seefeels fusion aus psychedelischem shoegazer-postrock & vertrackter elektronik war mitte der 1990er dermassen mutig & stilbildend, dass warp die band als ersten act mit gitarre auf dem damals noch reinen dance & electronic-label signte. nach einem phŠnomenalen liveauftritt auf dem warp20 event in paris ende 2009 folgte dann der dringende appell des warp-mitbegrŸnders steve beckett an die neuformatierte band, diese kunst auch auf tontrŠger zu pressen. das ergebnis liegt nun in form des gleichnamigen, neuen albums vor. laut britischer times verweilen seefeel dabei nicht in vertrŠumter shoegazer-laune, sondern lassen gutgelaunt horrorfilm-noises & floorzerstšrende beats mit einer intensitŠt aufeinderprallen, die ihresgleichen sucht!
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the story of skint & demoralised is too long and complex to go into here, but suffice to say it was quite a surprise to see a new release from skint & demoralised, let alone the bonus inclusion of the long shelved debut. made up of poet matt abbott and producer mini dog, skint & demoraliseds songs revolve around teenage pursuits like getting high, getting the girl and getting pissed as well tackling social issues like unemployment and alcoholism.
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wes anderson der clubmusik wurde er genannt. auch deutscher james murphy. die faz hat ihn sogar als den underground-moroder betitelt, vermutlich weil seine musik immer schon etwas anders war als alles andere, das man sonst aus der pop und clubwelt hšrte. denn das ist fakt: mathias modica und die jungs auf seinem label gomma haben den aktuellen status quo der musik immer schon ein bisschen weitergedacht. ein neues kapitel in der an hoehepunkten nicht armen geschichte von munk und der mittlerweile 15-jaehrigen historie von gomma wird das neue album chanson 3000 markieren. gesanglich unterstŸtzt wurde modica auf dem neuen album von den beiden sŠngerinnen lizzie paige und mona lazette.
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the new album by northern lite zwischen gothic & electro-pop
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das quartett hejira besteht aus etablierten musikern wie sam beste, rahel debebe-dessalegne, alexis nunez & alex reeve und gehšrt neben acts wie kwes., micachu, the invicible oder gwilym gold zur avant-pop-szene londons. das von matthew herbert produzierte album prayer before birth ist eine symphonische orchestrierung mit elementen aus electronica, folk, klassik und avantgarde, mit ausdrŸcklicher empfehlung des mercury prize-komittes
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jewel case edition, including a full booklet were extremely proud to present lost, the third full-length venture from anders trentemoller.
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fancy is back... get ready to the second round!conquer the worlds ! this was fancy shameless ambition when their first album >kings of the worlds< came out.
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atlanta, ga. all-girl punk band the coathangers reckless energy from their half-serious roots is every bit as vibrant and rambunctious on their latest album, larceny & old lace. but this time around were hearing a band thats honed their trade and incorporated more stylistic variations. with this broadened artistic horizon, refinement of technique, and ed rawls production allowing every instrument to shine without detracting from the bands natural grit, the coathangers latest offering is easily their best record to date. join the party.
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even while braid kept its name on the tip of peoples tongues, the prospect of hearing new music from the band remained elusive - until now. it took only a few practices to write three tracks and arrange a cover (of jeff hanson s -you are the reason-), all of which the band then recorded with engineer j. robbins (jawbreaker, the promise ring, jets to brazil, frame and canvas).
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2011 five track mini album from the norwegian quartet. 22 combine the mathematical and full-on progressive insanity of the mars volta, muse and refused with a keen pop sensibility and strong desire to experiment.
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hochinteressante doppel-cd-compilation auf c.sides, dem label des koelner produzenten glitterbug und der israelischen kuenstlerin ronni shendar. 10 neue und exklusive tracks von gold panda, khan, brandt brauer frick, glitterbug, mads brauer & casper clause von efterklang etc. waehrend mehr als zwei stunden spielzeit loten die beteiligten kuenstler die moeglichkeiten elektronischer musik jenseits der clubkonventionen aus - mit dem ziel, einen bescheidenen beitrag zu leisten, um aus der welt einen besseren ort zu machen.
