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May 6

Mixtape : Fascination

Fascination 

Cosmo Jarvis – ‘Sure As Hell Not Jesus’ (UK) link
Katie Herzig – ‘Free My Mind’ (USA) link
Toy Horses – ‘Interrupt’  (UK) link
Cassius – ‘I <3 You So’ (FR) link
Kids At Risk – Doing the Best As We Can’ (AUS) link
1, 2, 3,- ‘Can’t Bride Good’ (USA) link
Saint Saviour – ‘Reasons’ (UK) link
Baddies – ‘Tiger Face’ (UK) link
San Cisco – ‘Golden Revolver’ (AUS) link
Paisley and Charlie – ‘Stone Lions’ (UK) link
The Medics – ‘Beggars’ (AUS) link
Emma Dean – ‘Sincerely Fearful’ (AUS) link
I See Horses – ‘Amerika’ (NO) link
Bellman – ‘Spaceship, Move Slow!’ (NO) link
Kris Searle – ‘Reaper’ (UK/USA) link
Stylusboy – ‘Whole Picture’ (UK) link

Jul 15

Kingly Pop

Werewolves, The king and all of his Men, Glockenspiel pop, piano pop, epic pop, good pop! Folk pop, anti-folk pop, beautiful pop, and “pop-that-makes-you-say-awww!”

Goldheart Assembly are a six-piece who just have been together for less than a year, and have already signed to Fierce Panda Records. They’ve gained reputation from NME – something that led to triumphant shows at Glastonbury, V, Latitude and the Carling Weekend.

Goldheart Assembly released the debut album “Wolves and Thieves” in March 2010, an album with an outstanding epic folk style, and a lovely mixture of glockenspiel pop and lovely kingly folk-pop.


Oldwick were formed in the winter of 2008, in London, UK, by Lyla (vocals), Tim (drums), Dan (vocals, guitar), Hazel (vocals, keys) and James (bass).

They’re known for their fragile beautiful country/folk/pop sound, combined with an acoustically beautiful pop lullaby and some remarkable vocals.

Wolf Gang is the stage name of Max McElligott from London, UK, son of a historian and a violinist and former student at the prestigious London School of Economics. His musical influences is, amongst others, Peter Gabriel, Talking Heads, David Bowie and Kate Bush.

‘The King and All of His Men’

Jun 15

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Band Bios: The Midnight Beast & Parry Gripp

Band Bios:

The Midnight Beast | Parry Gripp

The Midnight Beast

Bands on YouTube can use one single tag to describe their music. The Midnight Beast use the tag ”clown”. That suits them pretty well!

The Midnight Beast are Stefan Abingdon (the afro singer), Dru Wakely (whose dad neglected him and ran away on Christmas Eve) and Ashley Horne (the one with special powers), a group of guys based in London. They’re first and foremost known for their cover of Ke$ha’s “Tik Tok”. A cover even she thought was better than her own – Says Perez Hilton.

The Midnight Beast cover songs, and write deep and meaningful music you either hate or love.

Tags: clown, punk, pop.

Good songs: Tik Tok, Friends for Never (video), Lez be Friends.


Parry Gripp

Parry Gripp write songs about cats flushing the toilet and his ringtone. I don’t know where he gets his inspiration, and I’m not sure if I want to know it either.

He’s founder of Nerf Herder (a punk rock band) and write songs children songs for grownups, and it’s the closest you can come to insane happiness.

As a songwriter, Gripp is best known for fake jingles, as in his 2005 solo album For Those About to Shop, We Salute You – a 52-track concept album mimicking various musical styles as product commercials. He also maintains a song-of-the-week website and a YouTube channel on which he creates soundtracks to internet memes as well as music videos for his own novelty songs, with titles including “Do You Like Waffles?” and “I’m Hungry.”

Tags: happy pop, insane pop, children music you should listen to.

Good songs: Nom Nom Nom Nom ..  (video), I got no iPhone, Cat Flushing the Toilet.

Jun 3

Band Bios: Band of Skulls & Elizabeth and the Catapult

Band Bios:

Band of Skulls | Elizabeth and the Catapult

Band of Skulls

Band of Skulls is an alternative rock band that formed in 2008 in Southampton, England. It consists of Russel Marsden (guitar, vocals), Emma Richardson (bass, vocals), and Matt Hayward (drums), who formed a band after they all met in college.

