noreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Sat, 31 Aug 2024 01:35:30 -0700Blogger http://www.blogger.com1381500http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/en-usnonoreply@blogger.comhttp://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2011/02/jonas-alaska.htmlIn The BackseatJonas AlaskaNorwaynoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:34:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-1163873019798280552 "Been a lot to the movies lately, the last one ruined my heart" Whata-hunk-a-spunk! His name is Jonas and like the only other person I know by that name he comes from the land called Norway. I have a huge place in my heart for Scando's...so any food, clothes, art, literature or music that comes from this area of the world will always have a pretty big head start in finding their way 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2011/02/husky.htmlHistory's DoorHuskynoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 24 Feb 2011 23:52:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-6150219484487074030   Who is Husky? No idea. But this track is epic and beautiful and just generally my new favourite song. The influence of Jose Gonzalez is pretty strong and I also have no doubt that these guys have the Boy and Bear bandwagon clearly in sight. But that doesn't mean I'm not going to push play fifteen times today.0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2011/02/heavenly-states.htmlEpModel SonThe Heavenly Statesnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 24 Feb 2011 23:22:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-4108757380233442981 The Heavenly States have been making music out of Oakland, California for almost ten years, but this is my first little taste and it may just be the perfect first introduction. Model Son has a unique structure: a slowly increasing tempo and more and more layers being coming in throughout the four minutes, giving a real sense of a story being told through the music. Check out their EP Oui 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2011/02/architecture-in-helsinki.htmlAIHArchitecture in Helsinkicontact highmodular recordsmoment bendsnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:47:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-4272975887478259588 Return to form for this Melbourne five piece...in my opinion...with our first taste of their fifth album Moment Bends that's due out in April with Modular. This track is less the erratic and aggressive sounds that found their way onto Places Like This through tracks like Debbie and Lazy (Lazy) and so much more the relaxed but still very kookie vibe of the earlier releases. 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/09/philadelphia-grand-jury.htmlPhilidelphia Grand JurySave Our Townnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:18:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-7418883734682068418 "All the best things fall to pieces, there's not point stopping now" A few years ago I made myself a mix tape called "Driving Sing-a-Longs" and this new tune from Philadelphia Grand Jury would definitely feel right at home on this CD. The Philly Jays are going from strength to strength. After delivering us their debut album Hope is For Hopers earlier this year, they're back for a second dip of0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/09/fisherking.htmlFisherkingIslandsnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 2 Sep 2010 23:58:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-1646832739754358522Fisherking have been swimming around the Sydney music scene since before 2008, but its taken until now to produce a debut long player. Islands gives a good indication of what these guys are all about: the brush of the snare, measured guitar, brooding vocals, a soothing tempo. And if you can find your way through all of this, you'll also be rewarded with some pretty beautiful lyrics.This album 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/08/little-red.htmlLittle RedRock Itnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:09:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-2209695459007772401I had a truly lovely day today. Didn't do anything remarkable or particularly enjoyable, but it was just a nice day. The only thing that potentially marred this was hearing the start of this track whilst driving but not having the time to stick around and hear who was responsible! I knooow its not anything new but I'm slightly out of touch at the moment. Turns out Little Red have moved on from 1http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/07/jenny-and-johnny.htmlJenny and JohnnyJenny LeiwsJohnathon RiceScissor Runnernoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:24:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-3685108493716216640Jenny Lewis + Johnathon Rice = cute girl friend/ boy friend duo that is going by the name of Jenny and Johnny. It's happy pop music with a driving guitar and sing-along lyrics. Can't you just feel the love?Jenny and Johnny-Scissor Runner (mp3) 1http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/07/cut-copy.htmlCut CopyWhere I'm Goingnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:06:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-7107683540059921797Breath shortened. Heart beating faster. Massive cliche I know, but this is literally what happened the second I saw Cut Copy had released a track from their upcoming third album. Obviously I was excited, but also prepared for the new stuff to fall maybe a little short of the greatness that has been the past two albums. Nup! This track is amazing. The harmonies immediately make me think of Animal 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/07/one-happy-island.htmlKuduzu Girl FriendOne Happy Islandnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:05:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-2875878531779138237"It seemed like a good idea at the time...make like a tree and please go away"One Happy Island's debut release is 15 pretty different tracks. Some are sorta sad, some are manically happy, but all are kooky and cute with lyrics that make you want to smile. Although the electric ukulele goes a long way, it is most definitely the switches between boy and girl vocals and the harmonies that come 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/07/school-of-seven-bells.htmlDisconnect from desireSchool of Seven Bellswindstormnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:23:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-2698167511368998187The second album from School of Seven Bells is out, it's called Disconnect From Desire and it's a lovely listen. Some tracks are more upbeat than others, but with the soft and sorta eerie harmonies of the Deheza twins each of the 10 tracks is relaxing enough to send you into a blissful summery dreampop sleep. The lead single Windstorm is pretty representative of the whole album. Very very catchy 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/07/sticky-fingers.htmlJuicy OnesSticky Fingersnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 8 Jul 2010 14:10:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-1550097904379945278Who are you Sticky Fingers? I'm out of the country right now so maybe I've missed the buzz you've been creating. And if there hasn't been buzz then there's something seriously wrong. I've been trying real hard to like most stuff that is coming my way, which isn't necessarily a bad thing...but with Juicy Ones there was no effort needed. None at all. I love this track and cannot wait to get back to0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/07/young-heretics.htmlRisk/LossWe are the lost lovesYoung Hereticsnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Sat, 3 Jul 2010 15:40:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-5363151409805895398Mathew and Kitty from Melbourne self produced and self funded an album they called We Are The Lost Loves and put it up for free grabs on their website way back in April. But it took four more months for their polished set of 11 tracks to make their way to my ears. I keep reading that these guys are twins, and for a while I even convinced myself that you could see the genetic similarities. But 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/07/steering-by-stars.htmlCloserSpiritsSteering By Starsnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Sat, 3 Jul 2010 15:03:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-3393124787417841432Adelaide four piece Steering By Stars have just put out their independent debut album Cables. The lead single, Closer took my liking right away (hectic intro, eerie vocals and some really beautiful keys) but the rest of the tracks are so diverse that its taken me a little while to take it all in. The album seems to start of with large stadium drums and an almost progressive feel but then quickly 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/06/good-old-war.htmlGood Old WarMy Own Sinking ShipSargent HouseSimon and Garfunkelnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:26:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-2516520124637743643"Oh it's the last time I'll fall in love, yeah its the last try to break apart"Keith, Tim and Dan are Good Old War. Like most folk, it took me a few listens to get into their self titled sophomore album. But now that it's gotten into--I'm never getting out. Some have likened them to Simon and Garfunkel and with their subtle harmonies, heartbreaking melodies and a gift for story telling this is no0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/06/tortoiseshell.htmlcanyonsmy girltortoiseshellnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:22:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-8208692441942033735"Started living in each others world, I took to you like no other girl"You may have come across a Sydney based band called Tennis. It was full of brothers and cousins and put on some pretty fun filled and whacky shows. I saw them open for Lost Valentinos at the Annandale early last year. Unfortunately, Tennis is no longer (possibly due to hype surrounding Denver based husband/wife due by the same0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/06/miami-horror.htmlG.LO.V.E.SIlluminationMelbourneMiami HorrorMoon theorysam la moreSometimesYachtnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Sat, 19 Jun 2010 15:28:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-319508604410908118I wanted so bad for Yacht to be the one. After falling for them big time after they opened for LCD Soundsystem in Berlin, I wanted their remix of Miami Horror's new piece of pop to be the bestest. But unfortunately, for me that honour goes to Sam La More. But I'm pretty sure this preference is just cos it takes me so heavily back to the sweaty clubs of 2006. Whichever version takes your fancy, 