Hola,
Just a quick post to invite you all to visit and join my new Facebook page. It will make it easy for you all to follow the blog and allow you to view some amazing images taken by the amazing master of photography Mr Greg Dries.
In the future you will also have the opportunity to purchase some very limited release prints of Greg's images, signed and numbered of course!
As the page is brand new it would be very much appreciated if you share the page with your facebook peeps and invite them to join the new music journey by clicking like then share!
A big big thank you in advance, I look forward to sharing some amazing new music with you starting this Friday ;)
The new Music MATTador page - please like and share!
Monday 30 July 2012
Thursday 26 July 2012
Mystery Jets
I've been sitting on this little gem for a couple of weeks and it's finally time to share it with all of you. This song initially caught my ear because I was certain it was a new offering from a band that released one of my favourate albums of 2008 - 'Slipway Fires' by UK rockers 'Razorlight'.
Although initially I was a little taken back by the similarity of the lead vocals, the power and undoubted quality of the song didn't take long to emerge. The single 'Something Purer' now sits very firmly in my top songs play list of 2012!
Mystery Jets are a British band that were originally know as the Misery jets until the then drummer Blaine Harrison accidentally misspelled it on his drum kit! They first began writing tracks together in high school and have since released four full length albums, most recently 'Radlands' (2012) which in my opinion is by far their best.
A combination of piercingly clear vocals with an English twang and strong guitar riffs defines their sound, however at times throughout this album they seem to venture into the storytelling folky styles of Cat Stevens and Simon and Garfunkel. This track has intensity from the get go, drawing you in like a vacuum with the vocal and holding you there until it's finished with it's simple but almost hypnotic beat.
This is defiantly one of my favourate releases of 2012 so far, take a listen to the 3rd track and first single 'Something Purer' and if you like the track as much as I do don't forget to share it with your friends via facebook!
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Although initially I was a little taken back by the similarity of the lead vocals, the power and undoubted quality of the song didn't take long to emerge. The single 'Something Purer' now sits very firmly in my top songs play list of 2012!
Mystery Jets are a British band that were originally know as the Misery jets until the then drummer Blaine Harrison accidentally misspelled it on his drum kit! They first began writing tracks together in high school and have since released four full length albums, most recently 'Radlands' (2012) which in my opinion is by far their best.
A combination of piercingly clear vocals with an English twang and strong guitar riffs defines their sound, however at times throughout this album they seem to venture into the storytelling folky styles of Cat Stevens and Simon and Garfunkel. This track has intensity from the get go, drawing you in like a vacuum with the vocal and holding you there until it's finished with it's simple but almost hypnotic beat.
This is defiantly one of my favourate releases of 2012 so far, take a listen to the 3rd track and first single 'Something Purer' and if you like the track as much as I do don't forget to share it with your friends via facebook!
Por favor, disfrutar de...
Thursday 19 July 2012
Vance Joy
This week I would like to introduce you all to an artist at the very beginning of the musical journey. There is no fancy side projects or media driven hype that souround him, just one song posted on Triple J's Unearthed website, one super awesome song!
Vance Joy is the name, James Keogh and Ed White are the artists, apart from this and the fact that he is from Melbourne, the rest is a mystery.
I dare you not to enjoy this song, produced in a bedroom and driven by a ukelali and a simple foot tapping beat, it delivers a 70's feel that would have fit straight onto the bill at Woodstock, a free and easy feeling of 'Joy', how ironic! The track is beautifully constructed, the lyrics are strong and emotional, and it has an almost earthy feel to it which adds to it's original and exciting flavour! This is a track that is certainly not overproduced, infact it's lo-fi feel is strangly reassuring, just a couple of musicians creating beautiful music without all the added extras,
Although I would never admit to being the first person to spread the word of Vance Joy I can tell you one thing, with only 177 'Likes' on his facebook page this is certainly one artist that you can follow and know you were a fan from the beginning.
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Riptide by Vance Joy
Vance Joy is the name, James Keogh and Ed White are the artists, apart from this and the fact that he is from Melbourne, the rest is a mystery.
I dare you not to enjoy this song, produced in a bedroom and driven by a ukelali and a simple foot tapping beat, it delivers a 70's feel that would have fit straight onto the bill at Woodstock, a free and easy feeling of 'Joy', how ironic! The track is beautifully constructed, the lyrics are strong and emotional, and it has an almost earthy feel to it which adds to it's original and exciting flavour! This is a track that is certainly not overproduced, infact it's lo-fi feel is strangly reassuring, just a couple of musicians creating beautiful music without all the added extras,
Although I would never admit to being the first person to spread the word of Vance Joy I can tell you one thing, with only 177 'Likes' on his facebook page this is certainly one artist that you can follow and know you were a fan from the beginning.
Por favor, disfrutar de
Riptide by Vance Joy
Wednesday 18 July 2012
MS MR UPDATE!!
