Underlapper

Strain of Origin III

noreply@blogger.com (Underlapper) — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 05:40:00 +0000

Things have been a little quiet round these parts of late, but never fear, we are slowly but surely working on new material which we hope will surface sometime soon. In the meantime here's a couple of recent Underlapper related things.

We were once again lucky enough to be involved in Feral Media's annual Strain of Origin compilation series, which is now in its third year. There are so many great artists included on this instalment and the remixes are some of the best to date.
We had the pleasure of remixing Melbourne duo Children of the Wave and in-turn our track Stockholm got the remix treatment from Aussie ex-pat Inch-time.

You can listen to both remixes via the player below and you can download the full compilation for free at the Feral Media bandcamp page here.

Strain of Origin III by Children of the Wave
Strain of Origin III by Underlapper

And lastly, we recently posted an improvised recording from the Underlapper vaults on our soundcloud page.
The piece was recorded sometime in 2003 by a very early incarnation of the band. Although very rough, the main parts eventually became the track Painting Red Things Grey which featured in our early live shows. Have a listen and see where it all began.

Until next time when we will hopefully have some new music to share.....

Feral Media label mix for A Closer Listen

noreply@blogger.com (Underlapper) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:57:00 +0000

Feral Media recently contributed a label mix for the fine folk at A Closer Listen which is an-all Australian affair including tracks from their recent releases, as well as tracks from some of their current favourites amongst the fertile Australian underground scene.

The mix closes with a yet-to-be-released remix we did of Sydney producer Looopsnake's track Galaxy Porn. Listen to the mix below and check out an interview with FM on the A Closer Listen site here

Feral Media presents: Scratching The Surface by Lostchildrennetlabel on Mixcloud

Shoeb Ahmad Remixes

noreply@blogger.com (Underlapper) — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 05:25:00 +0000

Our good friend Shoeb Ahmad and hellosQuare recordings label boss has just uploaded a compilation of all of his remix work to date. The compilation contains remixes of artists including Scissor Lock, Fourplay String Quartet and Inch-time amongst others.

Also included are two remixes of our track Fallen Face Moon from our 2007 album Red Spring. The first of which is taken from our Red Spring Remixes release and the second is a previously unreleased alternate remix.

Listen to all the remixes below or head over to the hellosQuare soundcloud page for more from the label.

Choking Ibis - Jonny Faith Remix

noreply@blogger.com (Underlapper) — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 06:12:00 +0000

Our good pal Jonny Faith has turned in a stellar remix of our track Choking Ibis which you can listen to on the player below.
And if you missed his debut EP from last year, check it out here. We highly recommend it!

Feral Media 10 year anniversary

noreply@blogger.com (Underlapper) — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 05:28:00 +0000

The wonderful Feral Media recently celebrated their 10 year anniversary and to mark the occasion they have released a bumper compilation featuring a stellar line-up of Australian talent.

We contributed a brand new track called Stockholm as well as a remix of our good friend Gentleforce's track Lift Up Your Weary Head.

This incredible compilation is now available digitally and also as a limited edition Playbutton.
Head to the Feral bandcamp site to hear what it's all about and check out our contributions below.

Congrats to Feral Media on achieving this wonderful milestone. Here's to another 10 years!

Stockholm by Underlapper
Lift Up Your Weary Head (Underlapper remix) by Gentleforce

noreply@blogger.com (Underlapper) — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 02:11:00 +0000

To celebrate their 10 year anniversary Feral Media are releasing a bumper compilation featuring a killer line-up of artists who have been associated with the label over the years.

Artists included on the release are AFXJIM, Alpen, Anonymeye, Mark Barrage, Because of Ghosts, Broken Chip, Comatone, Faux Pas, Gentleforce, Haunts, ii, Pimmon, Raven, School of Two, Scissor Lock, Seaworthy, Brad Stafford (The Longest Day), Thomas William, 0point1 and of course us!

We have submitted a brand new track for the compilation entitled 'Stockholm' and we are really happy with the results.

The compilation will be released digitally and as a limited edition Playbutton, which is an MP3 player that doubles as a wearable badge. The artwork for the release was created by the super talented SOPP Collective who have been responsible for the artwork on many of the Feral releases, including the cover for our album Red Spring.