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you know the story by now, a string of super singles, a number one in the nialler9 irish song poll of 2010 (which turned them into temporary jerks kidding) and a constant string of live dates around the country have made squarehead one of the better bands in ireland and now, we re finally at the debut album chapter. its been a long time coming. squarehead initially recorded their debut album back in september and december last year with shane cullen in k9 studios and save for a couple of extra tracks and re-recordings of old favourites mother nurture and fake blood, the band have patiently been sitting on it since. yeah nothing is a dozen tracks of no-nonsense slacker indie pop, a fuzzy collection of lo-fi rock n roll inspired by surf-pop, old school rock n roll and bright guitars.
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brilliant indie dance / electropop ... check
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boundary-pushing, thrilling, unique: psychedelic horseshit blaze with a vitality reminiscent of fatcat alumni animal collective and black dice in those bands early, wildly creative incipience. laced marks a forward stylistic shift for the band, delivering a coherent set of bustling, hookladen, melted outsider pop songs. keeping a step ahead of the lo-fi scene they christened -shitgaze-, theyve drawn on a broad range of influences instead of the xeroxed anorexia of many of their peers, have ruffled feathers by critically speaking out, and carved out caustic, humorous social commentary.
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gloss drop ist ein faszinierendes, hypnotisches album, das sich jeder kategorisierung & schneller analyse entzieht. der battles-sound vereint so unterschiedliche richtungen wie hardcore, tonaler minimalismus, neo-klassik, techno & post-rock. wŠhrend dance-acts wie chemical brothers oder massive attack regelmŠ§ig gastsŠnger einladen, sind battles der erste gro§e rock-act, der dies tut. ihre gŠsteliste ist beeindruckend: der pionier des dunklen synthie-pops gary numan im muskulšsen tribal-rhythmus, der chilenische techno-minimalist matias aguayo wird auf seine stimme reduziert, kult-indierockerin kazu makino (blonde redhead) mit zŸndendem dance-punk & yamantaka eye, messianischer dreadlocks-frontmann der japan-radikalkombo boredoms, betŠtigt sich als interstellarischer mc im schamanen-chant. es sind diese ŸberschŠumenden und unerwarteten momente, die battles von allen anderen zeitgenšssischen bands unterscheiden
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the shadows is the new album from leeds-based six-piece tomorrow we sail. building on their debut release for those who caught the sun in flight (gizeh, 2014) over the course of three years, this new work combines perfectly the soaring atmospherics, gorgeously intertwined vocal harmonies and dramatic shifts in tone and dynamics that have come to characterise tomorrow we sailÕs sound. yet, there is a new sense of urgency here. very much an album of its time, the shadows draws upon the same sense of connection to both past and present that defined its precursor but features storytelling thatÕs even more defiant and deeply personal.
like its predecessor, the record features seven songs but from the chiming guitars of opening track side by side it is clear that the stately pace of for those who caught the sun in flight has made way for a far more dynamic and driving energy, perhaps best captured in the righteous anger of the ghost of john maynard keynes. tomorrow we sail still invoke a keen sense of measured grace in their songwriting - from the sweeping, elegiac title track, through to the sparse, restrained, yet haunting beauty of winifred and to sleep. urgent, yet assured, the shadows demands your attention.
like its predecessor, the record features seven songs but from the chiming guitars of opening track side by side it is clear that the stately pace of for those who caught the sun in flight has made way for a far more dynamic and driving energy, perhaps best captured in the righteous anger of the ghost of john maynard keynes. tomorrow we sail still invoke a keen sense of measured grace in their songwriting - from the sweeping, elegiac title track, through to the sparse, restrained, yet haunting beauty of winifred and to sleep. urgent, yet assured, the shadows demands your attention.
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handsome furs entstand, als sich spencer krug und dan boeckner Ð die beiden songschreiber und sŠnger von wolf parade Ð anderen projekten zuwandten, um ihre eigenen musikalischen ideen besser umsetzen zu kšnnen. spencer krug grŸndete die band sunset rubdown und dan boeckner mit ehefrau und schriftstellerin alexei perry das duo handsome furs. boeckner spielt meist gitarre und singt, wŠhrend perry keyboard und drumcomputer bedient.
