Afternoon girls and boys... just a little catch up from Sally here.... a few bands that I've been listening to recently that i though i could give my two cents about.
Sound and Silence - Our Static Lives
First up! I must admit, I only got my hands on this one this morning, but I've listened a few times now. Our static lives is an album of soothing tunes, not ideal for a Friday afternoon pep up. More suited to a Sunday afternoon relaxo session. Some very cute songs indeed. Indiepop, slow and subtle. Glockenspiel and quiet guitar.
Out of Fraser Valley, British Columbia, Canada (so their handy myspace page tells me), Sound and Silence are: Brian Holt, Eugene Burton, Heather Konkin and Patrick Doyle. I can only assume it's Heather who has the amazing voice (unless one of the guys is keeping something secret), especially on the track If I Were A Pirate. However, not being on a quest to make enemies, the lead singers out-of-tune vocals has just driven me slightly bonkers.... to the point that i'd like to challenge him to a singstar competition.
Anyway... any info you require lives here: http://www.myspace.com/skyystudios
They also have an official site... which doesn't seem to work.... or my computer is busted... again.
Matt Pond PA - The Freeep
Another soothing bunch of tunes... however this one gets me more in the mood for Friday night festivities that lay ahead (not much more though). For starters The Freeep plays on the love of my favourite word "free". And free this ep is... imaginative yes? Now before i type another word you must go here and download it so we can all be on the same page together.
From New York, Matt Pond PA appears to be a bunch of guys... namely:
The Freeep contains contains a total of 9 tracks... 6 songs and 3 interlude-y type tracks. The interludey tracks are experimental-esque jangly sounds. Those tracks are a contrast to the "actual" songs, which are your standard guitar indiepop tunes. Stand out tracks for me are Imperfect and First Light, which are a bit more lively in tempo and make me want to bounce around a little more than the others.
Basic Shape - Rainy Day
Quite a fitting song for today's weather... perfect jim jam weather, I must say. "Rainy day, let me drown in you".... all i need to do is go and stand outside for 5 minutes.
Anyway, Basic Shape are a 5 piece from Melbourne Australia and Rainy Day is their second single. A very mellow song with some very cute harmonies.
Recorded in " the loungeroom of Gerry's mum's house", the b-side is so very cute it makes me smile. Named Sweety Pie, it describes a lady who seems to be both sweet and gentle as well as a complete bogan, but turns out to be their mum.. what a twist!. I dunno.... describes my mum pretty well now i think about it.
I've just noticed by looking at their website that there they have an album out (Boat without a Sail), of which Rainy Day is a single from. I'm not sure why i'm so surprised. hmm.
What else?
Just a few things that I need to say (I'll write them here because no one in real life will listen to me):
1. Razorlight tickets for their shows in January in Sydney and Melbourne went on sale yesterday. I do like Razorlight, but I don't like Razorlight $65 worth, so i'm slightly miffed at that one.
2. Tonight I'm off to see Peabody at Spectrum in Sydney (if there are still tickets left when I rock up). This tour marks the release of their 3rd full-length album, Prospero. Should be a tops night.
That's all from me!
Sally [email protected]
Sound and Silence - Our Static Lives
First up! I must admit, I only got my hands on this one this morning, but I've listened a few times now. Our static lives is an album of soothing tunes, not ideal for a Friday afternoon pep up. More suited to a Sunday afternoon relaxo session. Some very cute songs indeed. Indiepop, slow and subtle. Glockenspiel and quiet guitar.
Out of Fraser Valley, British Columbia, Canada (so their handy myspace page tells me), Sound and Silence are: Brian Holt, Eugene Burton, Heather Konkin and Patrick Doyle. I can only assume it's Heather who has the amazing voice (unless one of the guys is keeping something secret), especially on the track If I Were A Pirate. However, not being on a quest to make enemies, the lead singers out-of-tune vocals has just driven me slightly bonkers.... to the point that i'd like to challenge him to a singstar competition.
Anyway... any info you require lives here: http://www.myspace.com/skyystudios
They also have an official site... which doesn't seem to work.... or my computer is busted... again.
Another soothing bunch of tunes... however this one gets me more in the mood for Friday night festivities that lay ahead (not much more though). For starters The Freeep plays on the love of my favourite word "free". And free this ep is... imaginative yes? Now before i type another word you must go here and download it so we can all be on the same page together.
From New York, Matt Pond PA appears to be a bunch of guys... namely:
This slightly confuses me... because there's four people in that picture there..... hmm. Feel free to enlighten me if you wish.Matt Pond - vocals and guitar
Dan Crowell - drums
Chris Hansen - guitar and keyboards
The Freeep contains contains a total of 9 tracks... 6 songs and 3 interlude-y type tracks. The interludey tracks are experimental-esque jangly sounds. Those tracks are a contrast to the "actual" songs, which are your standard guitar indiepop tunes. Stand out tracks for me are Imperfect and First Light, which are a bit more lively in tempo and make me want to bounce around a little more than the others.
Basic Shape - Rainy Day
Quite a fitting song for today's weather... perfect jim jam weather, I must say. "Rainy day, let me drown in you".... all i need to do is go and stand outside for 5 minutes.
Anyway, Basic Shape are a 5 piece from Melbourne Australia and Rainy Day is their second single. A very mellow song with some very cute harmonies.
Recorded in " the loungeroom of Gerry's mum's house", the b-side is so very cute it makes me smile. Named Sweety Pie, it describes a lady who seems to be both sweet and gentle as well as a complete bogan, but turns out to be their mum.. what a twist!. I dunno.... describes my mum pretty well now i think about it.
I've just noticed by looking at their website that there they have an album out (Boat without a Sail), of which Rainy Day is a single from. I'm not sure why i'm so surprised. hmm.
What else?
Just a few things that I need to say (I'll write them here because no one in real life will listen to me):
1. Razorlight tickets for their shows in January in Sydney and Melbourne went on sale yesterday. I do like Razorlight, but I don't like Razorlight $65 worth, so i'm slightly miffed at that one.
2. Tonight I'm off to see Peabody at Spectrum in Sydney (if there are still tickets left when I rock up). This tour marks the release of their 3rd full-length album, Prospero. Should be a tops night.
That's all from me!
Sally [email protected]
