Feature: Yellow Ostrich - Chills
On constant rotation at the minute.
Check out their recent EP Ghost for more.
The 1975 in session for Huw Stephens - click on the buttons for exclusive live tracks including Chocolate, The City, Talk and M.O.N.E.Y.!
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Feature: Eton Messy
Future Garage. You may just think this is a buzz term right now because undoubtedly you’ll have been hearing it a lot, however it’s a genre that is set to topple all other forms of electronic and dance music. It’s a sound that many people like because it covers so many vast expanses of sound. However the question is, just how do you track down music from such small and independent artists? The answer lies in part with Eton Messy. An ever growing facebook page which is supplying the ears of thousands with new Future Garage consistently day after day. The primo playlist for any good houseparty can be found right here on the Eton Messy Facebook Page. We know this may not have been our biggest ever feature, but quite frankly we shall let the music do the talking, especially considering we have offered you up such a fruitful supply. Enjoy audiophiles.
Feature: Alt-J (∆) - Live at KEXP
British art-pop sweethearts dropped into the KEXP studios to serve up a piece of live brilliance to a lucky few illustrating their growing confidence and stage presence with this wonderful 40 minute set. Including old favourites such as Matilda and Breezeblocks as well as recent hit singles Tesselate and Something Good, this British quartet seem to be growing into real contenders for one of the hottest acts on the planet at the minute.
The odds on favourites to be crowned winners of the Mercury Prize are playing a selection of shows during November with headline shows all over the UK. See the link below for full listings of all their upcoming shows and also further information at the their website.
Feature: Mercury Prize 2012 Nominations
So now the Brits seemed to have sold out, The Barclaycard Mercury Prize is becoming one of the most coveted titles in British Music. The 12 Nominees have just been announced and for any band just being on this short list is an honor.
Feature: Who Knew About Tubelord?
Everyone has that one band or musician which they feel deserves far more exposure than they get. Whether it be the 80s hair metal band your Dad showed you when you were 8 or an R&B singer you heard for the first time on a drunken night in Brighton, we all know about some musical creation which the majority of the world has for whatever reason been too caught up in itself to notice. For me, this underappreciated musical joy can be found in Tubelord. Not only can I accredit them for developing my longstanding love affair with math rock but they consistently are my go to band for scenarios in which I have no idea what to listen to. In amongst their demos and two albums are a classic selection of genius tracks with lyrical content which could make Morrissey’s palms sweaty. Not only have they managed to produce recorded music which can brighten up any dull house party, they put on one of the best live shows I have ever been fortunate enough to witness (on more than one occasion at that). Anyway, you have most likely had enough brown nosing to last you the rest of the weekend, so without furtherado, here is their latest album Romance for you to listen to, take on board, love, hate, piss on, whatever. Just give it a try. No pressure…
Feature: Mid-Year Review - Best Songs Part II
As promised, here is Part II of our favourite songs of the year so far.
Frank Ocean - Pyramids
Animal Collective - Honeycomb
Grimes - Genesis
Blur - Under The Westway
Foxygen - Make It Known
Albums to follow.
Feature: Mid-Year Review - Best Songs Part I
We thought we would share some of our personal highlights so far in the world of music. Although some of us would like to include Channel Orange within these lists, we thought we would hold opinion for later in the year. Enjoy.
Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine?
Childish Gambino - We Ain’t Them
Hot Chip - Flutes
The Antlers - Drift Drive
A$AP Rocky - Goldie
Part II to follow.
Feature: Frank Ocean - Why He Is Music’s Future
In a statement released today by Frank Ocean on his Tumblr page he bravely details, in the poetic fashion we have come to expect from Frank, of how his first love was a man. The digital letter, which was originally meant to be featured in the ‘Thank You’s of Channel Orange, explains how his feelings grew without him realising until when it was too late he realised he had in fact fallen in love. Within the music industry, as much as it is unspoken, there is still much homophobia, so this move is a brave one, but one which proves why Frank Ocean should be the inspiration to a growing selection of young musicians. To have that confidence and that reassurance to speak out for himself can only strengthen others, something which his music already does. Frank Ocean’s position in OFWGKTA also demonstrates the true value of the Wolf Gang, regardless of their harsh lyrics and homophobic slurs, they are in fact accepting of everyone… not many other people can say the same thing!
Click here for higher resolution version of Frank’s statement.
Feature: Moonrise Kingdom Soundtrack
Here, you can listen to a selection of tracks that feature on Wes Anderson’s new big picture entitled ‘Moonrise Kingdom’. Anderson has always had a keen ear for good music, mainly influenced by 60s’ British Rock and Pop and the music that accompanies this new film does not disappoint as well.