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with many influences, the musicians of la mano create a peculiar sound, a rock-salsa-ra•-reggae-rap cocktail which they baptize patchanka. manu chao, who writes lyrics, gives to the patchanka a more personal definition: a popular dance with apache lyrics and chorizo spirit. the band starts touring across france in october 1987 and rapidly establishes a solid reputation. a few months later, when the second record putas fever is released, the success is obvious. tracks sung in french, spanish or arabic, pas assez de toi, king kong five or sidi hbibi are immediate hits. after a long live-cruise in 1992 along the south american coasts, la mano negra gets back to france and separates in 1994. its hard to tell the impact of la mano negra across french and spanish speaking countries, with as many particular experiences that people lived during their tours.
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savage times fing als experiment an und dokumentiert die unmittelbare, kŸnstlerische entwicklung hanni el khatibs. ursprŸnglich wurde der gro§teil der songs auf savage times bereits zuvor auf fŸnf eps nach und nach veršffentlicht. diese compilation vereint alle eps und enthŠlt zudem vier weitere, neue bonustracks. el khatib startete das projekt im dezember 2015. die aufnahmen zu den songs wurden in jonny bells (crystal antlers) jazz cats studios aufgenommen. dafŸr fuhr hanni el khatib tŠglich von l.a. nach long beach. auf der stundenlangen autofahrt kamen ihm oft die ideen fŸr seine tracks. hanni el khatib wollte sich nicht mehr auf ein genre festlegen und lie§ sich einfach von seinem musikalischen instinkt leiten. sobald ein song fertig produziert war, veršffentlichte er ihn. savage times zeigt, wie wandelbar sein sound ist: garage rock, punk, disco, grime und hip hop fŸgen sich hier konsistent ineinander, Ÿber die eigenen grenzen hinweg
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mit ãfixionÒ erscheint das bis dato ambitionierteste album von anders trentem¿ller! inklusive gastauftritten von u.a. jehnny beth (savages), marie fisker, lisbet fritze, jeppe brix (howl baby howl) u.a.. gemastert wurde das album von grammy-nominee emily lazar in the lodge (david bowie, foo fighters, lou reed, goldfrapp, moby, sonic youth, depeche mode, the velvet underground). .. jewel case ed
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cd in 2 panels digipack with spot varnish and poster booklet. les fils du calvaire are a francophone trio from the electronic chanson francaises new wave. before adopting their current name 3 years ago, the band was called dop, and already has a solid background in the music production. indeed, les fils du calvaire were also used to being among the best hip hop beatmakers of france providing rappers such as oxmo puccino and composing for mythical jamaican figure (horace andy & johnny osborne). after a first noteworthy single rester avec toi, they are releasing an album in line with the pioneers of the chanson franaise, adding a subtle note of humor and derision. jointly created with ash workman (metronomy, christine and the queens), fils de is the perfect balance between french tradition and modernity.
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julius steinhoff (smallville) and abdeslam hammouda with a surprising non-electronic project.
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two and a half minutes of drums rolling under a whirlwind of cranky guitars and vocals arguing from the bottom of a 1990s boom box, thats 51 black super. 11 tracks and 30 minutes to cross the usa, from california with pavement and weezer to ohio with guided by voices and the raspberriesÉ 51 black super isnÕt a band to get lost on its way, or in futilities. written, composed, recorded in an emergency, with short and intense sessions, the debut album by 51 black super is made in the image of its creators: spontaneous and eager to get things out there. sounds like the strokes with less cocaine and more facial hair, said a californian rock critic after listening the two first few tracks
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das mystische, urspruenglich 1979 veroeffentlichte synthpunk kultalbum von c.o.m.a. erscheint nun erstmalig auf cd mit 4 unveroeffentlichten bonus-tracks. bevor er mit charles de goal ein franzoesischer popstar wurde, war patrick blain teil von c.o.m.a., die nur ein einziges album veroeffentlichten. das von sammlern gesuchte album mit aehnlichkeiten zum sound von metal urbain enthaelt eine schraege mischung aus punk-gitarren, proto-industrial synthesizern, mundharmonika und elektronischem schlagzeug. inspiriert von bands wie devo, wire, xtc, kraftwerk, the residents und magazine, sind c.o.m.a. soetwas wie the screamers diesseitig des atlantiks.
