Hidden Shoal News
New Slow Dancing Society Album Released
Hidden Shoal Recordings today announced the release of Priest Lake Circa ’88, the eagerly awaited third album by US ambient artist Slow Dancing Society. Following on from the ice-sculpted cinematics of the critically praised The Slow and Steady Winter, Priest Lake Circa ’88 is Drew Sullivan’s finest work to date. In essence, it is the second part of a double album that began with The Slow and Steady Winter, acting as a long-distance conclusion to the double album’s narrative arc.
Praise for The Slow and Steady Winter
“superb sophomore effort by Washington-based Drew Sullivan… Frozen sheets of sound course through the epic ambient settings… which don’t so much showcase guitar virtuosity as they do lyrical beauty… Be sure to play the album loud in order to fully bask in its splendor” – Textura
Praise for The Sound of Lights When Dim
“Music is all about moments like this. Moments when you are, unexpectedly, knocked over and stunned into submission by an album that has, quite literally, came from nowhere… The Sound of Lights When Dim is a deeply affecting, consistently excellent effort of stunning tranquility and beautiful ambience, that demands repeated listening” – Boring Machines Disturbs Sleep
The album is available now through the Hidden Shoal Recordings online store in both CD and digital formats as well as all good online stores. A full press release can be downloaded here and the album can be streamed in full here.
Slow Dancing Society – Glimmer and Gleam Slow Dancing Society – Glimmer and Gleam
Hidden Shoal Recordings Showcase on Fluid Radio
The excellent new British web based ambient and chillout radio station Fluid Radio will be presenting an exclusive three hour Hidden Shoal Recordings showcase this Saturday 19th July @ 7pm (GMT-UK). Not only will you hear a gorgeous mix of your favourite and perhaps lesser known HSR releases but the showcase will also be featuring a selection of tracks from the soon to be released Slow Dancing Society album Priest Lake Circa ’88. This will be the first public airing of the new album apart from the single A Warm Glow which is still available for free download until the album is officially released next week.
Be sure to listen in to what is sure to be a luscious sonic adventure tomorrow night and also check out the rest of Fluid Radio’s awesome programming.
Slow Dancing Society – A Warm Glow Slow Dancing Society – A Warm Glow
The Slow Beings Review in Drum Media
For those as yet unconverted to the sheer wonder and greatness of The Slow Beings debut album We Know Why The Earth Moves then get your peepers near a copy of last weeks Drum Media and check out the review of the album. You can also check out an excerpt here and preview the album in full here.
Why are you still here? Go read and listen!
Colour Kane's 'Broken' on Crackle TV
The splendiferous video for Colour Kane’s ‘Broken‘ has just been featured on Crackle, the online TV network. Taken from their glorious album A Taste Of, ‘Broken’ is a prime slice of Belgian dream-pop, and everyone loves a bit of Belgian dream-pop. I know I do…
Tangled Star EP Featured Release and Review at DOA
Tangled Star‘s most recent EP, the gorgeous Our Man In Eden Hill has been selected as a featured release over at the excellent Delusions of Adequacy (DOA) music zine along with a glowing review.
“The band possesses the distinct knack of creating catchy pop songs that hit just the right elements to keep a listener tuned in for a long time. Their latest EP, Our Man in Eden Hill, is a fine reminder of the band’s ability to craft smart, affecting music…. A song like “The Skaters” is evenly balanced with a reflective piano and Hallsworth’s gentle vocals. It’s the kind of song that starts out pleasant enough but can touch your heart in many ways. The sounds recall some of Radiohead’s better chords and progressions (especially the ending) and the music ends up being one of the EP’s highlights because of it….Hallsworth’s voice is reminiscent of Stephen Malkmus but he carries his own distinct timber and when the music swells, so does his voice. He is able to reach high levels of emotion and intensity while still sounding in control… This is a quiet and serene listen, one that can touch people on different levels…” – Delusions of Adequacy
The EP is available now for digital download from the HSR Store (where it can also be previewed in full) as well as all good digital retailers. The EP will also see re-issue on CD with the next month so stay tuned for details.
