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Ebony Bones Artist Review
Ebony Bones is terrifying. Equal parts cartoon character, carnival queen and African warrior; her identity is as schizophrenic and surprising as her music, which borrows from genres as disparate as punk and afrobeat. She mashes sounds gleefully in an attempt to create something new; and thanks to appearances in Europe and at this year's SXSW music festival with her epic, colourful entourage/live band, her whirligig... (posted by James 2 years 357 days ago.)
Ebony Bones is terrifying. Equal parts cartoon character, carnival queen and African warrior; her identity is as schizophrenic and surprising as her music, which borrows from genres as disparate as punk and afrobeat. She mashes sounds gleefully in an attempt to create something new; and thanks to appearances in Europe and at this year's SXSW music festival with her epic, colourful entourage/live band, her whirligig... (posted by James 2 years 357 days ago.)
Empire of the Sun Artist Review
Fed up? Miserable? Bored? Put Empire Of The Sun in your pipe and smoke it. If Bat For Lashes, The Klaxons and MGMT have already beaten a path to your door, these synth-driven pop technicians will not be needing a giant wooden horse to beguile themselves inside your city limits. mpire Of The Sun are Australian duo Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore, the former of The Sleepy Jackson, the latter of... (posted by James 2 years 357 days ago.)
Fed up? Miserable? Bored? Put Empire Of The Sun in your pipe and smoke it. If Bat For Lashes, The Klaxons and MGMT have already beaten a path to your door, these synth-driven pop technicians will not be needing a giant wooden horse to beguile themselves inside your city limits. mpire Of The Sun are Australian duo Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore, the former of The Sleepy Jackson, the latter of... (posted by James 2 years 357 days ago.)
6 Day Riot Artist Review
London based band 6 Day Riot have been recognised in the industry as the ones to watch out for in the not too distant future. Signed by their own record label Tantrum Recordings', the new- found brand has recently released their first two finished CD's. Their 2007 debut album Folie a Deux' was produced by the Grammy award winning producer Steve Levine, producer to such huge names as The Beach Boys and... (posted by James 2 years 357 days ago.)
London based band 6 Day Riot have been recognised in the industry as the ones to watch out for in the not too distant future. Signed by their own record label Tantrum Recordings', the new- found brand has recently released their first two finished CD's. Their 2007 debut album Folie a Deux' was produced by the Grammy award winning producer Steve Levine, producer to such huge names as The Beach Boys and... (posted by James 2 years 357 days ago.)
The Mission District Artist Review
Graduating with honours from the same synth- steeped pop school as Metro Station, The Killers and Hellogoodbye, please put your hands together for The Mission District. These young gentlemen are a fresh- faced sextet from Canada , a country that moonlights as a hothouse for musicians (Final Fantasy, Arcade Fire, Broken Social Scene et al). Formed in 2004, they released their debut album Youth... (posted by James 2 years 357 days ago.)
Graduating with honours from the same synth- steeped pop school as Metro Station, The Killers and Hellogoodbye, please put your hands together for The Mission District. These young gentlemen are a fresh- faced sextet from Canada , a country that moonlights as a hothouse for musicians (Final Fantasy, Arcade Fire, Broken Social Scene et al). Formed in 2004, they released their debut album Youth... (posted by James 2 years 357 days ago.)
Ane Brune Artist Review
Remember that little boy who sang that tune from The Snowman? Well, listening to this song by Ane Brun first reminded me of that. And now you might be thinking "oh dearthis really isn't for me. " but don't skip the page. A sense of open-minded-ness is needed when hearing about Ane Brun. She has perfectly pitched vocals and sings predominantly high notes with a slight wobble'. Again, don't skip the page. It gets better. ... (posted by James 3 years 5 days ago.)
Remember that little boy who sang that tune from The Snowman? Well, listening to this song by Ane Brun first reminded me of that. And now you might be thinking "oh dearthis really isn't for me. " but don't skip the page. A sense of open-minded-ness is needed when hearing about Ane Brun. She has perfectly pitched vocals and sings predominantly high notes with a slight wobble'. Again, don't skip the page. It gets better. ... (posted by James 3 years 5 days ago.)
Alessis Ark Band Review
A song dripping with country and western nostalgia from Alessi's Ark 's forthcoming album Notes From the Treehouse, The Dog evokes classic cowboy films, settlers crossing the prairie and gold- seekers on their historic rush to California . Fitting for a song that starts with the lyrics, "You strike gold" But just quickly: I would like to take this opportunity to declare my unbridled enthusiasm for banjos. Call me a yokel and... (posted by James 3 years 5 days ago.)
A song dripping with country and western nostalgia from Alessi's Ark 's forthcoming album Notes From the Treehouse, The Dog evokes classic cowboy films, settlers crossing the prairie and gold- seekers on their historic rush to California . Fitting for a song that starts with the lyrics, "You strike gold" But just quickly: I would like to take this opportunity to declare my unbridled enthusiasm for banjos. Call me a yokel and... (posted by James 3 years 5 days ago.)
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