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seit ihrem gleichnamigen debŸt aus dem jahr 2007, hat das trio um die charismatische saengerin yukimi nagano, mit seiner erfrischenden mixtur aus electro-pop und neo-soul, kritiker und fans gleicherma§en verzueckt. little dragon songs vereinen klassische popstrukturen mit ohrwurmmelodien und coolem late night-charme. chillige passagen wechseln sich mit groovigen uptempo-dance beats ab. so kam es in den letzten jahren zu kooperationen mit ebenso coolen kollegen wie gorillaz und sbtrkt. vorliegendes best-of-album vereint die 14 besten songs aus den drei peacefrog-alben: little dragon (2007), machine dreams (2009) und ritual union (2011)
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jimi tenor and nicole willis sublime herakles label returns with haunted by hallucinations, the new bandproject from petri tokkannenm mastermind of the fabolous finish soul investigators group. guitarist petri toikkanen, who graces the liner notes of nearly all the soul investigators (home cooking, keep reachin up) releases, as one of the formidable composers of the musical group, makes the debut on this self titled new bands album.
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avey tare ist dem gut informierten musikliebhaber natuerlich ein begriff. das gruendungsmitglied des animal collectives kuendigte bereits im april des letzten jahres ein neues projekt an, fuer das er sich mit angel deradoorian (ex-dirty projectors) und jeremy hyman (ponytail, dan deacon) zusammengetan hat. aus dieser zusammenarbeit entstand das album enter the slasher house, das anfang april auf domino erscheint.
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produziert hat sie krautpop- und noise-gott schneider tm. *nervšs*, ihr name, ist programm fŸr chris imlers wesen und wirken. nervositŠt als angemessene haltung gegenŸber einer gleichzeitig bedrohlichen wie aufreizend šden wirklichkeit. die songs auf dem album klingen wie alan vega, daf, silver apples, hasil adkins und joe meek gemeinsam - aber gespielt von einer person.
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frank schueltge aka f.s. blumm has released his melodic experiments around the acoustic guitar for over 15 years. in their contemplative reduction they miraculously always hit right in the heart. the man makes some damn charming music, pitchfork said about his last album.
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mix the verspielheit of mgmt, the darkness at zola jesus, the groove of the whitest boy alive put atop of morricones or calexicos shimmering desert landscapes and around that certain sexyness and lasciviciousness that remind on the chromatics or glass candys of this world. this is the building, a trio from hamburg. based around the fabled drummer sven elsner (ex tigerbeat) , as well as writer and singer daniel chun and pianist and second lead vocalist tina kaempe.
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brownswood prŠsentiert das brilliante debuetalbum des birminghamer quintetts troumaca.die formation, die der karibik naeher als den englischen midlands zu sein scheint, liefert auf the grace originellen tropical-pop auf house-beats abseits des mainstreams ab. britische fachkritiker von bbc bis nme sind bereits begeistert, und sie werden sicherlich nicht die einzigen bleiben!
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both known for giving the opportunity to french emerging talents to rise, inrocks lab and because music decided to work together in order to create a necessary take off platform highlighting those artists coming from the online and live scenes. this association aims to release every year a compilation of young artists who represent the future of the french indie-electro scene : the inrocks lab compilation.
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when two kindred spirits meet, their combination often results in more than just its sum. neve naive is such a coincidence. producer/multi instrumentalist stefan merse ulrich and singer/songwriter neve aka alexa voss have joined forces to come up with one of the most astonishing debuts of this year.
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fourth album, is an album labeled, engineered, mixed and mastered by steve albini. and its pretty obvious: fourteen tight songs, full-on (faithful to the motto hammered by albini: feature it, or fuck it), carved in eight days, by five people (drums, guitars, keyboards, bass), without ever leaving the studio.
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forging a fantastic fusion of modern electronic pop, human woman are the new signing on hamburgs hfn records. originally hailing from iceland, the band consists of g’sli galdur thorgeirsson of prolific icelandic band trabant, and producer jon atli helgason aka sexy lazer.now after the launch of their debut single,delusional, with its sensual, indie-dance roots and pleasing 80s/90s undertones, we see the pair expand their vision of modern electronic pop with a feelgood, rich and edgy album spanning 11 glorious tracks.
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together with co-producer tom mcfall (r.e.m., weezer, stars) they experimented with new sounds, structures and melodies - and now they are very proud to present the result: the best album by alcoholic faith mission to date. alcoholic faith mission will continue touring as much as possible in 2012 in support of the album, covering europe and usa/canada - and hopefully theyÕll get to play lots of festivals in the sun.
