Hidden Shoal News
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
Down Review EP reviewed on Leonard's Lair
Down Review’s EP, From Here, For Anyone, has been reviewed on music blog Leonard’s Lair. It’s another great review of this excellent EP – check out the full review here. From Here, For Anyone is available from the Hidden Shoal Store.
Down Review – All In Down Review – All In
Apricot Rail debut reviewed on PopMatters
The stunning self-titled debut from Apricot Rail continues to collect great reviews- this time on PopMatters. Read the full review here, or read an excerpt in the artists’ reviews section.
Apricot Rail is available at the Hidden Shoal Store.
Apricot Rail – Pouring Milk out the Window Apricot Rail – Pouring Milk out the Window
Tangled Star EP reviewed on PopMatters
Tangled Star’s That Time EP has been reviewed on PopMatters. You can read the article in full at PopMatters, or check the artists’ reviews section for an excerpt.
That Time is available from the Hidden Shoal Store.
Tangled Star – That Time Tangled Star – That Time
Tarcutta debut reviewed on Cyclic Defrost
The superb self-titled debut from Tarcutta has been reviewed at Cyclic Defrost. Read the review in full here, or visit Tarcutta’s reviews section for an excerpt.
You can buy Tarcutta at the Hidden Shoal Store.
Tarcutta – No Light No Shade Tarcutta – No Light No Shade
City Of Satellites Single Released
Hidden Shoal Recordings is excited to announce the release of the new single by Australian dreampop band City Of Satellites. ‘Stranger Than Fiction’ is a dreamy swirl of ’80s synth sounds, propulsive drumming and Jarrod Manuel’s pure vocal tones. The song glides beautifully across a sea of dry ice, its aching melodies to the fore, taking heartrending turns before dissolving into the ether. An addictive and delicious taster of their forthcoming album Machine Is My Animal, ‘Stranger Than Fiction’ is a gorgeous reminder of why people became so excited by City Of Satellites’ debut EP The Spook, released to critical acclaim in 2008.
“You know when you catch a faint smell of something that totally spins you out and reminds you of something you haven’t though about since you were six, completely changing your day? City Of Satellites have synthesised this feeling into music… traces of shoegaze heroes M83 and My Bloody Valentine, with faint, androgynous vocals drifting in and out of clarity over a dreamy soundscape… an emotionally exhausting and incredibly satisfying little trip” – Drum Media EP of the Week
‘Stranger Than Fiction’ is available for free download from the Hidden Shoal Store until the official CD release of City Of Satellites’ debut album Machine Is My Animal on November 24th, 2009. The album will also be digitally pre-released on November 3rd.
Read a full press release here.
City Of Satellites – Stranger Than Fiction City Of Satellites – Stranger Than Fiction
Elisa Luu- Hypnagogue Highly Recommended!
Elisa Luu’s stunning debut album Chromatic Sigh has been chosen as a Hypnagogue Highly Recommended!! The recommendation comes with a radiant review of the album- check out the review here. This brilliant debut is available at the Hidden Shoal Store in mp3, CD and lossless formats.
Elisa Luu – Perhaps Elisa Luu – Perhaps
Elisa Luu "Chromatic Sigh" reviewed on Music, Musings & Miscellany
Elisa Luu’s breathtaking debut album, Chromatic Sigh, has just received a glowing review on Music Musings & Miscellany. Head to the Hidden Shoal Store for this beautiful album.
Elisa Luu – Chromatic Sigh Elisa Luu – Chromatic Sigh
HC-B track on Electrical Language Podcast
A track from HC-B, A Dusty Book, A City of Lights, is featured on the latest Electrical Language Podcast. This is a beautiful track off an equally beautiful album- get to the Hidden Shoal Store to bag yourself a copy.
HC-B – A Dusty Book, A City of Lights HC-B – A Dusty Book, A City of Lights
Sankt Otten a featured release on Sydney's 2ser
The new Sankt Otten album, Morgan Weider Lustig is a featured release on Sydney’s 2ser. Sydney siders can tune in to hear the album played throughout the stations programming and all non Sydney folk can stream 2ser online.
Sankt Otten – Lustig, Lustig, Demain Encore Lustig Sankt Otten – Lustig, Lustig, Demain Encore Lustig
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