Friday, June 26, 2009
WHITE LIES - E.S.T
My favourite song today.
Old sounds new, mix Soft Cell, The Killers, New Order and you get White Lies.
Huge call, but it works for me.
Easy. Indie/pop at its best.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Let's talk Splendour two thousand and nine.
Firstly, can I say what potential this line-up could of had? Some of the biggest names in music have dropped new releases this year, for instance; Sonic Youth, Placebo, PJ Harvey and Silversun Pickups to say briefly. What's up with Splendour? Your headline acts have been seamless for years and out of Murphy's law of some other twist shit vs fan I get MGMT? Bah, curses.
I'm bitter because my heart was set on Sonic Youth, and a few music insiders had dropped Radiohead into the mix alongside Oasis and other mega-bands. So when I got Splendour veterans Bloc Party, which if you ask me, peaked in 2005 and the new Britney Spears mixed with ecstasy MGMT, well I had a sour taste in my mouth.
I'm not completely hating, I mean you.. sure, depending on timetable clashes, you will probably see me at both of these acts but seriously? I'd be disappointed if I had been a Splendour go'er for for the last few years and having to be subject to the same headlining bands three out of the last five years. But weren't Bloc Party here in November and MGMT in December? I don't know.. I just don't get it..
Let's talk about the good things for instance, The Flaming Lips.
Need I say more? Okay, fake blood, explosions, fire and giant balls? Does it sound good? Or just a normal Flaming lips gig.. the latter. You're going to lose your fucking mind. I've been watching clips all day.. and you won't even need drugs, though it will be nice.. just don't freak-out and fuck it up for your mates. You'll never see anything like it... but here's a taste.
And that's a tiny treat.
Who else am I down for? There's definitely a lot, considering the sour start to thing blog..
Happy Mondays. Straight for Joy Divisions Manchester punk movement days, incarnated several times and still kicking, not straight-jackted or dead. Bring your psychedelics please.
I'm excited for Friendly Fires, The Specials, and I will definitely see Bluejuice as they're always a lot of fun.. Probs Little Red and no doubt Dappled Cities, definitely Yves Klein Blue (They're amazing), always see my friends Children Collide and the drum role please... Manchester Orchestra. It'll blow your fucking mind. 'Mean Everything To Nothing' is a fucking brilliant record as to their previous work.
Even though Sonic Youth can't be there, to name a few misses there is certainly enough hits to keep me going. What do you think of the complete line-up? Will I see you there? No pants, just drugs and a hotdog in hand? Hope so!
I'm bitter because my heart was set on Sonic Youth, and a few music insiders had dropped Radiohead into the mix alongside Oasis and other mega-bands. So when I got Splendour veterans Bloc Party, which if you ask me, peaked in 2005 and the new Britney Spears mixed with ecstasy MGMT, well I had a sour taste in my mouth.
I'm not completely hating, I mean you.. sure, depending on timetable clashes, you will probably see me at both of these acts but seriously? I'd be disappointed if I had been a Splendour go'er for for the last few years and having to be subject to the same headlining bands three out of the last five years. But weren't Bloc Party here in November and MGMT in December? I don't know.. I just don't get it..
Let's talk about the good things for instance, The Flaming Lips.
Need I say more? Okay, fake blood, explosions, fire and giant balls? Does it sound good? Or just a normal Flaming lips gig.. the latter. You're going to lose your fucking mind. I've been watching clips all day.. and you won't even need drugs, though it will be nice.. just don't freak-out and fuck it up for your mates. You'll never see anything like it... but here's a taste.
And that's a tiny treat.
Who else am I down for? There's definitely a lot, considering the sour start to thing blog..
Happy Mondays. Straight for Joy Divisions Manchester punk movement days, incarnated several times and still kicking, not straight-jackted or dead. Bring your psychedelics please.
