Great tune by Simian Mobile Disco:
Audacity of HUGE.
Incredibly addictive tune and some smooth vocalwork layed over.
Next check this tune out:
Never heard of the remixer, but he's made this tune a fuckin' stomp/rocker!
Aren San - Osc Low Nyzz (Blende Remix)
For the Klaxon fans out there...
The Klaxons - Golden Skans (sebAstian Remix)
and included is a direct mp3 download link (not hosted by us)
Good night all,
Sian
Edit: I'm really starting to like this Blende bloke..
Everyone with working internet, point your browser to
'Do Nothing' is such an incredible song, it sounds like Blues n Rock n Roll, but again nothing like it, at the same time. It's just brilliant, that's all my mind-fucked brain (does that even make sense) can excrete.
Wonder if they got an album out....
Actual peace and blessings,
Sian.
P.S. Can't wait to sink my teeth into the Rakes' new album..
Hi all, sorry about that, real-life stuff is just too hectic at the moment, and my co-writer is studying (and partying) hard in uni as well.
Anyway, this beautiful Autumn morning (over here anyway) I'm gonna share loads of stuff with you.
First off:
Arctic Monkeys - Humbug
This is a fantastic effort from the 4 (5?) guys from Sheffield. The 3rd album always seems to be the maker-or-breaker, and this one's a shakermaker. 11 tracks of dark and broody tunes. Definitely alot of emotion went into this one (emotion, NOT emo). It sounds nothing like the Arctic Monkeys of yore, which is sort of a shame, since those songs were still bloody good. But instead of singing about the trials and tribulations of being a young adult in Northern England, seems like maturation has sunk in (As it does with most bands) and it definitely shows.
Check out the official video of 'Crying Lightning' which isn't even the strongest tune on the album, it's still pretty good. click HERE.
This one's my personal favourite on the album, (along with the Jeweller's Hands) it's called the Fire and the Thud.
Secondly,
Kasabian - West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum
Now I made a big fuss about this a while back, they were showing it off on their MySpace page for free. I didn't want to spoil it though, so I waited until I got the album, and it's f*cking amazing. Besides the insane 'Clubfoot'-esque 'Underdog', and the cowboy hit n run 'Fire', the song is packed with delicious hooks, melodies and nonsensical rock n roll lyrics. Tom and Serge serve up a f*cking trolloping dose of brilliance in this album. Again, the 3rd album is the maker-or-breaker, and this one makes it too.
Here's Underdog. and Fire. and this lovely tune West Ryder Silver Bullet (complete with psychedelic introduction). Lastly, this blinding track, Thick as Thieves.
BONUS: Calvin Harris (!) covering Fire.
Speaking of Calvin Harris, his new album Ready for the Weekend (I think) is out, now, I haven't given it a proper listen yet so I will do so. 'Rain' sounds pretty good though.
O.k. so I've run out of time but I've got loads more to share so check back soon!
Actual peace and love,
Sian.
P.S. On a much sadder note, Oasis has split up. Noel's left in a fit of anger directed at younger brother Liam. News says Oasis will continue on without Noel (which will still be good I reckon) and Noel will churn out the inevitable solo album, which will also be great! The only real shame is that there'll be no more classic concerts, which was the real heart n soul of the Oasis engine.
Now I kinda know how John Lennon getting shot felt like.
P.P.S At least Kasabian are going strong!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax0Rct0rDbk&feature=related
You must listen to this..
Sorry again been busy, I'll do something on the weekend!
Hope all's well and fine.
KASABIAN'S NEWLY RELEASED ALBUM WRPLA HAS BEEN RELEASED AND IS ON THEIR MYSPACE TO LISTEN FOR FREE FOR THE NEXT 2 WEEKS.
http://www.myspace.com/kasabian
SORRY THAT'S ALL FOR TODAY I'VE GOTTA STUDY!
will post soon..
P.K
http://vimeo.com/4358890
'Eh oop.
First order of business is to click that link, to see Kasabian's new video - 'Fire', the new album with the proggy psychadelic name is set to release next week or so!!
Can't wait...
Fire's sounding good, the video's got a touch of comic genius in it.
Vlad the Impaler's pretty good as well, the video's got Noel Fielding acting in it as a faux-C grade horror film, if you're a Booshy fan then you might wanna watch it (and love it) --> here.
But my favourite, has gotta be Underdog. It's like fucking Clubfoot all over again, great melody, great riff (no matter how simple it may be), great fucking attitude; knock in some nonsensical rock n roll lyrics and its a gem! The drum's fucking great as well.