***Hot off the press***
Less than 1 week after I told you that MS MR were all about the secrecy and media driven hype surrounding their unknown identies they have officially unveiled themselves to the world, this morning!! If you enjoyed the MS MR post than this should (if my reaction is a guide) blow your mind. Their very first live recording of 'Hurricane' was recorded on the 8th of June, 2012 at Electric Lady Studios, New York!
So take a breath, follow the link and, por favor, disfrutar de ......
http://vimeo.com/45383151
Less than 1 week after I told you that MS MR were all about the secrecy and media driven hype surrounding their unknown identies they have officially unveiled themselves to the world, this morning!! If you enjoyed the MS MR post than this should (if my reaction is a guide) blow your mind. Their very first live recording of 'Hurricane' was recorded on the 8th of June, 2012 at Electric Lady Studios, New York!
So take a breath, follow the link and, por favor, disfrutar de ......
http://vimeo.com/45383151
Friday 13 July 2012
MS MR
I cant tell you what they look like and I cant tell you their real names, what I can tell you is that the are creatively insane and musically brilliant! MS MR (pronounced Mz Mister)- are a boy/girl duo that hide among the 2.5 million residents of Brooklyn, New York and have kept the world in a cloud of darkness as to their true identity.
These guys fascinate me, when you search their name you find a 'Tumblr' page (http://msmrmusic.tumblr.com/) strewn with photos of glam rock, soft porn and bizarre clips of old movies, this is before you even find a song to listen to.
Eclectic Pop is the easiest way for me to describe this unique duo, they spin their web of mystique and fantasia all the while gaining fans more quickly with every note they release. Their songs are a combination of impulsive pop beats and hooks wrapped in an eery feeling of empty space and intrigue. Lyrically superb, the lead voice is angelic, but don't be mistaken there is an originality and edge here that is extremely refreshing!
Currently on their inaugural tour in the US I would like to place a substantial bet on them gracing our shores for one of the many summer festivals???
Images and tracks are very limited so please take a listen to their latest release "Hurricane" and if you enjoy it help to spread the word of this new talent by sharing this via the links in the side panel above.....
These guys fascinate me, when you search their name you find a 'Tumblr' page (http://msmrmusic.tumblr.com/) strewn with photos of glam rock, soft porn and bizarre clips of old movies, this is before you even find a song to listen to.
Eclectic Pop is the easiest way for me to describe this unique duo, they spin their web of mystique and fantasia all the while gaining fans more quickly with every note they release. Their songs are a combination of impulsive pop beats and hooks wrapped in an eery feeling of empty space and intrigue. Lyrically superb, the lead voice is angelic, but don't be mistaken there is an originality and edge here that is extremely refreshing!
Currently on their inaugural tour in the US I would like to place a substantial bet on them gracing our shores for one of the many summer festivals???
Images and tracks are very limited so please take a listen to their latest release "Hurricane" and if you enjoy it help to spread the word of this new talent by sharing this via the links in the side panel above.....
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Tuesday 3 July 2012
Re-Post #1 City and Colour
I thought I would keep the ball rolling with the first of the "Re-Posts" and wait until next week for the next new music post. Why did I choose this one to re post? Because it is possible my favorite band of all time and having seen them live for the first time in May I thought it would be the perfect band to introduce to you all.
If you have never heard of "City and Colour" prepare yourself for greatness, if you are already a fan then simply enjoy!!
This Artist (and his band) produce almost soul cleansing music that for me took time to show it's true quality. At first glance it almost hides it's beauty behind a melancholy feeling of simplicity. However the further you dig the greater the treasures that lie buried.
Alexisonfires'
(post-hardcore Canadian rock band) lead singer Dallas Green fronts
'City & Colour', a side project that couldn't be more diversified if
he tried. From hard rock to lyric driven acoustic/rock magic, Green
delivers on a level that I don't think even the true musical critics
could have fathomed. Dallas
combines guitar perfection with vocal clarity that is crystal clear yet
hauntingly emotional. Their latest release "Little Hell" was recorded in an old friends' (now deceased)
studio that was once a church, it's hard not to feel connected, at
least in some way, to the heart and soul that is obviously invested into
this album. The lyrics put quite simply are extremely raw, they detail many of Greens' relationships with his family, his friends and indeed the personal battles within himself. green was quoted as saying “You have to go through those little hells to get to the really great parts of love and life.” A theme that tends to underline the feeling of the album as a whole.
The first link below is a 15min interview with Dallas, filmed in the Church where the album was recorded offers insight from the horses mouth. If you are a true lover of music and enjoy understanding the what and why of a song and/or album than you will seriously enjoy this. If you would rather jump straight in and listen to the brilliance that is City and Colour jump to the second and third Video's.
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This track is Called "Northern Wind" and can be found on the album "Little Hell".
This track is Called "The Girl" and can be found on the album "Bring Me Your Love".
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