Hidden Shoal News
Tarcutta to play live in Melbourne
Tarcutta will be playing live in Melbourne for Galactic Cabaret. Get yourselves down to Bar 303 High Street, Northcote this Sunday 18th October.
“Be enchanted by the ultra culture mash up of see in the dark instrumental gravity, swirling pop and grandfather wise folk hop.”
Yes please. Doors open 7:30, entry is just $5.
Head to the Hidden Shoal Store for a copy of Tarcutta’s awesome self-titled debut.
Mukaizake featured on Indie Launchpad
Mukaizake’s latest single, ‘The Yeah Conditioner’ is a feature on the Indie Launchpad podcast #124. Check out the podcast here.
‘The Yeah Conditioner’ is available for free download from the Hidden Shoal Store up until the Australian CD release of Unknown Knowns on December 11th, 2009. The album will see its US CD and worldwide digital release on November 17th.
Mukaizake – The Yeah Conditioner Mukaizake – The Yeah Conditioner
Mukaizake, Elisa Luu – Top Tracks on RTRFM
Mukaizake’s stunning new single ‘The Yeah Condtioner‘ and Elisa Luu’s epic ambient rock track ‘Pixie Space Rock‘ have both scooped Top Track status at RTRFM over the last week. The former on Dave Cutbush’s Out To Lunch show and the latter on Shannon Fox’s Drivetime show.
Head to the HSR Store to download ‘The Yeah Conditioner‘ for free until the release of Mukaizake’s amazing forthcoming mini album Unkown Knowns and also to purchase Elisa Luu’s debut album Chromatic Sigh and find out why that album has been receiving so much critical praise.
Mukaizake – The Yeah Conditioner Mukaizake – The Yeah Conditioner
2SER Radiothon
Sydney-siders and online streamers take note – the wonderful 2SER is in the midst of it’s annual Radiothon. Not only should you subscribe because both 2SER and your good selves are awesome, but also because you could be in the running with win some great prizes including a bunch of Hidden Shoal releases! Hidden Shoal Recordings is proud to spread the love and sponsor the 2SER Radiothon this year.
Head to the 2SER website to subscribe and for all prize info.
Stray Ghost Signs to Hidden Shoal
Hidden Shoal Recordings today announced the signing of English ambient drone architect Stray Ghost to its roster of artists.
Stray Ghost is Anthony Saggers, who was born in Oxfordshire 22 years ago. He has only been making music for three years, but has quickly received widespread acclaim for his work. His 2008 release, Losthilde (through Highpointlowlife Records), a semi-autobiographical exploration of lost love, received glowing reviews and featured in Textura’s top-of-the-year list. The music of Stray Ghost unflinchingly explores the depths of sadness, with fleeting glimpses of peaceful joy and solitude. One of England’s most innovative sonic artists, Stray Ghost creates highly emotive soundscapes, rich in cinematic sound design and employing elements of drone, minimalism, shoegaze, ambient and electro-acoustic music.
“Of all the daring new punks giving old ambient stalwarts a run for their money, Saggers is at the top of the heap, a prime example of the refreshing and beautiful ambient renaissance of the past few years… At the forefront of his scene, Saggers is an artist with extreme vision and a definitive brace on the current ambient sound.” – Jack Britton, The Silent Ballet
Stray Ghost’s first release through Hidden Shoal is the sublime EP Each Paradise is a Lost Paradise, out on October 29th, 2009. Then on January 27th, 2010, Hidden Shoal will drop the epic Losthilde II, the reply to Stray Ghost’s 2008 masterpiece.
Read a full press release here.
HC-B ranks in CMJ Top 30
HC-B’s album Soundcheck For A Missing Movie is still getting a great deal of playtime- American station CMJ has ranked HC-B #10 in its latest Top 30! Well deserved!
Soundcheck For A Missing Movie is available from the Hidden Shoal Store.
HC-B – Missing Movie HC-B – Missing Movie
Hotels "Power Weekend" Mini Tour
Hotels are gearing up for a mini tour, making an early start to the weekend with the first gig on Thursday night. Hit up the Hotels myspace for more information.
Here are the dates:
Thurs, Oct. 8th – Ash Street Saloon, Portland, OR
Fri, Oct. 9th – Luigi’s Fun Garden, Sacramento, CA
Sat, Oct.10th – Retox Lounge, San Francisco, CA
There is also the possibility of another gig on Sunday the 11th, we’ll keep you posted. Hope you can make it down!
HC-B announce 2009 tour dates
Sicilian quintet HC-B have a string of upcoming tour dates in Italy. If you’re in any of these fine locations, make sure you don’t miss the awesomeness that is HC-B live! Check the myspace for more information.
The dates are:
Tues, 13 Oct 2009, 10:00 PM – @ Il Conte Staccio, Roma
Wed, 14 Oct 2009, 10:00 PM – @ CantinaMediterraneo
Thurs, 15 Oct 2009, 10:00 PM – @ SLEBEST
Fri, 16 Oct 2009, 10:00 PM – @ BlackHouseBlues
Sat, 17 Oct 2009, 10:00 PM – @ I Candelai w/Marlowe
Sun, 18 Oct 2009, 10:00 PM – @ La Chiave
Down Review EP reviewed on Textura
The Down Review EP has been reviewed in the latest issue of the very awesome Textura. You can read the full article here, or read an excerpt on the artists’ reviews section. From Here, For Anyone is available from the Hidden Shoal Store.
Down Review – Anything is Everything Down Review – Anything is Everything
Mukaizake Single Released
Hidden Shoal Recordings today announced the release of the first single taken from the eagerly awaited sophomore album by Australian indie math-rock marvels Mukaizake.
The opening rush of adrenaline from their forthcoming album Unknown Knowns, ‘The Yeah Conditioner’ is Mukaizake’s triumphant return to the Australian music scene. The track sees the band at their compelling best, combining urgent rhythms, dynamic guitar interplay and Geoff Symons’ strong melodic vocals, twisting and flexing into glowing new shapes. While ‘catchy’ and ‘addictive’ are over-used terms in the world of indie-rock, ‘The Yeah Conditioner’ reveals thrilling new facets with each spin.
Mukaizake comprises Dan Erickson (Bluetile Lounge), Simon Struthers (Umpire, Adam Said Galore), Geoff Symons (Umpire, ex-Adam Said Galore, O!), and Michael Lake (Umpire, ex-Adam Said Galore). They released their critically acclaimed debut album Mapping The Static in 2003 and have supported artists such as Mercury Rev, Death Cab For Cutie, Will Oldham, Dave Pajo (Papa M, Slint), Something For Kate, The Sleepy Jackson and Big Heavy Stuff, to name a few.
‘The Yeah Conditioner’ is available for free download from the Hidden Shoal Store up until the Australian CD release of Unknown Knowns on December 11th, 2009. The album will see its US CD and worldwide digital release on November 17th.
Read a full press release here.
Mukaizake – The Yeah Conditioner Mukaizake – The Yeah Conditioner
Hidden Shoal MixTape
