Cover art for one of the maddest records of the year - King of the Beach
The bellowingly good news coming from last night’s Ham Sandwich gig is this: their new album is shaping up to be jolly good. (This has been calculated using science – specifically, an inventive method involving measuring the size of the bruises on the knees and thighs of myself and my colleague-in-jests, David Kirk, following the frenzied dancing of the girl in front of us, and the resulting pendulous swinging of her abnormally hefty handbag, during…
Jarvis Cocker, Pulp alumnus, eccentric genius, and the first man to successfully clone himself (evidence), is still keeping busy. When he’s not winning awards for his BBC Radio 4 series, he’s sifting through a selection of “found sounds” collected by The National Trust (laudable British conservationists) and arranging them into an ambient album he BBC-quotingly describes as “a holiday for the ears”. If you enjoy hearing music boxes, old doors creaking, Steve Vai wailing and…
I’m a bit late with this, but nevertheless those of you who didn’t get the chance to sample Interpol’s new single should do so immediately! With almost a decade of making music together under their belt, the NYC indie starlets seem to have returned to great form, sporting a return to the roots record in the form of their upcoming, yet still untitled, new album, following up their previous not so cohesive effort. You can…
A lot of people were heartbroken by Victoria Bergsman’s departure from the band, but I’ve always had faith in Lisa Milberg vocal talents, and judging from The Concretes’ latest song off their upcoming album, she couldn’t had made me more proud. The Concretes’ new album, titled “WYWH”, is set for a Octomber release. [mp3 via MBV Music] [MP3] The Concretes – ‘Good Evening’ ZME: You’ve released 3 albums, 7 Eps and a couple of singles…
A folksy sound, classic guitar strings, catchy hooks and a feel good vibe that could turn even the most depressed individual into an incurable optimist – this is Shugo Tokumaru’s music. The talented Japanese singer/songwriter so far has three albums under his belt – “Night Piece” (2004),” L.S.T” (2005) and Exit (2007) with a fourth one slated for a Japan release on April 21st, called “Port Entropy.” I first came into contact with his jovial…
Beautifully soothing and seductive – one couldn’t ask for more of NYC’s Elk City, led by the firebrand Renee LoBue. This June, Elk City is set to bring it’s infectious and warm eclectic pop music to a new level, once with the release of the band’s new album “House of Tongues”. The record is due on the 1st of June via Friendly Fire; until then though, I’d like to invite you to have a listen…
I just came across this wonderful gem today, and I thought you guys might enjoy it as much as I have. For some reason the B-side to Spoon’s 2001 released “Anything You Want”, the Yo La Tengo cover “Decora”, escaped me, but let me tell you I’m more than psyched I finally got round to listen sample it. Two top bands of the decade, one covering the other – always a treat! Props to chromewaves…
The lo-fi improvisational electronica band Holy Fuck released “LP”, their 2007 debut record, to stunning reviews. This year, Holy Fuck’s unique blend of euphoric synth lines and sturdy drum beats will once again grace ears with new material. The Canadians’ new album “Latin” drops on the 11th of May via XL, less than two months from now. As a sweet appetizer, you can check out one of the stand out tracks off the new record,…
The year of 2009 will remain one to remember for Phoenix and their fans, one that finally marked the band’s transcendence to worldwide success. Seeing how it was such a kind year for the French band, Phoenix have decided to give away a live album recorded during one of their performances in Sydnay from last month. Live In Sydney can be downloaded here.
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Al Byrne