Let's see... I have a few gems for you today
ASTREETLIGHTSONG - The Ocean Floor
These guys are a new-ish band, based in Sydney. Three guys who, from all reports, appear to be storming forward, gaining immense popularity.. with tunes being played on FBi radio and JJJ ; being runners up in the SONY/BMG Uncharted Competition in 2007; and even having the very exciting claim to fame of supporting The Church on their recent tour. The Ocean Floor is their new EP, which contains seven tracks including their new single, The Lighthouse.
Just listening to these tracks, ASTREETLIGHTSONG have something a bit different. They look young, very young, yet their sound is more mature. I suppose that's how they scored The Church support slot. The tunes, are slow, mellow and slightly dark; they would be excellent played very loud... with ear protection worn at all times, of course. However, unlike most songs of the same description, they are not grating on a short attention span.
In addition to The Ocean Floor, the guys have another EP available.... and and and as i mentioned they can be heard on any decent (Australian) radio station as well as seen on yours and my favourite drunken viewing... none other than Rage on the ABC.
I look forward to sitting, sipping a beer in front of these boys... at a venue near me.
If you feel that you would like to do the same.... here's a hint to hunting them down in person:
If you want to know more.... this is where you should be clicking:
Official website: http://www.astreetlightsong.com
MySpork Page: http://www.myspace.com/astreetlightsong
Ex Norwegian
Ex Norwegian are a four-piece out of Miami Beach, Florida, in the US. Their name is apparently a reference from that Monty Python sketch about the dead parrot... interesting choice to say the least. Their debut album, Standby, was released in March 2009 on the newly formed Dying Van Gogh label and Sally happened to stumble across a copy of it a while ago (and apologises for sitting on it for so long before she wrote about it).... *ahem*.
What can i say? It's poppy, it's cute, it's quite danceable. Housework or roadtrip? This is the album for you. Off the top of my head, I can't actually name a band that I would say they sound like. This is probably not a bad thing, it's always good to be original after all. Looking at their "influences" as per their myspork page, I can't see a band I don't like (it's all about me it's it?), The Kinks, The Easybeats, David Bowie....nice. I also see further Monty Python-esque references... a good sense of humour goes a long way in my books.
But I'm loving the smiliness that this album makes me feel, even the slower songs are quite happy sounding. A special mention for smile-making goes to the track, Dance Trance Pants, which both makes me smile as well as remind me of a friend who makes his own orange pants to go to what i would describe as, "terrible techno evenings".
Just one thing... the track, Add Vice.... don't you think the first few lines sound a lot like Jimmy Ruffin's "What Becomes Of The Broken-hearted"? What? You don't have a copy of Standby to compare it to? Well you'd best get one.
Alternatively, see them here:
Apparently, the band are preparing for the next album to be released at the end of the year... ooh! So keep your eye on the prize.... and here: http://www.exnorwegian.com
Just two questions: What is sudeki? and What is Fujeira?... That is all.
Other news...
Being Anzac day, there is a wonderous array of fun things happening....
Tonight at the Hopetoun Hotel in Surry Hills (Sydney) we have none other than Peabody, Charge Group and The Laurels ...... brilliant.
Today we have the Essential Festival (Dappled Cities, Bluejuice, Young & Restless, The Scare, The Holidays, The Scare, Belles Will Ring, Cloud control, Spod, The E.L.F , More) at Spectrum, 34B, Vegas Bar, Qbar, and the Oxford Art Factory... but hurry because it starts at 3pm.
and not to discriminate... at the Hobgoblin (London) tonight we have monthly Chimp Night with our favourite ape themed band, Celebrity Chimp .
We also have the recently announced first installment of bands to be playing at Splendour in The Grass ... The Flaming Lips, Bloc Party, Jane’s Addiction, MGMT, Friendly Fires, Leader Cheetah, Yuksek, Augie March, Manchester Orchestra, Little Birdy, The Gutter Twins, Birds Of Tokyo, Josh Pyke, Sarah Blasko, Midnight Juggernauts, The Specials..... Please buy Sally a ticket.