I'm excited for Friendly Fires, The Specials, and I will definitely see Bluejuice as they're always a lot of fun.. Probs Little Red and no doubt Dappled Cities, definitely Yves Klein Blue (They're amazing), always see my friends Children Collide and the drum role please... Manchester Orchestra. It'll blow your fucking mind. 'Mean Everything To Nothing' is a fucking brilliant record as to their previous work.
Even though Sonic Youth can't be there, to name a few misses there is certainly enough hits to keep me going. What do you think of the complete line-up? Will I see you there? No pants, just drugs and a hotdog in hand? Hope so!
The Temper Trap - Conditions - for Marc.
I once paid $15 for one of Temper Traps shows back in like, December..
I stayed there for the opening act and was so drunk I forgot where I was and left for another show. What a mistake.
The Temper Trap have been on of those bands over the last six months that have been creeping all over my muso-dar and I've been too lazy to follow up. They've been at pubs and clubs all within vicinity, at festivals I've been at and just in my big stupid face.
Last week I was talking to a friend of mine from Melbourne and when I asked who he was listening to right then, he mentioned these kids. I ignored it and went on my merry way listening to old Bright Eyes and everything else I'm still not over. Then another Melbourne kid sent me an email deeming their new record 'Conditions' as "crap" going on to say,
" I was a huge fan, but the record is disappointing. The indie sound was what it was because it was raw and not gleaming from polish. The record is just another pop piece of crap, they've released a flavour of the month. Shame."
This prompted more curiosity so I wandered into Hum on Oxford last Saturday to pick up 'The Eternal' by Sonic Youth and well, that's a whole other story.. But I searched for 'Conditions' and due to ignorance, simply couldn't see it so I almost give up and then there is is for $24.95. I'm used to JB prices and I normally only pay 20 and down for records I'm not that partial to. So I put it down and go to the DVD stand and aimlessly browse through Hums collection of odd tittles. I'm really enjoying the store vibe and keep half listening to the soundtrack over the speakers. I keep saying to myself, "I like this, I like this, must ask who it us." like an idiot. After about 20 minutes I figure it out and awkwardly go and pick up 'Conditions' for the second time and purchase it for the full $24.95, however get a free t-shirt to boot thanks to the gents at Hum.
Anyway, so I put the record on already knowing I'm going to enjoy it and I do. Start to finish. It is polished, smooth and I like it because it makes good background music to me. It sounds like a back-handed compliment and it really isn't. I personally think the song are good, especially 'Resurrection', and the obvious 'Fader' but I see a lot of potential in 'Science Of Fear' which always gets my attention with it's lyrics when I'm not really paying attention.
The records transitions are smooth, and it's even spread and not top-heavy which is my biggest peeve in records today. 'Conditions' comes to a close with the lads instrumental piece appropriately titled 'Drum Song' which I like quite a fucking bit. It was actually the first song I did my manifested "ohh" and checked the song title, which I do in reference for weeding out playlist additions. I was actually disappointed it was the end of the record.
I need to see The Temper Trap do their thing, and would basically wet myself if they opened with 'Drum Song' as opposed to obviously closing with it. I'm so bored of bands going out with drum solos from over-zealous lead singers. I liked it when Parades did it June 08. I'm tired now.
I stayed there for the opening act and was so drunk I forgot where I was and left for another show. What a mistake.
The Temper Trap have been on of those bands over the last six months that have been creeping all over my muso-dar and I've been too lazy to follow up. They've been at pubs and clubs all within vicinity, at festivals I've been at and just in my big stupid face.
Last week I was talking to a friend of mine from Melbourne and when I asked who he was listening to right then, he mentioned these kids. I ignored it and went on my merry way listening to old Bright Eyes and everything else I'm still not over. Then another Melbourne kid sent me an email deeming their new record 'Conditions' as "crap" going on to say,
" I was a huge fan, but the record is disappointing. The indie sound was what it was because it was raw and not gleaming from polish. The record is just another pop piece of crap, they've released a flavour of the month. Shame."
