Gotye – Somebody That I Used To Know
Around 10 years ago Belgian-Australian multi-instrumentalist Wouter de Backer started making sample filled tracks that got the attention of Oz's Triple J radio. He's now better known as Gotye, released 3 albums and won a few ARIA's.
Binko Swink – Patient
Lyla Foy and Dan Bell have made music under many various guises but when I saw them again this year with a new lineup, style and songs as Binko Swink, I was amazed at how much more I loved their music. Oh and you can also find out what my Grandma does with her dead...
Jordan Klassen – Go to Me
Here's a lovely tune I've just Shuffled on at Chipped Hip. It's from Canadian Jordan Klassen who's growing quite a following in the land of the maple leaf.
Fitz & The Tantrums – Don’t Gotta Work It Out
My tune for the weekend is by Fitz & The Tantrums which I just came across at Mad Macrkel. Founded by Michael Fitzpatrick in L.A., this six piece are quickly becoming known for their soul tapping tunes
Fishing – OOOO
A few (hundred) miles away from Melbourne, the home town of one of the greatest sample based bands in the world, The Avalanches, comes a new contender to their rarely contested throne. Fishing is the experimental electronic pop duo Russell Fitzgibbon and Doug Wright from Sydney. Like the Avalanches they make big beaty tunes that...
The Van Doos – Is This The One
Where have all the guitars gone? Not very far apparently. British rock has taken a slump recently, there’s nothing new getting too far, but lets hope that changes. We’re due a new pop rock band soon. Actually what was the last great pop rock band? Arctic Monkeys I guess. The Van Doos are a London...
Tristen – Eager for your Love
By no means planned, here is my second Americana post of the week. Maybe it’s my own personal way of trying to stave off the apparent brit-pop revival that’s around the corner. Please, don’t let it happen. With a slightly more conservative approach compared to Jessica Lea Mayefield, my last country adventure – Chicago born...
Entrepreneurs’ Laurel Halo Remix
Holeytonal favourite Entrepreneurs has just posted on his facebook page a new remix of Supersymmetry by brooklyn based psychedelic seamstress Larual Halo at your. I’ve completely fallen for Entrepreneus’ quirky pop beats – I just wish he’d get his hands on Britney and make that god awful Hold It Against Me something even close to listenable....
Silvermoths – Superhero
Time for some shameless self-promotion. Well sort of. I play cello in a folk/pop group called Silvermoths. I’ve been making music with lead singer and co-writer Emma Churchley along with guitarist Kaziu Gill for around 5 years now – and it just keeps getting better. Silvermoths started around a year ago, with my colleague Kate...
Jessica Lea Mayfield – Tell Me
Jessica Lea Mayfield, a 21-year-old singer-songwriter, is forcing me to appreciate country music. Probably in the same way Sheryl Crow did, even Jessica's nonchalant vocal delivery remind me of the queen of alt-country-rock.
Discodeine – Singular: A Track for Your NYE Party
With 2011 just round the corner I’m sure many of you are desperately looking for the next best tunes for your playlist at tonight’s party. I’ve decided to be nice and am going to help you bring in the new year in style with this amazing track by French electro outfit Discodeine who I have written about...
Escort – Cocaine Blues
Disco should be a part of every human upbringing, solid old school disco. Funky beats and slick strings have been hidden from our youth for too long. Fear not, Escort are about to change that. Although parents may not want kids shuffling along to songs about narcotics – no wait – hip-hop already teaches how...