To assist with the release Feral have launched a Pozible crowd-funding campaign (basically pre-ordering) which we urge you all to support. There are some great rewards on offer in addition to the compilation itself so head on over and see what it's all about.

www.pozible.com/feralmedia

To whet your appetite you can watch the campaign video below which features snippets of a few tracks from the compilation and you can also hear the first full preview from the album here.

Haunts live on FBi Radio

noreply@blogger.com (Underlapper) — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 23:03:00 +0000

Haunts (a new project featuring Matt and Greg along with cellist Peter Hollo) recently dropped by the FBi studio to record a live soundtrack created specifically for the Ears Have Ears program.

The soundtrack entitled Night Begins has just been uploaded to the Feral Media soundcloud page. Listen/download it below.

In other news Haunts will be playing in Sydney on December 1st with Cold House, a new project featuring former Underlapper member Morgan McKellar. Cold House will be launching their debut release Chomp Technical on the night which has just been released via Moontown Tapes.
Check out the release here and if you're in Sydney for the gig catch both acts along with Gentleforce at 401 Hibernian House - 342 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills.

Choking Ibis single

noreply@blogger.com (Underlapper) — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 01:40:00 +0000

We have just released the Choking Ibis single which is the third and final single from our album Softly Harboured.

In addition to a radio edit of the title track, the single also features some stunning remixes from friends and label mates Option Command, Alpen and Comatone.
The remixes are stylistically diverse and push the track into new musical realms.

Option Command adds his trademark production to create an eerie beat-driven post-rock hybrid, whilst Alpen adds military style percussion and synth bass, bringing out a funkier side certainly not present in the original. To cap it off IDM maestro Comatone takes what is already an epic track and pushes it up a notch, beginning as a haunting post-classical ballad and ending as an IDM glitch freak-out.

If that wasn't enough, the lovely Tessa C. Stevens of Sydney-based music website Pyramid Scheme has directed a film clip for the Option Command remix which you can view on Vimeo here

We are extremely thankful to all the artists involved and are absolutely stoked with the results.

The single marks the end of a chapter for Underlapper as we begin work on new material which will hopefully surface sometime next year. But for now you can listen to the single below or download it for free from the Feral Media bandcamp page here

&lt;a href="http://feralmedia.bandcamp.com/album/choking-ibis-single"&gt;Choking Ibis (single) by Underlapper&lt;/a&gt;

Strain of Origin II

noreply@blogger.com (Underlapper) — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 09:09:00 +0000

We are thrilled to have taken part in the second instalment of the Strain of Origin series from Sydney label Feral Media and Brisbane label Lofly.

This time round the call went out to a huge number of artists from around Australia including Outerwaves, AXXONN, Jonathan Boulet, Mr. Maps, Gentleforce, Zeal, Mystery Twin, Dot.AY plus loads more and the resulting compilation is absolutely killer!

Our contribution is a remix of Brisbane artist Ambrose Chapel's track A Small Return to Big Nothing, whilst the wonderful Zeal took on our track Himpory.

Head here to listen/download the full compilation for free and check out our remix below.

You can also read more about the original Strain compilation here

<p><a href="http://feralmedia.bandcamp.com/track/a-small-return-to-big-nothing-underlapper-remix">A Small Return To Big Nothing (Underlapper Remix) by Ambrose Chapel</a></p>

Pyramid Scheme mixtape 02: Feral Media

noreply@blogger.com (Underlapper) — Tue, 29 May 2012 01:32:00 +0000

Feral Media have created a great mixtape as part of Sydney music blog Pyramid Scheme's new mixtape series.

The mix features some great local and international artists including Gentleforce, Mr. Maps, Galapagoose, Panoptique Electrical and Odd Nosdam amongst others.

The mix also includes our recent remix of Sydney outfit Telafonica, as well as Option Command's wonderful remix of our track Choking Ibis. This remix will be released shortly as part of the third and final single from our album Softly Harboured.

Check out the mix below....

Underlapper remix Telafonica

noreply@blogger.com (Underlapper) — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 23:58:00 +0000

Last year the wonderful Sydney outfit Telafonica began the arduous task of having each track from their amazing album Sleeping With The Fisherman remixed by various artists and then subsequently releasing each tracks remixes as a separate EP on a monthly basis.
The remix EPs have been as varied as the artists involved and the results are nothing short of breathtaking.

