This week’s eargasm comes courtesy of Aussie duo, Kakariko. We’ve written about Kakariko before and have been waiting for their EP “Speed” to be released. Well the music gods have granted us this gift from Down Under and Jess and Simon do not disappoint. As we have said before Kakariko is 80’s synth fun with parts of Depeche Mode and The Cure thrown in. Put all of that … Continue reading EARGASM OF THE WEEK: Kakariko
”L’été” by Musique Le Pop is a perfect listen for that perfect beach day with a drink that has a tiny umbrella and a plastic sword full of fruit. Musique Le Pop is composed of producers/songwriters Elisabeth, Christoffer and Jon. The threesome collaborated for different projects prior to joining forces to form Musique Le Pop. The 5 song EP (released on Cafe Superstar Recordings) showcases Elisabeth’s light and … Continue reading REVIEW: “L’été EP” by Musique Le Pop
Our only complaint about “Do It Again” by Röyksopp and Robyn is that it’s only 5 songs. The dynamic Norwegian duo that is Röyksopp and the Swedish pop/dance diva that is Robyn is a fantastic collaboration of music, voice, and minds. The EP starts out with “Monument” that will have your spirit transcending into the calm before the highly catchy “Sayit” kicks into gear. The title track “Do It Again” … Continue reading REVIEW: “Do It Again” by Röyksopp and Robyn
We’ve written about “The Knife” by Kyla La Grange, but acoustic version for “The Knife” (bel0w) is absolutely superb. Her new album “Cut Your Teeth” is out now (buy it on iTunes) and is the follow up to her debut album “Ashes”. “Cut Your Teeth” is 14 tracks of fantastic and Kyla’s voice is intoxicating and captivating. The entire album is filled with rhythms that capture … Continue reading OUT NOW: “Cut Your Teeth” by Kyla La Grange
Melbourne’s Vallée, released their 5 song EP “Radio” in May which was recorded by Beau Mckee (Closure in Moscow) at Oaklands Studio in Melbourne and mastered by Frank Arkwright (Bloc Party, Oasis, Coldplay) at Abbey Road Studios in London. With the title track “Radio” reaching #1 on the Triple J Unearthed charts and the second single “Cuba” debuting #9 on the Triple J Unearthed charts, we can hear why the band … Continue reading LISTEN: “Radio” by Vallée
SLUMMER TIME slum•mer time [slûm’ər tīm] noun 1. Bummer of a Summer time 2. EP by dance punk trio 8 Bit Love The fun loving Aussies, 8 Bit Love, have won a place in our musical hearts with their anything goes music. They have no fear of being silly, fun, punk, rocking, all the while ninja kicking you in the face with their talent. They just … Continue reading REVIEW: “Slummer Time” EP by 8 Bit Love
With their EP “Slummer Time” hitting on May 14th via Hive Mind, we are ecstatic to interview Melbourne, Australia’s 8 Bit Love. This trio of men is one animalistic band and we mean animalistic with love. They exude that crazy excitement and fearlessness that Animal from The Muppets showed every time he was on the screen. One can’t help but be in a better mood after listening to … Continue reading INTERVIEW: 8 Bit Love
Holy shit. That’s the first words I said when I heard track number one from The Kooks “Down” EP! The title track is so freaking infectious and catchy that if you’re not singing the chorus by the second round, there might be something wrong with your ears. The 4 song EP is just a tease and we need a full length, but this EP is amazing and everyone … Continue reading REVIEW: “Down” by The Kooks
I remember seeing Augustana opening for Stereophonics in Atlanta, GA right before their first album came out and I fell for their sound and have followed the band along their musical journey since then. I was saddened when I learned they had broke up and happy to hear that frontman Daniel Layus decided to make music as Augustana again. I spent the morning listening to … Continue reading REVIEW: “Life Imitating Life” by Augustana
We discovered Melbourne’s 8 Bit Love from AU Review and boy are we glad we tuned into this dance punk trio! They are fun and infectious like laughter not like an STD. Their EP “Slummer Time” will be out on May 14th via Hive Minds but you can download “FOMO” for free now at Hive Minds. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmps7M1VXMA?list=UUiFEzY0H7ZR8RpRzi6oCdFw] Continue reading NEW VIDEO: “FOMO”