SARAH BLASKO.
So, it seems to be a bit of a thing to not like Sarah Blasko. And I was definitely one of those people. And whilst some of her stuff I find quite bland, this song ‘All Of Me’ taken from her album of last year I Awake is pretty special. Ms Blasko has also just released a clip for the song, easily one of the most intriguing and dare I say affective clips I think I’ve seen this year. It is being billed as slightly NSFW, but, you can maybe get away with it.
If you dig, then make sure you check her out on a massive regional tour. More details here.
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Miks
PRIVATE LIFE.
This is such a good clip for such a great song. The track itself featured in the April mixtape.
Melbourne duo Private Life have gone and joined the sex industry, albeit rather cryptically (“I wanna eject my rocket fuel in your spaceport baby“) and also only for the 4 minutes and 7 seconds that the clip lasts, from what we’ve been told…
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Miks
SNAKADAKTAL.
So some things are meant to be impressive. When I OH YOU announced the other day that Snakadaktal were releasing a new song this afternoon, I got pretty stoked. And the new song, exceeds my expectations (READ: is a fucking good song!).
‘Ghost’ is the first taste off the bands debut album Sleep In The Water which is due for release August 2. It’s slow sleepy layering showcases how these guys use atmosphere superbly. There’s also a complexity and a sophistication to it too – even moreso than their previous work. Head over to the band’s website for details on purchasing the album – snakadaktal.com
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WHITLEY.
So Whitley‘s back.
Killer new track from Mr Greenwood, doing what he does perfectly. ‘My Heart Is Not A Machine’ is the first cut from his new album, Even The Stars Are A Mess which comes out on July 5. On the indefinite break, Whitley did a shit load of travelling, all becoming inspiration for the new album.
The clip for ’My Heart Is Not A Machine’ was shot in the Amazon rainforest, the last leg of his trip. Makes for an incredible clip – and a beaut track too!
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Miks
THE PREATURES.
This is one of the tracks that have seriously made my May. And I know I’m a little late to the party, but hey, I’ve had a month off ok?
It’d be hard not to notice these guys. With easily one of the catchiest tracks of the year, The Preatures are bringing that funky singalong soul right back and hitting you smack bang in the face with it. New single ‘Is This How You Feel?’ seriously kicks you for 6, with it’s dual vocals and that drum and guitar groove that is enough to make anyone move no matter what the fuck they’re doing.
You can grab the single from iTunes and keep an eye out for a new EP due out soon too.
The clip is also pretty darn classic. Just the band looking all sexy with some great lights and words etc.
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Miks
NEIGHBOURHOOD YOUTH.
These guys are seriously an ace band. Producing some of that emotive indie rock that doesn’t make you cringe, Neighbourhood Youth are four Melbourne dudes nailing it. The guys have a new single out ‘My Friends’, as well as a clip for the track. The clip is bloody nice – really well shot and captures the feel beautifully.
You can stream/purchase the track below as well as the clip.
The boys are also half way through a tour to help launch the single. Deets here.
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Miks
ALUKA VIDEO PREMIERE.
So, this is pretty exciting. Maamf is lucky enough to be able to debut the making of vid for one of the tracks from Aluka‘s debut full length, Space alongside a whole heap of other excellent blogs. The track we’ve got is track 9, ‘Street’. Tomorrow, make sure you check out the rad All I Do Is Listen as they premier another making of vid.
Perhaps the best thing about Aluka is that sure they’re an experimental vocal pop group, but it’s still all quite accessible and definitely not alienating. The album itself was released a couple of days ago (April 5th) and was recorded and produced by the excellent Nick Huggins, who has worked with Oscar + Martin, Kid Sam etc. The guys vary it up with their sounds (yep, that is possible with just vocals) as well as the stories that they tell. You can also hear the various locations reflected in both the stories and sounds too (each song was recorded in a unique location across their home state of Victoria). It’s a small bit wanky a concept, but my gosh does it work.
The girls are going to be doing a run of dates in support of the album. Make sure you check ‘em out. They’re heaps talented, and also heaps funny (as the clip suggests).