We were kindly asked to take part in the project and chose the skewed pop number To Me to remix.
You can listen/download our contribution below or head over to the Telafonica bandcamp site where you can check out all of the remix EPs so far.
In particular our good friend Peter Hollo aka Raven's all Cello reworking of the track There's Something About Your Face.

To Me (Underlapper Version) by telafonica

Nektar 2017 - Vol IV

noreply@blogger.com (Underlapper) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:06:00 +0000

The Underlapper track Himpory has been included on the latest 'Meta' compilation from Nektar 2017.
Head on over and listen/download all 11 hours here

Haunts

noreply@blogger.com (Underlapper) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:16:00 +0000

Haunts (the new project from Matt, Greg and Underlapper collaborator Peter Hollo) recently played their second show at Dirty Shirlows in Sydney and local DIY enthusiast Shaun Tenzenmen has written a great article on the gig and the thriving underground Sydney scene. Read all about it here

You can also check out a video from the night of Haunts covering the Telafonica track Viceroy here

More Haunts and Underlapper news to come.....

Mr. Maps remix album

noreply@blogger.com (Underlapper) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:14:00 +0000

The wonderful and highly talented Brisbane band Mr. Maps have just released their album Wire Empire on vinyl and to coincide with this they have also released a bonus disc of remixes including contributions from Collarbones, Dot.AY, Hunz and many more.

You can check out the Underlapper remix of the track Totalism here and you can listen/purchase the entire collection here.
Finally if you don't have a copy of Wire Empire, or you would like to own it on lovely white vinyl you can grab it over at the lofly store .

Thanks to Mr. Maps for letting us take part in this great project!

Feral Media's 2011 (w)rap mixtape

noreply@blogger.com (Underlapper) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 04:47:00 +0000

Feral Media have just uploaded a mixtape featuring some of their favourite Australian tracks from 2011. The mix features contributions from Option Command, Thomas William, Collarbones, Making, Nick Huggins and many more. And of course there are a couple of Underlapper tracks/remixes as well!

Listen/download the mix below and head here for the tracklisting....

2011 (w)rap mixtape by feral-media

Choking Ibis (Option Command Remix)

noreply@blogger.com (Underlapper) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:48:00 +0000

The wonderful Option Command (aka Martyn Palmer) has delivered his remix of our track Choking Ibis and, as you will hear it is superb!

Martyn has recently released his debut EP Horizon Glows under his Option Command guise, in addition to his work as Broken Chip. He is an amazing artist and certainly someone to keep an eye on.

The remix will be included as a B-side on our third and final single from our album Softly Harboured and should be available soon, but for now check out the remix below.

Choking Ibis (Option Command rmx) by underlapper

Postfolkrocktronica Picnic @ Cockatoo Island

noreply@blogger.com (Underlapper) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:48:00 +0000

We are super excited to be playing a very special event amongst the amazing surrounds of Sydney's Cockatoo Island in November. Curated by FBi Radio's Utility Fog, the aptly titled 'Postfolkrocktronica Picnic' will play host to Pimmon, Option Command, Thomas William (aka Cleptoclectics), AFXJIM, Ollie Brown of Icarus playing a solo set and also as a duo with Raven and last but not least Underlapper.

Due to prior engagements we will be playing without a rhythm section, therefore we have decided to play a special one-off electronic set attempting tracks that we've never played live before.

Come along and enjoy some amazing music at one of Sydney's most breathtaking venues!

Tickets can be purchased here and you can find more information about the event here

Those Six Skeletons single now available

noreply@blogger.com (Underlapper) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:44:00 +0000

The second single from our latest album Softly Harboured is now available as a free download. The single includes remixes of the title track by Telafonica, Loopsnake and Ben Kinsman, as well as a bonus remix of album track Kandos by Collarbones.

Click here to grab yourself a copy from the Feral Media bandcamp site.

You can also check out the film clip for the single below.
Thanks to Paul McDonald for all his work!

