Hidden Shoal News
Glassacre on the European Airwaves
Whilst Glassacre have been sadly quiet over the last year their constituent members have been working their pants off. Chris Mason has been captaining the gorgeous musical spaceship that is My Majestic Star and Cam Merton has been at the helm of this very label trying to remember what sleep looks like. Excuses aside the band are very, very slowly working to complete their debut album (the follow up to the stunning Slow Attack EP).
Whilst the band works in slo-mo the love for thier brand of post shoegaze, neo-indie stylings continues to grow. Glassacre have recently been featured on the wonderful European radio show Lado B hosted by the very cool Pedro Esteves. The show is broadcast across three Portugese radio stations and one French station. Head to the Lado B website where you can download podcasts of the show and also check out the station details for those of you in Portugal or France.
Glassacre – September 16th Glassacre – September 16th
Hidden Shoal Turns Three!
Hidden Shoal is proud to announce its 3rd-birthday celebrations! With a roster of 30+ acts from 8 different countries – ranging from the epic ambient-rock cinematics of Italy’s HC-B through to the genius space-pop of one of Seattle’s bright lights, Hotels –Hidden Shoal has earned a special place in the new musical landscape.
“Finding Hidden Shoal Recordings could rightly claim to be in the top 10 best things that ever happened to me, such is the quality and diversity of their roster”– Boring Machine Disturbs Sleep
“they continually showcase new, innovative artists to the masses” —The Silent Ballet
“This generation’s 4AD” – New York radio host and promoter DJ Mojo
The label will host a birthday bash at the Velvet Lounge in Mt Lawley, Perth on the 13th of May. Special guest DJs will be spinning sets curated from the Hidden Shoal catalogue, including previews of some exciting upcoming releases. There will be giveaways, CDs available, and a bevy of local HSR artists to touch! The evening will also feature a special performance by the wonderful pairing of Tristen Parr (Fall Electric, Schvendes) and Stina Thomas (Fall Electric, Stina).
During May the label will be running a number of promotions, including CD giveaways and HSR Store vouchers, as well as in conjunction with a number of other music sites and radio stations. Mailing list subscribers will be in for an extra special range of treats so be sure to sign up and get ready for the goods. All details will be revealed during the month, so stay tuned!
Read a full press release here.
Hotels Album a Norman Records Recommendation
Hotels’ Where Hearts Go Broke is a Norman Records Recommendation, described as “quality indie music… one of the best pop albums I’ve heard in ages” by resident reviewer Phil. Go Phil! Pop along to Norman Records to grab the Hotels album on CD, along with a bunch of other excellent music.
Hotels Leilani Hotels – Leilani
HC-B and RL/VL Reviewed on Textura
HC-B’s Soundcheck For A Missing Movie and RL/VL’s Chagrin have both received glowing reviews in this month’s edition of the superb music site Textura. Visit Textura to read the reviews in full, or visit the respective artist review sections to read lovingly edited excerpts.
HC-B Hot Afternoon In The Bulls’ Square HC-B – Hot Afternoon In The Bulls’ Square
Hotels Live in Seattle
The irrepressible Hotels are playing live in Seattle this Thursday night, May 7th. If you’re in town, head to Chop Suey for 8pm to catch one of the best live bands around.
Hotels’ new album Where Hearts Go Broke is available in CD and mp3 format from the HSR Store.
Hotels Hydra Hotels – Hydra
The Caribbean on Triple J
Listeners of the awesome Sound Lab program on Triple J have been treated two weeks running to the equally awesome sounds of The Caribbean as remixed by sonic genius Scott Solter. Check out the Triple J website for The Sound Lab show info and playlists and get your ears around Scott Solter Re-Populates The Caribbean at the HSR Store (you can preview the entire EP with no more than the delicate roll of your mouse hand).
The Carribean – Color Television (Scott Solter Remix) The Carribean – Color Television (Scott Solter Remix)
HC-B Live Videos
HC-B’s recent Italian tour in support of the release of their new album Soundcheck For A Missing Movie has yielded two cracking live videos: ‘Playing With Planes‘ and ‘Missing Movie‘. The band will be touring Italy again in October.
The Caribbean Tune Of The Week on FBi
The Carribean’s recent single, ‘Do You Believe In Dinosaurs? (Scott Solter Remix)‘, taken from their superb new EP Scott Solter Re-Populates The Caribbean, is one of FBi’s Tunes Of The Week. If you’re in the Sydney area, tune in to 94.5FM, or you can stream the station online.
The Caribbean Do You Believe In Dinosaurs? (Scott Solter Remix) The Caribbean – Do You Believe In Dinosaurs? (Scott Solter Remix)
Hotels at #8 on KUCI CMJ Chart; Top Track on RTRfm
Hotels’ ascent continues apace! Where Hearts Go Broke recently peaked at #8 in the KUCI CMJ chart, whupping the ass of Tim Hecker and Black Dice. Plus, ‘Near The Desert, Near The City’ was this week’s top track on RTRfm’s Monday Drivetime show.
Hotels Near The Desert, Near The City Hotels – Near The Desert, Near The City
Hotels' Where Hearts Go Broke Available at Norman Records, UK
The blinding space pop genius that is Hotel’s much lauded Where Hearts Go Broke is now available on CD from the wonderful Norman Records in the UK. The album is still sitting in a number of big US college stations top 30 CMJ charts and has recently scooped a wonderful review in PopMatters.
But of course you know all this as you are a discerning music lover that already has a copy of this gem in their hands right? If you just shrugged then we will turn away as you quickly head to Normans (UK), n5mailorder (worldwide mail-order and distribution), 78 Records (Perth), Planet (Perth), Deluxa (NYC), our own store or any other quality music establishment.
Hotels – Cafe Martinique Hotels – Cafe Martinique
Hidden Shoal MixTape
