Hidden Shoal News
My Majestic Star Hits the Charts at KUCI
My Majestic Star have made KUCI‘s top 30 with a blast from the past, their sophomore release ‘too late, the day‘. Alternatively this may be a chart typo as their latest slice of full length wonder I Haven’t Got It In Me was a recent featured library add at the station. It’s all good news regardless! Have a look at the full list here.
My Majestic Star – and having a reason why My Majestic Star – and having a reason why
Mukaizake Charting at CJSW
City of Satellites Play Adelaide Fringe Festival
This is exciting to say the least. Adelaide will host the first City of Satellites gig since the release of their amazing debut album Machine is My Animal. Anyone who has heard City of Satellites’ widescreen pop cinematics will know that this gig is not to be missed. The gig takes place at Light Square on the 28th of February with proceedings starting at 10pm and support coming in the form of Steering by Stars. Head to the Fringe website for more info.
City of Satellites – Machine Is My Animal City of Satellites – Machine Is My Animal
Stray Ghost Reviewed on Hypnagogue
Stray Ghost’s mastery of time is revealed in this lovely review of Each Paradise Is A Lost Paradise at the excellent Hypnagogue site. You can read the review here.
Stray Ghost – Reminiscences Et Reves De Beaute Stray Ghost – Reminiscences Et Reves De Beaute
My Majestic Star 'I Haven't Got It In Me' Textura Review
My Majestic Star go from strength to strength with their fourth major release reviewed on Textura. Read the full review here.
Elisa Luu In The KALX Charts
Elisa Luu’s gorgeous debut album Chromatic Sigh has recently charted at the wonderful KALX station in Berkely, California. The album hit number 64 for the monthly chart in December then cozily slipped into 23 on the 1st weeks chart for 2010.
Head over to the Hidden Shoal Store to preview and buy Chromatic Sigh.
Elisa Luu – The Garden Elisa Luu – The Garden
Boxharp on David Bowie's Ipod
Yes it’s true! In an article published a few days ago in The Guardian David Bowie provided a list of his latest favourite tracks. Amongst the eclectic list was our very own Boxharp with a track from their previous album The Tailored Soldier. The list was timed perfectly by Mister B in anticipation of Boxharp’s stunning new EP Loam Arcane which will now see release on the 25th of February.
In a typically alchemical transformation Loam Arcane and the upcoming full length The Green see Boxharp moving away from the americana elements found in The Tailored Soldier whilst carrying over its ambiances, found sounds and Scott Solter’s inimitable production. Boxharp’s new material finds the group rooted in a kind of earth-bound celestialism, dealing in sonic hallucinations and giddying melodic twists and turns.
The first single from Loam Arcane, ‘Rainbirds‘, is available now for free download from the Hidden Shoal Store.
Boxharp – Rainbirds Boxharp – Rainbirds
Stray Ghost Release Date Change
Just a quick note to mention a slight release date change for the upcoming Stray Ghost masterpiece Nothing, But Death. The album will now see the light of day on the 4th of March, a few weeks later than originally planned.
The artwork looks beautiful and the album itself is truly sublime. If you need proof over faith then download the first cut from the album ‘Part 4’ for free from the Hidden Shoal Store. Also be sure to check out Stray Ghost’s recent release on the wonderful Dead Pilot label, An Avalanche of Swollen Tongues.
Sleeping Me 'Cradlesongs' – Phantom Channel's Top 50 Albums of 2009
Sleeping Me’s profoundly beautiful debut release, Cradlesongs, makes Phantom Channel’s top 10 albums of last year. Take a read here.
Sleeping Me – Legs Like Gravestones Sleeping Me – Legs Like Gravestones
Mukaizake 'Unknown Knowns' reviewed on Blog Critics
Are our Mukiazake rubbing shoulders with the great indie rockers of the 90’s? Find out in this glowing review of their Unkown Knowns mini-album at Blog Critics.
Mukiazake – Yeah Conditioner Mukaizake – Yeah Conditioner
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