Over the summer the CD version of the ‘Honest Hearts‘ EP sold out. However, Due to constant demand Mr. Lake Poets himself Martin Longstaff has done a new run of handmade CDs. You can have one sent to your house for the modest sum of £5 (free postage), UK only. In the U.S. that equals $8.07 presently and the post, well contact your local postmaster. To get your copy go here: thelakepoets.bandcamp.com Continue reading “lake poets | honest hearts ep”
cloud boat | model of you | our sunday best
Cloud Boat is a duo of two (Sam Ricketts & Tom Clarke), but they bring together the pieces of countless souls. Tom Clarke has a voice chiseled from the light just reaching us after light years of travel. His is a voice alive with dead things. It is the relic of hope and fear, it is a sweet drop of sound which enters our collective ears and ignites the spark of life. A sound particle on which the first steps of resilience are built Continue reading “cloud boat | model of you | our sunday best”
paul cook & the chronicles | radar ep
Paul Cook & The Chronicles offer up a bit of bright, uptempo and unrequited love. The track “Radar,” comes to your ears via London, UK. Look for the Radar EP to drop June 2nd, 2014. Paul Cook & The Chronicles is a promising solo project for indie singer-songwriter Paul Cook. The Radar EP precedes the fourth and final album in Paul Cook & The Chronicles ‘Volumes’ which drops later this year. Peace. Continue reading “paul cook & the chronicles | radar ep”
the sherpas | six steps |official video
The Sherpas release a video for their latest rock rhythmic track Six Steps. From the very beginning the guitar licks start a frenetic free fall and soon the song is in a full blown groove vibe. The track is taken from the bands recent Six Steps single, the b-side contains an alternate version of the song Telescope. You should also check out the bands previous release Soirée EP. Peace. Continue reading “the sherpas | six steps |official video”
the sherpas // wave to the water
the sherpas // wave to the water
Sometimes when someone makes a formal introduction in regards to a formally unknown band or artist it can be a fortuitous meeting. Several hours ago the band member Pierre Roxon forwarded to me such an introduction, and this review is my formal ‘thank you very much’.
The band The Sherpas comes to us from across the water, hailing from Exeter and Seaton (respectively), UK. According to other reports the band has been generating a lot of buzz, and making quite a name for itself, after listening to several tracks I can understand why.
Check out The Sherpas brand new video for Wave To The Water. The track is a toned down version of an imploding star and the sparks radiate rhythmically. The track contains just enough rock elements to make this Pop song resonate mightily with gritty determination and star slung potential. Continue reading “the sherpas // wave to the water”
new desert blues // adam
There is a lot of good music coming out of the U.K. and the South Coast band New Desert Blues is a raising the bar even further. There latest song, Adam is all kinds of rough and ready with just the right amount of folkish/rock twang.
In regards to the video, director Jack Bowden explains, “Adam, is act one of a two act music video I shot for New Desert Blues. We flew out to the desert with a script, some actors and some camera equipment. This is what we flew back with. Act two, Zachary will be released soon.”
New video, new debut single, looks like a good start for this newly formed band. Also, peep their SoundCloud for a few additional demos. Peace. Continue reading “new desert blues // adam”
still corners // strange pleasures
Pop this candy-wrapped sound sweet into your ear and enjoy. Check out the just released sophomore 12-song follow-up LP Strange Pleasures from London-based dream pop practitioners Still Corners. Tessa Murray and Greg Hughes delivered mightily with their 2010 Creatures of an Hour and not surprisingly stand in the place where obviously lightning strikes twice yet again. And for a limited time you can stream the entire enchilada via Sub Pop Records and Soundcloud. Continue reading “still corners // strange pleasures”
denai moore // flaws
It is often said the gift of music is an offering which keeps on giving. And much like the old adage, “You never cross the same river twice,” well, that too can easily be applied to a beautiful and cherished song. I want to first extend a heartfelt thanks to my new friend Teddi for introducing Mitten Mouth Music to Denai Moore. Ms. Moore sings her wonderful and oh-so-touching song, “Flaws” taken from her ‘Hardliving’ release with an abundance of ardor and tenderness . Make no mistake his is a song you’ll want to put on repeat and shadow dance with well into the late night hours. Plus, it’s a FREE DOWNLOAD. Peace.
alunageorge // your drums, your love
Right now the mood is chill. It is time to grab something that’ll settle your nerves, wine perhaps? It is the hour if unwinding and the unfurling of any and everything that may get in the way of your total relaxation. If you’re a fan of music, and I’m not speaking of the Top 40 variety (but the music which lives just beneath the underside of complicity) then you might have the alt R&B duo AlunaGeorge on your radar. And if not here’s an introduction. Check out their latest, “Your Drums, Your Love” and you’ll discover its a sweet lil’ number to vibe to. Now, how about that glass of wine, writing music reviews is thirsty work. Peace. Continue reading “alunageorge // your drums, your love”
supersonic society // compressor
Alex Ferry operates under the name Supersonic Society and the sets he creates are more than worthy of the dance floor. Listen to these two selections are get ready for a damn good time. Peace. Continue reading “supersonic society // compressor”