They’re formerly known as Fleeing New York, and recorded some demos, and did some gigs in the London area.

The name Band of Skulls was born in December 2008, and they the debut album “Baby Darling Dollface Honey” distributed by Shangri-La Music, was released exclusively on the iTunes Store on 6 March 2009, followed by a general release on 20 March.

Tags: alternative, rock, punk, punk rock, garage rock, blues rock, indie rock, raw rock, garage, alternative rock, rockabilly, crunk.

Good tracks: I Know What I Am (video), Fires, Death by Diamonds and Pearls.

Elizabeth and the Catapult

Elizabeth and the Catapult is a Brooklyn-based pop/rock trio, born in 2004, consisting of musicians Elizabeth Ziman, Dan Molad, and Pete Lalish.

They’re best known for their 2009 album “Taller Children”, produced by Mike Mogis and released on Verve Forecast.

After Ziman and Molad completed their studies, the band moved to Brooklyn in early 2005. Using Molad’s home studio, the band financed, recorded and produced an EP, Elizabeth and the Catapult in 2006. The band was the featured Billboard Underground Artist for October 2006, and signed with Verve Records in 2008.

Tags: pop, indie pop, soul, alternative, jazz, pop jazz, cabaret, cabaret pop, retro pop, retro jazz.

Good tracks: Momma’s Boy, Taller Children, Race You (video), Rainiest day of Summer.

May 31

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Lady Danville

Lady Danville

Lady Danville’s music is fun. And have a brilliant mixture of piano driven pop, folk pop, a cappella pop, piano pop and quirky and fine lyrics. And they can make even the simplest tune sound ridiculously catchy.

Lady Danville is an acoustic folk pop trio from Los Angeles, California. With Michael Garner on keys, Matthew Frankel on the cajon, and Dan Chang on the guitar.

They were formed in 2007 after meeting as members of UCLA’s Awaken s Cappella. In 2007-2009 they’ve toured around in the LA area, and played on venues like Troubadour, Viper Room, Hotel Café, and the El Rey.

In 2009 they ventured out of the LA area and, and in March 2010 Lady Danville embarked on their first West Coast Tour and will be ending their run in Austin, TX making their debut appearance at the annual SXSW 2010 Music Festival.

They will also return to the studio by the summer of 2010 to record the debut album. Two EPs “2007 Star Lounge Compilation” and ”Lady Danville EP” was released in 2007.

Spoon

May 2

The Jezabels

The Jezabels

The Jezabels were formed at Sydney University, New South Wales by friends Hayley Mary (vocals) & Heather Shannon (piano) and Nik Kaloper (drums) & Sam Lockwood (guitar) in 2007.

They have released two EP’s “The Man is Dead” (2009) and “She’s So Hard” (2009).

This music is beautiful! A brilliant mixture of an energetic and at the same time gentle musical composition consisting of some steady drums, piano, an acoustic guitar and some dramatic vocals, makes this music nothing less than remarkable.

Hayley’s vocals can very easy remind you of Kate Bush, something you clearly can hear in “Hurt Me”. This track is dramatic and it’s a mix of dramatic pop and modern rock.

The Jezabels are going on a tour with Tegan and Sara – starting May 3rd!

Hurt Me

May 2

Generationals

Generationals

Generationals are the creation of long time friends Grant Widmer and Ted Joyner. The band formed after their old band “The Eames Era” broke up.

They’re based in New Orleans, have toured with Apples in Stereo, and the debut album “Con Law” was ranked as #26 in Owl and Bear’s Top 30 albums of ’09.

The whole album “Con Law” is a easy listening, and you can hear bits from tromped pop, upbeat pop, retro – 60’s inspired pop, and some good influences from lo-fi inspired psychedelic pop/rock.

“When they Fight, They Fight” is a vintage and funky pop inspired piece of work. That could just as well be a good hit in the good old fashioned days. The mix of an old style and some electronic pop makes this to a good example of “old meet new”.