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for those of us waiting for the next band who will engage our minds, hearts and souls here comes evaline - think radiohead and add in a helping of jane s addiction for energy - with songs full of immediacy and drama that just won t go away and with their high energy live show that has been gathering fans in every city they play.
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originally conceived as a guitar based project, nzca-lines has been transformed into a suave, synth-pop sensation that combines pop melodies with r&b beats and lush arrangements with multi layered harmonies. produced by fellow loaf/lo label-mate charlie alex march and mixed by ash workman (simian mobile disco club, metronomy etc), together with main man michael lovett theyÕve created one of the years most thrilling debut albums. from the opening bars its clear that theres a unique and beautiful talent at work.
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2012 album from the british indie rock quartet. ester neatly combines elements including the dream pop of beach house, the sweet nocturnal melancholy of the xx and the sonic exploration of my bloody valentine to form an album that s streets apart from any of its contemporaries. it s a great achievement that from the first listen makes it apparent that a lot of people are about to fall in love with this band.
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2011 release from the french singer / songwriter. skyline is yann tiersen s seventh studio album, and sees tiersen taking a confident step forward, cementing the sound of its darker sister, the critically acclaimed dust lane, which was released almost exactly 12 months previously. says tiersen, -strangely while skyline musically comes across as lighter and happier than dust lane the subject matter is somewhat darker - there is certainly a sense of moving on and what thoughts are left having dealt with loss-.
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in the year of the saxophone, santa barbaras gardens & villa give us the flute. and along the way, g&v effectively wipe clear the vaseline from the murky bedroom funk of recent days. g&v bang out instant classics - each crystal clear and immaculate, but no less sweeping or languid. their debut is a youthful exploration of just how opulent and pop starkness can go. it also leaves an impression of california in the way that richard diebenkorns ocean park series or the pool party scene from the graduate both do, always sensed more than stated outright.
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ibiza rocks 2011 liefert uns auf zwei cds die indie und dance hits des jahres inklusive songs von adele, jamie t, simian mobile disco, darwin deez und und und! zusammengestellt und gemixt von den ibiza rocks resident djs nicola bear und doorly gibt es 35 tracks und remixversionen von miles kane, example, toddla t & shola ama, beardyman, africa hitech u.v.a.!
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the debut solo album from the former oasis songwriter and guitarist. .as leader of oasis since the band s inception in 1993, noel gallagher was at the helm for their global success, from the launch of their first indie uk singles in 1994 to their final shows together in the summer of 2009. over the course of their seven consecutive #1 studio albums, oasis sold over 70 million records worldwide and charted 22 consecutive top 10 uk hits from 1995 to 2008 (including eight 1s), creating an astounding historical record.
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a genuinely triumphant arrival, the album features ten stunning tracks including forthcoming single amber hands, that reel from glorious carnival-esque euphoria to a sound that occasionally flirts at melancholy and utter despair. again into eyes was recorded in london with producers ken and jolyon thomas, whose credits include sigur ros, m83, david bowie and psychic tv. the album standouts include faith unfolds, summon the sound, which featured on mute s recent exclusive record store day vinyl release vorwarts and the utopian, future-disco monolith that is whitechapel. indeed, the bands individual listening habits in psychedelia, space-rock, avant-garde and ambient soundtracks collide to form a pop trip that neatly balances the innovative with the rapturously danceable to great effect. based in london, s.c.u.m exploded onto the music scene two years ago with the release of their debut single visions arise. the single, together with their exciting and intense live shows, quickly grabbed the imagination of fans and critics alike. since then they have toured extensively across the uk and europe to a growing fanbase.
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neues album des schwedischen singer/songwriters und multiinstrumentalisten loney dear nach releases auf sub pop und polyvinyl und touren mit u.a. andrew bird. die elf neuen songs auf -hall music- leben vom kontrast zwischen orchestraler und synthetischer instrumentierung, aufgenommen mit teils ungewoehnlichen instrumenten. ein spektakulaeres und intensives werk zwischen freude und duesternis!
