Hidden Shoal News
Cheekbone Mixtape for Download on Play My Tape
The wonderful Play My Tape series is currently featuring a stunning mix of work by our very own Cheekbone. The playlist includes new work by Cheekbone as well as a number of wonderful remixes.
This is not to be missed. Hop along to the Play My Tape website to listen and download. While you’re there make sure to check out the archives for gorgeous Jumpel mixtape featured a month or so back.
Chris Mason on RTR FM!
If you’re in Perth, tune into RTR FM 92.1 at 4pm to hear an interview and a couple of live songs by Chris Mason from his excellent new album Restless. Or, if you’re elsewhere, listen via the station’s website at www.rtrfm.com.au.
9/10 review for Iretsu on Sonic Frontiers
Iretsu’s The Moon and Stars Remain in the Morning Sky has just received a tremendous 9/10 review on Sonic Frontiers, who describe the album as “a must for any self-respecting music fan”. Read the glowing review in full, or visit Iretsu’s reviews section for an excerpt.
Iretsu – The Shore Iretsu – The Shore
The Retail Sectors Single Released
Hidden Shoal Recordings, today announced the release of the single ‘The First Step to End the Life (Si Begg Remix)’ by Japanese artist The Retail Sectors.
The Si Begg remix of ‘The First Step to End the Life’ may be one of the catchiest, most danceabale yet musically rewarding tracks of the year. The collision of Si Beggs brilliant sense of rhythm and feel and The Retail Sectors sonic and melodic complexity make for a track that simultaneously engages the head and the body. This is My Bloody Valentine for the clubbing set. – Press Release Excerpt
The track is taken from the forthcoming Retail Sectors mini album, Foregone Conclusion to be released through Hidden Shoal Recording on the 4th of December, 2007.
The track can be previewed in full and purchased here.
The Retail Sectors – The First Step to End the Life (Si Begg Remix) The Retail Sectors – The First Step to End the Life (Si Begg Remix)
Dilatazione on the All Music Guide
Dilatazione’s fantastic album Too Emotional For Maths has just been reviewed on the All Music Guide. Visit AMG to read the review in full, or Dilatazione’s reviews section for an excerpt.
Plus, the band has just announced some live dates later in November: Cantieri Ex-Macelli, Prato on 22nd November; Dada Music Club, Alatri (France) on 23rd November; and Mamamu, Napoli on 24th November. Dilatazione’s live shows are exceptional, so if you’re in the area, be sure to check them out.
Dilatazione – Wendy Carlos Dilatazione – Wendy Carlos
Jumpel on Sydney's FBI radio, 94.5 FM
Sydneysiders! Listen out for tracks from Jumpel’s hypnotic album Samuel Jason Lies on the Beach on FBI 94.5 FM. The shows Quadrasonic, Fat Planet, Join The Dots, The Album Show, Square and Jack Shit (ahem) are all likely to feature songs in the coming weeks, so tune in, sit back, relax, and drift off to the minimal magic of Jumpel.
Toby Richardson is back!
Now here’s some news to get the Aussie summer started! Inimitable lo-fi pop genius Toby Richardson is completing work on his rollicking new album Evergreen, which will be preceded by the absolutely bonkers new single ‘Booragoon Lagoon’. Here’s the story from the man himself:
‘Booragoon Lagoon’ is a song which really came from being excited about a particular bluesy tone I was getting from my new guitar. It had a swampy sound and I got a nice spiky riff going. I built a whole story around that – how I learnt my guitar chops from hanging out with cool swamp rockers down at Booragoon swamp. A total fiction! But it links my local hangouts as a kid with my rock and roll dream, so its a song I’m very fond of.
It’s actually impossible to not fall in love with the song, a wonky fist-in-the-air anthem that blends the catchy attack of The Kinks with the bluesy skronk of Captain Beefheart. Bloody amazing!
Toby has just posted some news about the making of the album on his MySpace site, so pop along there for the full scoop.
In the meanwhile enjoy a slice of genius from his wonderful debut EP Golden Days.
Toby Richardson – Those Times are Gone Toby Richardson – Those Times are Gone
Iretsu reviewed on Luna Kafe
Iretsu’s wonderful new album The Moon and Stars Remain in the Morning Sky has just been described as “one of the debut albums of the year” in a sparkling review on Norwegian music zine Luna Kafe. Visit the latest Luna Kafe to read the review in full, or visit Irestu’s reviews section to read an excerpt.
New Slow Dancing Society Album Released
Hidden Shoal Recordings, today announced the release of the eagerly awaited sophomore album from US ambient artist Slow Dancing Society, The Slow and Steady Winter.
From the outset The Slow and Steady Winter sets itself up to be an epic. Clocking in at over an hour long and comprising only eight tracks the album paints its majestic landscapes with both measure and purpose unfolding a sound that moves from immersive ambient evocations to beatific bliss rock. – Press Release Excerpt
The album is now available through the HSR Store and thanks to a newly developed partnership with Amazon the album will also be available through Amazon Mp3. The album will see release through iTunes, eMusic and Rhapsody in mid November.
Read the full press release here and preview the album in full here.
Slow Dancing Society – Never Ending Slow Dancing Society – Never Ending
The Hero Cycle reviewed on Erasing Clouds
Like Colour Kane, The Hero Cycle are continuing to receive glowing reviews months after the release of their amazing Lakes and Ponds EP, which has just featured on the Erasing Clouds review site. Read the review here, or visit The Hero Cycle’s reviews section.
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