Monday 28 September 2009

Musical Melbourneons

Check out the 'original doo-wop punk' sounds of Little Red. They come from Melbourne, which is totally on the other side of the world. Thank God for technology and its capability to share their musica with us.



http://www.myspace.com/littleredmusic

Something GOOD

I forgot how much I like Two Door Cinema Club until I stumbled upon an article about their upcoming Kitsuné tour with Delphic. Lovely.

Tuesday 22 September 2009

Pint, shot...missed the riot

I'm rather sad to have only just discovered Pint Shot Riot. Apparently this song was really popular last year, I must have gone temporarily deaf to have missed it.

Well. Good.

There seems to be a what I am terming a 'band boom' of great metal and rock artists at the moment. Outcry Collective, who seem to move in the same circles (or should I say on the same stages) as the aforementioned Deaf Havana and Young Guns, are one such group. They are rather popular on myspace, so I can safely say I'm not way off the mark here and to be honest, you've probably already heard of them. So at the risk of sounding like one of those unfortunate souls who thinks they are up on their music because they've just got into Marina and the Diamonds, I couldn't resist giving them a mention. They are playing with the brilliant Blakfish in November too. Yeeah.


http://www.myspace.com/outcrycollective

Wednesday 16 September 2009

Rocks and Metal

Deaf Havana are by far one of my favourite bands at the moment and since they kicked off a new tour this week I thought it was an appropriate time to share the love. The all-male five piece from King's Lynn combine death growling and pop-rocky vocals perfectly. They are signed by A Wolf At Your Door Records. The boys started off 2009 by touring with We Are The Ocean and will be supporting Fightstar in October. Their debut album, Meet Me Halfway, At Least, is out now. http://www.myspace.com/deafhavana
Here's the video for Oh Howard, You Crack Me Up, my favourite of their musical offerings.


On tour, DH have support from the superb Young Guns. If you like your rock a tad less heavy, go check these guys out, I love them. http://www.myspace.com/youngguns
They will also be playing with both Fightstar and The Blackout at the end of the year.

Tuesday 8 September 2009

YUM


This week I am addicted to The Penny Sweets - very apt considering I have a borderline obsession with pick 'n' mix...Moody pop with a classical edge and stunning, powerful vocals. You can download their album for free and everything on their website: http://www.thepennysweets.com/index.php

Wednesday 2 September 2009

Get set for Offset

To anybody going to Offset Festival, please go and watch Dead Kids, who are headlining the New Bands Stage on the Saturday. They really do put on a fantastic live show, with singer Mike Title clambering all over the place and crowd surfing whilst mantaining some fantastic punky vocals. And they know how to party, trust me...Check out their delightful collaboration with American hip-hop duo Yo Majesty entitled 'Into the Fire' on their myspace.

I'm also a fan of the weird and wonderful sounds of pop quartet Wild Beasts, who are playing the Clash Live Stage on the Sunday, along with Gold Panda, whose songs make me feel like I'm holidaying in The Orient don't you know. Check it.
I've been a fan of indie band Hatcham Social for a while now but I'm still yet to see them live. They are gracing the ECC Stage with their presence if you get a chance to see them.
For those of you who like something a bit heavier, I'd recommend checking out Turbowolf on the Hardcore Stage. They rock.