Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
a little mixtape vol. 6
- M83 - Kim & Jessie
- Metronomy - The Look
- Bon Iver - Towers
- Architecture in Helsinki - Escapee
- Washed Out - Eyes Be Closed
- Buchanan - Teachers
- WIM - See You Hurry
- Loon Lake - In The Summer
- Late of the Pier - Random Firl
- Waylayers - Fires
- Wild at Heart - Get Related
- Bon Iver - Beth/Rest
- Fleet Foxes - Mykonos
- Death Cab for Cutie - Codes & Keys
- Ghostwood - Ghost
- Grizzly Bear - About Face
- Fleet Foxes - Your Protector
- Mystery Jets - Two Doors Down
- The New Pornographers - Sing Me Spanish Techno
- Oh Mercy - Seemed Like a Good Idea
all songs available on iTunes.
Farväl
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
artist spotlight: Washed Out
Because I have just finished my first semester at uni ever (I'm a late starter), I am in total relaxation mode. This week I plan to do the absolute minimum when it comes to physical activity, a challenge that I accept wholeheartedly before I venture back to work next week... Anyway, I thought I'd write a post about one of my favourite dreamy bands, Washed Out who are probably one of the best bands to listen to when... well doing nothing.
Washed Out stems from the brain child Ernest Greene. Greene started out in June 2009 messing around with sounds and eventually posting them online. He was soon on the radars of music bloggers and there begun the "chillwave" musical journey that is Washed Out.
His first two EPs were released in August and September 2009 and have garnered Greene quite a reasonable following.
His EP, Life of Leisure is a mix of dreamy chillwave with distinct summery and dance-y vibes similar to the ilk of Neon Indian. Notable tracks include "New Theory" and "Feel it All Around". He has had great success with touring all around the world and I had the pleasure of seeing them last December at the Oxford Art Factory in Sydney and met the band after spending an hour or so discussing different keyboards and synths and all sorts of things - a very lovely and friendly bunch of people who make great music - all good in my books!
One of my most anticipated album releases Within and Without is due to drop on the 12th of July, I can't wait to hear the new tunes the band has come up with but here is a delicious teaser of "Eyes Be Closed"
The Life of Leisure EP is available for purchase on iTunes and the album will be out next month.
What do you think of Washed Out? Send me some feedback!
Until next time, Farväl.
Washed Out stems from the brain child Ernest Greene. Greene started out in June 2009 messing around with sounds and eventually posting them online. He was soon on the radars of music bloggers and there begun the "chillwave" musical journey that is Washed Out.
His first two EPs were released in August and September 2009 and have garnered Greene quite a reasonable following.
His EP, Life of Leisure is a mix of dreamy chillwave with distinct summery and dance-y vibes similar to the ilk of Neon Indian. Notable tracks include "New Theory" and "Feel it All Around". He has had great success with touring all around the world and I had the pleasure of seeing them last December at the Oxford Art Factory in Sydney and met the band after spending an hour or so discussing different keyboards and synths and all sorts of things - a very lovely and friendly bunch of people who make great music - all good in my books!
One of my most anticipated album releases Within and Without is due to drop on the 12th of July, I can't wait to hear the new tunes the band has come up with but here is a delicious teaser of "Eyes Be Closed"
What do you think of Washed Out? Send me some feedback!
Until next time, Farväl.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
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"
Farväl
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"
Farväl
Thursday, May 26, 2011
a little mixtape vol. 5
Dedicated to my friend, Matt.
- Bon Iver - Calgary
- Papercuts - White are the Waves
- Beach House - 10 Mile Stereo
- Ernest Ellis - Won't Grow
- Noah and the Whale - My Broken Heart
- Guineafowl - Botanist
- Sparkadia - Mary
- Peter Bjorn And John - Objects of My Affection
- Bombay Bicycle Club - Always Like This
- YesYou - Half of It
- The Vaccines - If You Wanna
- Boy & Bear - Feeding Line
- Fleet Foxes - Battery Kinzie
- Bear in Heaven - You Do You
- Foster the People - I Would Do Anything For You
- The Drums - Book of Stories
- Born Ruffians - Nova-Leigh
- Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti - Round and Round
- Cold War Kids - Mine is Yours
- The Shins - Caring is Creepy
Farväl
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
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!
Farväl
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.
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!
Farväl
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
artist spotlight: Fleet Foxes
It should come as no surprise to people who read my blog regularly (I don't even know if that's what happens, I may just be broadcasting this to give myself an ego boost...) that I love Fleet Foxes, so I decided to write a little post about them and gush about their latest album... here goes...
So many things can be said about Fleet Foxes that I barely know where to begin. I think a lot of people became affiliated with their music after the release of their first album, Fleet Foxes in 2008, however months prior to this stunning album they put out their Sun Giant EP which had a handful of delicious teasers of what was to come of their future releases.