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/06/mia.htmlJay-zM.I.A.mayaxxxonoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Fri, 18 Jun 2010 03:15:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-7865872065900493804There was a time when seeing a new M.I.A track pop up on the blogosphere was enough to send my heart racing. But now it just makes me laugh as I anticipate how totally below average it's gonna be. Scrap that. How bad it's going to be.I even began to believe that maybe these were fake tracks as part of a dramatic ploy to make the eventual REAL release of third album Maya look mindblowingly amazing0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/06/lcd-soundsystem-again.htmlI can changeLCD SoundsystemThis is Happeningnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:20:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-8796908102995386019Is this the greatest LCD Soundsystem tune of all time? Yes. Is that a big call? Yes. The show in Berlin was nothing short of what you would expect from James Murphy and crew: both wildly entertaining and musically brilliant. Listening all at once to a mash of old and new it becomes so startling clear how diverse their stuff is. It reminds me of way back when and trying to find LCD at the record 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/06/arcade-fire.htmlArcade FireThe SuburbsWin Butlernoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Wed, 2 Jun 2010 14:52:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-7902289946161686785It definitely doesn't have the grandiose and almost orchestral arrangement that usually comes with anything Arcade Fire touches. In fact, I was totally convinced that this was a fresh new band coming up the ranks. But now, I don't know how I could've been so stupid-we all know there is only one Win Butler.It's a sentimental track about the Butler brothers growing up in plain old suburban 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/06/bearhug.htmlBearhugGrapefruitSpunkSydneyTo Anythingnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Wed, 2 Jun 2010 14:23:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-9021116940758572955The boys have stepped right off their back foot and into some much more up tempo beats. The laid back/slow burning essence still remains but it seems Bearhug's signing to Spunk has not only upped their recording quality but also sparked a more enthusiastic sound.Grapefruit starts out heaps indie with that cute tinny 'lil riff...before reallllly breaking down to some melchonic guitar that matches 1http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/05/coachella-2010.html40 Day DreamCalvin HarrisCoachellaDeadmau5Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic ZerosFever RayI feel it in my bonesI'm Not AloneMiike SnowTegan and SaraTiestonoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Mon, 3 May 2010 15:20:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-655666038547126817Guest Post: Alex M. BackThere is something spiritual about Coachella. Don´t misunderstand. It is not a religious experience per se, although one imagines there would have been a few hallelujah experiences, of minds lost in bubbles of unadulterated bliss...bodies bathed in the most ethereal of glowing lights (and epilepsy inducing lasers).It is also not political. This claim that one associates 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/04/lcd-soundsystem.htmlDance Yrself CleaDrunk GirlsJames MurphyLCD SoundsystemThis is Happeningnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Fri, 16 Apr 2010 03:04:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-6710174060477885717You can usually tell when I don't like a new release. Not cos I openly bag it out (cos I don't really like that), but simply cos you won't find it anywhwre on here. LCD Soundsystem's first single Drunk Girls was a massive disapointment for me-it plays more like part two to North American Scum rather than the Someone Great or All My Friends that I wanted so bad. I was also even more bummed cos I 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/04/album-goldfrapp.htmlAlison GoldfrappDreamingGoldfrappHead First DownRichard X One ZeroRocketSeveth TreeStevie Nicksnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:40:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-4542847906353753031Head First (2010) plays like a medium paced jog. Seventh Tree (2007) is much more of a relaxed yoga session. Personally, I would choose the yoga every time, but thats not to say we don't all need a bit of cardio every now and again.Alison Goldfrapp is quite possibly the coolest person I don't know. In fact, the live rendition of lead single Rocket on some British talk show (below) actually made 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/04/carl-fox.htmlCarl FoxChunky RainbowGuineafowlJonathan BouletPerthnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Sun, 4 Apr 2010 16:17:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-6676502574758116725If Guineafowl and Jonathan Boulet are your sorta men then it's about time you met Carl Fox. He comes out of Perth and usually works in three piece called Good Little Fox, but the recent release of solo disc Chunky Rainbow has allowed him to exchange his strings for some keys. It's full of the "inditroninca" required oohs and ahhs, a few glitches, some cute female back up and a generally down 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/04/eagle-and-worm.htmlCustom KingsEagle and the WormFuturemanJarrad BrownJoe NeptuneSmiley McSlideynoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Sun, 4 Apr 2010 15:16:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-5459530413090055010Eagle and the Worm is essentially the musical child of Jarrad Brown-who also has his feet in a couple of other Melbourne based bands like: Joe Neptune, Custom Kings and Your Animal. But. As one listen of this track confirms, Mr. Brown does not do it alone. Rather, he gets together with 9 of his closest mates and lays down some pretty awesome sounds complete with piano, horns and cow bells. 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/04/tame-impala.htmlInnerspeakSolitude is blissTame Impalanoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 1 Apr 2010 05:08:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-101696130897546887The first track off the debut Tame Impala album InnerSpeak was played for the first time on Australian radio station Triple J today. It's called Solitude is Bliss and you can catch it on their myspace. Thank god it seems the Perth boys have stayed pretty true to their 70's stoner rock, and I'm super excited bout hearing the remaining 10 new tracks. Album's out May 21 in Australia and June 28 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/03/ariel-pinks-haunted-graffiti.htmlAriel Pink'sDiscoHaunted Grafittinoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Wed, 31 Mar 2010 07:57:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-792061286983430607Sorta after the jump, as (literally) the whole blog world has been talking bout this one for the past 18 days. But this track is just so far up my alley that it would be a massive diservice to this blog not to give it a mention. I feel like this sound could accompany the opening credits of a cheezy 70's movie about good times and good friends. And so it doesn't really surprise me that Ariel Pink1http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/03/sensual-harassment.htmlBrooklynFeverJesse CannonSensual Harassmentnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:28:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-3528612443924557391Sensual Harassment are three dudes coming out of Brooklyn making fuzzy disco pop/rock. Think Metronomy meets Soulwax meets David Bowie. So far, only a three track EP has materialized from these guys but it was produced by Jesse Cannon (The Cure, Animal Collective) so I'm thinking we might be on to a good thing. But if your not convinced, check out the video of them doing it live. It's pretty 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/03/delta-riggs.htmlBlue MountainsCloud ControlRockThe Delta RiggsThe Soul Trainnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Tue, 23 Mar 2010 03:24:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-7151404161327548192It starts out like your average indie track with the tap of the hi hat and the organ keys. But where it ends up is no where near indie, and rather in a world of bluesy rock 'n roll. This is kinda refreshing when you find yourself listening to some very similar stuff most of the time.The Delta Riggs hail from the Blue Mountains. So do Belles Will Ring, Cloud Control, The Maple Trail. Quite clearly0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/03/danimals.htmlDanimalsJonti DanielwitzMark RonsonSantigoldSantogoldSherlock's DaughterSydneynoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:15:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-6593227197581032697On first listen I was like: "yeah its ok". Then it popped up randomly in my itunes ten minutes later and I thought: "woah, what is this? It's amaaaazing". And now after 37 or so listens I am totally hooked on the Danimals sound, after not giving them much thought for the past year or so. Danimals was once the side project of Sherlocks Daughter member Jonti Danielwitz and is now a quartet and 1http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/03/yeasayer-gig.htmlBerlinBrooklynHush HushMilanSpodTunnelYeasayerYin Yangnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:14:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-2928497019498831054I saw Yeasayer play yesterday at Tunnel in Milan. Now, some people who actually live in this city don't know this venue and so chances are if you are not part of the 1.4 million Milanese population you've never heard of it. But let me tell you its a bloody good venue for seeing live music, and I feel very lucky knowing that if I had been in my hometown of Sydney I would have been squashed in 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/03/angus-and-julia-stone.htmlAngus and Julia StoneAngus Julia StoneBlack Crownoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Mon, 8 Mar 2010 06:37:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-8796298545634257225It's no secret that I love everything about Angus and Julia Stone. I love their gentle lullaby-like tunes, totally cute album art, always quirky videos, Sydney northern beaches vibe and of course Angus' side stuff as Lady of the Sunshine.And to that pretty substantial list I can now add the duo's sophmore album Down The Way, which sees an Australian release in just 3 days. Each track is very 3http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/03/mayer-hawthorne.htmlJames PlantMayer HawthorneStones ThrowSXSWThin Moonnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Sun, 7 Mar 2010 13:05:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-5234835543539016719Every