Angry Charlie

Apr 1

The Ladies of Sport

The Ladies of Sport

The Ladies of Sport are Rich deCicco (drums, bass, guitars, programming, percussion, vocals), Mary Kohatsu (guitars, bass, Keyboards, programming) and Ann Kohatsu (guitars, keyboards, programming, percussion).
And they are a alternative pop band based in Brooklyn, New York.

They have so far released one album, “Empires Fall”. That can be downloaded from their official site, by joining the mailing list.

The music is influenced by the sound from the eighties, which contains an electronic drum and a regularly use of programming, without being a total Dolby.
The music is still modern, something you can hear in Slipslide. This is a alternative rock piece with a nice background mix of a matching piano and a hint of a subharmonic violin.

Mar 29

Foster the People


Foster the People

Foster the People is a brand new LA based band, that was formed in October 2009. They are Mark Foster (keys, guitar, lead vocals), Zach “Reazon” Heiligman (MPC), Mark Pontius (drums) and Cubbie Fink (bass back-up vocals).

They are still a unknown band, untouched by media, and despite that already on a good way to have one of the biggest hits for this summer of 2010 (for the single “Pumped up Kicks”).

They’ve since the formation last year built a loyal fan base for their shows on Music and Mashup Party, The Rooftop Riot Party presented by SUPERGOODMUSIC and The Viper Room, and been loved by (or for) their track “Pumped up Kicks”.

..which is a typical inventive pop, folk, experimental piece of work, that can remind you of the stuff from the likes of Peter, Bjorn and John and the Empire of the Sun.
This is also one of many good tracks from this band.

Mar 19

Zeus


Zeus

Zeus is Mike O’Brien, Carlin Nicholson, Rob Drake and Neil Quin. A Canadian band formed in 2009.

They released their debut EP “Sounds like Zeus” in June 2009 and the debut album “Say Us” in February 2010. Both through Arts & Crafts records.

”Say Us” contains everything from 60’s inspired classic rock from the likes of The Band, Bob Dylan, and the rocky part from the Beatles. To a newer modern rock classic – with some psychedelic a like rock influences.

That, with a mix of southern rock. Something you clearly can hear in “The Renegade”, with some saxophone rock (of all things) and in “I know”.

The opening track on “Say Us”, “How does it feel” are some of the strongest tracks on the album, where they both have that classical rock feeling, and sound a bit like the Kinks.

Marching Through Your Head

Mar 19

Jukebox The Ghost


Jukebox The Ghost

Jukebox the Ghost is a piano driven pop band, born in Washington, now loving in Philadelphia. They have toured extensively since 2006.

They toured with Ben Folds  in 2009, across the USA, followed by a UK/Europe tour from February 2010.

Their first “Let Live and Let Ghosts” was released in USA in 2008, and internationally in 2010, in the occasion of the Europe tour. A second album are set to be released in 2010.

The whole “Let Live and Let Ghosts” album is a brilliant album that almost sounds like a concept album as the songs glide in to each other, and starts where the last one ends.

The most notable transition is between ” Miss Templeton’s 7000th Dream” to “Static to the Heart”, something that proved to be most energetic track on the whole album.

Hold it In

Mar 4

Montpelier

Montpelier

Montpelier is a four piece indie pop band from Brisbane, Australia.
They are Dave Butler, Greg Chiapello, Andrew Stone, and John Pickering.

They have previously performed across Australia under a different name, and took a hiatus, before they were reborn as a new band, Montpelier, in early 2009.

They spent some time in Los Angeles, recording their debut EP “Montpelier EP” to be released on March 5, 2010. The EP was produced by Kevin Augunas (Cold War Kids, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Yves Klein Blue).

The typical sound of Montpelier is a combination of modern pop rock (influenced by the likes of Crowded House, Passion Pit, The Temper Trap and the Boat People).

That, combined with some upbeat piano-driven pop tunes, makes this music sound refreshing and upbeat. This music is easy to like, it’s comfortable to listen to, and it gives you a floating style, from some clearly well established musicians.

The Rafters

Mar 4

Boy & Bear

Boy & Bear

Boy & Bear was formed in early 2009 by Jake Tarasenko (bass), Dave Hosking (lead vocals/guitar), Killian Gavin (vocals/guitars) and Tim Hart (drums/vocals.)