From their first album, Fleet Foxes tracks you should listen to are "White Winter Hymnal" and "He Doesn't Know Why"as well as "Mykonos" and "Drops in the River" from the Sun Giant EP.
They are similar to Bon Iver and bands of that ilk and have stunning lyrics that tell the most beautiful and enchanting stories - you can find them if you listen just that little bit more intently to what Robin Pecknold (vocalist+lyricist) sings so sweetly in their songs.
Pecknold, in an interview for Uncut magazine in May explained the meaning behind The Shrine/An Argument - "It describes four stages of a break-up - contemplation, anger, frustration and solitude."
They have some of the most beautiful album artwork with so many intricate details they are indeed a feast for the eyes as well as the ears.
One of the most delightful album releases that I've had the pleasure to listen to this year has been their second album entitled "Helplessness Blues"
I guess it can be mentioned here that there is always a doubt as to whether a band can top such a fantastic debut with their follow-up, however, I can safely say that they managed to pull it off.
Fleet Foxes have stayed true to their roots but have still managed to make an endearing, beautiful and interesting album. Opening with the song "Montezuma" and closing with "Grown Ocean", the 12 song album is a delight from start to finish and I'm just going to put it out there that Helplessness Blues is definitely going to be in my top 10 album list of 2011... and by me saying that in May with 7 more months of music releases, that's a pretty big call!
Tunes to listen to include "The Shrine/An Argument", "Battery Kinzie", "Someone You'd Admire" and "Bedouin Dress" but singling out tracks on a special album is hard, those are just my absolute favourites!
I just can't wait until they hit my shores so I can finally hear them play live!
Farväl and happy listening!
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| Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes (2008) |
So many things can be said about Fleet Foxes that I barely know where to begin. I think a lot of people became affiliated with their music after the release of their first album, Fleet Foxes in 2008, however months prior to this stunning album they put out their Sun Giant EP which had a handful of delicious teasers of what was to come of their future releases.
From their first album, Fleet Foxes tracks you should listen to are "White Winter Hymnal" and "He Doesn't Know Why"as well as "Mykonos" and "Drops in the River" from the Sun Giant EP.
I was following the,
I was following the pack,
All swallowed in their coats
With scarves of red tied 'round their throats
To keep their little heads
From fallin' in the snow
And I turned 'round and there you go.
And, Michael, you would fall,
And turn the white snow
Red as strawberries in the summertime.
I was following the pack,
All swallowed in their coats
With scarves of red tied 'round their throats
To keep their little heads
From fallin' in the snow
And I turned 'round and there you go.
And, Michael, you would fall,
And turn the white snow
Red as strawberries in the summertime.
They are similar to Bon Iver and bands of that ilk and have stunning lyrics that tell the most beautiful and enchanting stories - you can find them if you listen just that little bit more intently to what Robin Pecknold (vocalist+lyricist) sings so sweetly in their songs.
In the morning waking up to terrible sunlight
All diffuse like skin abuse the sun is half its size
When you talk you hardly even look in my eyes
in the morning, in the morning
In the doorway holding every letter that I wrote
in the driveway pulling away putting on your coat
in the ocean washing off my name from your throat
in the morning, in the morning
in the ocean washing off my name from your throat
in the morning, in the morning
(the shrine/an argument)
All diffuse like skin abuse the sun is half its size
When you talk you hardly even look in my eyes
in the morning, in the morning
In the doorway holding every letter that I wrote
in the driveway pulling away putting on your coat
in the ocean washing off my name from your throat
in the morning, in the morning
in the ocean washing off my name from your throat
in the morning, in the morning
(the shrine/an argument)
Pecknold, in an interview for Uncut magazine in May explained the meaning behind The Shrine/An Argument - "It describes four stages of a break-up - contemplation, anger, frustration and solitude."
They have some of the most beautiful album artwork with so many intricate details they are indeed a feast for the eyes as well as the ears.
One of the most delightful album releases that I've had the pleasure to listen to this year has been their second album entitled "Helplessness Blues"
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| Helplessness Blues (2011) |
Fleet Foxes have stayed true to their roots but have still managed to make an endearing, beautiful and interesting album. Opening with the song "Montezuma" and closing with "Grown Ocean", the 12 song album is a delight from start to finish and I'm just going to put it out there that Helplessness Blues is definitely going to be in my top 10 album list of 2011... and by me saying that in May with 7 more months of music releases, that's a pretty big call!
Tunes to listen to include "The Shrine/An Argument", "Battery Kinzie", "Someone You'd Admire" and "Bedouin Dress" but singling out tracks on a special album is hard, those are just my absolute favourites!
I just can't wait until they hit my shores so I can finally hear them play live!
Farväl and happy listening!