Album Launch Tour
Thursday 11th April- Camelot Lounge, Sydney Friday 12th April- Salamanca Art Centre, Hobart Wednesday 17th April- Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane Sunday 21st April- Nexus Art Centre, Adelaide Friday 3rd May- Uniting Church of Northcote, MelbourneBuy tickets:
http://aluka.com.au/tour/
BRIGHTLY.
So Melbourne dudes Brightly released their new track a little while ago, complete with a pretty innovative way to distribute it. You can catch up on all that here.
All that’s good and everything, but then they went and made, easily, one of the best clips ever made for the track. Every time I watch this, and trust me, it’s been a few times, I get the whole goosebumps shivers thing going on. Make sure you watch it in full screen too. Or even better, check it out in it’s full interactive glory over at tweetflight.wearebrightly.com
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Miks
JAGWAR MA.
Jagwar Ma are Sydney town peeps currently doing the whole Aussie in LDN thing. And yeah, I know this tune has been doing the rounds for a while, but man, it’s a really good song. When that bass kicks in, fuck me – makes it one of the tunes of the year.
The clip, shot on a monday (apparently), features Jono Ma dancing like a loon and just generally having a top notch time singing his song. Pretty cool little bit of film making.
You can stream ‘The Throw’ below if you haven’t already, as well as the clip.
Also make sure you grab the track on iTunes – the b side, ‘Four’ is fucking ace!
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Miks
NEW MIDNIGHT JUGGERNAUTS.
So finally, some brand spankin’ new Midnight Juggernauts. These guys would easily have to be one of my favourite Melbourne bands, so news that the gents are ready with some new stuff forced me to go buy a new pair of pants. And that’s a double win, coz I needed a new pair.
And if Russian pop music shows (ala Countdown) are your kinda thing then I reckon the clip will be up your alley. Even if it’s not your thing, then you’ll love the freaking clip. Too good. Fucking ace song too!!
Ballad of the War Machine is the first taste off the bands 3rd album due out for release mid 2013 via Siberia Records / Remote Control.
If you’re a Juggers fan, then make sure you check ‘em out as they tour the new single. They’re always ace live.
MIDNIGHT JUGGERNAUTS
‘Ballad of the War Machine’ Tour
Friday 19 April – The Zoo, Brisbane
With special guests YesYou and Young Men Dead
Details here.
Saturday 20 April – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
With special guests YesYou and Four Door
Details here.
Wednesday 24 April – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
With special guests YesYou and Client Liaison
Details here.
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Miks
SUPER WILD HORSES.
2010′s album Fifteen from Melbourne garage rock two-piece Super Wild Horses was easily a fave of mine.
The girls are finally back with brand new single ‘Alligator’ as well as an ace clip all about pie face! But pie face as in the classic cream pie slapstick kind, not the 24/7 joints you visit at 4 in the morning.
Seriously ace track too. Their second album Crossroads is due for release April 5 on excellent label Remote Control Records. Definitely one to get your mits on.
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Miks
DEJA.
DEJA are always going to do something a little outta left-field. Their left-field electronica infused pop music always manages to fit a mood, and never goes go far outta left-field that…well…there’s no more field. It’s just stands.
Their clips equally hit it out of the park (to keep that tortured, pretty crap analogy going). Featuring some pretty stunning photography, the clip for their latest single ‘Holiday’ also includes a small bit of expressive/interpretive dance, but hey, the clip looks absolutely amazing.
Check it out just below, and if you dig the track, you can download that one just below too!
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Miks
VANCE JOY.
Ok, so this guy seems to be doing a fair bit right lately. He’s just signed with Liberation and is releasing a new EP in the next couple of weeks (pre-order here). Vance Joy‘s latest track, ‘From Afar’ has gone pretty gangbusters…and the clip is, by far, one of the best I’ve seen.
If you’re keen, you can check out an interview Sabi did with the man himself over on MISMATCH.TV right here.
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Miks
YOUNG MAVERICK.
So these Melbourne boys are back with a new single. There seems to be a pretty big ‘trop-pop’ scene in Australia, and to be honest, it’s getting a little much. But these guys were one of the first, and with those signature high guitar lines and Robbie’s really easy going vocal vibe, Young Maverick continue to stand out from the rest.
The boys have also gone and done a clip for ‘Janitor’. You can stream that below too.