They’re based in Sydney, and are built up by the collaboration of three front men of separate bands. The combination of three songwriters has resulted in songs that reflect a variety of genres and personalities.

It’s a relative new band, and two singles has been released so far. “The Storm” and “Mexican Mavis” give you a great interpretation of 70’s folk and catchy folk rock. This music is rural, catchy, and proves that this is a band with a lot of potential.

They are currently working on the debut EP, due to be released later this year.

Mexican Mavis

Mar 4

Oh Mercy

Oh Mercy

Oh Mercy, there’s just something about this music. It must be the combination of classical pop and soft folk pop that makes this music as good as it is.

Oh Mercy are Alexander Gow (vocals, guitar), Thomas Savage (piano, guitar, vocals), Eliza Lam (bass, vocals) and Rohan Sforcina (drums).

They were formed in 2006 in Melbourne, Victoria. And were one of the most discussed bands upon the inception of the current ‘Triple J Unearthed’ format, they were rewarded in 2007 with a slot at Australia’s biggest festival, the Big Day Out.

The debut EP “In the nude for Love” was released in 2009, followed by the debut album “Privileged Woes” the same year.

“Seemed like a Good Idea” is a uplifting and perfectly constructed pop piece of work. The gently vocals, soft rock guitar strings, with some influences from folk pop.

Get You Back

Feb 24

Skybox


Skybox

This music is fun. Wonderfully quirky, and the kind of music you’ll remember for being more than original.

Skybox is a happy pop band from Chicago. Tim Ellis and Christian Fields is the core of the band, along with a rotation of other musicians to fill out the total lineup.

They released the debut album “Arco Iris” in 2006 and the second album “Morning after Cuts” was released in early 2010.

The sound of Skybox is a happy mix of The Feeling, Scissor Sisters and Muse (if they ever should go pop.)
The rhythm is like a happy and intensive hot summer day. And a musical interaction of jazzy pop with some nice contributions of cabaret (Cue Conversation), power pop, that make this music almost impossible to listen without raising a little smile.

In a Dream

Feb 24

Quiet Company

Quiet Company

Quiet Company is a band from Austin, Texas. They are Taylor Muse, Thomas Blank, Matt Parmenter and Jeff Weathers.

They released the debut album “Shine Honesty” in 2006, from Northern Records, LA. The last album “Everyone You Love Will Be Happy Soon” was released exactly three years later.

They also recorded a cover of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” for the 2007 release of Peace on Earth: A Holiday Album.

Quiet Company give you optimistic, uplifting and piano rock drives tunes that is easy to like to like if you’re into this kind of music. The lyrics are mainly about life, relationships, happiness and the hope for a better world. Without being a converting band.

The interaction of power pop, power rock, piano rock and a bunch of percussion instruments makes this music sound unique, happy and immortal.

On Modern Men

Jan 19

The Lounge Crusade

The Lounge Crusade

The Lounge Crusade were formed in 2009 from the ashes of Lincoln bands The Idlers and Kadence.

They are Nathan Berger (lead vox and acoustic guitar), Joel Berger (piano and backing vox), Chris Pearson (lead guitar), Steven Esberger (bass), Jason Parker (percussion).

Since The Lounge Crusade is a pretty new band, they haven’t released any EP or albums yet. A four track demo set is available on their MySpace profile.

Demos or not – this music is pure quality. It’s harmonic, yet upbeat and acoustic.

In Time is a great acoustic pop ballad. The intense and at the same time steady and upbeat piano makes this music sound alive a keeps you listening with a combination of acoustic guitar riffs.

Beck and Call is a great little pop song. It’s got a good piano rhythm and bassy guitar combined with a funky and foot tapping chorus.

Jan 10

We Grow Up

We Grow Up

Some music is just adorable. Like this, Adelaide, South Australia based indie pop band, We Grow Up.

They are Jonathan Mortimer (vocals, guitar & keyboard), Anthony Golding (vocals, Guitar, keyboard & bass), Tom Mackay (drums) and Walter Marsh (guitar).