Next up, if you're looking for a easy and intuitive way to learn and share new music, type in blip.fm into your browser. (or click here for the lazy ones amongst us)
Sign up requires only the bare minimum, and off you go. Just type in song/artist in the search box and you'll find other users (called DJs) who have 'blipped' them before. From there just grow your tendrils far and wide and suck up those juicy tunes. Not to mention you get to listen to all songs for free. (Not available for download though :( )
You can add me on blip.fm --> http://blip.fm/sianwin (I'll flesh it out when I spend more time on it) Add me and we can trade some tunes/bands!
If you like that site, then I suggest Seeqpod.com as well. Great streaming website (minus the social networking capability)
Sadly, Last.fm has stopped its free radio service, which is sad 'cause its a great service, otherwise it's only 3 US Dollars a month to subscribe, which is still dirt cheap.
Now I've gotta go, for my thinly-veiled attempt at a blog post is quickly running thin. I'll do a better one next time after I get some rest :)
I'll leave you now with a link to a brilliant video that my folksy-wolksy co-blogger has shared with me, I wish I could whistle like this geezer, he's brilliant. (The real vid starts from 1:08 onwards) Search for his cover of Dylan's 'Oh Sister' as well, my co-blogger highly recommends it.
I always leave you with an excerpt from Noel Gallagher's most recent myspace blog, it was pretty funny: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=4385325&blogID=487521762
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Yess Mods and Rockers. Arrived in Santiago last night. A beautiful morning.
What follows is an actual interview that actually took place. On the phone. Yesterday. Actually.
Journalist: Hello, Noel?
NG: Hello.
Jnlst: Shall we begin?
NG: Vamos!
Jnlst: Ok. Last time you were seen in Santiago with a sex turkey, what happened?
NG: ?? 'Scuse me?
Jnlst: My pardon. What happened with a sex turkey?
NG: I'm sorry, but did you say "a sex turkey"?
Jnlst: Yes. What happened with him?
HIM?? Jesus! Now, I'll freely admit - if pushed - that I've got up to some dubious gear in the past but this guy can't really think I've had full homosexual sex with a man-turkey? Can he?
We continue...
NG: Ok. We seem to have crossed wires here. Shall we just go back to the beginning and start again? Slowly? Yes?
Jnlst: As you wish.
NG: Ok. Fire at will.
Jnlst: Sorry?
NG: Never mind, just get on with it!
Jnlst: Ok. Can you explain what it was like in Santiago with a sex turkey and how it compares with Chris Sharrock?
Now, I'm thinking, this is either a live radio comedy stunt thing or someone put acid in my tea.. unless...
NG: When you say a sex turkey, do you mean ZAK STARKEY?
Jnlst: Of course.
SEX TURKEY!
NG: Aah, Zak Starkey? You mean Zak Starkey?
Jnlst: Of course. What did you think I meant?
NG: Ha! Fuck, Zak Starkey! I thought you meant that I'd had..oh, never mind. I think we have to wrap this up.
Jnlst: But you never answer my question!!
NG: They're both the same. I need to lie down. Goodbye.
In a bit.
GD.
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Love, P.O.K.
괜찮습니다.
Lucky lucky you, another Facebook exclusive from another Malaysian-gone-Melbourne DJ: Vthekid.
Trained in the dark arts by Psycho G and LCK (regular house DJ of the infamous Bubble nightclub located in Melbourne) himself, Vthekid has risen up the ranks, ultimately winning 2nd position in a highly reputable underground deckspinning competition, earning him the right to spin at Bubble himself, as well as unlocking a few more doors down his corridor to fame.
This mix is excellent, setting up a serious tone for a serious party. Loads of great techy-trance with a splash of hard dance in there as well, and it opens up with a blinder. As he doesn't have an online music profile yet, any comments and feedback will be passed on to him via us!
Link is below!
http://rapidshare.com/files/222521589/Vthekidd_Mix_3.mp3
Here's the playlist:
1.Will Atkinson- Slipped Disk (original Mix)
2. Veracocha___Michael_de_Kooker_vs._Simon_Patterson_-_Carte_Smack__F1D0_Mash-Up_
3. Sied Van Riel & Claudia Clauzcart- Contrast
4.Kamui- Exceed
5. Marcel Woods- Lemon Tree (Mac & Taylor Remix)
6. Dark By Design & Phil York- Vibrations
7.Kidd Kaos Vs SMG- Schranz Mescala
8.Ashley Lawson- Somewhere (sully remix)
9.Sam Punk-Out of Hell
10.Amber D- Ambers Theme (Alex Kidd & Kidd Kaos Remix)
Love,
P.O.K
Got a juicy little post for you guys today, been on a bit of a rampage the past few days so please feel free to place your mouths upon my music-teat my young ones!
vietNam: (wikipedia) VietNam is a rock, soul and blues band from Brooklyn, New York on Kemado Records.
