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You know what's funny is that I get a lot of "gold"-related emails since I started my Going for Gold series. So, I reckon if you have a gold-related band/album, just send me a note. Also, please no more Soundcloud!
So ... it's that time again, when I present to you some golden nuggets:
GOLDEN GLOW
myspace.com/goldenglowmusic
Golden Glow is the stage name for one singer/songwriter Pierre Hall.
According to his biography, he fronted "a short-lived but much-loved Brit-Pop band" called Lead Balloons. I'm a massive Britpop fan, and I've never heard of them, but admittedly I should specify that I'm into 90s Britpop era. I guess it's already too late since the band called it quits back in 2009.
Anyway, Golden Glow is named after Felt's "Sunlight Bathed The Golden Glow" and is supposed to be a bit of Britpop and shoegaze. I was curious enough to check out his "Adore Me" song, which does have a great raw energy sound, but the vocals sounds... I don't know how to put it, I guess it sounds Asian. You can listen for yourself at soundcloud.com (free download).
The debut album is called, Tender Is The Night, which invokes F Scott Fitzgerald and Blur. It is coming out on June 21st via Bleeding Gold (limited edition vinyl pressing) and Mush Records (digital/CD).
NEON GOLD RECORDS
neongoldrecords.com
Neon Gold Records, based out of New York and London, have signed Australia's Strange Talk. Their Neon Gold release is a debut self-titled EP, out on May 2nd, 2011. However, you can take a listen to their record on soundcloud.com
What makes this a special release is that they are releasing the EP in both vinyl and CD (previously they only pressed vinyl).
Strange Talk is doing some shows around Australia in the next few months:
Neon Gold also released Penguin Prison's Golden Train on 7", but since I've received absolutely nothing on this band, I don't really know much about them. If they're on Neon Gold, it's got to be, er, golden, right ?
BREANNE DÜREN
www.breannedurenmusic.com
I remember Breanne Duren. I saw her a few years ago and as I recalled, she was the "quiet girl with her Casio keyboard". Her songs are introspective, so it's kind of weird to hear such upbeat songs from her debut solo five-track EP called Sparks, out on May 3rd.
I guess the dancey beats shouldn't surprise me because she's been friends and vocals on Owl City (she appears on "The Saltwater Room" and was one of the better songs from my review). Owl City also lend a hand in and recently remixed one of Duren's track, "Daydreams". The track is an exclusive if you pre-order the EP, you're automatically sent the song.
It's also noted that Perez Hilton loved her and called her the "American Lykke Li".
You can hear the lead track off the EP called "Gold Mine" on, guess what?, Soundcloud.
She is doing a few selective dates, one of which is here in Minneapolis. I'm going to put in a request to see this show, it should be good to see how things have changed from the quiet girl to pop star.
THE ASTEROIDS GALAXY TOUR
theasteroidsgalaxytour.com
I actually really love these guys. They made it on my top five songs of 2008 and I predicted that they were going to massive. And they are. People love this band, and on weird occassions, at clubs, I sometime hear "Around the Bend" (not one of my favorite Asteroids Galaxy Tour song, but it's awesome that they play it).
Well, it looks like they've just released an EP called The Golden Age and doing some tour for 2011:
DIRTY GOLD
www.dirtygoldmusic.com
Released a few weeks ago, on April 12th, was Dirty Gold's Roar EP out on Autumn Tone Records. You can listen to the whole set on Soundcloud (do you see a trend here???).
I did listen briefly to a bit of it, it sounds very Carribean and, "Beachy". In fact, you can hear the sound of the beach and seagulls on the background to "California Sunrise".
I don't know much about the band, other than that Dirty Gold basically is lead by singer/guitarist Lincoln. You know, like Bono or Sting. The rest of the band includes keys/rhythm guitarist John Ballif & drummer Grant Nassif. They're a brand new band, only having formed late last year, but they quickly signed to Autumn Tone (who incidentally also signed Travel By Sea, a band that would've been perfect for Lost at Sea).
Roar track listing:
MURRAY GOLD
twitter.com/murraygold
You know who's not on Soundcloud ? Murray Gold. He's on Twitter though.