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das nŠchtliche gemunkel am tresen bei bier und klaren war irritierend gewesen: aufs neue album, so drummer zimmermann und basser strohmeier, wŸrde das lo fat orchestra auch kinderchšre und ein streichquartett packen. man dachte mit grauen an Çthe wallÈ, konzeptalben-bombast, artrockkacke und hoffte halb, das sei nur der berŸchtigte schwarzwŠlder humor. jetzt ist Çthe second word is loveÈ da. nicht mit kinder- aber mit chšren und natŸrlich mit streichquartett. die befŸrchtungen zerbršseln im nu, wenn im opener Çbe honestÈ die bassdrum nagelt, die elektrizitŠt in der luft rauscht und singt, bevor der sŠgezahnbass und schmids gesang und orgel einsetzen. alles gut! alles besser! alles: mehr!
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hot on the heels of the wildly enigmatic debut from wu lyf, bristol-based guitar band zun zun egui continue the british avant-garde scenes fascination with indecipherable lyrics on their first offering, katang. with tracks performed in english, french, japanese, and creole alongside several mutterings which appear to be from an entirely made-up language, its impossible for anyone, bar the most accomplished of multi-linguists, to understand what their self-described -free-range rock music- is about.
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2011 debut from the brooklyn-based band. rapprocher sees front person elizabeth harper pushing the songs into new directions. harper remains the force that binds the songs into a cohesive statement, her winking coo darting about in the deep drums and lofty arpeggios, and her passion backed mostly with electronics summons thoughts of yazs alison moyet. in concurrence with the title (-rapprocher- is french for -bring closer-), the candid, sincere lyrics meld with the atmosphere, enveloping the listener into class actresss world of 21st century romanticism.
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gem club is an exclusive society: two people, a piano, and a cello. vocalist christopher barnes sings in a quivering whisper, and these minimal accompaniments assure that their sound never becomes louder than a hush. but the massachusetts duo s debut ep, acid and everything, showed just how much emotional intensity you could pack into compositions so spare, and how much could be suggested with so little. everything on breakers, their first full-length, sounds frozen over: icy, quiet, austere. you know that eerie feeling when you find yourself alone in a huge public place that s usually crowded-- maybe a shopping mall or a playing field- but at that moment is totally empty? this record sounds like a sustained version of that feeling. -i heard the party- juxtaposes echoing piano chords and a general sense of unease (-no one could have told you / your body would fail you-) with the refrain -i heard the partys here- floating across the track like the sound of dried up laughter. the word -party- feels so out of place in a song so pensive and lonely that there s something jarring about the experience. the feeling crops up repeatedly on breakers: a sense of slow-motion detachment, a suggestion that there were signs of life here once, but you ve arrived a couple of hours- or maybe a couple of weeks- too late.
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the embassy are far too often overlooked in the uk. they more or less engineered the goeteborg scene, and have been hugely important in shaping the swedish independent music landscape over the past 10 years. their influence is second to none. so, to help those who havent been paying attention to catch up, fredrik lindson and torbjoern hŒkansson have announced a retrospective release, life in the trenches, the other side of 2001-2011. the album compiles a bunch of rarities from the duos career, among them b-sides and previously unreleased tracks.
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being a product of the age it was written, slow clubs 2009 debut, yeah so, dealt with the all too familiar space between adolescence and the oncoming storm of adulthood. a boy-girl duo who played a flower-adorned chair live, they were the polar opposite of what was coming out of post-arctic monkeys sheffield. slow club were fun, cute, whimsical and all manner of other words just shy of twee - and they hate being called twee. paradise, however, is where the duo grows up. two years on, it stumbles out of a trivial, self-indulgent teenage malaise (where sexual adventure was priority for most) and carries itself with a sense of perspective that only adulthood can give - a darker, more thoughtful view of the world. for instance, on the poignant you, earth or ash, a song about rebecca taylor s granddad, her melancholic vocals (beautiful, as always) evoke an awareness of mortality for those around her: singing -and i know, soon you ll go,- her voice seemingly breaks under the weight of premature grief. whereas even love-wise (an inspiration every band draws from) slow club s lyrical output is glossed with a more mature and detached sense of sauce, with taylor crooning on where i m waking: -i can see you looking at me / you got the brains i ve got the body-.
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tripper, the fifth fruit bats full-length, was recorded at wacs studio in los angeles with thom monahan. for the first week of recording, fruit bats leader eric d. johnson brought in a full band to capture some of the live excitement of 2009s the ruminant band. however, having recently worked alone on soundtracks for an extended period, johnson knew that he wanted tripper to be more of a solitary pursuit than his previous album. the resulting album, a bittersweet meditation on hitting the road, leaving the familiar behind and reinventing yourself, is a reinvention itself.