Check the gents out tonight at Ding Dong Lounge too if you’re in Melbourne!
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Miks
THE CORSAIRS.
The Corsairs recently did a gig on a tram for Tram Sessions and the St Kilda Festival. This is seriously ace – even the dude that joins in in the chorus nails it.
As with every year, St Kilda festival has once again nailed it – the lineup is massive. More details of that one here.
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Miks
TAME IMPALA
Brand new vid for Tame Impala‘s excellent ‘Mind Mischief’. Sexy cosmic love!
The animation makes this clip – really pretty expressive, and spot on in terms of furthering the story. ACE!
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Miks
HUNGRY KIDS OF HUNGARY.
The new single from Hungry Kids of Hungary, ‘Twin Cities’ flew under the radar a bit for me. It was probably the mid December release date. But man, glad I’ve finally wrapped my ears around it.
I think the clip’s staggered and choppy editing of the pretty mundane daily actions suit the track to a t. The clip doubled with the really quite restrained and controlled brooding epicness of the track nails it.
The bands second album, You’re A Shadow is out on Feb 22 through Stop Start/EMI. You can pre-order it on iTunes here.
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Miks
FOOD COURT.
Food Court are outta Glebe in Sydney and doing some really really great 60s style garage, complete with harmonies. They’ve just released a clip for their track, ‘Not Enough’. Heaps fun clip full of 3 quarters of the band chucking food around, eating decent sized breakfasts and burgers, and lead singer Cristian Campano constantly missing out.
The band have recorded their debut EP due out in April. It was recorded down here in Melbourne with Mark Doman from garage punk legends Ross De Cheyne Hurricanes and mastered by Mikey Young from Eddy Current.
You can check out the clip below and make sure you download the track from their bandcamp.
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Miks
NANTES.
Really great vid for a really really great track from Sydney lads, Nantes. It looks as though the guys are now operating as a two piece, but man, with songs like ‘Drones’, I couldn’t care less if they had half a member.
The boys have their debut album due out early next year. Keep an eye out!
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Miks
COLLARBONES.
These guys are definitely going to feature in quite a few end of year lists. Collarbones‘s sophomore release, Die Young hit all the right spots when it comes to beat driven r’n'b/dance music.
On record they sound amazing, but live, they’re incredible. Two unassuming dudes cutting loose on stage. It’s a sight to see. I caught them at the National Gallery of Victoria a couple of weeks back for Melbourne Music Week. But they also played at Shadow Electric a little while ago, as part of the Good Hustle series at the Abbotsford Convent. Awesome film people Who By Fire caught their stellar track ‘Hypothermia’ on film.
Check it out below, and if you haven’t already, check out their album on soundcloud. So good!
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Miks
HERMITUDE.
Absolutely killer clip for Hermitude‘s track ‘The Villian’. Taken off their amazing album of this year Hyperparadise. Some crazy thief&security style dance moves!
The dudes are doing a mini run of dates Jan/Feb of next year too. Make sure you check ‘em out. Details here.
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Miks
COURTNEY BARNETT.
As a track, this has been kicking around for a little while. And, so has the clip for that matter. But you know what? Better late than never I reckon.
Great clip that suits a really great track. If some widescreen suburban push bike gangs are your thing, then Courtney Barnett‘s History Eraser is probably gonna be your kind of thing.
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Miks
SINGLE TWIN.
A performance from Single Twin, the rather excellent Melbourne singer-songwriter. The performance was part of the Sound/Light/Stone at York Street Anglican Church, run by a rather ace org called The Gate back in July.
Marcus plays two tracks, a new one called ‘Kill This Twig’ and one of my faves off his (really really good)album from last year, ‘Get To Love You’. Both are incredible. The absolutely beut venue helps too.
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Miks
PVT.
PVT are one of those incredible bands that do some of the most innovative, interesting, and thoughtful music out there. The guys are set to release their fourth album Homosapien early next year. The first single from it, ‘Nightfall’ was released a few weeks ago…but just yesterday the clip surfaced.
Directed by Jennifer Juniper Stratford, it’s a pretty freakin colourful, wonky VHS tinged clip. Really pretty darn cool.
You can also get a free download of ‘Nightfall’ below too.
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Miks
