me a line. I'm always looking for the perfect song!
Linky link link:
Mixtape #3 - The Week In Sound.
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