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The Aussie Wrap-Up

Yo, patch reporting here. Just remembered I didn’t formally introduce myself in my last post!

As firstly mentioned by disaster, I was meant to be covering ‘the Big Day Out‘ but little did I inform him was that I didn’t get a ticket. Anyway, all I know is that my mates were LOVING The Presets and could not stop bragging for days. Also, I heard Justice (on the Melbourne leg of the Aussie Tour at the time) flaunted it up at the BDO and also Room680!

The type of music I love varies from Progressive Rock to Electro but I won’t go all 1970’s on you guys, that would be plain cruel.

aussie wrap up The Aussie Wrap-Up

Now, with my little intro out of the way… onto the goods. Basically, being a kid living in Australia (close to Melbourne if you want to know..), I just want to post out all the cool bands thats out here. Most, of course you will know, but that doesn’t matter & I’ve surely missed some but don’t fret!

Barrage (FERAL MEDIA):

From last.fm:
Melbourne (Australia) based singer and producer, whose style falls between post-punk / electro-pop romantics and contemporary, rough and ready electronica. Originally from Brisbane (in the north-eastern state of Queensland), Barrage (real name Mark Gomes) has released one album - Hero or dirt? - so far. He has also played extensively across Australia’s eastern states.

Bit by Bats (Shiny Records):

from wikipedia:
An Australian three piece originally hailing from Adelaide, now living in Melbourne. Forming in 2003, the band had existed just a matter of weeks when they laid down their first demo (later released as their first ep). They sent it in as a CD-R to their local radio station, Three D Radio, who almost burnt a hole in the disc from constant play, well before the mysterious band stepped out to play their first show. The songs recalled influences of early-era The Cure, Joy Division and Television and fused them with a fresh raw and rough urgency.

Bumblebeez (MODULAR):

from wikipedia:
A hip-hop/rock band. Their first album is titled The Printz, although this is simply a compilation for an international release, comprised of all the tracks from their first two Australian EP’s ‘The White Printz’ and ‘The Red Printz’ (known to fans as the Printz saga).

Bumblebeez - Vila Attack

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Modular Promo CD (2007)

Modular has been one of the labels to watch for a minute now. They are boasting a pretty mean roster with acts like like The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, New young Pony Club, Cut Copy, Wolfmother, MSTRKRFT, Soul Wax, Klaxons, Van She, The Presets & more. It looks as though Modular is trying to take over the electro/indie universe. & I’m all for it.

Speaking of Van She & Modular my Van She shirt came in the mail today from them & along with it a super sweet six song promo CD.

van-she-shirt Modular Promo CD (2007)
Jewelry by Alex & Chloe

The tracks are like whoa. There’s a Presets remix called ‘Hung Down’ which features the ARP Odyssey riff from Madonna’s ‘Hung Up’ (Originally from Abba’s ‘Gimme Gimme Gimme’). I don’t think Modular is selling the promo so you’ll have to buy a t-shirt from them in order to get one. Or, know a super cool blogger, like me!

modularpromocd Modular Promo CD (2007)

modular color Modular Promo CD (2007)
Tracklisting

1. The Avalanches - A Different Feeling (Paperclip People Remix) Avalanches Edit
2. The Presets - Hung Down
3. Van She - Kelly (Alan Braxe and Fred Falke remix)
4. Cut Copy - Going Nowhere (SebastiAn remix)
5. Bumblebeez - Repeater
6. Wolfmother - Woman (Avalanches remix)


Who loves you?

I think if you order anything from Modular Records they throw in this promo cd. So go buy stuff from them here. If you buy the Van She shirt, call me & tell me before you wear it, don’t wanna end up wearing the same thing to school! How Embarrassing!