New Bands Tent
It's been a while since my last venture into 'International A&R', so it's about time for some new music that's been sent to Headphone Sex House.
First up a band called 'Nately', who I saw play at the Clapham Grand a couple of months back. They've built up quite a fan base in the area after playing a number of gigs there, and went down a storm the night I went. Particularly, so it seemed, with girls in flouncy dresses.
They play unpretentious blues-y rock, and I really like this track in particular from their demo CD:
NATELY - THROW ME A SMILE
Now that they've conquered Clapham, the band have their sights set on a Northern Invasion... with a gig at Kings Cross Water Rats on Friday August 5th. They are also playing at Bestival on the Isle of Wight in September... check 'em out if you can.
Next up is a great ditty from Chris Price, sounding like it comes from the same kind of 'bedroom electro' mould as Hot Chip, Erlend Oye or the Junior Boys. I don't know too much about Chris, except that he's written a great little pop song. Give it a listen:
CHRIS PRICE - CHARGE ME UP
Finally I received a really nice CD this morning called 'There is a Problem With My Tape Recorder' by Build Buildings, (AKA New Yorker Ben Tweel). Like for instance Matthew Herbert, he uses 'found sounds', but in this case used to create glitchy electronic landscapes.
'....Tape Recorder' is Ben's third album, and was described by The Wire as '.. recommended listening for Agoraphobics everywhere'. I can imagine the album would sound great on your headphones wandering around the city, transforming the noises of buses and aircraft into things of beauty. Although every sound seems carefully and deliberately placed, the music has at the same time a real disordered organic feel bringing to mind the fluttering of dragonflies or the edgy movements of crickets. Although it sounds good in the background, this is music that rewards careful listening.
This track threatens at times to become dancefloor-friendly, before reverting a more ambient feel. It's not entirely typical of the rest of the record, but is probably my favourite track.
BUILD BUILDINGS - TEST ME
If you like the sound of it, you can buy the album here.
I'm sure all these guys would appreciate some feedback, so do leave a comment if you enjoyed any of these tracks.......
And if you'd like to send me your music, the details are on the right. Are there any girls making music out there?
First up a band called 'Nately', who I saw play at the Clapham Grand a couple of months back. They've built up quite a fan base in the area after playing a number of gigs there, and went down a storm the night I went. Particularly, so it seemed, with girls in flouncy dresses.
They play unpretentious blues-y rock, and I really like this track in particular from their demo CD:
NATELY - THROW ME A SMILE
Now that they've conquered Clapham, the band have their sights set on a Northern Invasion... with a gig at Kings Cross Water Rats on Friday August 5th. They are also playing at Bestival on the Isle of Wight in September... check 'em out if you can.
Next up is a great ditty from Chris Price, sounding like it comes from the same kind of 'bedroom electro' mould as Hot Chip, Erlend Oye or the Junior Boys. I don't know too much about Chris, except that he's written a great little pop song. Give it a listen:
CHRIS PRICE - CHARGE ME UP
Finally I received a really nice CD this morning called 'There is a Problem With My Tape Recorder' by Build Buildings, (AKA New Yorker Ben Tweel). Like for instance Matthew Herbert, he uses 'found sounds', but in this case used to create glitchy electronic landscapes.
Every synth has been painstakingly distilled from organic instruments and samples, and every rhythm has been intricately assembled from household sounds, self-designed drum machines and random noise.
'....Tape Recorder' is Ben's third album, and was described by The Wire as '.. recommended listening for Agoraphobics everywhere'. I can imagine the album would sound great on your headphones wandering around the city, transforming the noises of buses and aircraft into things of beauty. Although every sound seems carefully and deliberately placed, the music has at the same time a real disordered organic feel bringing to mind the fluttering of dragonflies or the edgy movements of crickets. Although it sounds good in the background, this is music that rewards careful listening.
This track threatens at times to become dancefloor-friendly, before reverting a more ambient feel. It's not entirely typical of the rest of the record, but is probably my favourite track.
BUILD BUILDINGS - TEST ME
If you like the sound of it, you can buy the album here.
I'm sure all these guys would appreciate some feedback, so do leave a comment if you enjoyed any of these tracks.......
And if you'd like to send me your music, the details are on the right. Are there any girls making music out there?
posted by headphonesex @ 12:06 AM