time I hear a track from Mayer Hawthorne I think "Damn, who is this? Killer voice. Great vibe." But for some reason I haven't ever sat down and given him an intentional listen, it's always just brief moments of radio bliss. So I was very happy to find Hawthorne and his Stones Throw label-mate James Plant have done a little swapsies and each put out a cover of the other's track as promo for 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/03/foals.htmlAntidotesFoalsSpanish SaharaTotal Life ForeverYanis Philippakisnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Sun, 7 Mar 2010 12:22:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-5224777683575978356Sorry to be highly unoriginal, but this track is just far too sensational to not give it a mention. I liked Foals' debut 2008 release Antidotes, but I always felt as though they were just a less melodic and more frantic Klaxons. But the total adoration for these Oxford fellas that so many people I know expressed, told me that I was clearly missing something pretty crucial when listening to their 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/03/active-child.htmlActive ChildShe was a visionWhen Your Love is Safenoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Wed, 3 Mar 2010 07:41:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-1423527041893486068The music world generally becomes obsessed with four letters when we reach this part of the year: S. X. S. W.And for me it's always fun to try and pick out the quality newbies from the try hard hanger-onners. I reckon one-man-band Active Child slots himself pretty firmly into the former category with his woozy synth rich pop that immediately made me think of Bon Iver on an acid trip. Active 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/02/cold-war-kids.htmlAudienceCold War KidsEpLoyalty to LoyaltyWe Used to Vacationnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:02:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-2092698959587531107Somehow I missed both the hype and the arrival of the Behave Yourself, the new Cold War Kids EP. The word on the streets (read: web) is that this marks a return to form for the Californians after the poor reception of their 2008 release Loyalty to Loyalty. I tend to agree. Despite considering myself quite the fan, I don't actually own their second album-which must say something. On a night where 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/02/fyfe-dangerfield_28.htmlenglishfly yellow moonFyfe DangerfieldguillemotsWalk in the roomnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:32:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-8907233951450457558"In this moment no one is pulling me down into the ground. I can't help it if I'm happy, I can't help it if I'm happy not to be sad. 'Cos when you walk in the room I see things that I can't understand."Such a happy song! Makes me smile every time. Fyfe Dangerfield (that can't possibly be his real name??) is apparently best known as one part of English indie band Guillemots. But his debut release,0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/02/local-natives.htmlDappled CitiesFleet FoxesGorilla ManorLocal NativesTalking HeadsWorld Newsnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:31:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-3038244237520628684I made a mistake. I told the door bitch that 25 euros was too much to see a band I’d never heard of. My first mistake was not knowing who the Local Natives were and obviously my second mistake was not taking a risk and opening my wallet. These LA dudes have been frequently likened to Fleet Foxes, and whilst I get this comparison, I can’t shake the feeling that they sound like a less kooky 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/02/lo-fi-fnk.htmlLo-Fi-FnkMarchin' InSweedennoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:52:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-7314312304101371789Three years ago Lo-Fi-Fnk's debut album Boylife was pretty much on every one of my playlists for every single occasion, so I got quite excited to see the Swedish duo put out a new track. It's different to their old stuff with an almost disco beat and some awesome vocals from Maya Godicke. Despite sounding remarkably like the Skins theme song, I really like the new vibe and am also liking the 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/01/first-stop-england-covered-in-snow.htmlcharlie finkFirst Stop: England (Covered in Snow)i have nothingLaura MarlingMumford and sonsnoah and the whalethe first day of springnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:12:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-6103552303972257661x x"Everyone has one chance to fuck up their lives.."The First Days Of Spring breaks my heart every single time I listen. At first, I thought it was the type of music that would happily send me to sleep-with its gentle vocals and non offensive melodies. But it contains far too much emotion for this. All it does is make me toss and turn thinking about how I never want to feel as shit as Charlie 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/01/revolver.htmlbreak uppete yornRelatorscarlett johanssonnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:15:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-4373941960489407974"Now You're Away and I Write Home Every Day"It's hard to find the time to listen to new music when you're travelling, let along write about it. But it's also hard to watch television in a country where you don't speak the language. Which is why stumbling accross an hour or so of music videos is a rather magical thing. I wish I could say that as a result I have fallen in love with Parisian rap or 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/11/black-ryder.htmlBuy the ticketSweet Come DownSydneytake the rideThe Black Rydernoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:59:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-4192047323215650987It was my favourite time of the day. It was probably yours too: that period in the late afternoon when the sun just hangs in the sky and the air has lost its bite and only a cool breeze remains. How poetic. Anyway, I somehow got my hands on the Buy The Ticket, Take The Ride which is the debut release from Sydney kids The Black Ryder and so as I sat in my car killing some time I decided to give it1http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/11/philidelphia-grand-jury-good-news-mp3.htmlPhilidelphia Grand JurySydneyThe good NewsThe Philly Jaysnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:33:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-1319759820139438525I'm a covert. I'm now officially in love with Sydney duo Philadelphia Grand Jury. I know, I know, I'm sorta slow on the uptake cos the rest of the country has been frothing over these guys at least since their 7" Going To The Casino was released in June. But I dunno, the throaty over excited squealing didn't really do it for me. But nowwwwww, The Philly Jays can do no wrong. Their debut full 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/11/montpelier.htmlbrisbaneMontpelierthe Raftersnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:39:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-9094801646051555560Montpelier StreetBrisbaneAustralia...is where four guys formed a super melodic indie pop band that sits heavily on keys and a double whammy of male vocals. Cryptically, Montpelier has said that they have toured under a different name all around Australia...but no word on what this name was. They have just finished recording their debut EP with LA producer Kevin Augunas, and if their stuff turns 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/11/whitley.htmlFind MammothGo ForthHead First Downlost in timeThe SubmarnineWhitleynoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:49:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-7349473521091709062I really really love Whitley. Since the debut 2007 release The Submarine, barely a week has passed where the hushed distinctively Australian vocals of Lawrence Greenwood have not somehow made a way into my musical life (check out a cool video for one of the tracks below). The second album is called Go Forth, Find Mammoth and it's a bit different. Expect more layers, more volume and more energy. 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/11/das-pops-growing-pains.htmlBelgianDas PopGrowing PainsUndergroundnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Mon, 2 Nov 2009 23:55:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-5348609542860505592As soon as I heard this track (which was actually very recently despite the fact that it was released more than a year ago) I thought: boy that sounds exactly like the Growing Pains theme song. I don't think the average person would ever make a connection between Belgium band Das Pop and this late 80's/early 90's sitcom greatness. And in fact the similarities really are minimal (but i do maintain0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/10/bon-iver-new-moon.htmlBon IverDeath Cab for cutieLykke LiNew MoonRoslynSt VincentThe KillersThom YorkeTwighlightnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:30:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-490324594768098299It's pretty clear that I am in a rather unique position: both a guilty Twighlight fan and lover of almost every artist that features on the soundtrack for the upcoming second installment New Moon. Whilst those who are keenly awaiting the films release on November 20 probably don't see much to get excited about beyond champions of the emo Death Cab For Cutie, music aficionados around the world 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/10/sound-casino.htmlSeven SeasSound CasinoSydneynoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:36:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-8665454741256659383Sound Casino are four blokes from Sydney who skipped school to make music and haven't stopped since. They've just put out a debut release The Show, but bizzarley this particularly awesome track Seven Seas doesn't make an apearance. If you like your rock served up with a catchy melody and a 90s guitar solo, then take a bite of this one.Sound Casino-Seven Seas (mp3)0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/10/florence-does-candi.htmlCandi Statondog daysflorence and the machineThe XXYou've got the lovenoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:53:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-2618686817556088162'Time after time, I think oh Lord whats the use. Time after time, I think its just no good." Some songs you like, some songs you love, and some songs can be said to truly be the soundtrack to your life. You're not allowed to have too many of the last category, that's just the rules. But I can safely say that Candi Staton's 1991 dance anthem You've Got The Love makes the cut...if I could