Australia's youth continues to pump out epic music that is raising due public awareness of the ever impressive music scene we have. Jonathan Boulet is clearly an ambassador to this with the aptly titled first single, 'A Community Service Announcement', off his debut self-titled album.
Jonathan Boulet is a solo artist hailing from Sydney as well as being a member of the highly regarded (well Kingsmill thinks they're fantastic) indie outfit Parades. at the fresh age of only 20 years old, the young man is creating folky pop sounds that have already started making an impact around the world (find him on RCRDLBL, iTunes, Amazon etc.).
'A Community Service' is a wonderfully soothing track that could turn the dirtiest rave into a tribal slowdance.
1. bloc party - positive tension 2. bob seger - hollywood nights 3. the chemical brothers - let forever be 4. starship - we built this city 5. snap - rhythm is a dancer 6. kidda - under the sun
i'd never really heard alex lloyd's music but everyone kept saying it's 'amazing'. complimentary tickets to a gig of his at The Zoo on a quiet friday night couldn't be a bad idea then right? well actually it wasn't and i'm afraid Lloydy, if you are reading this, that had nothing to do with you.
the crowd was bare to say the least however the room was instantly filled with the beautiful rootsy folk sounds of support act Georgia Fair. consisting of two young Sydney lads armed with one acoustic guitar and one electric guitar (which they exchanged from song to song), perfect harmonies and striking stage presence, the boys quickly gained the full attention of the pool hustlers at one side and the chatting socialites on the other. with obvious Australian influences ranging from Angus & Julia Stone to Crowded House as well as a hint of Ryan Adams (in sound not attitude), it's very pleasant music with huge potential.
experience it for yourself care of Triple J Unearthed
i came across a remix of one of The Big Pink's songs a while back which really reminded me of Sunchyme by Dario G. The popular dance track with the video clip of people crossing the african serengeti body painted as creepy looking animals which ends in a raging river party with all the paint washed off to reveal their true colours.
anyway, The Big Pink are a duo from London who have just released their new single Velvet. it's noisy electro-rock with strong vocals and a driving raw guitar sound that hints at My Bloody Valentine. it's already made the airwaves, copped a couple of remixes and gives us a nice taste of what the album will sound like later this year. The Big Pink - Velvet The Big Pink - Velvet (Gang Gang Dance Remix)
where have these guys been hiding? they feature members from Vampire Weekend and Ra Ra Riot and make some funky electronic noise. you might hate it to start but it grows faster than jack's stalk. this one is literally 'So Insane'.
they are a five piece from the U.S. they are self confessed dorks. they are going to be HUGE.
they are Passion Pit.
Formed in 2007 by frontman Michael Angelakos, the 'Chunk of Change' E.P was recorded as a Valentine's Day gift for his girlfriend. Now all set for the release of their debut album 'Manners', it's time to get involved...if you aren't already of course.
Joining The Temper Trap on BBC Sounds of 2009 top 15 list as well as being used in a Canadian PSP ad, Passion Pit are really punching their way to front centre of the indie-electro-pop crowd. Sleepyhead has already been marked as an anthem of 2009, well i think there's potential for a few more of those. boy it's good stuff. Passion Pit - The Reeling
brisbane city council - "what do we do with it now?" stefan - "why don't I buy it and resurrect it at my headquarters 500m away?" brisbane city council - "great idea stefan!"
twenty years later....
brisbane city council - "what are you going to do with it now?" stefan - "why don't I try to resurrect my reputation by installing the latest in lighting technology?" brisbane city council - "great idea stefan!"
so that's what he's done and after months of anticipation, it's alive.
with numerous functions, ranging from that commonly found at the top of a cheap carnival ride to multi-coloured laser beams that dazzle every corner of the brisbane CBD (as well as a strobe effect more than capable of causing epileptic fits), stefan has proven that he is indeed more than a hairdresser.
click to see full-size images - photography care of jonathan clifford moving on, i'd like to introduce you to WE OWN THE WEEKEND, a weekly friday hitlist with a few bangers to bring in the weekend with the help of a guest programmer. this week's hitlist goes out to stefan and his attempt at starting the west end outdoor discotheque. M83 - We Own The Sky
interesting fact #1 - the sky needle is 88 metres high interesting fact #2 - it was originally going to be relocated to Disneyland Tokyo interesting fact #3 - stefan rides a bike
... Matt & Kim. a dance punk duo from Brooklyn, which began as an experiment with instruments they didn't know how to play, have landed themselves into what they (and many others) consider the best job in the world.
The cheeky couple (yes, they are bf and gf) are recklessly riding the release of their second album, 'Grand', brimming with poppy synths, simple drum beats and clapping hands. the first track on the album, 'Daylight', has already done the rounds as their first single and now it's time to learn another lesson from the school of Matt & Kim. Matt & Kim - Lessons Learned
want more? well Matt & Kim are bringing their spazzy sounds to Brisbane's Step Inn on Monday 4th May for what is sure to be an energetic evening to finish off the long weekend.
i don't always understand the Vice 'DO's & DON'Ts' however this one fell into my inbox and boy did i chortle. Party tip: Girls don’t like guys who try too hard so be yourself and relax. Soon you’ll be beating back the cooze with a spiked bat.
Australia's youth continues to pump out epic music that is raising due public awareness of the ever impressive music scene we have. Jonathan Boulet is clearly an ambassador to this with the aptly titled first single, 'A Community Service Announcement', off his debut self-titled album.