The rest of the wikipedia article was edited by the band themselves haha. Sadly they released only one album in 2004 and then split up. If you're a fan of The Jesus and Mary Chain, then these guys are definitely living on the same street. Think Automatic but with a higher dosage of rhythm and blues. Even the vocalist sounds similar to Jim Reid.
Links:
Next up, a Facebook exclusive!!
Homegrown Malaysian talent Nick Chia aka Ganjaguru (1/2 of BassAgents) released his Discotech mix yesterday:
here's the link http://www.mediafire.com/?zzhjym5mtjk
And here's the playlist:
DISCOTECH MIXED BY GURUGURU [1:17:28]
1. Coldplay - Viva La Vida [DiscoTech Remix]
2. Deadmau5 vs Salt n Pepa - Ghosts N' Stuff Pushing it
3. Metallica - Enter Sandman [Dirty Funker Dirty Dub Hole]
4. Hi Tack - Silence [DaBruck & Klien Remix]
5. Marc O Tool - The Musics Got Me [Frank Eikam Remix]
6. Lowrider - Cool [Ozi Remix]
7. Aquabeat - Cocaine, Pills and Extasy [Club Mix]
8. MC Mario Vs. Datdude - You Spin Me 'Round [Paul Random Disoriented Remix]
9. Lady Gaga - Just Dance [OUTsiders Remix 2009]
10. Guru Josh & Klass & Pink - Infinity so What?
11. Coldplay - Nobody Said it was Easy [Nils Van Zandt vs Tom Beyer Extended Mix]
12. Cumfiesta - SexyGuy [DJ Solovey Electro Remix]
13. David Guetta & Chris Willis - Tomorrow Can Wait [Tocadisco Evilmix]
14. The Prodigy - Thunder
15. Ganjaguru - Housefucker
16. Lady Gaga - Poker Face [Dave Aude Club Mix]
17. Kid Cudi Vs. Crookers - Day 'N' Nite [Mobin Master Remix]
18. Pam Pero - Supadisco [Supa Mix]
19. Red Hot Chilli Peppers - By the Way [Ben Schmuel Remix]
20. Katy Perry - Hot N Cold [Innerpartysystem Remix]
21. Darude - Sandstorm [Ganjaguru's Electro-gressive Remix]
22. The Prodigy - Omen
Support the local artists! Give him a comment on Facebook or his website.
NEXT, another local artist, our favourite quirky and colourful dynamic duo, LapSap, has released their first single, and it's a double CD: Mangosteen and Durian and they're dropping a 4 hour set at barsonic@zouk this Saturday the 18th.
Here's the Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=156717020482&ref=mf
Go on! Give Blink and Xu a hug, before the party starts sweating.
Now; everyone knows and loves the Dandy Warhols, every teen movie/series from the late 90s and early 00s had Bohemian Like You playing during the party scene and on the soundtrack. And they are one of the best bands to get drunk to with your mates, so here's a few more tunes for you to peruse:
Lastly, but not leastly [ :) ] click here for my photo album for the Oasis concert!!!
And click here for my Oasis video! It's only Part 1, the rest should be up when I'm bothered :)
Words can't describe the immensity or the monumentality (yes those are real words) of the concert..... so all I'll say is:
They did 5 encores - Noel did Live Forever acoustically, which made every girl cry.
Finished it off with I am the Walrus. (Which they haven't done since WTSMG or BHN tours I think)
Liam's twitter said the gig reminded him of the 90s and he'll be back in July, Oasis' twitter said it was the most stand-out gig of the South East Asian leg, and Noel's Myspace blog said "That gig in Seoul was truly amazing. The stand-out gig of the whole tour so far. Who'd have thought it? Not me, that's for sure. God bless them South Korean kids. " Little did he know that most of the noise was made by me.. haha
Speaking of Oasis that reminds me to go to their myspace and check out the Prodigy version of Falling Down as well as the Twiggy/Sardy mix.. unbelievable. There's also an equally impressive Chemical Brother's version floating around the internet somewhere, if you want any of the tracks I posted on here today, just contact me and we'll arrange something.
Peace and Love,
P.O.K
PJ Harvey is back -- this time with a '& John Parish' alongside her (don't you just love his frown on the album cover?). Everybody knows this woman's haunting melodic voice (or should know!), but this time she seems set out to show a different side of herself. Exemplified by her new album's title track 'A Woman A Man Walked By/The Crow Knows Where All the Children Go'. Ever thought you'd hear sweet haunting Polly Jean scream out "I want his fucking ass!!!" three times in a row? Maybe not. But here's your chance. This album is a piece of musical brilliance, and John Parish is more than slightly responsible for this -- it deserves a hear, for its diversity, its experimentation, and perhaps most importantly for its melodic brilliance. Best track for me? 'Sixteen, Fifteen, Fourteen' -- the opening banjo riff is genius. As is the rest of the song.