Monday, May 23, 2011
Anticipation - Bon Iver
Hello folks,
I thought I'd write a quick post about the anticipation surrounding Bon Iver's new album and its teasingly close but oh so far release date!
I don't think I have ever been so excited for an album release and I adore music and I must admit, 2011 has been and continues to be a great year for music and new releases... ANYWAY
Since releasing his debut album,
"For Emma, Forever Ago" in 2008, and his subsequent 2009 EP, "Blood Bank", Justin Vernon's success has soared and his music has struck a chord with many, many people. His music is filled with ethereal, dreamy and at times heart wrenching and mostly accoustic tunes.
2011's "Bon Iver" is his highly anticipated sophomore album. I for one am so excited - the teaser Vernon gave us with his release of "Calgary" (available for purchase on iTunes) from the new album has left no doubt that the album will be brilliant.
Vernon is one of the most interesting vocalists, his music envokes a certain ache in you, I mean, who could forget the delicate strains of "Skinny Love" from his debut? He has been hailed a lyrical genius and I have to admit I wholeheartedly agree.
So for my most anticipated album release, come on June 17!
Farväl. Until next time.
I thought I'd write a quick post about the anticipation surrounding Bon Iver's new album and its teasingly close but oh so far release date!
I don't think I have ever been so excited for an album release and I adore music and I must admit, 2011 has been and continues to be a great year for music and new releases... ANYWAY
Since releasing his debut album,
"For Emma, Forever Ago" in 2008, and his subsequent 2009 EP, "Blood Bank", Justin Vernon's success has soared and his music has struck a chord with many, many people. His music is filled with ethereal, dreamy and at times heart wrenching and mostly accoustic tunes.
2011's "Bon Iver" is his highly anticipated sophomore album. I for one am so excited - the teaser Vernon gave us with his release of "Calgary" (available for purchase on iTunes) from the new album has left no doubt that the album will be brilliant.
"joy, it’s all founded
pincher with the skin inside
you pinned me with your black sphere eyes
you know that all the rope’s untied
I was only for to die beside."
pincher with the skin inside
you pinned me with your black sphere eyes
you know that all the rope’s untied
I was only for to die beside."
Vernon is one of the most interesting vocalists, his music envokes a certain ache in you, I mean, who could forget the delicate strains of "Skinny Love" from his debut? He has been hailed a lyrical genius and I have to admit I wholeheartedly agree.
"I told you to be patient I told you to be fine
I told you to be balanced I told you to be kind
Now all your love is wasted then who the hell was I?
Cause now I'm breaking at the britches
And at the end of all your lines."
I told you to be balanced I told you to be kind
Now all your love is wasted then who the hell was I?
Cause now I'm breaking at the britches
And at the end of all your lines."
So for my most anticipated album release, come on June 17!
What are some of your anticipated albums? Did they live up to expectations?
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Chill out mixtape
Chill out mixtape… because I’m freaking stressed.
1. Phoenix - Love Like A Sunset (Part II)
2. Beach House - Silver Soul
3. Department of Eagles - No One Does It Like You
4. Washed Out - Feel It All Around
5. Fleet Foxes - Mykonos
6. Ernest Ellis - When I Feel Like Jesus’ Son the World Will Feel Much Different
7. Air - Playground Love
8. Augie March - Asleep in Perfection
9. Band of Horses - Infinite Arms
10. Bon Iver - Creature Fear
11. Born Ruffians - Red, Yellow and Blue
12. Yeasayer - I Remember
13. Whitley - More Than Life
14. Turin Brakes - Rain City
15. Sufjan Stevens - To Be Alone With You
16. The Temper Trap - Love Lost
17. The Shins - New Slang
18. The Radio Dept. - Pulling Our Weight
19. Noah & the Whale - My Broken Heart
20. The Middle East - Blood
2. Beach House - Silver Soul
3. Department of Eagles - No One Does It Like You
4. Washed Out - Feel It All Around
5. Fleet Foxes - Mykonos
6. Ernest Ellis - When I Feel Like Jesus’ Son the World Will Feel Much Different
7. Air - Playground Love
8. Augie March - Asleep in Perfection
9. Band of Horses - Infinite Arms
10. Bon Iver - Creature Fear
11. Born Ruffians - Red, Yellow and Blue
12. Yeasayer - I Remember
13. Whitley - More Than Life
14. Turin Brakes - Rain City
15. Sufjan Stevens - To Be Alone With You
16. The Temper Trap - Love Lost
17. The Shins - New Slang
18. The Radio Dept. - Pulling Our Weight
19. Noah & the Whale - My Broken Heart
20. The Middle East - Blood
Farväl.
Also, because I've been so busy with uni work I have taken a hiatus from Tuesday Treasures for a while... I should be back in action in June after the exams finish, until then there should be a few artist spotlights that I promised before.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Artist spotlight: Matt Walters
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)!
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