Sally
[email protected]
These guys are a new-ish band, based in Sydney. Three guys who, from all reports, appear to be storming forward, gaining immense popularity.. with tunes being played on FBi radio and JJJ ; being runners up in the SONY/BMG Uncharted Competition in 2007; and even having the very exciting claim to fame of supporting The Church on their recent tour. The Ocean Floor is their new EP, which contains seven tracks including their new single, The Lighthouse.
Just listening to these tracks, ASTREETLIGHTSONG have something a bit different. They look young, very young, yet their sound is more mature. I suppose that's how they scored The Church support slot. The tunes, are slow, mellow and slightly dark; they would be excellent played very loud... with ear protection worn at all times, of course. However, unlike most songs of the same description, they are not grating on a short attention span.
In addition to The Ocean Floor, the guys have another EP available.... and and and as i mentioned they can be heard on any decent (Australian) radio station as well as seen on yours and my favourite drunken viewing... none other than Rage on the ABC.
I look forward to sitting, sipping a beer in front of these boys... at a venue near me.
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Hopetoun Hotel | Sydney, NSW | |
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Phoenix Bar | Canberra, ACT | |
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Ding Dong Lounge | Melbourne, VIC | |
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Public Bar | North Melbourne, VIC |
If you want to know more.... this is where you should be clicking:
Official website: http://www.astreetlightsong.com
MySpork Page: http://www.myspace.com/astreetlightsong
Ex Norwegian are a four-piece out of Miami Beach, Florida, in the US. Their name is apparently a reference from that Monty Python sketch about the dead parrot... interesting choice to say the least. Their debut album, Standby, was released in March 2009 on the newly formed Dying Van Gogh label and Sally happened to stumble across a copy of it a while ago (and apologises for sitting on it for so long before she wrote about it).... *ahem*.
What can i say? It's poppy, it's cute, it's quite danceable. Housework or roadtrip? This is the album for you. Off the top of my head, I can't actually name a band that I would say they sound like. This is probably not a bad thing, it's always good to be original after all. Looking at their "influences" as per their myspork page, I can't see a band I don't like (it's all about me it's it?), The Kinks, The Easybeats, David Bowie....nice. I also see further Monty Python-esque references... a good sense of humour goes a long way in my books.
But I'm loving the smiliness that this album makes me feel, even the slower songs are quite happy sounding. A special mention for smile-making goes to the track, Dance Trance Pants, which both makes me smile as well as remind me of a friend who makes his own orange pants to go to what i would describe as, "terrible techno evenings".
Just one thing... the track, Add Vice.... don't you think the first few lines sound a lot like Jimmy Ruffin's "What Becomes Of The Broken-hearted"? What? You don't have a copy of Standby to compare it to? Well you'd best get one.
Alternatively, see them here:
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Tobacco Road |
Miami, Florida | |
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Churchill’s Hideaway |
Miami, Florida | |
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Miami Art Central |
Miami, Florida | |
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Buck 15 | Miami Beach, Florida | |
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Churchill’s Hideaway |
Miami, Florida | |
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Propaganda | Lake Worth, Florida | |
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Mansion 462 - Summer Tour | Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
Just two questions: What is sudeki? and What is Fujeira?... That is all.
Other news...
Being Anzac day, there is a wonderous array of fun things happening....
Tonight at the Hopetoun Hotel in Surry Hills (Sydney) we have none other than Peabody, Charge Group and The Laurels ...... brilliant.
Today we have the Essential Festival (Dappled Cities, Bluejuice, Young & Restless, The Scare, The Holidays, The Scare, Belles Will Ring, Cloud control, Spod, The E.L.F , More) at Spectrum, 34B, Vegas Bar, Qbar, and the Oxford Art Factory... but hurry because it starts at 3pm.
and not to discriminate... at the Hobgoblin (London) tonight we have monthly Chimp Night with our favourite ape themed band, Celebrity Chimp .
We also have the recently announced first installment of bands to be playing at Splendour in The Grass ... The Flaming Lips, Bloc Party, Jane’s Addiction, MGMT, Friendly Fires, Leader Cheetah, Yuksek, Augie March, Manchester Orchestra, Little Birdy, The Gutter Twins, Birds Of Tokyo, Josh Pyke, Sarah Blasko, Midnight Juggernauts, The Specials..... Please buy Sally a ticket.
Sally
[email protected]
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