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mighty clouds is a brand new project that finds thomas re-teaming with betty marie barnes, a talented singer who provided vocals for slgtms every night and fill up the room.the result is a collaboration of the sort that can only occur when two musicians connect on a level that goes beyond the songs they are performing. throughout mighty clouds self-titled debut, thomas and barness musical camaraderie generates a gentle electricity that exudes intimacy and beckons the listener to move in for a closer listen.
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before he made his breakthrough with 69 love songs, stephin merritt was a little-known songwriter signed to merge records. the label reaches into its own archives for this rarities compilation, which features 14 songs recorded between 1994 and 1999. full description1999. some of the tracks were originally released as 7 inch vinyl singles by the magnetic fields, others are unreleased rarities, including three cuts from merritts unfinished science fiction musical and one outtake from the 69 love songs sessions.
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was i the wave? is the ophomore offering from montreal musician and producer miracle fortress (graham van pelt). miracle fortress gained international recognition in 2007 for his debut album five roses, a unique collection of psychedelic shoegazey-pop that garnered high praise from numerous outlets. it was also short listed for canadas polaris prize that year, alongside arcade fires neon bible and feists the reminder. while it bears little stylistic resemblance to his debut, was i the wave? is in some ways a similar offering, insofar as it takes us on a trip deep into van pelts unique musical mind. theres not much of an argument for calling this record indie-rock-its essentially an electronic offering--but existing fans wont find it too difficult to hear van pelts signature hooks swimming among the big synths, and deep beats. like five roses, it was created in isolation from top-to-bottom, with van pelt serving as composer, arranger, performer, producer, and engineer. taken as a product of his occasionally hermitic temperament, many of tracks here express themes of alienation, anonymity, or the desire for the assurances of intimacy.
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last year, we here at mexican summer came under the spell of the starry kaplan sisters: piper and skylar, and their band pearl harbor, who graced the land with their beautific something about the chapparrals ep. funny how time flies for the beyond their year siblings, as its suddenly 2011 and pearl harbor now goes by the name of puro instinct. now piper and sky find themselves bolstered by four other bandmates: cody porter, jessie clavin, mike baum, and crazy murray to make their hazy, swirling pop even more realized and sumptuous.
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drawing from a rich sonic palette, man without country splice glacial guitar ripples with an eerie synth pulse to create music both complex and all embracing. their debut ep kicks off with king complex, taken from forthcoming album foe and indicative of mwcs ability to morph their source material into anthems when you least expect it, the tracks tinkling keyboard led intro exploding into a euphoric dancefloor chorus. the melody belies a darker sentiment behind the lyrics on king complex -you are a true parasite / and youre the bane of my life- ryan concedes that -they are personal and bitter-. this contrast between melody and lyric is a common theme across their debut long player. the six track ep features a further 3 tracks from foe Ð inflammable heart, ebb & flow and iceberg plus the sei a remix of king complex. xi is exclusive to this ep.
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2011 collection released to coincide with the popular green man festival. selected and produced by rough trade shops, the cd exclusively features artists playing at green man 2011, and serves to distil the sonic ethos of the event. includes tracks from fleet foxes, the low anthem, josh t. pearson, iron and wine, gruff rhys, explosions in the sky, holy fuck, squarepusher and many others.
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finn enlisted burke reid to co-produce fomo after recognising him as a kindred spirit, and reid certainly challenged finns perceptions about what constituted a great record. the often confrontational collaborative process pushed finn to develop his sound and the resulting lp exudes raw energy.
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driver drive faster are a new band from manchester, but you wouldnt necessarily tell. this masterful debut album presents a rich, timeworn sound that exists somewhere between americana and spectral indie rock. its crafted song-writing at its best, hinging on stirring chord sequences and moments of fragile beauty. -a review described us as misfits,- says singer/ guitarist dylan giles. -we took it as a compliment.- named open house and recorded in the shared digs in which the entire band reside, the album was a labour of love begun in late 2009, poured over in 2010 and set for release in 2011. the result is a lush, layered record that slowly draws you into its world. think mercury revs deserters songs for a new generation.