Murray Gold is a British composer, living in New York, famous for his work on the soundtrack to Doctor Who. Looking over his biography, he been doing television and movie soundtrack for a while and was nominated for four BAFTAS for his trouble.
Well, his latest release is for the soundtrack to Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil, out digitally last Tuesday (April 26th) and a compact disc version in stores on May 17th, courtesy of Lakeshore Records.
Director/co-writer Mike Disa gave his approval of the soundtrack, stating: "When I was visualizing my approach to this film, I knew it had to be a tongue-in-cheek action comedy. Something as smart and exciting as any big budget action film, but funny and accessible to kids. That made me instantly think of Murray [Gold]'s work; dramatic and bold but still playful and surprising."
The movie, Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil is out in theaters on April 29, 2011.
So ... it's that time again, when I present to you some golden nuggets:
GOLDEN GLOW
myspace.com/goldenglowmusic
Golden Glow is the stage name for one singer/songwriter Pierre Hall.
According to his biography, he fronted "a short-lived but much-loved Brit-Pop band" called Lead Balloons. I'm a massive Britpop fan, and I've never heard of them, but admittedly I should specify that I'm into 90s Britpop era. I guess it's already too late since the band called it quits back in 2009.
Anyway, Golden Glow is named after Felt's "Sunlight Bathed The Golden Glow" and is supposed to be a bit of Britpop and shoegaze. I was curious enough to check out his "Adore Me" song, which does have a great raw energy sound, but the vocals sounds... I don't know how to put it, I guess it sounds Asian. You can listen for yourself at soundcloud.com (free download).
The debut album is called, Tender Is The Night, which invokes F Scott Fitzgerald and Blur. It is coming out on June 21st via Bleeding Gold (limited edition vinyl pressing) and Mush Records (digital/CD).
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neongoldrecords.com
Neon Gold Records, based out of New York and London, have signed Australia's Strange Talk. Their Neon Gold release is a debut self-titled EP, out on May 2nd, 2011. However, you can take a listen to their record on soundcloud.com
What makes this a special release is that they are releasing the EP in both vinyl and CD (previously they only pressed vinyl).
Strange Talk is doing some shows around Australia in the next few months:
4/27/11 Wollongong, AUS @ The Harp
4/28/11 Sydney, AUS @ Good God
4/29/11 Newcastle, AUS @ CBD Hotel
4/30/11 Toukley, AUS @ Beachcomber Hotel
5/01/11 Canberra, AUS @ Trinity Bar
5/06/11 Melbourne, AUS @ Northcote Social Club
5/07/11 Ballarat, AUS @ Karova Lounge
5/13/11 Adelaide, AUS @ Houndstooth at Rocket Bar
5/14/11 Brisbane, AUS @ The Bowler Bar
4/28/11 Sydney, AUS @ Good God
4/29/11 Newcastle, AUS @ CBD Hotel
4/30/11 Toukley, AUS @ Beachcomber Hotel
5/01/11 Canberra, AUS @ Trinity Bar
5/06/11 Melbourne, AUS @ Northcote Social Club
5/07/11 Ballarat, AUS @ Karova Lounge
5/13/11 Adelaide, AUS @ Houndstooth at Rocket Bar
5/14/11 Brisbane, AUS @ The Bowler Bar
Neon Gold also released Penguin Prison's Golden Train on 7", but since I've received absolutely nothing on this band, I don't really know much about them. If they're on Neon Gold, it's got to be, er, golden, right ?
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www.breannedurenmusic.com
I remember Breanne Duren. I saw her a few years ago and as I recalled, she was the "quiet girl with her Casio keyboard". Her songs are introspective, so it's kind of weird to hear such upbeat songs from her debut solo five-track EP called Sparks, out on May 3rd.
I guess the dancey beats shouldn't surprise me because she's been friends and vocals on Owl City (she appears on "The Saltwater Room" and was one of the better songs from my review). Owl City also lend a hand in and recently remixed one of Duren's track, "Daydreams". The track is an exclusive if you pre-order the EP, you're automatically sent the song.
