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Review: The Tallest Man On Earth ‘There’s No Leaving Now’

May 12, 2012 by Lachy 0 Comments

Kristian Matsson, also known as The Tallest Man On Earth, is an artist who was plagued with the burden of comparisons when he started recording music, most notably to some guy called Bob Dylan. It is therefore ironic that now, about to release his third studio album ‘There’s No Leaving Now’, it is more often other musicians that are compared to Matsson. The Tallest Man On Earth may not have exactly reinvented music, but he certainly has demonstrated a special form of escapism through music that many other acts have tried, and, for the most part failed, to capture.

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The Walkmen ‘We Can’t Be Beat’

May 10, 2012 by Lachy 0 Comments

The Walkmen are a seriously busy band, seemingly constantly either touring or recording new material, and sometimes doing both. In keeping with this image the band have been releasing a constant stream of material from their upcoming album ‘Heaven’, which is out on the 29th of this month. The latest of these songs is called ’We Can’t Be Beat’, and it displays a bit of a different side to the outfit, featuring Robin Pecknold on backing vocals and much softer instrumentation than we’re used to hearing from the American band. It’s rather beautiful.

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Emma Louise ‘Boy’

May 10, 2012 by Lachy 3 Comments

It’s been an incredible twelve months for Brisbane musician Emma Louise. She’s signed international record deals, toured around the country, and received a hell of a lot of attention for her single ‘Jungle’. Emma is now returning to home soil with a series of intimate shows to accompany the release of her new single ‘Boy’, which appears to hint at an upcoming debut album that is already highly anticipated. Check out the single as well as the tour details below.

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Four Tet ‘Jupiters’

May 8, 2012 by Lachy 0 Comments

Just now Four Tet dropped a new track onto Soundcloud called ’Jupiters’. It’s apparently off an upcoming release called ‘Jupiters/Ocoras 12″‘, but that’s all I know I swear. Check it out.

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Passion Pit ‘Take A Walk’

May 8, 2012 by Lachy 1 Comment

This went down a couple of days ago but I totally missed it: here’s a new song from Passion Pit, at long last. It’s called Take A Walk and it’s taken from their upcoming album ‘Gossamer’, which is out July 24th. It’s a fantastically fun and carefree song, just like the best of Passion Pit’s music. Check it.

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Animal Collective ‘Honeycomb’ And ‘Gotham’

May 7, 2012 by Lachy 1 Comment

Animal Collective dropped two new songs out of nowhere today, taken from a new 7″ that will be released June 26th. For the time being however you can listen to both tracks over at their website or stream them below.

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