Miami Horror

Since hearing the awesome 'Don't Be On With Her' from Miami Horror's 2008 Bravado EP I've been keeping a watchful eye on the progress of their as yet untitled new album. Their latest offerings 'Sometimes' and 'Moon Theory' are very much in the same vein as Calvin Harris in that they're electronic, catchy and summery; but in my eyes Miami Horror have lost that initial 80's synthesized energy that drew me to them in the first place. The new singles are by no means bad songs and they're definitely worth a listen, but it is as though they sit too uncomfortably on the fence - not quite full blown dance tunes, not quite chilled out head-nodders.

Watch Miami Horror - 'Sometimes' Video

New Single - Moon Theory


Don't Be On With Her

Kula Shaker - Peter Pan RIP

The dissertation is now over and with revision in progress - the blog goes on. 

With a new album due out in June, Kula Shaker have given us the first taster of what's to come and I must say I like the flavour. Peter Pan R.I.P is a step in a more folky direction for Kula Shaker but the signature sound of Alonza's plodding bass and Crispian's soothing melodies are still very much prevalent. The thickset Eleanor Rigby-esque strings are the perfect accompaniment for the song's mournful lyrics, all in all a very memorable little ditty and a fine single to kick off the album.  

Download Kula Shaker - Peter Pan R.I.P

Kula Shaker Official Website

Kula Shaker MySpace

Sebastien Tellier says "Look!"

The song doesn't really progress a great deal but there is definitely something morbidly hypnotic about staring at a pair of delectable monochrome buttocks.

HOLY FUCK!

'Latin America' by Holy Fuck - my new gym anthem. Sounding like something lifted straight from a slow building action sequence, Holy Fuck have combined energetic live drums and bass with ominous piano chords to created a perpetually-expanding electronic beast!





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Holy Fuck's Official Website
Holy Fuck's MySpace

Late Night Tales - The Cinematic Orchestra

The idea behind Late Night Tales is that an artist rummages through their record collection and puts together a mixed compilation of their favourite late night tunes. As part of the process they also have to produce a cover song, perhaps as a homage to a particular artist or an opportunity to put their own twist on one of their favourites. To top off this mixture the artist has to come up with a spoken word story for the climax of the cd. Much like the Fabric Live releases this is a real gateway into the musical mind of an artist and having listened to Lindstrom's and the Flaming Lips' offerings I've been very impressed.

Anyhow, click 'Read More' to brood over my review of the latest in the Late Night Tales series by The Cinematic Orchestra.

Caribou - Odessa

A week or so ago I followed a Facebook advert to download a free cover song by one of my favourite bands - Kula Shaker. The song was a studio-recorded version of a cover that Kula Shaker had played live quite a bit called 'Melody Day' by Caribou. Thought I'd check out Caribou's MySpace and it turns out that he's putting out an album next month called 'Swim' and further exploration unveiled this little number going by the name of 'Odessa.' The song is a real concoction of haunting vocals, metallic percussion, eastern flutes and even the occasional funky guitar strum; all tied together with energetic drum fills and a contagious driving bass line.





Download Kula Shaker's cover of Melody Day
Caribou's MySpace

Also randomly, apparently BBC 6Music could be entirely funded for £6m a year which is less than Chris Moyles senseless salary of £6.3m!

The Girl Who Played with Fire Trailer

Saw 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" the last week and it was amazing. Have nay read the trilogy of books but the film sequels have already come out at the cinema in Sweden so I youtubed the trailer for the 2nd one, looks equally as a nail-biting.