Hidden Shoal News
Boxharp's 'Rainbirds' Reviewed on Luna Kafe
Overlooked, but a darling review from Luna Kafe, for Boxharp’s single ‘Rainbirds’ in anticipation of the release of their Loam Arcane EP later this year. Watch this space! And have a read here.
Boxharp – Rainbirds Boxharp – Rainbirds
City of Satellites Album Reviewed on Delusions of Adequacy
Another stunning review for City of Satellites‘ debut album Machine Is My Animal, this time by Delusions of Adequacy, released earlier this year. Have a read here.
City of Satellites – Stranger Than Fiction City of Satellites – Stranger Then Fiction
The Caribbean Interviewed on Blisspop
Last week our very own The Caribbean were interviewed on Bisspop, which is well worth the read, which you can do here. Back in 2008, some of The Caribbean’s tracks off Populations were sent to Scott Solter (Boxharp) to be chopped, changed and all together remixed, which we then released. Take a listen below.
The Caribbean (Remixed by Scott Solter) – Colour Television The Caribbean (Remixed by Scott Solter) – Colour Television
My Majestic Star's 'I Haven't Got It In Me' Reviewed on Shallgrenzen
My Majestic Star’s beautiful third album I Haven’t Got It In Me was reviewed on German music blog Shallgrenzen the other week. We’ve done our best to translate it, and you can take a read of the ‘abridged’ version in My Majestic Star’s reviews section.
My Majestic Star – Crampling My Majestic Star – Crampling
Boxharp Featured on David Bowie's Official Website
Following on from their inclusion in David Bowie’s list of current favourites (see ‘What’s On David Bowie’s Ipod’ in The Guardian), Boxharp once again find themselves in the great man’s spotlight. The band have now been featured on David Bowie’s official website showcasing both the track that featured on Bowie’s Ipod, ‘All These Deserters’, as well as their latest single ‘Rainbirds‘. Check out the feature at davidbowie.com.
All this comes ahead of the release of Boxharp’s stunning new EP Loam Arcane which is available on the 25th of February. Fans can freely download the first single taken from the EP, ‘Rainbirds’, at the Hidden Shoal Store. Fans can also stream a sneak peak of the new EP before it’s release at Boxharp’s Facebook Page.
Hotels Live at Dancing on the Valentine this Saturday Night
Hotels will be performing this Saturday night (Feb 13th) at Dancing on the Valentine, an annual benefit concert for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Take a peek at this year’s event here. Doors open 8pm.
Hotels – Hydra Hotels – Hydra
More Reviews of 'Machine Is My Animal' by City of Satellites
City of Satellites’ debut album Machine Is My Animal has been receiving some attention over the past month, and rightfully so! Of late they have been reviewed on Luna Kafe, Drum Media, The Band Next Door and [sic] Magazine, with their music being described as everything from sci-fi rock to dream-pop, shoegazer and electronic-pop, reminiscent of the likes of M83.
Their single Stranger Than Fiction is available here for free.
City of Satellites – Stranger Than Fiction City of Satellites – Stranger Than Fiction
Stray Ghost Reviewed on Luna Kafe
Luna Kafe paused a moment last month and listened to Stray Ghost’s newest single ‘Part 4’ from his forthcoming album Nothing, But Death, due in March. Take a read here, or have a listen yourself below.
Stray Ghost – Part 4 Stray Ghost – Part 4
Apricot Rail Scoops 78 Records Second Best Release of 2009
The magical awesomeness that is the 78 Records store in Perth recently named its top 5 releases of 2009 and our very own Apricot Rail found themselves sitting pretty at number 2, nestled between Isis and Grizzly Bear (mmm comfy!). Also in the list was the ever wonderful Umpire at number 5 who feature 3 members of our very own Mukaizake.
Check out the list at the 78 Records website and while you’re there buy an album or two.
City of Satellites on FBI's 'Local Fidelity'
City of Satellites were interviewed last month by Leigh Tran of FBI’s wonderful Australian music show ‘Local Fidelity‘. The band talk about all things musical in the wake of their new album Machine Is My Animal. Take a full read here.
City of Satellites – BMX City of Satellites – BMX
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