wake up 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/10/teenagers-in-tokyo.htmlLondonLong Walk HomeRough TradeSydneyTeenagers in Tokyonoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Tue, 6 Oct 2009 22:54:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-7709718238975527251Teenagers in Tokyo were quite the musically promiscuous members of the Sydney scene before they fled to London town. And yet I never once saw them, just one of those things...meant to and wish I did. Anyway, the girls (and boy) have dropped a double A side single on 7" that you can pick up through Rough Trade. The first track Isabella has the rolling drums and punk rock sound that comes straight 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/09/mumford-sons.htmlJohnny FlynnLaura Marlinglittle lion manMarcus MumfordMumford and sonsonly an earthlingnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:10:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-5386374188355006558 "It was not your fault but mine, and it was your heart on the line. I really fucked it up this time, didn't I my dear."The London folk scene is out of control. I've already expressed my love for Johnny Flynn and of course Laura Marling. Out of the same city comes Mumford & Sons and their absolutely delicious song Little Lion Man.I first noticed these guys on Sydney blog Only An Earthling 2http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/09/sidwho.htmladelaideEmpire of the Suneverybody wants to be a milionaireSidWho? MillionaireThe Swissnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:05:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-4942388892860207049"Everybody wants to be a millionaire..."The question that I'm asking is: who exactly is SidWho? Well, suprise suprise his name is Sid. He hails from Adelaide. He is one fourth of the totally "disco" disco band The Swiss. He is the touring bassist for Mr. Steele and his Empire of the Sun. And he is responsible for one majorly catchy chilled out track in Millionaire. Although less disco than the 1http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/09/crayon-fields.htmlall the pleasures of the worldMelbourneThe crayon fieldsThe whitest boy alivenoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:29:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-8999601228872522033I love mix tapes. Like so much. I love making them. And I love receiving them.I was given a particularly amazing one a few months ago and this track was the climactic centre piece and I haven't been able to stop listening to it since. It was my first taste of four piece Melbourne band The Crayon Fields and now that I have heard their second album, after which this track was named, I know that 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/09/midnight-juggernauts.htmlMelbourneMidnight JuggernautsThis New Technologynoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:37:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-5465936514940885366Let it slide or take it by the throat?There was a period of time in my life where I think I saw the Midnight Juggernauts more than my own mother. Seriously. It felt like at every gig or festival I would end up stomping along to Tombstone, Shadow and all my other familiar friends. Two years later and the three boys from Melbourne are on the brink of releasing their second album. The first single 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/09/death-and-vampires.htmlBon IverDeath Cab for cutiemeet me at the equinoxMUSEThom Yorketwilightnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:14:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-7967227334161784338I love Twilight. I know, I know. Lame alert. I just can't help it. Just like with the other ultra famous fantasy series of our time, I started off being far too cool and thought these books were nothing but childish rubbish. But at the end of the day, I shouldn't even bother fighting it 'cos childish rubbish is what I'm ALL ABOUT. (Meanwhile I'm mega pumped for the Tomorrow When the War Began 1http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/09/viva-milano.htmlanchorawesomebloody beetrootsbugocontactcontatticool kidsdisco driveiori's eyesit's a long way to the toplove boatwarpnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Wed, 9 Sep 2009 18:21:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-6421276515160876326I was pretty psyched to be living in Sweden next year, mainly so I could become more like Air France. But alas, I will be spending time in Milan instead. So I thought I should find out a little more bout the tunage coming out of Italy.Bugo is Cristian Bugatti and has been around since 2000 with his debut release: Bread, Penis, Pan. Charming. Not surprisingly it sounds a little bit more poetic in 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/09/clubfeet-3.htmlClub FeetclubfeetDiscoedge of extremeMelbournenoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Tue, 8 Sep 2009 23:32:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-5976637585715842662About a year ago I discovered Clubfeet and became a little obsessed with scoping out their tracks. Well they're back on my radar and still pretty amazing.Three boys. Melbourne. Disco. Super.Clubfeet-Edge of Extreme (zshare)0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/09/convaire.htmlConvaireGate TrackSydneynoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Tue, 1 Sep 2009 23:20:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-2835770771177988549Convaire are John, Jane, Liz and Dan. Right now these kids are gigging around Sydney with their mega cute pop tunes that really do just make you wanna dance, and dance....and dance. They recently made it to the semi finals of the Sydney Uni Band Comp but they lost. Sucks, ey? No, not really. Past losers include Dappled Cities, Frenzal Rhomb, Youth Group and The Jezabels. I think its like 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/08/fergus-brown.htmlBurgers FrownFergus BrownNerds In LoveSydneynoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:54:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-3596034827075775764"We're nerds in love, we're one plus one. Playing magic cards from dusk til noon."Not a recent track, but a pretty one. Can't stop listening to the debut album from Sydney's Fergus Brown rather humorously titled Burgers Frown. It was released earlier this year and I'm going to put it out there: its gotta be one of the best Australian albums of 2009. Each of the ten tracks are almost painfully 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/08/paul-dempsey-and-me.htmlecholaliaFaux PasPaul DempseyRamona Was a WaitressSomething for katenoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:04:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-7369574323714658083I think when I first heard Ramona Was a Waitress by Paul Demspey I liked it. But for some reason I was reluctant to admit it. Nostalgia is a weird thing for me, more often than not it makes me love something that my brain knows is utter crap. But every now and again it encourages me to section off emotions into periods of time. Confused? In 2001 Something For Kate's Echolalia somehow made it in 1http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/08/big-pink.htmlDominosThe Big Pinknoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:36:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-6961564923280245270A lot of my music listening happens as I drive around the streets of Sydney listening to my shitty car radio far too loudly. It is here that I form some pretty instantaneous opinions: flick the channel? Stick in a Cd? And I find it oddly satisfying when I later find -these fleeting thoughts are shared by others. When I first heard The Big Pink Dominos I (a) liked it (b) sung along and (c) got a 1http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/08/down-to-river-to-pray.htmlDown to the river to prayfuck your soulgrace babyParis Wellsnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Sat, 22 Aug 2009 01:46:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-4658971967816289815You could basically work out who Paris Wells is by tracking the various advertisements her soulful voice has been used for. Way back in 2008 Grace Baby was featured on a Myer commercial. Which would most likely make her Australian. Six months later the feisty awesomeness of Fuck Your Soul appears in a promo video for the new Bettina Liano denim collection. Hmmm, so she's probably from Melbourne. 2http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/08/gotye-passion-pit.htmlgotyelearnalilgivenanlovinmannersPassion Pitnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:34:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-2800664911186969164What's more exciting than the release of a hotly anticipated second album? More hype producing than a leaked track from one of the biggest names? And even better than discovering the next big thing in your local bar? Well. It's when two of your very 'bestest' musicians collide together, especially when it's totally unexpected. Gotye + Passion Pit= learnalilgivenanlovin amazingnessMost 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/08/memory-tapes.htmlBicycleMemory CassetteMemory TapesThe HorrorsWeird tapesnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:50:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-9131891486768517193I'm one of those crazy kids who totally love rain. Rain sound. Rain smell. Rain feel. All of it. Don't get me wrong I love beautiful bright sunny days too, but you won't find me complaining about a week full of storms either. The only thing I don't rate about wet weather is the horrible smell of damp clothes. Possibly my least favourite thing in the world, but we cant really throw the baby out 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/08/daft-punk-does-disney.htmlDaft Punktronnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:11:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-2782975929018846746There is a new Disney film coming out called Tron Legacy, which is the 25 year follow up to the 1982 cult classic Tron. So what? Well other than being a pretty cool looking flick, the sound track is being done by none other than Daft Punk. Who woulda though? Disney doing it harder, better and faster. That was lame.Moving along. What appears to be the theme to the film has recently been leaked in 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/08/smoke.htmlBlood OrangeMelbourneSweet SpanishThe Smokenoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Wed, 5 Aug 2009 17:30:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-8416466699937171924The Smoke are five piece indie band from Melbourne who's sound I'm having a hard time defining. Blood Orange is their debut effort and it moves between tracks like Defeat Retreat which to me sounds like early Green Day, title track Blood Orange with its almost Santana-like