Their musical influences comes from Elliot Smith, The Beatles and various folk pop artists. They’ve been gigging around in South Australia since the formation on 2007.

And have so far released their self titled debut album (2007), Night Kitchen (2008) and the third album (Kids on Love) is set to be released in early 2010.

Celia carries the influences of being a The Beatles and late 90’s folk inspired track. With some modern folk pop vibes.

Wrote it all down in my Diary is a typical good feeling song, it’s adorable. And it almost makes you wanna go over to the situation where you want to sit on a pink cloud and sing.

Office Christmas Party

Jan 10

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Isaac’s Aircraft

Isaac’s Aircraft

Isaac’s Aircraft is a four piece alternative/rock/indie band created in Cambridge, by Zak (Vocal, guitar), Calum (guitar), James (drums) and Martin (piano).

Isaac’s Aircraft released their debut EP “Holding up the line” in 2007. The second EP “Friends and Foes” was released in 2009, and was featured on BBC6 Music.

The typical sound of Isaac’s Aircraft is uplifting and upbeat piano driven, alternative pop/rock. It’s has an innovative and refreshing sound, and it’s easy to like.

Steady On show you the greatest parts of Isaac’s Aircraft as it has a irreproachable mix of steady pop jazz and a upbeat rock style and some great lyrics.

Big Mammoth is the sound of real music. It has a mix of some electric guitar, an upbeat and jazzy piano. And the interaction is fresh and uplifting.

Friends and Foes

Jan 9

Kevin McWha Steele

Kevin McWha Steele

Kevin McWha Steele is a talented New York based singer/songwriter. He has previously been studying art and music for four years in France, and he finds his inspiration through singing, writing poetry/lyrics and traveling.

His dance EP project “The Arrowtooth Waltz” was officially released the second week of December 2009, and have already received good feedback.

“The Arrowtooth Waltz” consists of four brilliant and total different tracks, with elements from the likes of Billy Ocean, David Bowie, Anthony Keidis, Perry Como and Matt Monro.

You can hear energetic and fresh music, with a mix of experimental rock, waltz, disco soul, alternative beat, some funky reggae and a modern jazz bit.

The Killer Disco features a guest appearance with singer Stephanie McKay. And it’s like a funky gothic-a-like Billy Ocean sort of thing. It is the most funk-up track with some polished disco jam influences.

Love In June is a jazz retro modern chill out piece of work. It can remind you of a soundtrack of an old French love story. And it was chosen as American Idol Underground’s #1 song in the jazz category.

A 14 track LP is set to be released in April 2010.

Dec 14

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Reuben Butchart

Reuben Butchart

Reuben Butchart is a singer-songwriter from San Fransisco, now living in New York. His voice is pure and atmospheric, and he has previously been compared with Chet Baker and Stevie Wonder.

He have released two albums “Golden Boy”, “Dusk” and one EP “Come & Play”.

He is currently mixing his third album.

This music is absolutely adorable. The fascinating and genius lyrics, with a gentle and well produced mixture of soulful and lovely vocals. And some pop and jazz-based instruments make this music easy to like and easy to fell in love with if you’re looking for dreamy and good old-fashioned soul pop.

Come and Play is both a good musical experience and a very well written song. You can hear everything from an easy and at the same time intense piano line and a little love story.

All There is to Tell makes the good old-fashioned part of this music. And the musical interaction with Antony Hegarty makes this to a genuine masterpiece.

Northern California

Dec 2

Music from a Bedroom : Detox Cute and the Beauty Junkies & Martino Vergnahi


Detox Cute and the Beauty Junkies

This is the cutest pop trash duo you’ll ever hear.

Detox Cute and the Beauty Junkies are Paisley Pattenden and Charlie Darling. Two friends from Brighton and London, both with a big love of pop music.

The music is created by fancy pop trash phrases, sounds effects from various British series, disco pop and a lovely piano. And are influenced by Cilla Black and Cliff Richard – when they go pop together.
And the result is when 60′s pop meet some 80′s pop and newer space and electronic pop. And it’s adorable!

Detox Cute and the Beauty Junkies on Last.fm.
Detox Cute and the Beauty Junkies on MySpace.
Pop Trash TV.

