21 May 2009

Phoenix Live Berlin


PHOENIX LIVE @ BERGHAIN, BERLIN 20/5/09

A few snaps and video from Phoenix's live show at Berlins Berghain as part of the 2009 SPEX festival.







An amazing venue with incredible lighting, a easy going not to full crowd witnessed for mine the show of 2009 thus far. Playing most tracks off there new album, out this Friday although it seems to have been playing on my ipod for a few months now these guys have an incredible unique sound that has to be loved by music lovers everywhere.

17 May 2009

Never Heard of: Scanners



Last week while attending Handsome Furs Berlin Bang Bang show I came across these guys who were also playing. Now normally I would always browse around at the support act however this occasion i didnt get around to it.

I dont know what it was that caught my attention about these guys. Maybe it was the catchy riffs, or maybe it was the show that they put on swapping and changing between instruments and outfits, or maybe it was the fact that the 2 girls who make up half of the band being quite hot, and as lead vocalist Sarah Daly took off her cap, and then her jacket there was that element of sex appeal that cant be ignored. It sucked me in anyway..



Scanners have been around for a while, close to 4 years infact. they have the 1 album in 'Violence is Golden' and well worth a listen to.



BUY: Scanners - Violence is Golden from AMAZON



MySpace

Scanners - In My Dreams (MediaFire)
Scanners - Lowlife (MediaFire)
Scanners - Lowlife La Riots Remix (MediaFire)

14 May 2009

Photos from Handsome Furs @ Bang Bang Club, Berlin.

"DANKOSCHON!" ( Quote Dan Boeckner)

Just a few Pics from Handsome Furs Live gig @ Berlins Bang Bang Club.
Playing without Alexie's normal Synth and Drum Machine this Husband Wife Due from Montreal Canada still preformed a Solid show that had its moments.
UK Indie group Scanners opened proceedings and with an impressive performance, one to look out for in the near future....

Highlights from the Handsome Furs Sent were...
-All We Want Baby, Is Everything
-I'm Confused
-Thy will Ber Done
-Radio Kaliningrad

"This Songs about Being Sad" (Quote Dan Boeckner)









(Source Waterloo Records)


For tour dates and other relevant info check out their MySpace

Mp3: Handsome Furs - Radio Kaliningrad (Mediafire)

BUY: Handsome Furs - Face Control (Here)
Handsome Furs are under the Sub Pop Label.

10 May 2009

Your New Favourite Band: The Middle East

As a music blogger, my existence depends upon this kind of golden discovery. And, as a recession statistic, my current well-being is totally reliant on hearing pieces of pure music brilliance such as this...


The Middle East are a 6-piece out of Townsville, Australia. They've apparently been around for a while, but having recently signed with Spunk Records, they have just released their first EP, Recordings of the Middle East. Their music is in the same kinda folksy anthem mould of Arcade Fire, but it's the slower acoustic moments and harmonic vocals that provide something else and make this EP truly great. While The Darkest Side and Fools Gold are excellent tracks, Blood is the standout and will be on high-rotation on my ipod for months to come.
The band is set to play a series of dates down the east coast in June and also scored a deserved spot at Splendour in late July. Check out this live performance of Blood in Adelaide back in January...pretty amazing stuff.



mp3: The Middle East - Blood
mp3: The Middle East - The Darkest Side

MYSPACE
BUY Recordings of the Middle East EP for just AUD$4.49 at The Middle East - Recordings of the Middle East  - EP

Upcoming Tour Dates:

22 May 2009
The Tanks Arts Center supporting Augie March Cairns, Queensland
4 Jun 2009
The Old Museum w/ Little Scout Brisbane, Queensland
5 Jun 2009
Gallipoli Legions Club w/ Grand Salvo Newcastle, New South Wales
6 Jun 2009
Factory Theatre w/ Grand Salvo Sydney, New South Wales
7 Jun 2009
Clarendon Guest House w/ Leader Cheetah Blue Mountains, New South Wales
10 Jun 2009
The Heritage, Wollongong Wollongong, New South Wales
11 Jun 2009
Brass Monkey w/ Birdlife Cronulla, New South Wales
12 Jun 2009
Sodens Albury, New South Wales
13 Jun 2009
Northcote Social Club w/ Grand Salvo Melbourne, Victoria
26 Jul 2009
Splendour in the Grass Byron Bay, New South Wales
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08 May 2009