riffs and personal fave Sweet Spanish which at times croons like Frankie. Live, these guys have the stage presence that many 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/08/we-were-promised-jetpacks.htmlIt's Thunder and It's Lighteninglightning ScotlandWe Were Promised Jetpacksnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Wed, 5 Aug 2009 00:06:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-1432490440582269234"My body it was black and blue"For some reason I really really want to go to Scotland. Not sure why...I mean England and Ireland and Wales don't do it for me. But Scotland, WOOOOAH!So it makes me happy to hear some sweet tunes coming out of this nation-which-i-love. We Were Promised Jetpacks were formed in Edinburgh (my favourite Scottish city) but now live in Glasgow (my least favourite Scottish1http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/07/music-alliance-pact.htmlArcade FireArchitecture in HelsinkiBoat BeamI've Got FaithMAPNeufvoinRah RahRain PaulyRed RidersRobotSparkadianoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:36:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-6598996962732838240The Music Alliance Pact (MAP) began in October 2008 as an initiative to facilitate the spread of local music to the ears of others around the world. It started with 12 country specific blogs who each selected one hot local track that was posted on the sites of each of the other members of this "union". Now there are 26 countries included and I'm loving the diversity of the artists that get chosen1http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/07/crying-lightning.htmlArctic MonkeysCrying LightningHumbugnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Sun, 19 Jul 2009 05:43:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-6689131992383543853The first single of the Arctic Monkeys third studio album is called Crying Lightning. It was released almost two weeks ago and ever since I've been trying to work out what I think of it. I haven't really come up with much except (a) It really grows on you (b) I now really like it and (c) It sounds really familiar in the middle, maybe a similar guitar to one of their other tracks. The album, 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/07/coin-laundry-video.htmlCoin Laundry Neopolitan DreamsJohnny FlynnLaura MarlingLisa Mitchellnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:43:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-3893560214524744889As is probably obvious to anyone who regularly follows this blog, I really love good video clips. Why can't I just enjoy the music? I could psychoanalyse my need for a visual companion for hours. But at the end of the day I think I'm just part of the MTV generation (from when they still played music, obviously). Pure and simple. Anyway, this is the new Lisa Mitchell video. Feels a little bit odd 1http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/07/ze-remixes.htmlBreakbotChangesCrystal CastlesCut CopyKellyRemixSex CityThe TeenagersVVan SheVan She Technoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:30:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-8730294393676794900 Although for some reason I get a bit if flak about it, I love Van She and sorta raved about their 2008 debut release V. I was in Brisbane over the weekend and was hoping to catch the boys play on their Ze Remixes tour. Basically, they have done what Duran Duran, Soulwax and Bloc Party have done before them and remixed their album (almost) in its in entirety. To be honest, this would be far from 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/07/blue-juice-broken-leg.htmlBlue JuiceBroken LegJesse's GirlRick Springfieldnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Wed, 8 Jul 2009 07:21:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-939021951065647235 Photos courtesy of A.Rhodes Broken Leg is the brand new single from Sydney boys Bluejuice and it sounds like it's going to reach the same great heights that Vitriol did in 2007. The first time I heard it I definitely got an 80's rock pop vibe...and I just couldn't shake the feeling that it sounded vaguely familiar. Then I read the boy's blog only to see that this throwback to the original fluro1http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/07/i-love-vampire-weekend-but-i-sorta-hate.htmlCarbyDiscoveryEzraI Want You BackMichael JacksonOrange ShirtRa Ra RiotVampire Weekendnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 2 Jul 2009 07:51:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-2823590161473849230 I love Vampire Weekend, but I sorta hate autotune. So what am I to do? Ra Ra Riot vocalist Wes Miles and Vampire Weekend keyboardist/producer extraordinaire Rostam Batmanglij have teamed up to put out an album under the name Discovery. This collaboration is kinda like the hot young secretary (always blonde) the married man goes off with. So different from his homely pleasant wife (always 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/07/matt-corby.htmlAustralian IdolLettersMatt CorbySongs For...noreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Wed, 1 Jul 2009 08:15:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-1613341584838489158"Love is like a letter wrote, and life is like an envelope. Be careful who you give it to, they might not give it back to you."As I've said before, Australian Idol is one of my guilty pleasures. I particularly enjoyed the 2006 season that saw bright eyed Matt Corby finish in second place (Natalie Gauci was the winner for Pub trivia's sake) and thus successfully avoided the horrors of releasing a 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/07/video-killed-radio-star.htmldrown in colourMichael JacksonordinaryRed RidersYou've Got A lot of nervenoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Wed, 1 Jul 2009 06:55:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-7121096992069177315In all the hype surrounding the death of Michael Jackson, one thing that has resonated with me is the impact he had not just on music, but on music videos. It has been said that he was responsible for changing the humble music video from being a simple promotional tool into an art form. It's true. Think Thriller, think Bad...this is where the film making/story telling era of the videos started. I0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/07/sherlocks-daughter.htmlFBIKidsSherlock's DaughterSong For Old PeopleSydneynoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:28:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-4847854820587200817Absloutly loving Sherlock's Daughter right now. I saw them on Friday at one of the many Save FBI gigs that have been pumping through Sydney the past month. They played in the sweaty, crowded backroom of World Bar and they totally made my night. There was one point towards the end of the set where my feet got sore...and I thought to myself, I can either retreat back to the comfy seats surrounding 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/06/major-lazer.htmlDiploHold the lineKeep it going louderMajor Lazernina skypeople don't kill...lazers doRicky BlazeSwitchnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:55:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-6019730598472072844The two words on everyones lips are Major and Lazer. The hype is prett-y mass-ive for Gun's Don't Kill People...Lazer's Do, the debut collaboration from Diplo and Switch. The first real track to drop was Hold The Line featuring vocals from Mr. Lex and Santogold. Suprise, suprise. Being a huge fan of Santogold I was pretty stoked. But shock horror, I don't rate this song! The phone vibration and 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/06/mr-ed-disco-mix.html40 ThievesDFADiscoHoly GhostMr EdPermanent VacationRemixnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:59:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-2883643154097098663 Moroco Markets at Midnight courtesy of A. Back. 2009.Brand new mix from the one and only Mr. Ed. 40 Thieves / Don't Turn It Off / People In The SkyMetro Area / Orange Alert - DFA Remix / Source UKFive Letters / Tha Kee Tha Tha / Altropa RecordsFaze Action / Hypnotic - Disco Mix / Faze Action RecordsKathy Diamond / All Woman - Vocal Version / Permanent Vacation Jackson Jones / I Feel Good, Put 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/06/songs-for-study.html1517Angus and Julia StoneFix ItFred FalkeGolden CageIron and WineLady of the SunshineRyan AdamsSilver RevolverStudyTrapeze SwingerWhitest Boy Alivenoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:04:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-6438011094150519898"It's all in my head, it's all in my head. All I've ever been to myself is my own enemy"Did you know that sometimes in summer I think dreamily of the time when I can curl up on the couch with the heater on, a cup of tea, a mint slice and countless text books? Needless to say I don't know who that crazy crazy person is right now. Some people say that it's impossible to study in the company of 1http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/06/june-evenings.htmlAir FranceFriendly FiresJune EveningsNever ContentNo Way DownSkeleton Boynoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:17:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-3869120998109651684Was listening heaps to the Air France the past few weeks cos their second album No Way Down is so bloody beautiful. Then the horrible accident happened with the Air France flight and it became sorta eerie to listen to these tracks. Sure, this 23 minutes of laid back groove filled electronica has nothing other than a name in common with the tragedy, but it still feels a little sad somehow.I have 2http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/06/dappled-cities.htmlDappled CitiesThe PriceZongsnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:51:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-732026198531003051I used to live next door to this guy. He was at uni and I was in high school. Some mornings we would catch the bus together and he would tell me all about life after the dreaded uniform years and how he was in a band. And every time I would ask what the name of his band was and he would reply: "Dappled. Cities. Fly." He was very patient, even though it would have been the tenth time he told me 1http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/05/lawrence-arabia.htmlApple Pie BedLawrence ArabiaThe Beautiful Young Crewthe Brunettesthe Red Sun Bandnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 21 May 2009 21:45:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-2038563095301942881"We love each other. But we hate each other. We're afraid of each other. Because we want to screw each other."I know him as the creator of the ever catchy 60s inspired Apple Pie Bed. You might know him as former member of the Brunettes, the Ruby Sun Band, or touring member of