Martino Vergnaghi

Martino Vergnaghi is an Italian music producer, who creates chill out and relaxing daydream music. “Blue Star” is Martino Vergnaghi’s debut album, created after two years of hard work. And the result is absolutely delightful.

“Blue Star” contains a nice mix of instrumental chill out music, ambient and psybient new age tones and nice touch of some Italian vocals. All nicely done and you’ll get an extraterrestrial feeling of it.

Martino Vergnaghi on MySpace.
Martino Vergnaghi on Last.fm.

Nov 11

Ball Park Music

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Ball Park Music

This music reminds me of all good things in modern music. It has it all, without making it sound like a cliche.
The lyrics are quirky and very well written. The great mix of pop, modern pop jazz and piano pop makes this music fun and eternal inventive.

Ball Park Music was created by songwriter and vocalist Samuel Cromack in 2006. The rest of the band joined him when they all started at the same course on the university.
The total line-up is Samuel Cromack, Jennifer Boyce, Dan Hanson, Paul Furness, Dean Hanson and Brock Smith.

The debut EP Rolling On the Floor, Laughing Ourselves to Sleep was launched in April 2009, and the single Sea Strangers (I Don’t Really Know You) was released in November 2009.

Rolling On the Floor, Laughing Ourselves to Sleep is a great debut release that show all the great sides about Ball Park Music. This music is a result of someone who really love making music and it’s something you can hear through the music.
Culture Vultures In the Year 2008, All I want is you and Mr Maybe are three very good tracks. They’re all the great sound of Ball Park Music as they’re a bit pop, a bit rock and a great dose of remarkable vocals.

Sea Strangers (I Don’t Really Know You) is a typical “good jazzy piano driven pop song” you easily can be found of. The lyrics here have gone in the right direction from the debut EP, and it is perfectly combined with a remarkable and upbeat tune through the song.

Sea Strangers (I Don’t Really Know You)

Oct 15

Bird Automatic

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Bird Automatic

This music is almost melting. It’s bright pop, synthetic pop and retro put together in a perfect harmony. The mix is irreproachable, and it show you that these guys knows how to make great music.

The band is based in Sydney, and consisting of Chris Bradstreet (vocals/guitar), Chris Toole (guitar/vocals), Simon Hamblin (synth) and Henry Pajak (drums).

The latest (and first official) EP ‘Not Morning People’ was released in July 2009 and comprises of three good pop tracks.

The debut album will be released in early 2010.

About the Money

Oct 15

Deep Sea Arcade

Deep Sea Arcade

This band came literally out of the blue. And they are (or are going to be) one of the hottest new bands coming from out of the Sydney area. The lineup is: Nic Mckenzie (vocals), Nick Weaver (bass), Carlos Adura (drums), Tim Chamberlain (guitar) and Simon Relf (guitar).

If you have ever wanted to know what it would sound like if a modern The Kinks went psychedelic? This might be the answer.

They sound like all good things in music; the great bands from the 60’s (Kinks, Small Faces, Animals, Zombies etc) and that nice psychedelic sound combined with some killer guitar riffs and suitable drums.

This music is bright and dark at the same time, it has a unique sound of sea-breezed elements and this is the kind of music you don’t forget.

They are currently working on the debut album, due for a 2010 release.

Lonely in your arms

Oct 14

Blame Ringo

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Blame Ringo

Blame Ringo are a Brisbane based band, consisting of Pete Kilroy (guitar/vocals), Rosco Pearson (guitar/vocals), Jessiah Cocks (bass/vocals) and Tony Garrett (drums/vocals).

They are formerly known as ‘Goodnight Vienna’, but they had to change the band name when they unfortunately were named after Ringo Starr’s 4th studio album. Something that gave the band a mission; to blame Ringo ..for everything.

Blame Ringo released the debut album ‘Lucky number 9’ in 2009. Along with the debut single ‘Garble Arch’. The music video was filmed outside Abbey Road and it was one of the most viewed videos on YouTube the week it was released. It reached 50,000 views within the first 24 hrs.

This music is uplifting and possible one of the brightest debut albums coming out in 2009. They have some 60’s influences, well, 60’s pop to be precise. And the lyrics are original, developed and suit the music perfectly.

