New Music.

So I realise it's been a while in between posts, mainly because I've been lazy but also because I've been busy moving to the party capital of Victoria in Mildura. Anyway, somewhere amongst my hectic schedule I've found some new tunes to listen to.

The first is by newly formed band Cat's Eyes. If you recognise the vocals it's because the guy is Faris Badwan, lead singer from The Horrors. Bit of a darker tune but I'm just loving the harmonies of the overlying chorus sung by the relatively unknown Rachel Zeffira, apparently a renowned opera soprano and classical multi-instrumentalist. Hmm. Good tune anyway and thanks to Zan Rowe for the tip!

 Cat's Eyes - Face in the Crowd 

New music from UK band Cults has been doing the rounds on the blogosphere also. You might remember their track Go Outside from my list of last year's top 100 songs. They play a simple yet unique brand of 60s-inspired indie pop and it's just fun to listen to. This is newest track Abducted, and will be on the forthcoming debut release in June this year. Wait for it to really kick in around the 40 second mark.

 Abducted by cultscultscults 

And finally, to make up for the lack of posts over the past two weeks here's a new track from seasoned indie act Metronomy. Their latest release 'The English Riviera' has so far seen the band produce a more chilled sound but still of the highest quality. This is The Look. I remember being a bit indifferent at first but give it a few listens and it will definitely grow on you! You can also check out the video here.

 Metronomy - The Look  

new arctic monkeys.

You've gotta love the Arctic Monkeys. The band sure as hell know how to create hype around their releases, and even though 'Humbug' wasn't everyone's cup of tea the excitement building around forthcoming album 'Suck It and See' is hard to ignore. Okay, it's terribly titled, but give the guys a break. This is the first official single off it in Don't Sit Down Cause I've Moved Your Chair, and since yesterday's release it's been played over 160,000 times on the band's Soundcloud page alone.

Whilst it's a bit darker than the shambolic indie rock most of their fans are yearning after, it's certainly promising and will no doubt grow on you with each listen. 'Suck It and See' is out June 7 worldwide.

Update: Arctic Monkey's have mysteriously removed the song from the band's Soundcloud page. Here's the official clip instead :)

Groovin the moo map & set times

The set times and maps for regional Australia's biggest music festival Groovin the Moo have finally been released! Whilst many would be hoping that organisers have learned their lesson after last year's debacle, the latest release makes me think that may be wishful thinking. One has to question the idea of starting festival drawcard The Jezabels at 12.35pm, with once again only a single entry point for the thousands who will no doubt rock up at or around Midday. Oh well, the one major change they have appeared to make is renaming the Myspace stage to 'The Udder Stage'. Hmmm. Here's to hoping my cynicism is proven wrong!

You can check out the set times for Bendigo here. Stay tuned for a full review after the festival.

I think I'm in love.

far from home, all alone, but we're so happy

No prizes for guessing here, I'm speaking of Icelandic band Of Monsters & Men. You'll perhaps remember that I posted a recorded home video for their track Little Talks a while back, one that has been on repeat on my computer and I dare say yours for quite sometime. Hell, I refuse to believe anyone can listen to that song and not instantly fall in love. Well they're back again, and again I seem to have fallen for them. Their perfect blend of indie folk has me singing along, smiling and enjoying music like I never knew I could.

After exercising my googling skills to the full extent, here's a newish track of theirs called From Finner. Whilst it's a tad more stripped-back than its predecessor, it contains everything that makes them sound so damn good from the first listen. Can't wait to hear more from these guys, enjoy them before they get the inevitable popularity they deserve.

I want that you are always happy..

There's something strangely soothing about this band. Put me in the worst mood, take me to a place I absolutely hate, yet if The Middle East are playing you can bet I'll be having a good time. Their debut EP was of the highest quality, so it is with great anticipation that we await the debut full length release from the Townsville collective.

'I Want That You Are Always Happy' is out April 8, and if hype is anything to go by you can bet this will probably be featuring on a few 'best of' lists come years end. For now you'll have to settle with the ever so pleasant Land of the Bloody Unknown, the latest track coming our way off the record. They play the Corner Hotel on Saturday 11th June in support of the release, highly recommend checking them out if you're about! Enjoy.

New Music Fridays!

Friday arvo, great sunny day, aged care done and dusted for another week - reason enough to celebrate for me! In what is fast becoming a weekly tradition, here's another bunch of brand new tunes I've been enjoying to take you to the weekend. Some new stuff from Death Cab and Example (love kickstarts again...) in there, plus a couple of newbies. Enjoy :)

 Death Cab For Cutie - You Are A Tourist [Album Version]

 Example - Changed The Way You Kiss Me

 Wye Oak - Civilian

 YACHT-Dystopia