Archive | February, 2012

Them Swoops ‘Work Around It’

February 23, 2012 by Lachy 0 Comments

Cosine Records have been putting out some fantastic Australian releases recently, and the latest band to join the family is Melbourne’s Them Swoops. The duo are so good that Cosine Records have actually released a double A-side record from the boys as opposed to the split-release that they are accustomed to. It’s hardly surprising either: this is melodious, sweeping, infectious indie pop that can sound uncannily like Napoleon-era Phoenix at times, which is meant as the highest of compliments.

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Darren Korb ‘Mother, I’m Here’

February 21, 2012 by Lachy 0 Comments

I do like me the occasional video game, and one game I’ve been playing recently is a fairly well-known indie number called ‘Bastion’. Not only is the game absolutely stunning and completely beautiful, with art direction to rival the most expensive movies, but it also features one of the best soundtracks I’ve ever heard in a game.

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Ben And The Sea ‘The Sailor’

February 19, 2012 by Lachy 0 Comments

Ben And The Sea began life two years ago when musician Ben Webb left his home of Port Stephens in New South Wales and embarked on a journey that would eventually take him to more than 15 countries over 12 months, playing shows as he went. Eventually he settled in Belgium, where he formed the ‘And The Sea’ part of his band name, collecting a bunch of passionate musicians from all around the world to help him record and play live. The EP ‘A Life Outside’ is a result of this.

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Wolf And Cub ‘See The Light’

February 17, 2012 by Lachy 0 Comments

Nearly two years after the release of their second album, Adelaide outfit Wolf And Cub are back with a new double A-side single featuring both ‘See The Light’ and ‘All Through The Night’. They’re both very well-constructed dream pop numbers, but the former in particular really grabbed my attention with a persuasive bass line that draws you in. Check it out.

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Inspired And The Sleep ‘What I Want And What I Need’

February 13, 2012 by Lachy 0 Comments

Californian outfit Inspired And The Sleep are fast becoming one of my favourite blog discoveries. Following the release of their album ‘Teenager’ featuring the fantastic singles ‘While We’re Young’ and ‘Running’, the band’s lead singer, Max Greenhalgh, has recently released a song recorded for Hi54LoFi Records’ Valentine’s Day compilation ‘I Love You And Stuff’. It’s called ‘What I Want And What I Need’, and you can listen to it and download it for free below.

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Gig Review: Portugal. The Man And Givers @ The Corner Hotel, 9th February

February 11, 2012 by Lachy 0 Comments

It’s pretty rare that you can see three fantastic bands at the one gig for one very low price, but that’s exactly what those who visited the Corner Hotel last Thursday enjoyed. The double-headline bill of old indie favourites Portugal. The Man and new kids on the block Givers was a brilliant combination albeit a bit of an odd one, and chuck in opening act Guineafowl and you really do have an incredible gig for a Thursday night. It was lovely to get a bit of a taste of Laneway, and all the bands involved definitely delivered.

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