It's also noted that Perez Hilton loved her and called her the "American Lykke Li".
You can hear the lead track off the EP called "Gold Mine" on, guess what?, Soundcloud.
She is doing a few selective dates, one of which is here in Minneapolis. I'm going to put in a request to see this show, it should be good to see how things have changed from the quiet girl to pop star.
May 2 - New York, NY @ Soho House - 8pm
May 3 - Apple Store Soho 7pm
May 4 - The Living Room 9pm
May 12 - Los, Angeles, CA @ Hotel Cafe
May 20 - Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
June 23 - New York, NY @ Roseland Ballroom
July 21 - Los Angeles, CA @ Club Nokia
May 3 - Apple Store Soho 7pm
May 4 - The Living Room 9pm
May 12 - Los, Angeles, CA @ Hotel Cafe
May 20 - Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
June 23 - New York, NY @ Roseland Ballroom
July 21 - Los Angeles, CA @ Club Nokia
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theasteroidsgalaxytour.com
I actually really love these guys. They made it on my top five songs of 2008 and I predicted that they were going to massive. And they are. People love this band, and on weird occassions, at clubs, I sometime hear "Around the Bend" (not one of my favorite Asteroids Galaxy Tour song, but it's awesome that they play it).
Well, it looks like they've just released an EP called The Golden Age and doing some tour for 2011:
5/26 – London, UK @ ULU
5/28 – London, UK @ London Heineken Champions League Final
6/15 – Amsterdam, The Netherlands @ Melkweg
6/16 – Groningen, The Netherlands @ Vera
6/18 – Germany, Southside Festival
6/19 – Germany, Hurricane Festival
6/23 – Greece, Heineken Festival
7/01 – Poland, Open’er Festival
7/10 – Hungary, Balaton Sound Festival
9/23 – Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Rock in Rio
5/28 – London, UK @ London Heineken Champions League Final
6/15 – Amsterdam, The Netherlands @ Melkweg
6/16 – Groningen, The Netherlands @ Vera
6/18 – Germany, Southside Festival
6/19 – Germany, Hurricane Festival
6/23 – Greece, Heineken Festival
7/01 – Poland, Open’er Festival
7/10 – Hungary, Balaton Sound Festival
9/23 – Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Rock in Rio
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www.dirtygoldmusic.com
Released a few weeks ago, on April 12th, was Dirty Gold's Roar EP out on Autumn Tone Records. You can listen to the whole set on Soundcloud (do you see a trend here???).
I did listen briefly to a bit of it, it sounds very Carribean and, "Beachy". In fact, you can hear the sound of the beach and seagulls on the background to "California Sunrise".
I don't know much about the band, other than that Dirty Gold basically is lead by singer/guitarist Lincoln. You know, like Bono or Sting. The rest of the band includes keys/rhythm guitarist John Ballif & drummer Grant Nassif. They're a brand new band, only having formed late last year, but they quickly signed to Autumn Tone (who incidentally also signed Travel By Sea, a band that would've been perfect for Lost at Sea).
Roar track listing:
1. North
2. California Sunrise
3. Sea Hare
4. The Quiet Life
5. Overboard
2. California Sunrise
3. Sea Hare
4. The Quiet Life
5. Overboard
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twitter.com/murraygold
You know who's not on Soundcloud ? Murray Gold. He's on Twitter though.
Murray Gold is a British composer, living in New York, famous for his work on the soundtrack to Doctor Who. Looking over his biography, he been doing television and movie soundtrack for a while and was nominated for four BAFTAS for his trouble.
Well, his latest release is for the soundtrack to Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil, out digitally last Tuesday (April 26th) and a compact disc version in stores on May 17th, courtesy of Lakeshore Records.
Director/co-writer Mike Disa gave his approval of the soundtrack, stating: "When I was visualizing my approach to this film, I knew it had to be a tongue-in-cheek action comedy. Something as smart and exciting as any big budget action film, but funny and accessible to kids. That made me instantly think of Murray [Gold]'s work; dramatic and bold but still playful and surprising."
The movie, Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil is out in theaters on April 29, 2011.
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