Day: 26 June 2011

Memory Tapes – Player Piano (LP 2011)

New Jersey based producer Davye Hawke has moved on from the chillwave vibes of his 2009 debut Seek Magic to a more poptastic sound that is firmly entrenched in the forlorn sentiments of romance gone awry. Memory Tapes latest release Player Piano is a glorious mix of upbeat electronic pop and scathing lyrical quips that…

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Album Review: Suede – The Best of Suede (2011 2-Disc Compilation)

Suede emerged in the early nineties wearing leather jackets and lacy ladies shirts, and reeking of an attitude that led them to dominate the British pop music charts for nearly a decade. The band’s music was catchy but complex, and debut single “The Drowners” established Suede as “the best new band in Britain” on the…

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the AU interview: Liam Judson of Belles Will Ring (Blue Mountains)

In just a few short days, Belles Will Ring will kick off their national tour in support of their acclaimed album Crystal Theatre. I caught up with lead singer Liam Judson to talk about the tour, the new album, Cloud Control and plenty more… while he was awaiting a phone call about a car loan….

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