The Silent Ballet podcast

noreply@blogger.com (Underlapper) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:21:00 +0000

I was asked recently to curate a podcast for US website The Silent Ballet's ongoing Post-Rock Paper Scissors podcast series.
The podcast features an interview interspersed between chosen tracks and remixes from Skeletons, Gentleforce, Westernsynthetics, Extra Life, Comatone, Lofly and World's End Girlfriend. As well as a couple of tracks from the new album.

You can listen/download the podcast from The Silent Ballet or Mixcloud.

Tracklisting is below:

1. Choking Ibis - Underlapper
2. Introduction
3. Grandma - Skeletons
4. 101010 (Gentleforce's Hidden Basement Tape Refix) - Westernsynthetics
5. Recap 1
6. Ripped Heart - Extra Life
7. Nice Place You Got There (Lofly Remix) - Comatone
8. Birthday Resistance - World's End Girlfriend
9. Recap 2
10. Those Six Skeletons - Underlapper

Ye olden days

noreply@blogger.com (Underlapper) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 04:27:00 +0000

Feral Media have recently begun the arduous task of shifting their entire catalogue over to Bandcamp and as such you can now find Underlapper releases, both past and present over at their Bandcamp site.

Recently uploaded was a limited edition Underlapper release entitled Remixes + 3 which features remixes of tracks from our debut album What Came Forth from the Sea by Comatone, Alpen, Seaworthy etc, as well as a couple of unreleased demo tracks from the Underlapper vault....Oh how the times change!

Anyhoo, you can head over a download a copy of the EP for free here

A little Live footage

noreply@blogger.com (Underlapper) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 02:09:00 +0000

Here is some footage from our recent Sydney album launch at FBi Social as part of the New Weird Australia night.
The track is 'Death by White Lies' and features the lovely Peter Hollo on Cello.
The sound is not great but you get the idea....

Reviews

noreply@blogger.com (Underlapper) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 04:03:00 +0000

A quick post with some reviews of the new album. For the full reviews click on the quotes below:

"the band’s elusiveness is perplexing yet delightful"
Cyclic Defrost

"a record of grand gestures that catapults Underlapper straight into the A-list of Australian rock"
The AU Review

"perfect for early weekend mornings wrapped in a doona sitting near the heater, looking out into the garden as the new days sun glistens the frost"
BMA Magazine

"It’s an album that will have your mind running wild"
RTRfm

Underlapper remix The Black Hundred

noreply@blogger.com (Underlapper) — Tue, 10 May 2011 03:24:00 +0000

A few months ago we completed a remix for Melbourne band The Black Hundred.
The track we chose was called Variations In Light & Speed taken from their self-titled album released late last year.
The band have now released a remix album entitled Variations which is available as a free download here.
The release includes remixes from All India Radio, Marcus Newman plus more.

So head on over and grab yourself a copy!

Choking Ibis

noreply@blogger.com (Underlapper) — Mon, 09 May 2011 02:08:00 +0000

Here is another cut from the new album entitled Choking Ibis.
The track features the wonderful Peter Hollo on cello and some choral assistance from Tim and Dan from Parades, Sally and Alexi from Kaya (now defunct) and our good friend Mark Olsen.

Here are some kind words from the East to West blog about the track:

Slicing it's way through an inaudible chatter, Underlapper's Choking Ibis penetrates the deepest of facades. A constant rumble of semi-psychedelic sounds are curtly intercepted by the wonders of Peter Hollo's cello, slowing stripping back the layers of humanity and revealing a sea of unknown wonders. Amongst the revelations, an orchestral soundscape is accompanied by the howls of Parades' boys Dan Cunningham and Tim Jenkens, before the track builds to a march of empowerment. As united as it is dichotic, Chocking Ibis is the most powerful song to be found on their latest release Softly Harboured. True joy can be found in the unexpected.

Choking Ibis by underlapper

Softly Harboured now available!

noreply@blogger.com (Underlapper) — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 04:17:00 +0000

Our new album Softly Harboured is now available for pre-order.

To purchase the CD version head to the hellosQuare bandcamp page and for the limited edition vinyl version (which also includes an instant digital download) head to the Feral Media bandcamp page. Thanks to everyone who helped make this release possible!

For all you Sydney folk remember the launch will be held on Thursday April 21st at The FBi Social @ King's Cross Hotel. Hope to see you there.....