This prompted more curiosity so I wandered into Hum on Oxford last Saturday to pick up 'The Eternal' by Sonic Youth and well, that's a whole other story.. But I searched for 'Conditions' and due to ignorance, simply couldn't see it so I almost give up and then there is is for $24.95. I'm used to JB prices and I normally only pay 20 and down for records I'm not that partial to. So I put it down and go to the DVD stand and aimlessly browse through Hums collection of odd tittles. I'm really enjoying the store vibe and keep half listening to the soundtrack over the speakers. I keep saying to myself, "I like this, I like this, must ask who it us." like an idiot. After about 20 minutes I figure it out and awkwardly go and pick up 'Conditions' for the second time and purchase it for the full $24.95, however get a free t-shirt to boot thanks to the gents at Hum.
Anyway, so I put the record on already knowing I'm going to enjoy it and I do. Start to finish. It is polished, smooth and I like it because it makes good background music to me. It sounds like a back-handed compliment and it really isn't. I personally think the song are good, especially 'Resurrection', and the obvious 'Fader' but I see a lot of potential in 'Science Of Fear' which always gets my attention with it's lyrics when I'm not really paying attention.
The records transitions are smooth, and it's even spread and not top-heavy which is my biggest peeve in records today. 'Conditions' comes to a close with the lads instrumental piece appropriately titled 'Drum Song' which I like quite a fucking bit. It was actually the first song I did my manifested "ohh" and checked the song title, which I do in reference for weeding out playlist additions. I was actually disappointed it was the end of the record.
I need to see The Temper Trap do their thing, and would basically wet myself if they opened with 'Drum Song' as opposed to obviously closing with it. I'm so bored of bands going out with drum solos from over-zealous lead singers. I liked it when Parades did it June 08. I'm tired now.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Song in my head.
Harlequin Leagues Triple J thrashed single Again and Again (all irony intended).
It's like what Brian Molkos comic book theme music would sound like... you know, if he had one.
It's like what Brian Molkos comic book theme music would sound like... you know, if he had one.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
NEW CLIP - Snob Scrilla - Heartbreal Scorsese
I've never been a huge fan of Sydney's Mr Snob Scrilla however this song seems to really do it for me. That's not to say I haven't liked he's previous work, but it's never really been my vibe however this cut from Scrilla's recent record 'Day One' caused quite the ruckus in my bedroom this evening.
I've got plenty of friends who are into his beats and I'm starting to see why. There's this notion of profundity dressed in slang and upbeat synth that you relate unintentionally but want to jump around to simultaneously. It's an obscure mix, that seems to work effortlessly and it only took me one run of 'Heartbreak Scorsese' to figure out I'll be playing it for months. I love the repetition of Snobs ignorant yet endearing "I'll never change, I'll never change." It gives me an essence of fuck you! .. and we all like a little of that now, don't we?
I rate this clip and it features Chaingangs bangin' hot percussionist Skarlet Saramore smashing TV's and getting a little lady revenge. Hell hath no fury like a sleeved woman scorned Snob, Haven't you heard?
Friday, June 5, 2009
The Inheritors June 6th @ Spectrum on Oxford
Now this is a gig I encourage you all to see!
I've mention these barefooted Central Coast lads before and I'm still not over them.
About two weeks ago or so, I caught their EP launch at The Hopetoun in Surry Hills and what a show!
Even though the front man Tobias (Tij) was feeling a little under weather, the three men still lifted the roof with their infectious rock/pop melodies and almost packed out the house.
The three piece has also just made their Triple J debut with the potent track 'Fever' now dominating your airwaves, so keep your ears to the ground for the next big thing!
The Inheritors will be playing with locals Only the Sea slugs, No art and Ghoul for help raise money for FBi as part of a series of shows in a pledge to obtain one million dollars to keep our beloved station afloat!
What can you do? Well you can grab a denim vest, a possible red onsie and roll to spectrum for a killer show for a good cause!
The Inheritors are on at 8:30 and it's Tij's birthday so lets cause a fucking ruckus for FBi!
www.myspace.com/inheritors
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