Gigs // Yann Tiersen
When entering the roundhouse for the Yann Tiersen gig, I see many people confusingly scan the stage: “where is the piano?” Not a surprising reaction: the French musician, here to promote his new album, ‘Skyline’, gained world fame composing the soundtrack of Amélie: romantic, Parisian piano music. But when the six-man strong band starts playing [...]
-->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.
-->Gigs // Bombay Bicycle Club
I can barely type this as my hands are aching from Bombay Bicycle Club’s gig last night at Brixton Academy. Who knew every track of theirs was so worthy of hands-above-your-head anthem-style clapping? I mean, I know their rhythms are particularly catchy, but it’s a totally different story listening to their live drum beats and melodic keyboard tunes – the audience just couldn’t help themselves. It was great! Not only do I feel more cultured, but fitter too.
-->Videos // Zulu Winter // Never Leave
A whirlwind of bright psychedelic colours – warm purples, reds and electric blues – weave their way through Zulu Winter’s new music video, “Never Leave”. The flashing images speed past so quickly, you’re waiting for Madonna to center and start singing “Ray of Light”.
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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.
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- 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.