You hear the mix of new pop, retro pop, the good folk sound ..with flute and the last touch of some good guitar riffs.

Garble Arch

Oct 14

Hungry Kids of Hungary

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Hungry Kids of Hungary

Hungry kids of Hungary are a four-piece indie/soul/power pop band based in Brisbane, Australia. They are Kane Mazlin (keys/vocals), Dean McGrath (guitar/vocals), Ryan Strathie (drums/percussion/vocals) and Ben Dalton (bass/guitar/vocals).

They have so far released two EP’s; Hungry kids of Hungary and Mega Mountain. The debut single “Scattered Diamonds” (released February 2009) was a feel-good hit the summer 2009, and a absolutely good debut.

The next single “Old Money” came out in July 2009, and the next single “Let You Down” is set to be released in October 2009.

They are currently working on the debut album, due for a 2010 release.

The mix of soul and power pop has often a great outcome. And Hungry kids of Hungary are no exception.

The opening track to “Mega Mountain”; Two Stones are one of the brillaint tracks. The track begins with a good jazz intro, followed by the mix of jazz, pop and soul. The vocals aren’t the best – but who cares. This still gives you a good first impression of HkoH.

Two other strong tracks are Good Times and Old Money. They both have a good and uplifting sound. And they both carry the influences of a great mix of 60′s soul and modern pop.

Old Money

Aug 7

Paper Heroes

Paper Heroes

Paper Heroes was formed in early 2008 when singer, Matt Weedon sent his song, “Jenny Jones”, into a SkinsLife competition. “It was the first ever song posted on the Skins Life site that made it into the show” – “we all love this track” wrote Skinslife and it was played on episode 9 of Skins in April with the band picking up prestigious Skins Party gigs in various cities around in England.

The band consisting of Matt Weedon (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Luke Boxall (bass and backing vocals), James Tomlinson (lead guitar, backing vocals) and Kieran Elms (drums and backing vocals).

In January Paper Heroes played a 3 week UK headlining tour with Fran and Josh from MTV’s ‘Living on the Edge.’ They have played with bands such as Pete and the Pirates, The Cheek, Ladyhawke, Sneaky Sound System, Killer Kelar and Pnau.

This music is personal, creative and sum up some of the elements from some of the other indie bands you can hear nowadays. They have the rhythm to Scouting for girls, the Kooks and Air Traffic, and they are still able to make their music their own.

This band can be able to be one of the bands to bring a new style of Brit rock to the new decade. This music is incredible catchy and memorable in the greatest way.


Jul 29

A lot like Eskimos

A lot like Eskimos

A lot like Eskimos are a four piece power rock band, from Leeds. And consist of Rich Wells (vocals), Dave Richie (bass), John (guitar) and Kez McDizzle (drums).

They started out as a two piece band in 2007, where they used acoustic guitars and a drum machine. They began to play at some venues and have played a lot of gigs since. This is how they build up the solid fan base they have today.

They’re known for having a punky and explosive style. The music is rough, creative and they have a  touch of modern rock. Their influences are taken from their own personal experience. And the result is a great mix of punk rock, dance and experimental pop.

If I was a rich man

Jul 20

Paul Steel

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Paul Steel

Paul Steel is Paul Steel. A psychedelic-a-like Elvis Costello from Brighton.

Paul Steel was signed to Fascination Records in a brief period in 2007; where he released his debut single “Your Loss”. His debut album and the second single “I will make you disappear” were both planned to be released in 2007, but they were both canceled.

He worked in his home studio with his self-released debut album Moon Rock, which was released on July 20th.

The Single “Ocean” was written and recorded in 2007/2008 with Beach Boys’ Stephen Kalinich. The song itself is really good – and can safely be marked as one of his more epic songs. It’s not so quirky as the other songs and made me for some reason think of “Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen”).

Moon rock, yep, it’s addictive. It’s personal, and..

..this is what you hear when Electric Light Orchestra and Elvis Costello get mixed together with a modern psychedelic sound. And when a guy with a more than a inventive mind get locked in to a room with a lot of instruments and a computer. Charming.

In a Coma

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