Hidden Shoal Music News

My Majestic Star Single Launch

Sep 9, 2009

My Majestic Star are launching their new single ‘Crampling’ from the forthcoming album I Haven’t Got It In Me on Friday 18 September at the Velvet Lounge, with special guests Turn, Ambrose Nock (Apricot Rail) and Craig McElhinney. Doors open 8pm, entry $6.

‘Crampling’ will be available for free download from the Hidden Shoal Store on September 15.

Tarcutta, Apricot Rail and Down Review on Luna Kafé

Sep 8, 2009

Three brilliant Hidden Shoal releases have been reviewed on Luna Kafé – the debut albums from Tarcutta and Apricot Rail and the latest Down Review single are all featured. Check out the reviews at Luna Kafé.

The Tarcutta and Apricot Rail debut albums and Down Review’s single and EP are available from the Hidden Shoal Store.

Tarcutta – You Gotta Crawl Before You Walk Before You Waltz Tarcutta – You Gotta Crawl Before You Walk Before You Waltz

Hotels Bumbershoot Photos

Sep 7, 2009

Re-live Hotel‘s glorious recent performance at Bumbershoot via some of these amazing live shots up on Flickr.

Do it!!!

Apricot Rail on The Underground of Happiness

Sep 7, 2009

For all our Irish fans, in particular those living in or near Cork, be sure to tune in to the super fine radio show The Underground of Happiness on Cork Campus Radio 98.3FM. The show airs from 11am to 12pm local time on Tuesdays. This weeks show features the delights of our very own Apricot Rail amongst delicious offerings from the likes of The Beach Boys, Silver Apples, The Unbending Trees, music from Nick Cave and Warren Ellis and an interview with Alela Diane. If your not in radio range of Cork or you believe the FM band is the work of satan him or herself then you can always utilise interweb technology and stream the show live here – http://www.ucc.ie/ccr

Be sure to tune in each week to hear some fabulous music including new gems from the HSR catalogue.

Apricot Rail on Breakthru Radio

Sep 7, 2009

Apricot Rail’s superb self-titled debut album will be receiving some lovin’ on DJ Mojo’s Maximum Music show this week over at Breakthru Radio. Visit the Breakthru Radio site to check out what’s on, download podcasts, and read all about their ace DJs, including the ever awesome DJ Mojo.

Apricot Rail is available now on CD and digital – get all availability info at the Hidden Shoal Store.

Apricot Rail reviewed in Xpress

Sep 7, 2009

Apricot Rail’s exquisite self-titled debut has just received a glowing review in Xpress magazine. Access the article at Xpress online, or visit Apricot Rail’s reviews section. Apricot Rail is available in CD and mp3 format from the Hidden Shoal Store.

Apricot Rail Hits No. 1 on the KVSC Charts!

Sep 3, 2009

Apricot Rail‘s stunning debut album has started making in-roads in the US with it recently hittting the number one spot in the KVSC CMJ college radio charts. The album has also been sitting in the top 30 of stations such as KBOO, KVMR, KZSC and WFDU with more to come.

If you haven’t yet been afforded the intense pleasure of this amazing album then head to the HSR store for all digital and CD availaibility info.

Apricot Rail – The Parachute Failure Apricot Rail – The Parachute Failure

Elisa Luu on Electrical Language Podcast

Sep 2, 2009

Elisa Luu’s superb single ‘The Garden’ has featured as part of a recent Electrical Language podcast, #180. Visit the Electrical Language blog to download the podcast in full.

‘The Garden’ is available for free download from the Hidden Shoal Store until the release of Elisa Luu’s debut album Chromatic Sigh on 10th September.

Elisa Luu The Garden Elisa Luu – The Garden

Tarcutta on FBi, 2ser, Triple R and Triple J

Sep 2, 2009

Tarcutta’s superb self-titled debut album has been receiving heaps of lovin’ on radio stations around Australia: FBi, 2ser, Triple R and Triple J. Tune in to these stations to hear the magic that this instrumental trio whip up with just guitar, drums and Hammond organ.

Tarcutta is available in CD and mp3 format from the Hidden Shoal Store.

Tarcutta Glassed Tarcutta – Glassed

Apricot Rail Interview on Radio Dingbat

Sep 2, 2009

There’s a video interview with everyone’s favourite instrumental pop quintet Apricot Rail up on Radio Dingbat’s MySpace page. There’s lots of footage of their excellent live show too. Check it out!