Okkervil River. I was slightly disheartened to learn that James Milne was not actually born a Lawrence Arabia...I was 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/05/ghoul.htmlGhoulnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 21 May 2009 03:35:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-3663295603170232902This is such a beautiful song. When I first heard it I thought it sounded a little like Bon Iver, but maybe a remix or something. But no. It's Ghoul! Now, don't get them confused with the U.S. death metal band Ghoul...because they're not the same. This is Ghoul, Sydney as they have come to be know. Hmmm...I don't know where the line gets drawn. Like, The Valentinos had to change their name 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/05/snob-scrilla.htmlHeartbreak ScorseseSnob Scrillanoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Wed, 20 May 2009 23:40:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-5703661811052448652"Heartbreak Scorsese! I'll never change, I'll never change, I'll never change...."There is really not enough hip hop on here....actually I don't think there is ANY hip hop. Unless you include Girl Talk, does he count? I'm not sure. Mostly I don't love hip hop but more and more lately the deep bass lines and heavy beats just really appeal to me. Maybe I'm pregnant.Anyway, you've probably heard of 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/04/reeling.htmlCalvin HarrisPassion PitSleepyheadThe Reelingnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:44:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-3207901499034637046This is the song that I woke up to today....so its sorta fitting that I post it now. As you may remember I totally loved the first single off Passion Pit's Manners and have been really looking forward to hearing the rest. And then a funny thing happened...I read a blog bout this song and it was a bad review. And so I thought...no...you know what I won't listen to it. Strange I know. And thhhhen..1http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/04/sarakula.htmlCaught in the MiddleSarakulaSydneynoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:53:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-6090553800384909040"You told me all the pills were gone, but I saw you drop another one! Why you're always holding out on me??"Joel Sarakula sometimes likes to think of himself as The Piano man...both because he reckons seeing Billy Joel as a kid was a big musical moment and because he has been known to travel around from London bar to London bar performing...on...the piano! His tunes, incidentally, are heavily 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/04/little-boots.htmlHandsHot ChipLittle BootsNew In TownReady for the Floornoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:21:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-8726671524666000881dd"I wanna take you out tonight. I wanna make you feel alright. I don't have a lot of money but we'll be fine. No I don't have a penny but I'll show you a real good time."This is exactly how I feel right now. I really really wanna go see School of Seven Bells tonight...but I just don't have any money. And unlike Little Boots, I sorta feel like money is important to have a good night, no?Move over0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/04/introducing-johnathan-boulet.htmlA community service announcementJonathan BouletSydneynoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:27:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-4930346180794607893Introducing Jonathan Boulet who hails from Castle Hill in Sydney. I don't know much else, except that this track off his self titled debut is absolutely killer. It easily stands up to any indie pop coming out of any studio, let alone bedroom, in the world. Mixture of a great uplifting beat and strong happy vocals makes this a MUST LISTEN to track...I promise.I have been under quite an attack 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/04/lisa-mitchell-on-washing.htmlCoin LaundryLisa Mitchellnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 9 Apr 2009 00:59:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-1925160246731590241Apparently this is the first single off Lisa Mitchell's debut album The Attic Space, though in that case Im not so sure where Stevie comes in.Regardless, a very cute song-which is exactly what we would expect from Mitchell. Has she finally shakes the Australian Idol tag?Lisa Mitchell-Coin Laundry (zshare)0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/04/bat-for-lashes.htmlBat for LashesDanielNatasha KhanTravelling WomanTwo Sunsnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Fri, 3 Apr 2009 20:39:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-5702353543581081268Bass player/singer Natasha Khan a.k.a. Bat For Lashes brings us her second album Two Suns, which follows on from her well received 2006/2007 debut Fur And Gold. Although she has stated that this album is a bit of a departure from the themes of the last one, the characteristic sparse arrangements and haunting vocals are still there. This means that those who loved her previous work won’t be 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/04/mr-eds-flapping-gums-mix.html40 ThievesBuraka Som SistemaHot ChipKleerupLadytronLykke Linoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Fri, 3 Apr 2009 19:50:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-2721152483189994389Guaranteed Peanut Butter Quality TastinessA funky little mix filled with obscure and forgotten tracks. It has been put together by Sydney's Mr Ed, who is currently doing some dates down in Melbourne and is totally a name to watch for the future. Track List:1. Don't Turn It Off - 40 Thieves feat. Qzen2. Signals (Emperor Machine Vocal Remix) - They came From The Stars I Saw Them3. General - Buraka 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/03/bearhug.htmlBearhugLeader CheetahMegastick FanfareSeekaeSkeletal ExplosiveSnow LeopardSpunknoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:56:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-6209534930424774612Bearhug (formerly Skeletal Explosive...how long does it take to shake the whole "formerly" thing? Maybe they could think about incorporating it in to their name ala Prince) are doing some big things. Firstly they're playing all around Sydney at venues like the Beresford and the Burdekin (and all other places starting with B.....). Secondly, and even more excitingly they are lucky track number 7 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/03/where-wild-things-are.htmlArcade FireSpike JonzeWake UpWhere the wild things arenoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:35:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-3391398859024442014It seems it would almost be sacrilegious not to mention the release of the Where the Wild Things Are trailer. I think we have a new definition for cult classic on our hands. Directed by Spike Jonze and given the Jim Henson muppet touch it is an adaptation of the much loved children's book that follows Max's imaginary journy into the land of Wild Things. Whilst I'm not quite as psyched for this as0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/03/seekae-teenagers-in-tokyo-sydney.htmlEnd It TonightindieSeekaeSydneyTeenagers in Tokyonoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 26 Mar 2009 03:55:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-5202468330340759936You could look at bands as being products, each competing against one another to get you to see them, buy them and like them. If this is the case then I would suggest that Seekae has done a very good job at branding their product with a sound that is so clearly their own. Here we have these emerging Gods of electronica remixing fellow Sydney siders Teenagers In Tokyo. Whilst I think the track 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/03/words-keep-talking.html1901PhoenixUltraChorusWolfgang Amadeus PhoenixWords Keep Talkingnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:22:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-4428631607697824203A nice little tune from Minneapolis based duo UltraChorus. It's gotta strong crisp beat and smooth vocals (courtesy of auto-tune?). I like this a lot and It is out on 7" so go get.The boys have also done a remix of the first Phoenix single 1901 (check out the original here). I'm less a fan of this one with its imitation 90s trance vibe. I would expect that the remix is more of a platform to gain 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/03/mr-ed-guest-blog-yeah-yeah-yeahs.htmlDave SitekDull LifeIt's BlitzYeah Yeah Yeahsnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:19:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-4127277463996681182 The long awaited 3rd album from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs is just around the corner, and although I was initially disappointed after hearing some of the new material, it has already started to grow on me. What is obvious after listening to some of the new tracks is that while the original YYY’s sound is still there, several songs feature prominent synth parts (Heads Will Roll, Zero), and as a whole 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/03/another-track-that-has-been-zooming.htmlPassion PitSleepyheadnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 5 Mar 2009 05:02:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-1635039483800371119 Another track that has been zooming round for a while. Haven't heard a cuter melody in ages. A friend put me on to it a month or so a go, and just like pregnant ladies it keeps popping up everywhere now! Passion Pit are a dance-pop crew out of Massachusetts who released their first EP in September of 2008. Apparently, the tracks on this CD were originally intended as a Valentines gift from "0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/02/miami-horror.htmlBravadoDon't Be On With HerMiami Horrornoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:03:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-3230880241471048633I knew it sounded straight out of the 80s, but to find that it looks it too was a surprise. Not a new track, but a good one. Play it loud and shake your disco booty. I can't believe I just wrote that.Miami Horror-Don't Be On With HerMiami Horror Myspace0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/02/little-birdy.htmlBrotherConfettiLittle Birdynoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:35:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-6875884692006026277 I'm just loving the new Little Birdy tune Brother, she just has such a beautiful voice. The new album Confetti is gonna come out in May of this year...pretty exciting stuff. Little Birdy-Brother (zshare)Little Birdy Myspace 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/02/royksopp-vs-presets.htmlGirl and the SeaHappy Up