a little mixtape vol. 6

1. M83 - Kim & Jessie
2. Metronomy - The Look
3. Bon Iver - Towers
4. Architecture in Helsinki - Escapee
5. Washed Out - Eyes Be Closed
6. Buchanan - Teachers
7. WIM - See You Hurry
8. Loon Lake - In The Summer
9. Late of the Pier - Random Firl
10. Waylayers - Fires
11. Wild at Heart - Get Related
12. Bon Iver - Beth/Rest
13. Fleet Foxes - Mykonos
14. Death Cab for Cutie - Codes & Keys
15. Ghostwood - Ghost
16. Grizzly Bear - About Face
17. Fleet Foxes - Your Protector
18. Mystery Jets - Two Doors Down
19. The New Pornographers - Sing Me Spanish Techno
20. Oh Mercy - Seemed Like a Good Idea 

all songs available on iTunes. 

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artist spotlight: Buchanan

hello folks,
I'm going to write a little bit about an up-and-coming Australian act who go by the name of Buchanan.

This little band comprised of Josh Simons and John Bara formed in 2009. They hail from Melbourne and are an active part of the Triple J Unearthed project.

They have a great 60s-esque vibe and have been likened to the band Phoenix amongst others and their tunes are definitely ones you can dance to on a Friday night... or whilst cleaning your room... either/or.

With excellent reviews on their 5-track EP (with a bonus 6th track), "No Photo", their second EP release, a mini-tour with Gypsy and the Cat in Melbourne and Sydney, and a slot at the Melbourne St Jerome's Laneway Festival this year, Buchanan are set for more high praise and undoubtedly set for future success.

The "No Photo" EP is available for purchase online from iTunes and you can get it JB Hi-Fi, it's worth a spin on the old decks, each track has a special something for everyone with a layered composition effect, this band is a refreshing new addition to my music collection. Check here for upcoming gigs and events from them!

Check out "Moon" and "Mr Keeperman"

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artist spotlight: Georgia Fields

Since I'm on a roll with the artist spotlights, I thought I'd move a little closer to home and do one on a marvellous young lady called Georgia Fields.

Georgia is a young singer/songwriter from Melbourne who made her debut in 2007. She has a couple of releases under her belt and can be compared with the likes of Indie darlings Clare Bowditch and Sarah Blasko.

Her self titled LP, Georgia Fields has 14 tracks full of whimsy, and sees her experimenting with a multitude of sounds, all to a great effect.

 Tracks to listen out for are "All the Kings Men", "Two for Tea" with their lovely use of ukelele and the wittily titled "Sinking Relation Ship".

Perfect for listening to on a cold winter's evening (or any time for that matter), her lyrics are full of lovely tales and if you dig a little deeper you can find quite interesting stories in them.

Her tunes are available for purchase on iTunes and you can check out her myspace here, look out for the self titled LP and her EPs, "Drama on the High Seas of Emotion", "Something Borrowed, Something Blue", and "One Finger"

A delightful lady with pretty tunes, definitely worth a listen!

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Artist spotlight: Matt Walters

This charming young man, Matt Walters is just about to release his debut album entitled "Farewell Youth". It should hit the stands in early May (around about the 6th).

Hailing from Melbourne and with a couple of EPs under his belt, this 25 year old is definitely no new comer to the Australian music scene. His ethereal tunes leave you wanting more and his lyrics are just charming. He is a true "artiste" in every sense of the word.

Notable tracks include "I Would Die For You"  and "Talking in My Sleep" (from his EP called "Talking in My Sleep"), "Echo On" and "All I Know" (from his EP called "Echo On") and if these are anything to go by, his album will be just as lovely.

Matt is a singer/songwriter you should definitely look out for and have a listen to. His EPs are available for purchase on iTunes and you can listen to his tunes online here.

Some eye candy (he is pretty gorgeous) and ear candy? why not.

Happy listening (and swooning)!