Nick+Gerald are Nick Gaiger and Gerald Berliner. They hail from West London, first meeting at school in Ealing and have remained life-long friends ever since. In 1993 Gerald left London to take up residence in NYC where he now lives. Nick remained in London. Not letting a mere 3000 miles get in the way, they forged a transatlantic collaboration to continue their shared passion for making music, only this time from either side of the ocean.
Welcome to the world of The Real Tuesday Weld, a.k.a. British singer-songwriter and audio provocateur Stephen Coates, wedding the suggestive hiss of ancient shellacs and vintage radio transmissions to the latest samples, loops and glitchy beats. I first heard this song just before recording the podcast, and on impulse leapfrogged all the other songs in my "telp shortlist"
Based out of Oakland, California, Bloodwire are Shawn Briceand I-Li Chang. These 2 songs are from their first album “Transformation”, a selection of epic grooves and succinct pop songs, always with an emotional core. In 2006, Patrick Harte (Mellow Drunk - previously played on the electrical language podcast) was recruited to play drums. The trio are currently writing new material. buy "Transformation" - I did!
Oliver Future’s sophomore album, Pax Futura, is really a love story – one of a Los Angeles via Austin band in crisis in their adopted city, and the newly relocated Brooklyn producer, Adam Lasus (the ubiquitous Yo La Tengo) with something to prove in his new hometown.
Epic but not pretentious, political but not self-righteous, the album is a bizarre sound journey with interweaving plots and surprises along the way. Indeed, Pax Futura is a love story of L.A. outcasts united, even if it is comprised of songs about the apocalypse and Hurricane Katrina.
Yes, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows arrived this morning, and Jessica and Richard read the book in about 3 hours. They are now re-reading at a more leisurely pace. But I was able to record the podcast in peace, without the usual interruptions and background noises.
Feedback and guitar sounds in this track to open the podcast. It doesn't necessarily go anywhere, but I like it! The Neon Company are from Wakefield, Yorkshire, UK, and are presently working on their first recordings.
Two songs from the New Believers album, by Elk City from New York. In the album, the band calls upon a wide palette of influences: 1960's psychedelic bands such as Love, the girl group sounds of classic Motown, 1970's proto-punk heroes John Cale and Television, and 1980's alternative rock such as The Smiths and The Pixies.
Farewell Redemption are composer and guitarist Jordan Pier and lyricist and vocalist Cristina Negron. Their music encompasses embracing lyrics, passionately delivered by a powerful female voice and melodic, dramatic, intricately performed acoustic and electric guitars and keyboards. Driving, rock drum beats set a pace and a moving groove.
And congratulations to 2 excellent podcasts. It's A Frog's Life acoustic podcast, presented by Graham Holland, celebrates it's first anniversary this week. And any time now, Grant Mason puts out Three From Leith no 100.
This week, for soundbed music I used Landlocked by Human Response. The title music is by Tragic Shell Suit Disaster.
Ruddinn is from Iceland. He is a talented multi-instrumentalist who draws inspiration from bands such as New Order and Depeche Mode. The Another One is an instrumental track from his recent album, also called Ruddinn.
Ottogono are a 4 piece band from Coventry, UKplay blues based rock 'n roll, reminiscent of 60's bands such as Cream and The Yardbirds. Smile is their brand new single, and I play the extended remix for you.
Influenced by the freedom of jazz and harmony, Stahl describes her music as melancholy pop. She says "it makes you feel happy and sad at the same time."
Instiga é rock. É assim mesmo, desarmados de discursos, que os amigos Christian Camilo, Gabriel Duarte, Heitor Pellegrina e Pedro Leite preferem definir a banda.
OK, so I don't speak Portuguese. Just enjoy these songs by this Brazilian band. If you like their music, you can download their album o Máquina Milenar from Rapidshare.
Today's soundbed music is Always Not Somewhere by Jamie Janover. The title music was written and recorded especially for the electrical language podcast by Tragic Shell Suit Disaster.
The title of today's podcast was inspired by one of the songs. I'm sorry if it sounds bitty. It's been that kind of day and in fact I've recorded the podcast in 3 sittings spread over more than 12 hours.
Today's music is, I hope, a treat for your ears: Pipe Choir - Lights Up Pipe Choir is a mysterious band from (I think) Boston. I know nothing about them, but they play fine music.
I last played this song on no 31. At that time I had e-mails from a listener who had fallen in love with Caroline's voice. She has a 5 track ep "Bored and Gorgeous" which you can buy at iTunes
Describing themselves as the love children of Helen of Troy and Hal 9000, Martha (Alice Hubley) and Arthur (Adam Cresswell) met one rainy night in Leeds. Like anyone with half a soul and half a mind, they shared a love of Kraftwerk, Factory Records, blissful pop and battered old synths. Over games of Top Trumps a friendship was made and a few years later circumstance brought them together in London, both with tunes to play and a world to change.
The Hero Cycle - Lovers Crimes and Breathing In The Hero Cycle started in the Green Mountains of Vermont in 2005. Their unique sound has been shaped by the eclectic mix of energy brought forth by each of the band's 7 members. The Hero Cycle shares their musical tastes and influences of the 80's to current day and emotional attachments to vice and pleasure with a hopeful ever evolving crowd of music-lovers.
Find out more - and buy The Hero Cycle's excellent Lakes and Ponds ep - at Hidden Shoal Recordings This week, for soundbed music I used Victory by Jeff Wahl andSecure by The Midnight Foundation. The title music is by Tragic Shell Suit Disaster.
Nick+Gerald - Haven Green
The Real Tuesday Weld -Last Words
More On This Album
bloodWIRE - Boardwater and Absence
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Oliver Future - Stranger Than The Stranger
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