HereJuniorRoyksoppThe Presetsnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:01:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-8280998120561190324 Does anyone else feel that the cover art of Royksopp's 3rd album Junior is very much channeling The Presets? It is the first thing I thought of and am wondering if it is intentional. On top of this the second track off the CD is called "The Girl and the Robot." Hmmmm, coincidence? I think not. Lets just hope that the March 23 release is as strong as this 2004 classic...early signs from single 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/02/destination-digital-love-revisited.htmlBang GangCut CopyDaft PunkDamn ArmsDestinationnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:59:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-8672359619772631571I have always been particularly partial to the softer, cleaner and more melodic Daft Punk tunes. So when I heard something that to me sounded very similar to the soft robotic tones of Digital Love I thought maybe Daft Punk had returned and I had missed the hype. But I knew this would be impossible. Instead it is Damn Arms who I think I remember seeing in support of Cut Copy at The Metro a few 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/02/girl-talk-forum-300109.htmlFeed the AnimalsGirl Talknoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:37:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-7737214512011164592A Girl Talk show has quite a few gimmicks. Firstly, there is his name.It's really Greg Gillis. Secondly, he comes on stage wearing full 'sweats' inSydney 30+ degree heat. Though in his defence, he does slowly undressduring his one hour performance. Thirdly, at every show he gets twentyor so kids from the audience up on stage to dance, and standawkwardly, around his laptop. Personally, I like this0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/01/bon-iver.htmlBlood BankBloodbankBon IverFor EmmaForever AgoSkinny Lovenoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:59:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-2224917041506358356On the hottest Sydney day in three years it was an odd feeling to walk out of the heat and into the stillness of a concert hall and the sounds of a Wisconsin winter. I was running late, which I feel ended up adding to my experience. I entered the room with Flume in full swing and walked down the centre ailse staring straight at the stage, which meant I got the complete impact of the performance. 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/01/slumdog-millionaire.htmlA.R. RahmanM.I.A.O...SayaPaper PlanesSlumdog Millionairenoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:03:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-2425855896668804251I saw Slumdog Millionaire today and it was as good as all the hype, which is nice as so often only disappointment occurs after expectations are set so high. I totally forgot that part of the reason I was excited to see this was because M.I.A helped out on the soundtrack. But I quickly remembered as the majestic intro to O...Saya boomed out during the opening minutes. It really is a beautiful song0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/01/seekae.htmlBoards of CanadaSeekaeThe Sound of Trees Falling on PeopleVoidnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:55:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-412847412854259493 "The Sound of Trees Falling on People"I first heard this track on a cool Sydney evening. Sitting beside a friends pool, sipping on tea and listening to the choppy electronic beats beam from an impressive outside sound system. I was immediately aware that this was music I could listen to endlessly. It helped that my friend was so clearly in love with the track, the band and the genre. Such a 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2009/01/animal-collective.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:27:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-7369990646085625072"I don't mean to seem like I care about material things..."I have only heard a few tracks from Animal Collectives 9th album Merriweather Post Pavilion but am totally pumped to get my hands on tracks 1-11 . This excitement is further compounded by the knowledge that after hearing this 2009 release i have a good 9 years of well received and diverse albums that will be new to my ears. That's right 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2008/11/tame-impala.htmlHalf Full Glass of WineTame Impalanoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:18:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-1110263800736869775 Photo courtesy of www.myspace.com/tyneecaterpillarAbout six months ago I heard that Modular had put a new Perth band on their label. I got a bit excited as I imagined a fresh fusion of all things Presets and Cut Copy. So when I first heard Desire Be, Desire Go I must confess to a great deal of disappointment. Don't I feel stupid now.Tame Impala are not disco. They're not electro. They're not 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2008/11/metronomy.htmlHeartbreakerMetronomyNights OutPivotnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:29:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-4101505674246669267 A friend told me to check out Metronomy. I had never heard of them. I should have 'cos they are very very gooood. I also should have 'cos these fellas have been playing like it's 1999 SINCE 1999. Metronomy are three guys from Devon, England who have released a handful of singles and a shitload of remixes.They've added their relaxed electronic vibe to tracks by Goldfrapp, Klaxons, Sebastien 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2008/11/lilys-at-it-again.htmlEveryone's At ItLily Allennoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Wed, 5 Nov 2008 00:53:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-4979430934571941330Lily Allen likes to surprise us. She's sorta like the knew Germaine Greer...only doing things if the shock value is enough to score her a place on the front page of the newspaper-be that tabloid or broadsheet it doesn't really matter. I think that's really the main reason I like her. Sure, her music is catchy, fun and has a lazy London twang that makes her sound heaps different. But nothing beats0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2008/10/spod.htmlCatsSpodnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:53:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-3248744572116532745I saw Spod on the weekend and he was pretty damn entertaining. It was the second time I'd seen him play in the past few months and I definitely feel that he's the type of guy that takes a while to warm to. At first I thought he was a freak. Now I still think hes a freak, but in a very good way. He's got some neat beats, gets some help from an old school gameboy (and even a new generation D.S), 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2008/10/club-feet-2.htmlAustralianClub FeetKeep it Togethernoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:29:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-6544663660052494388 Keep it together beneath these heavy skies...I just got my hands on the Club Feet track that I thought was called Pull it Together, but is actually called Keep it Together. The one in the European MTV add. It really is a catchy tune, with a sweet little guitar riff and what I believe has become an Aussie trademark-rounded vowels and clear newsreader like pronunciation (i.e. Cut Copy, Presets, 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2008/10/club-feet.htmlClub FeetLast WordsPull it TogetherThe Teenagersnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:42:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-8596038482430848888Four boys from Melbourne putting some catchy electro pop together. Recently heard a nice one called Bright Lights Big City, but am yet to get my hands on it. Until then Last Words should give you a pretty good idea about what Club Feet are all about. They reckon they'll be working on a remix of The Teenagers soon which should be nice.Although yet to be a household name, or put out a record, 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2008/10/i-will-never-love-you-more.htmlI will never love you moreI'll Kill HerNot SokuteSokonoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:57:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-6676730350606477593I will never love you more than the drummer of Flaming LipsHearing I'll Kill Her about 20 times too many...I was sure that Soko would fade into the distant background. 5 years from now I'd notice her track on a mixtape from 2007 and think "hmm I wonder what happened to that crazy French chick?" But alas, this is not the case. Soko is no one hit wonder. And don't calling her one, cos she'd 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2008/10/hype.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:40:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-6556487460176083280The rumour mill has started. Modular's annual "festival" Nevereverland is set to return for 2008. But hang on? It's already October. The schedule for November is already chockers with heaps of big name gigs. NYE is set and sold. And even BDO tickets have come and gone. So how exactly does Modular plan to fit in to our lives? Both in terms of time AND money...as the credit cards get fuller and 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2008/10/lisa-mitchell.htmlAustralian IdolBen LeeBob EvansClare BowditchJoanna NewsomLisa MitchellThe Attic Spacenoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:42:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-1751862563517502128 I have a terrible confession. It's pretty bad...brace yourselves...I watch Australian Idol. When questioned I blame my mother (as I do with most things) and say that I only watch it because she does. But this simply is not true as I actually quite enjoy it and have watched almost every series. Why is it that I am made to feel ashamed to admit that I enjoy watching people of varying skill enjoy 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2008/09/walter-meego.htmlForeverVan She TechWalter Meegonoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:03:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-6928763262522409202This is by no means a new track. It was apparently featured in an episode of Ugly Betty way back in March, and so has obviously been floating around since at least then. But I only just recently got my hands on it and it has kept popping up in my playlist-and each time I hear it I like it just a little bit more. Until finally, just moments ago, I finally fell in love and felt the need to make at 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2008/09/skeletal-explosive.