Tangled Star – The Skaters Tangled Star – The Skaters
The Slow Beings Debut Album CD Release
Hidden Shoal Recordings today announced the CD release of the debut album We Know Why The Earth Moves by Perth-based ante-indie rock outfit The Slow Beings.
Out of the ashes of some of Perth’s finest indie bands (The Bamboos, The Rainyard, The Healers, Header and the still-active Tangled Star) The Slow Beings may well be one of indie rock’s new shining lights. On their masterful debut We Know Why The Earth Moves The Slow Beings have managed to channel a range of pop and rock influences into something that is uniquely their own… Shifting from Smiths-esque guitar stylings to driving, hook-laden indie rock and country-tinged indie pop, often during the course of one song… The Slow Beings have an innate knack for re-inventing the edges of indie rock and pop, demonstrating reverence for its form and power yet irreverence in its handling. Press Release Excerpt
Last month I raved about The Slow Beings’ single choice from this album, ‘I Waste The Sea’… It’s a cool opener… The neatly titled We Know Why The Earth Moves holds 10 songs of sparkling indie pop/rock. Magnificent and grand, yet down to earth in sound and attitude… a strong debut. Luna Kafe
The album is available now through the Hidden Shoal Recordings online store in both CD and digital formats and a full press release can be downloaded here.
The CD release comes just two days before The Slow Beings launch We Know Why The Earth Moves at the Rocket Room in Perth, Western Australia on the 28th of June. The band will be supported by the awesome talents of Hidden Shoal Recordings artists, Chris Mason and Toby Richardson.
The Slow Beings – (Let’s) Get (Married) The Slow Beings – (Let’s) Get (Married)
The Slow Beings take over the radio!
Ahead of this Saturday’s eagerly awaited launch party for The Slow Beings’ stunning debut album We Know Why The Earth Moves, members of the band will be appearing on Western Australian radio. Martin Moon (drums) is on Radio Fremantle 107.9 FM Monday 23rd at 8pm, Liam Coffey (bass, guitar, vox) and Craig Hallsworth (guitar, vox) are on RTR 92.1 FM Friday 27th at 8.10am to play a song, and then Liam and Craig are on 720 ABC Perth on Saturday 28th at 8.15am to play two songs. If that wasn’t enough then be sure to get a copy of Xpress Magazine this week to read an interview with the band. How good?! Tune in people…
The Slow Beings – Carson Dyle The Slow Beings – Carson Dyle
The Slow Beings and Toby Richardson on CD at Planet
Good news for all those Perth folk that have been digging the magic and much loved sounds of The Slow Beings and Toby Richardson pumping out of their radio of late (courtesy of the mighty RTRFM). As part of our “Let’s Get Physical” campaign (sure I just made that up) HSR has made We Know Why The Earth Moves by The Slow Beings and Evergreen by Toby Richardson available on CD in store at Planet, Mt Lawley. Eager beavers should note you can now buy The Slow Beings CD almost a full week before the official CD release date. Both albums are of course also available digitally.
For all non Perth folk or those too scared to step out of the house We Know Why The Earth Moves will also be available through the Hidden Shoal Recordings store after it’s official CD release on the 26th of June. This will be the first of many releases made available on CD through the HSR online store including all future releases and as much of the recent (and beyond) catalogue as is possible. Stay tuned for more info.
Iretsu and The Slow Beings reviewed on Luna Kafe
Iretsu’s new single ‘Name our Numbers, Numbers‘ and The Slow Beings’ new album We Know Why The Earth Moves have just received rave reviews over at the latest edition of Norwegian e-zine Luna Kafe. Pop along to Luna Kafe to read the reviews in full, or visit the artists’ reviews sections for excerpts. Don’t forget that the Iretsu single is available for free download until the release of the new EP on 8th July…
Iretsu – Name our Numbers, Numbers Iretsu – Name our Numbers, Numbers
HSR artists on Fluid Radio
Excellent new British web based radio show Fluid Radio will be featuring a number of HSR artists over the coming weeks, with the new Slow Dancing Society single ‘A Warm Glow‘ currently featured on their homepage. Visit the site to stream the music, and be sure to stay tuned for more great stuff to come.
Slow Dancing Society – A Warm Glow Slow Dancing Society – A Warm Glow
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