Never heard of...Rogues

ROGUES (UK)

Not So Pretty is the excellent first single from these talented Brits. Like the rest of the demos featured on their Myspace, the track has a very 80's sound, much like Duran Duran or Bowie but also has a resemblance to one of last years great bands, Foals. Not So Pretty is available as a limited edition 7" from Pure Groove here. There are no details for an album at this stage, but it shouldn't be too far away. Watch this space...

MYSPACE



mp3: Rogues - Not So Pretty

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03 May 2009

MAY THE 3RD, 2008


"To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We share private family jokes. We remember family feuds and secrets, family griefs and joys. We live outside the touch of time." ~Clara Ortega



When your life is flipped up side down with the loss of someone who is apart of who you are, the first few weeks pass, and you don't really know what to think. The surreal experience causes your body to go into a state of shock, the body's natural response to 'Pain'.

As the weeks drift by, and the shock eases you find yourself in a hole, a hole that you cant find an exit too. This is when the realisation of what has happened settles in, everyone else gets on with their own life and instead of the pain easing u find that the hole doesnt get any shallower. You cant fight it, you just have to accept that its here for the long haul, for life.

All for one and one for all
My brother and my friend
What fun we have
The time we share
Brothers 'til the end.
(Author Unknown)


So from here on, the only thing that we have to remember the good times is the memories that flood back constantly, and the anniversaries that continue to arise. February 21st, 2009 was the day you passed from our world into your next. It will be the day that our Family will hold and cherish your existence. From here comes the 1 month, 3 Month, Your Birthday, 6 months,Christmas, 1 year and so on..

On a personal level, May the 3rd of this year is my most significant day that i have had since your passing. It was the last time i saw you, the last time i will ever be able hold you.



I miss you Patty, Stay safe where ever you are........ looking forward to the day that we can again catchup on everything we've missed out on. But until that day comes, I'll remember the good times we shared, the great times we had. You will always be in my heart. Luv u bruz.


The Beatles - In My Life (MediaFire)

The Offspring - Gone Away (MediaFire)

Bon Iver - Blindsided (MediaFire)

Manchester Orchestra - Jimmy Whispers (MediaFire)

Cloud Cult - I Love You All (MediaFire)

02 May 2009

Telepathe New Video "Chromes On It"



The female duo from Brooklyn that is Telepathe have just released the video from their latest single "Chromes on It".

Check it out Below....




MP3: Telepathe - Chromes on It (Mediafire)

01 May 2009

DATAROCK - RED


I came across Norwegians Electro Dou DATAROCK'S latest effort 'RED' this week...

I dont really know how it can happen an Album being leaked nearly 5 months before its intended release date. Surely tracks wouldnt be finished if that was the case?????? Anyway According to MusicRemedy Its actually out July 1st, Not September 1st that has been posted elsewhere...

Now Im currently living with a Swedish guy and if theres a problem in the world, and its not the fault of the Danish then it most likely evolved from Norway.

Anyway that has nothing to do with anything..

I was a big fan of a few tracks off there previous album in Fa Fa Fa, Sex Me Up and Computer Camp.. And like there 2006 Self Tittled Debut, Its abit hit and miss. However if you like catchy melodies that i can only relate to the times playing 'Super Nintendo' or 'Atari' then this is one to watch. Love the opening track 'The Blog' as its relatable for obvious reasons.. 'Give it Up' which was released this week is V catchy along with 'True Stories' and 'Dance' the best for mine.

Playing a few Shows in Europe and UK over the next month they then head to Australia early June and then America. For full tour dates check HERE


Track listing:
1. The Blog (Sharebee)
2. Give It Up
3. True Stories (Sharebee)
4. Dance
5. Molly
6. Do It Your Way
7. In the Red
8. Fear of Death
9. Amarillion
10. The Pretender
11. Back in the Seventies
12. Not Me
13. New Days Dawn