Acuvi’s new music roundup #1 (23.01.12)
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NEW MUSIC
- The Zone released the new EP ‘Which Path’ on January 7. Check it out, and download it here!
- Filthy Boy has unveiled their first music video for the single ’Waiting On The Doorstep’. Watch it on YouTube.
- Manna is offering the single ‘Wishing Well’ as a free download throughout January. It’s the first single from the upcoming album ‘Shackles’. Get it on Soundcloud.
- Jack Robert Hardman will release the first single ‘Famous’ from his upcoming debut album on Janury 23.
- Sydney’s Oliver Tank released his hauntingly beautiful EP ‘Dreams’ in December. It can be downloaded as ‘name your price’ on Bandcamp.
- BOY has recorded an acoustic version of ‘Skin’, taken from their latest released ’Acoustic Sessions EP’, out at the end of Jan. The debut album will be released in April.
Download BOY‘s new track ‘This is The Beginning’ here.
- Melbourne three-piece The Peep Tempel will be launching their self-titled debut album this February 17 at Northcote Social Club. Go see them if you can!
- ‘All The Shine’ is the brilliant new release from Childish Gambino. Stream it on YouTube!
- ’This Is Widescreen’/'Check Your Head’ is the new single by Kids On Bridges (K.O.B.). The track is for releases on February 20th through Rise International Music. See review here.
- Towns are are 4-piece shoegaze/brit-pop band from Weston-Super-Mare. The debut single ‘Gone Are The Days’ is due out on 20/02/12 via Cartoon Records, and will accompanied by a UK tour.
- Dave and Marissa have released their new EP ’…Move On‘ (Jan 12) a release filled with modern Americana.
- Rams’ Pocket Radio has annunced tour dates for the coming months where he supports Snow Patrol, Darwin Deez, tUnE-yArDs and Marina and the Diamonds.
- Richard Walters released his beautiful EP ‘Young Trees‘ in December. Stream it here.
- Woman E will release her new single ‘Desire’ on February 27. Have a listen here.
- Wolfette have covered ‘Together in Electric Dreams’. Stream below and download here.
- Australian born but now based in Berlin, Ray’s Sketches records and releases his new album online with audience participation, one track at a time with an accompanying video – 12 songs, 12 months.
Follow the project on www.ray-mann.com.
ALBUM RECOMMENDATIONS
Jessie Baylin – ‘Little Spark‘ (17.01.2012)
‘Little Spark’ is Jessie Baylin‘s third solo album, and consists of a lovely combination of lush, summerly and thoughtful pop music.
The video for “Hurry Hurry” is directed by her childhood friend Scarlett Johansson.
Hurry Hurry
Among Savages - ’Wanderings Of An Illustrative Mind‘ (17.01.2012)
Among Savages is 24 year old Nashville, TN based artist Peter Barbee. His debut record “Wanderings of an Illustrative Mind” is a personal narrative about the triumphs and trials of youth. A composer from an early age, Barbee’s songs are filled with hushed moments that burst into bold grandiose, as understated as they are hooky.
Start At The Beginning
Chairlift – ‘Something‘ (27.01.2012)
‘Something’ is Chairlift‘s second full-length album, released three years after debut ‘Does You Inspire You’.
Carving out slick, swirling electro pop gems, each song demonstrates this new, unique and effortlessly cool direction for the band.
Sidewalk Safari
The Maccabees – ‘Given To The Wild‘ (10.01.2012)
London group The Maccabees are set to make huge waves in 2012 with their new album ‘Given To The Wild’.
Pieced together over two years, the result is yet another highly textured and awe inspiring record. Guitars and percussion layer with a patchwork of sounds, revealing more with each listen.
Ayla
REMIXABLE
Lana Del Rey – ‘Born To Die’ [Woodkid Remix]
Lana Del Rey’s debut album ‘Born To Die’ will be released on January 30.
ARTIST TO WATCH
Who: Daniel and the Scandals, Brighton.
Good to know: The band was formed in 2010.
That little extra: “Kicking off all of their gigs or ‘parties’ as they have now been dubbed, with balloons and free cake should be the key indicator that these guys are heaps of fun and mightily talented.” – http://iblamehollywood.net
The music described in one sentence: Quirky and addictive pop.
For fans of: Mika, The Format, Nightmare of You.
New/upcoming release(s): Debut single ‘I Love You (There You Go I Said It!)’ was released on January 16. Debut album is being recorded.
MUSIC VIDEO MONDAY
The Best Music Videos of 2011!
Week #15 (New Australian Music Artists 2012): Crooked Saint, Taxidermy Hall, New Navy, Texture Like Sun, Kate Vigo, Hey Geronimo, Alpine, Inland Sea, Owl Eyes, Guineafowl, Ellesquire, Split Seconds, Strange Talk, The Rubens, Cub Scouts, Eliza Hull, Emma Louise, Foxx on Fire, The Delta Riggs, The Belligerents.
Week #16: Space Capone, Fun. feat Janelle Monáe, Flight Facilities feat Jess, Rachel Platten, Katie Herzig, Lana Del Rey, Summer Camp.
Week #17: Baddies, The Chemist, ShadowClub, The Secret Whisper, Hoodlums, Lonehill Estate, Thundamentals, 360 feat Gossling, Kingston, Autoheart.
Week #18: Stooshe feat. Travie McCoy, Violet Bones, First Aid Kit, Children Collide, Mausi, Montpelier, Happy Camper.
MIXTAPE
Décollage link
Neulore – ‘Eve’ (USA)
Clock People – ‘The Heavy Hand’ (USA)
The Tiger and Me – ‘The Smoke’ (AUS)
Taxidermy Hal – ‘R.U.M.O.U.R.S’ (AUS)
Flap! – ’Rock in Space’ (AUS)
Crooked Saint – ’Sweating Bullets’ (AUS)
Foxx on Fire – ‘March Into The Sun’ (AUS)
James Cook – ‘End of the Summer’ (UK)
The Vaudeville Smash feat Kate Vigo – ‘I Want You’ (AUS)
M Jack Bee – ‘Sound of Love’ (AUS)
I Dream In Colour – Strangest Place’ (UK)
Jens Lekman – ‘An Argument With Myself’ (SWE)
The Rooftops – ‘Better Days’ (AUS)
Eliza Hull – ‘Five’ (AUS)
Timothy Nelson & The Infidels – ‘You Don’t Know What You’re Looking For’ (AUS)
Ball Park Music – ‘All I Want Is You’ (AUS)
Monument Valley – ‘Dear John Letters’ (UK)
San Cisco – ‘Awkward’ (AUS)
The Belligerets – ‘Steal Money’ (AUS)
Guineafowl – ‘The Lie Is’ (AUS)
