And Pluck Your Strings

The Trouble With Templeton ‘Six Months In A Cast’

August 29, 2012 by Lachy 0 Comments

I was first introduced to The Trouble With Templeton a couple of months ago when I saw them (or, as was the case at the time, him) opening for Of Monsters And Men at the Corner Hotel. I was impressed at the sound Brisbane artist Thomas Calder could generate with just his own voice and an acoustic guitar, and his darkly energetic folk music captured the undivided attention of the sizable crowd, which is never easy for a support act.

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Dan Croll ‘From Nowhere’

August 21, 2012 by Lachy 0 Comments

‘From Nowhere’ is the first official release from Liverpool-based musician Dan Croll, despite the fact that he’s already worked with the likes of James Vincent McMorrow and Maps And Atlases.

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The Invincible Summer ‘Runaway’

August 21, 2012 by Lachy 0 Comments

The Invincible Summer is a Sydney based collective who recently released their debut singles, ‘Runaway’ and ‘To The Sky’, both taken from their self-titled debut album due out early next year.

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Blondfire ‘Waves’

August 21, 2012 by Lachy 0 Comments

LA brother-and-sister duo Blondfire have released a new single online in the form of ‘Waves’, which is taken from their upcoming album due out next year. It’s a really lovely piece of pop music, with an overarching dreamy vibe conveyed by smooth acoustic guitar and silky vocals. Check it out.

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Founds ‘Caves’

August 9, 2012 by Lachy 0 Comments

The reliably excellent Brisbane band Founds have released their latest single, ‘Caves’, which is taken from their upcoming debut record, ‘Hadean’, which is out 7th of September via Rare Finds.

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Mumford And Sons ‘I Will Wait’

August 8, 2012 by Lachy 0 Comments

Those who follow Mumford And Sons news closely will already have heard most of the band’s upcoming second album ‘Babel’ from live recordings. However today that band released the first studio song from the record, ‘I Will Wait’. It’s Mumford And Sons, so you know exactly what to expect, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

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