No sampling pleasures this time; but do give this video a look!
...and this time they're warning you about The Hazards of Love.
Released only 6 days ago, their fifth album breaks away from all past sounds; not quite the folksy feel of The Crane Wife or the melancholic feel of Her Majesty; not quite the bombast of Castaways & Cutouts -- but The Hazards of Love incorporates all and more. The album is, simply put, an epic. It tells the story of Margaret, her rape by a shape-shifting forest beast and the trials of her love -- the music flits from almost baroque folk (complete with mandolin et al!) on 'Annan Waters' to the sounds of Jethro Tull-esque prog-folk on tracks such as 'The Hazards of Love 3 (Revenge)'. Meloy & co. have worked in a variety of sounds, so that the album as a whole adheres to none and incorporates all; one could not possibly pin down this album and definitively pronounce on its genre. So I'm not going to try. Fans of The Decemberists who liked their whimsical sound on The Crane Wife will find fleeting remnants of the same in this album, but are going to be disappointed if they expect the same clarity and folk-melodic quality. This album is grander on every scale; thematically and conceptually -- some may scoff, but The Decemberists hold true to their characteristic musical diversity, and pull off yet another style comfortably. So don't hold out; give this album a listen... it'll be absolutely worth it!!
For your sampling pleasure:
* The Wanting Comes in Waves (Reprise)
* The Queen's Approach
Before I forget, I've uploaded an album of Otis Redding's Greatests (he does a couple covers of The Stones as well).
Visit here and download it, (it's in 2 parts).
Hello girls and boys, finally back with a post after about 4 months which I feel terrible about. Lots of stuff going on and now back settled down. So what better way than to spread some ear and soul sex? (without the ear-STDs)
First off - Let's go back a little retro-ish, cast your mind back to 2000. The Y2k bug, threats of computer crashes, global catastrophes and one hell of a fireworks display. Also the release of Underworld's live album 'Everything, Everything' - which is taken from a lyric from their song Cowgirl.
Now I've read that during live shows they usually mix Rez and Cowgirl up together, since they share the same general melodies and structure. It's a track I haven't been able to get off my music player for a couple of days now, simply because my heart won't stop pumping when I listen to this song. Great old-school dance beats, along with the sounds of the crowd cheering give the live track an amicable rave-y vibe.
The song does indeed start with Rez's twee, trippy melody. When the song breaks down about half way, and Cowgirl's infamous 'Everything-everything' bit kicks in, it's primitive compared to today's standards, but the sheer coolness of the sound of the voice and the perfect timing, kinda makes me wish I was there ;)
Brilliant - 4.5/5 :)
P.S. Here's the link to the DVD off the album Everything, Everything. It's insane. [I would show it here, but Opera doesn't work well some sites]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10q96IPlm70&feature=related
If you liked the track, check out Born Slippy Nuxx, another classic dance track from them.
Alright now to turn the car 180 degrees about face and head off into the sunset, no I'm not going just yet, just changing genre's. Been getting into a little sentimental mood lately and been digging up some Beatles stuff (yeah I miss John... who doesn't?).
So in case you missed out buying the Beatles Anthology DVD, they released two songs from the studio with the 3 remaining [sadly now 2 remaining] Beatles - Free As A Bird, which was written by John Lennon; and Real Love.
Free As A Bird, was sent in by Yoko and featured John singing the tune and lyrics accompanied by his own piano playing on a cassette. The band had to work around this since it was pretty bad quality (and also in Mono, so they couldn't seperate the voice from the piano) but still endeavoured to produce this gem of a tune:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D196-oXw2k
Beautiful tune, beautiful voice, beautiful harmonies, beautiful video. - 5/5
[Apparently Ringo really wanted to get his elephant in the video and George wanted his sitar so you get to see them both in the same scene.]
Real Love was abit different, since it was an already finished song by Lennon, so the band simply had to replay it but give it their own little flavour. Still a great track.. but not as good as Free As A Bird (in my honest, humble opinion).
Why don't you have a look and listen yourself:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5D3FMioSoc
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand finally, since I'm in a particularly Lennon-y (Lemony) mood today, here's another one of me favourites from him:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lLs2dC9NaE
*Wipes moist eyes with handkerchief*
ALRIGHT, it's time to get some sleep!
Good night now boys and girls (and the transgenders in-between).
Love, Prayon Kid.
P.P.S. I'm gonna see Oasis live on April 1st.......... Will try and take photos.
P.P.P.S. Hope you're jealous...
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