ARCADE FIRE – ‘Neon Bible’ (album review)
Canada’s finest, and that’s quite a title given the number of great bands to come from there in the last few years. Return triumphantly with the follow up to seminal debut Funeral. And guess what…They have only gone and made this one even better aint they! This is a wall of pure goose bump inducing [...]
-->THE LIGHTS – ‘Grand Union’ (album review)
The debut album from this West London five piece is one that wears its influences proudly on its sleeve. And there is a very wide range of influences to put on that sleeve. With each song very different from the last. Practically every songs hits you with an instant feeling that ‘I’m sure I’ve heard [...]
-->SINNER DC – ‘Arkle Parkle Avenue’ (album review)
Straight in with a funky, sexy groove on ‘born to be mild’. This album starts as it means to go on. Smooth, Massive Attack influenced trip-hop beats underneath lo-fi electronica, vocal samples, atmospheric synth string pads with heavy sustain and piano loops. ‘Arkle parkle avenue’ makes a perfect soundtrack any club come down. Sinner DC [...]
-->JOANNA NEWSOM – ‘Ys’ (album review)
The second album from the 24-year-old pixie-like harpist from Nevada City. Produced by the god-like genius that is Steve Albini (Nirvana, Pixies, PJ Harvey etc.) Her distinctively fabulous harp playing is the obvious focal point of the album. With additional strings coming from Van Dyke Parks. A man who has worked with Brian Wilson amongst [...]
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Features // Azealia Banks
NME voted her the coolest person of 2011 (and if you watch the video for 212 then you’ll see why), BBC have put her in 3rd position in their Sound of 2012 list (alongside the likes of Frank Ocean and Nikki & The Dove… but Skrillex did come in 4th so clearly a moron played a part in compiling the list) and her debut album is being produced by Florence + The Machine producer, Paul Epworth. Not to mention the fact that in January, none other than Karl Lagerfeld invited her into his Parisian home to perform in a celebration of his new line! Talk about girl power.
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Albums // Beach House // Teen Dream
For some reason, one that I’m gravely disappointed in myself for, I only got into Beach House post the release of Devotion. Once I came to my senses I immediately got my act together and gave all previous Beach House releases a listen. I can now only thank the power of blogging for unearthing this hazy sound of nostalgia to my once ignorant ears.
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Singles // Jack Penate // No-one Lied.
Jack Penate releases are always a joy to uncover and this week’s stripped-down and tender track was a long time coming. It is also completely different to anything we’ve ever heard from the London indie-pop scamp as he wore his heart on his sleeve and, in one take, produced this stunning piece of sentimental charm.
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Videos // Die Antwoord // I Fink U Freeky
‘I Fink U Freeky’ screeches techno synths out at you, while the vocals rap twice as fast as the average person can take a breath. The video is shot in black and white and the audience is welcomed into (what looks like) Die Antwoord’s creepy basement of unearthly delights, where rats clamber over people, alien heads float in oily water, young boys look like a product of the Chapman Brothers and bountiful dance moves are constructed into uncontrollable leg-hopping fits.
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Interviews // King Charles
With his trademark dredhive and finely tweaked mustache, this King Charles looked rather like some kind of sexy pantomime pirate. After a few casual drinks and what seemed like an hour of ‘getting the lighting right’, he was kind enough to sit down and chat about his plans for 2012, being ‘glam folk’ and how his heart constantly beats for music.
Twitter: @_NOIZE
- Had a great time interviewing & listening to @thisisthemilk these boys are our faves. They are so fucking good.
- Hung out with @listentoBOY at our local hang out @GrapeDigital. Talking about underground Hamburg and strange alcoholic shots. Fun times.
- Die Antwoord's videos keep getting more bizarre.http://www.noizemakesenemies.co.uk/videos-die-antwoord-i-fink-u-freeky
- Saw @idealstheband last night at Hoxton Bar & Grill. O M Fucking G. Good times.
- Best budz. @ethanashmusic http://t.co/uD2aPs5n
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Albums // Other Lives // Tamer Animals
Other Lives are a folk band brimming with musical talent. They excel in creating rhythmic drum patterns, haunting lead vocals, indulgent chanting backing vocals and a progressive folk sound.
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Single of the Week // Miracle Fortress // Everything Works
No, it’s not another remix of MJ’s Billie Jean. However, from listening to the similar sounding ‘chikka-cha’ drum taps at the intro of Miracle Fortress’ Everything Works, you’d be forgiven for thinking so. Everything works’ ‘80s reference’ only last about a second, until kooky cyber sounds kick in, making the song all about futuristic fun.
