Moshi Moshi?
As I mentioned last week, Moshi Moshi Records have been one of the best indie labels in the UK over the last couple of years. And I should have mentioned their latest label compilation 'Can You Hear Me Now' a while ago, as it came out back in February. It's one of the best albums of the year, full stop. And only costs £4.99. Bonanza!
As well as highlighting some of the bands that Moshi Moshi have brought to our attention - from those that should be massive and are (Bloc Party and Hot Chip) to those that should be massive but aren't (Architecture in Helsinki and New Rhodes); you get a chance to sample some of the lesser known names on the label.
Their most recent signing is 'Hot Club de Paris'
I don't know how old they are, but this track has the musty smell of teenage thrills about it. Forget the rules, let's have fun.
HOT CLUB DE PARIS - SHIPWRECK
As usual, myspace is the place to go if you want to hear more.
This track by LA's Foreign Born is a real corker - a soaring, pounding anthem that sounds designed to be played as the last song on the Sunday night at Glastonbury. In a fight with Snow Patrol, the blood of the smug chart-toppers would end up cascading through the streets of Belfast. Streets lined with a cheering mob waving their lighters in the air, chanting "We Had Pleasure".
FOREIGN BORN - WE HAD PLEASURE
Finally Roland Shanks, who must be the coolest band in the world as they have a drummer called James Woodley. Yeah, for real. But it's not me.
If I ran an indie disco I'd play this every week and girls would kiss me.
ROLAND SHANKS - ANNIVERSARY
Basically every song on this album is a classic. You've also got the Broadcast-style chanteusing of 'Au Revoire Simone'; the Lo-Fi Funk of, er, Lo-Fi Fnk; the Libertines spin-off band Yeti; Tap Rock sensations Tilly and The Wall; Scuzzy Electro-Poppers 'Best Fwends' and an incredible song from Aussies 'The Grates' that is worth the money by itself.
If you can think of a better way to spend £4.99 i'd be interested to hear about it in the comments. Otherwise I suggest you snap it up here.
More Moshi Moshi tomorrow. Maybe.
As well as highlighting some of the bands that Moshi Moshi have brought to our attention - from those that should be massive and are (Bloc Party and Hot Chip) to those that should be massive but aren't (Architecture in Helsinki and New Rhodes); you get a chance to sample some of the lesser known names on the label.
Their most recent signing is 'Hot Club de Paris'
I don't know how old they are, but this track has the musty smell of teenage thrills about it. Forget the rules, let's have fun.
HOT CLUB DE PARIS - SHIPWRECK
As usual, myspace is the place to go if you want to hear more.
This track by LA's Foreign Born is a real corker - a soaring, pounding anthem that sounds designed to be played as the last song on the Sunday night at Glastonbury. In a fight with Snow Patrol, the blood of the smug chart-toppers would end up cascading through the streets of Belfast. Streets lined with a cheering mob waving their lighters in the air, chanting "We Had Pleasure".
FOREIGN BORN - WE HAD PLEASURE
Finally Roland Shanks, who must be the coolest band in the world as they have a drummer called James Woodley. Yeah, for real. But it's not me.
If I ran an indie disco I'd play this every week and girls would kiss me.
ROLAND SHANKS - ANNIVERSARY
Basically every song on this album is a classic. You've also got the Broadcast-style chanteusing of 'Au Revoire Simone'; the Lo-Fi Funk of, er, Lo-Fi Fnk; the Libertines spin-off band Yeti; Tap Rock sensations Tilly and The Wall; Scuzzy Electro-Poppers 'Best Fwends' and an incredible song from Aussies 'The Grates' that is worth the money by itself.
If you can think of a better way to spend £4.99 i'd be interested to hear about it in the comments. Otherwise I suggest you snap it up here.
More Moshi Moshi tomorrow. Maybe.
posted by headphonesex @ 11:39 AM
