Here it is. The band posted this on their Facebook page so I’m assuming it’s fine to share here. The song is called Helena Beat, and after just a couple of listens I can safely say that I really like it. It is jarringly different to Pumped Up Kicks, but that isn’t in itself a […]
Continue readingI Love A Girl With A Scar And A Car And A Dress That Matches The Both Of Them
Hope everyone had a happy christmas, I certainly did. Naturally the blog has been a bit quiet over the last week or so, but if you haven’t already then don’t forget to check my ‘Best Of 2010’ lists, the links are in the sidebar. But anyway I’m heading to The Basics tonight, which will be […]
Continue readingAnd I’m Thinking That It Just Don’t Taste Quite Right, Ten Bucks For A Coca-Cola Seems Pretty Overpriced
Another summer fun tune, Cala Cola, from Californian (where else?) beach rock outfit The Smiles. A free download of their EP is available via their bandcamp page, or nominate your own price if you’re feeling generous.
Continue readingSo Your Old Life Is Through
This I like. Neu Chicago by Clive Tanaka Y Sue Orquesta, whatever the hell that means, available on casette now or digitally early next year. Just a random blog post while I get my top albums of the year list sorted, it’s taking much longer than anticipated to get it to the point where I’m […]
Continue readingNew The Middle East
I’m seriously undecided on this new song from the band that gave this blog its name, The Middle East. I mean it’s very nice and all, but it definitely represents a significant change in style from their debut EP, towards a more pop kind of sound, although their own form of musical magic is still […]
Continue readingAntonio Paul
Antonio Paul is actually two people, Marc Papalia and Michael Edwards. Hailing from Western Australia, they’re both only 19 years old, but have recently released an impressively polished EP ‘Treasures’. This is real music for the summer. Their influences may range from Phoenix to Los Campesinos! to Girls, however ultimately Antonio Paul have created a sound […]
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January 9, 2011 