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milk maid is martin cohen from nine black alps. they were discovered by jack cooper of mazes, who released a single on suffering jukebox before they were signed by fatcat records. the whole album was recorded on martins 8-track in his flat in manchester. reference points include mazes, woods and the woodsist label, the shins, guided by voices, oasis, jesus and mary chain.
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north london trio lets wrestle have been with us since 2007 when, as precocious teens, they unveiled their smart-yet-indolent take on classic underground rock disenfranchisement Ð the fall meets buzzcocks in 21st century suburbia, effectively Ð immediately gaining favour with scenesters like art bruts eddie argos and landing them a deal with bijou indie imprint, stolen. 2009s sparky, cheekily titled in the court of the wrestling lets album debut followed, winning universally positive notices and establishing frontman wesley patrick gonzalez as a wry, singular wordsmith, mature beyond his still tender years.
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say itŸberzeugt mit der einzigartigen stimme und dem lockeren sound der born ruffians. die 10 neuen songs atmen die farbenvielfalt, energie und jugend ihres gefeierten debutalbums red yellow & blue(2008) ein und erklimmen damit neue hšhen. das sympathische trio aus toronto experimentierte mit minimoogs und saxophon und fŸgte die neuen erfahrungen mŸhelos in seinen sound ein. in den vergangenen zwei jahren supporteten sie hot chip, caribou und die hidden cameras auf tour, und sŠnger luke lalonde lieh caribou fŸr sein neuestes meisterwerk swimseine stimme. hšchste zeit also wieder fŸr ein eigenes statement namens: say it!
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mark mcguire operates chiefly as guitarist in the legendary emeralds. however he also has racked up an impressive set of solo releases over the last few years (albeit mainly in small to micro print runs). living with yourself is his new album and we at editions mego hope to meet any demand which may arise from this fine selection of modern crafted guitar tunes. focusing on his family, early friendships and the problems that inevitably develop through years of knowing someone, it takes mcguires sound even further out, and contains some his most accomplished songs to date. the opening track is fine example of mcguires magic technique of taking a lone acoustic guitar then transforming the track into bliss-out electro wash looping off into the distance. and tracks like clouds rolling in and brain storm take off where such mcguire classics as the marfa lights (which incidentally is planned for a future reissue) left off. while connoisseurs of his sound will find all they desire in here, many superb surprises await around every corner. these are songs that cruise, bubble and rise to the top.
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ein super album zwischen krachkapelle und indie-rock-kombo des trios aus columbus, ohio usa stellt eine kleine zŠsur in der bisherigen laufbahn von times new viking da. es ist das erste mal, dass die band ein studio fuer die aufnahmen vom neuen werk dancer equired aufgesucht haben. doch statt die Ÿblichen wege ihres diy-geistes aufzugeben, besinnen sich jared phillips, beth murphy & adam elliot auf ihre staerken und treiben so den sound voran ohne dabei auf das times-new-viking sche scheppern und krachen zu verzichten.
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die berliner musikerin, komponistin, produzentin und moderatorin gudrun gut ist seit jahrzehnten eine feste grŸ?e der deutschen musikszene, die sie durch interdisziplin_re impulse und regelm_?ige verŸffentlichungen und auftritte pr_gte. fr?he stationen ihrer karriere sind einst?rzende neubauten, mania d! und malaria. in den letzten jahren machte gut solo und durch kollaborationen mit k?nstlerinnen ihres 1997 gegr?ndeten labels monika enterprise von sich reden. zu dessen 20-j_hrigen jubil_um erscheint mit -monika werkstatt- ein album, das aus dem gleichnamigen workshop resultiert. bei diesem pr_sentieren monika-k?nstlerinnen aktuelle projekte, diskutieren neue verŸffentlichungen, sprechen mit dem publikum ?ber die rolle von frauen in der elektronischen musikproduktion oder improvisieren zusammen. f?r die albumproduktion zogen sich die monika-members agf, beate bartel, lucrecia dalt, danielle de picciotto, islaja, barbara morgenstern, sonae und pilocka krach mit gudrun gut in die uckermark zur?ck, wo sie in einem ger_umigen anwesen mit viel spa?, aber ohne vorgaben vŸllig ungezwungen musik machten. im anschluss nahmen sich die k?nstlerinnen einzelne aufnahmen als patinnen vor und finalisierten diese zu songs. entsprechend verschiedenartig klingen diese. tipp: die vinyl-version enth_lt acht bonustracks.
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