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:13:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-7945142862094614650Skeletal Explosive is a funky new Sydney band that is currently making the rounds at the local live venues. The overall vibe is quite laid back with a generally slow and soft beat. But a great deal of intensity is brought to the tracks via some intricate work from the two guitars and the deep raspy vocals. Skeletal Explosive's current tracks are receiving heaps of attention on Triple J Unearthed0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2008/09/new-vampire-weekend-stuff.htmlCape Cod Kwassa KwassaOttomanThe TeenagersVampire Weekendnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:39:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-3943057545194395056First up is a new track that Vampire Weekend has done for an upcoming movie called Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. The film looks quite cool with the dude who plays George Michael from Arrested Development and the guy in Juno. And with a soundtack that also includes Bishop Allen, Band of Horses and The Submarines, that alone makes it worth seeing. Ottoman makes a nice footnote to the boys 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2008/09/killers.htmlDay and AgeJacques Lu ContMr. BrightsideStuart PriceThe KillersThin White Dukenoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Tue, 23 Sep 2008 06:14:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-7328224051900507074Close Your Eyes, Clear Your HeartI know Stuart Price pretty well, and chances are you do too. I know him as Les Rythmes Digitales, who did a nice little remix of Cassius's Feelings For You. I know him as Thin White Duke-god father to What Else is There? by Royksopp, which has just got to be one of the funnest dance songs ever. And I also know him as Jacques Lu Cont, as which he is probably most 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2008/09/love-lockdown.htmlChew Fu Small Room FixKanye WestLove LockdownMtvVMAnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:40:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-8966791190636602503 I'm not much of a Kanye fan...and most definitely do agree with everyone else that his new track Love Lockdown is rubbish. He unveiled it at the recent Mtv VMA's in typical arrogant fashion. Only problem was, no one liked it. So he went back into the studio and "re-mastered" it, but it didn't really make much difference.It seems like he's been hanging out with his "mates" Daft Punk too much and 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2008/09/kings-of-leon-use-somebody.htmlKings of LeonOnly By The NightUse Somebodynoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:53:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-518513143003437862 Counting down the days until the new album arrives. This is the track that can be heard in the background for the promo YouTube clip for Only By the Night. Love it!!Kings Of Leon-Use Somebody (Link Removed) Kings of Leon Myspace0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2008/09/one-glove.htmldanceindieOne GloveSydneyTell Me Something I Don't Knownoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Mon, 1 Sep 2008 22:08:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-7874267393085794171One Glove are two boys currently working the Sydney club scene pretty hard and very well. With Richmo on the drums and synths and Mooky slamming out crisp and powerful vocals, this band is a great live experience. Like other male duo's that came before such as The Presets and The Chemical Brothers, One Glove seem to effortlessly fuse the different worlds of indie-rock and electro-dance into one 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2008/08/i-know-both-these-tracks-have-been.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:30:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-314484049887532322 I know both these tracks have been floating around in the blogosphere and the dance floor for quite a while now. BUT you just gotta love Lifelike...This Parisian dude can do anything, the first track is a seemless mash up of a Fleetwood Mac track into Lifelike's own single So Electric...so I think Cut Copy may actually take the credit for the mixing. But the second track is simply a fine remix 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2008/08/v-day-has-finally-arrived.htmlCat and the EyeChangesMemory ManModularNicky RoutledgeSo HighStrangersVVan Shenoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:06:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-7564549813458427850The debut album from Sydney's Van She has finally hit the shelves. This does feel a little strange to say as they have been playing some pretty solid gigs for quite a while and brought out a well received EP in 2005. I think it feels even stranger because Modular popped out the first single of the album Cat and The Eye in late 2007, and then the second one Strangers earlier this year. All of this0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2008/08/running-walking-dreaming-thrilling.htmlElton JohnEmpire of the SunLuke SteeleNick LittlemorePnaunoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:25:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-6481219174606808501What do you get when you mix one part Luke Steele from the The Sleepy Jackson with one part Nick Littlemore from Pnau? Apparently you get Empire of The Sun with a pretty damn cool track called Walking on a Dream. I really like the idea that these guys aren't being tied down to one specific act at a time and are free to make music in whatever form they like. Adding to this, both the boys from Pnau0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2008/08/at-end-of-day-you-want-to-go-in-there.htmlCrawlFollowillKings of LeonOnly By The NightUse Somebodynoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Tue, 5 Aug 2008 06:34:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-502752164969682534Wow. Usually when I hear a song for the first time it just washes over me. I find it hard to tell whether it's any good until a couple more listens. I found this "teaser" for Kings of Leon's upcoming album on YouTube and I cannot stop listening to it , totally falling in love straight away! Although its only a small snippet of a song which is apparently called Use Somebody, it has made me very 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2008/07/british-india.htmlBritish IndiaGullotineI Said I'm SorryThievesnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:37:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-7252435187175014305Melbourne band British India released their second studio album Theives on July 19 and I was pretty excited for it as I really enjoyed their first release Gullotine. I expected a similar brand of pop-rock with memorable guitar riffs and Declan Melia's unique vocals that can turn from choir boy to footy fan in a manner of seconds. But I reckon they sorta lost the pop aspect by turning up the 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2008/07/i-loved-santogold-from-first-time-i.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Sun, 20 Jul 2008 04:36:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-914123063270790425I loved Santogold from the first time I heard Les Artistes and when I learnt that she hangs out and plays with M.I.A I loved her just a little bit more. People keep saying that Santogold is just a bad imitation of M.I.A but I don't think they sound that similar, nor that either is bad. M.I.A has this really laid back British vibe, where as Santogold is a little more intense and has the Yankee 1http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2008/07/best-of-splendour-2008.htmlLaura MarlingMSTRKRFTSigur RosSplendour in the grassVampire Weekendnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:49:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-6687297120533761015Splendour in the Grass 2008 is almost here! Unfortunatly I'm not lucky enough to be going this year, but I am going to a couple of the side shows which should be pretty awesome! Everyone I've spoken to since the lineup was released has been a little dissapointed because they reckon its not as good as previous years and too Australian based. I don't agree as pretty much all everyone I like right 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2008/07/lily-gets-serious.htmlGuess Who BatmanLily Allennoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:56:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-4335186698184788481It appears that Lily Allen has gone from singing about her pot smoking, masturbating brother and bad break ups to some more meaningful subject matter. She has posted a sample of a track said to be off her soon to be released sophomore album and its playful title Guess Who Batman does little to suggest the fact that most radio stations will be unable to play it, and those who do will have to give0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2008/07/first-heard-this-track-on-radio-when-it.htmlConverseJulian CasablancasmusicMy Drive ThruNERDPharrellSantogoldThe Strokesnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:27:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-6856926504389468244First heard this track on the radio when it was very new and was immediatly intrigued because the announcer mentioned it was to be used in an add campaign for a shoe brand. But because it was a government run station, they couldnt' say which shoes! Such a concept made me think of Nike straight away, and I pictured these guys in some hectic hi-tops. I actually got a bit of a shock when I learned 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2008/07/mystery-jets-young-love-feat-laura.htmlBlaine HarrisonLaura MarlingmusicMystery JetsYoung Lovenoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:04:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-2710630972999987776This is such an awesome track. I really love Laura Marling, but I know a few people who find her a little soft and...well 'blah'. You surely can't say that about her feature vocals on this Mystery Jets track Young Love, which in my opinion turns a good song into an excellent song. Listen out for the slight differences in lyrics when Laura Marling takes over the mike from Blaine Harrison, cute 0http://soundstheyleftbehind.blogspot.com/2008/07/girl-talk-talks-good.htmlFeed the AnimalsGirl TalkGive Me a Beatmusicnoreply@blogger.com (a.i.s)Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:19:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882797507305507361.post-3668689857817902855I have a pen friend from LA and about two years ago she told me about this guy called Girl Talk. I immediately thought that any solo male artist who goes by that name must be a wanker, and so didn't give his music much thought. Then a few months later I gave him a proper listen and still didn't think much of him. I don't really have much of a fondness for R&B. And mash-ups generally annoy me 0