This week’s mixtape is as diverse as they come with our feature track coming from the much hyped about King Krule. We’ve also got a Primal Scream remix, an indie-folk three-piece girl band Little May, a solemn tune from Ellie Goulding, Adelaide band Horror My Natives’ new song, the James Blake-esque The Hics, and more!
King Krule – ‘Easy Easy’
“Same old bobby/same old beat.” With a thick English burr and singular, raspy guitar, Archy Marshall recalls the distinctive British upstarts that have come before him – Billy Bragg, Damon Albarn, Arctic Monkey Alex Turner – figures with prose enough to match their purpose. But few have made a breakthrough with such understated grace. Having ditched the Zoo Kid moniker, the gentle, ginger-haired Marshall releases his much buzzed-about debut 6 Feet Beneath The Moon on 23rd August… the day before his 19th birthday. Cheeky sod.
The Hics – ‘Tangle’
With an arrival date of August 19 the release of this British six-piece’s debut EP Tangle sees them firmly amongst a stable of acts dabbling their hands in the sound of 2013 with an avalanche of James Blake comparisons soon to befall this group in their nascent form. The title track ticks off all the right boxes for exposure. The juxtaposition of feminine and masculine in the dual lead vocals of Roxane and Sam Paul Evans with synth infused atmospherics simmering underneath, The Hics display the right amount of elegance and polish on ‘Tangle’ to attract attention.
Hoodlem – ‘Through’
As if the tagline of “anonymous solo project” couldn’t spike your interest enough the instantly gratifying female vocals on ‘Through’ should all but lock in your curiosity. The guessing game of who might be behind those vocals first arrives at Owl Eyes, but the unfamiliar experimental and pulsating beats keeps you speculating. Regardless of who is behind ‘Through’ the track is infectious enough to be easily remembered.
Horror My Friend – ‘Urgency’
Adelaide natives Horror My Friend have a distinct sound, that’s a little like a mellow version of Die Die Die! Unleashing a new single a couple of weeks ago the three-piece manage to blend post punk, grunge and new wave indie with their second release for the year ‘Urgency’. Recorded by Matt Hills the super producer for SA bands he’s captured the vocals of Josh Battersby perfectly and kept them raw like the rest of the track. Band to keep an eye for sure.
Ellie Goulding – ‘Burn’
Seems like dating Skrillex has certainly made an impact on Ellie Goulding’s music as her new single “Burn” seems slightly more clubby than past tracks for the electro pop starlet. Written by Ryan Tedder of One Republic “Burn” is the latest single from Goulding, which once again shows her angelic and unique vocal style and her incredible operatic ranges. The electro pop princess is back!
Little May– ‘Boardwalks’
With stunning fingerpicking opening the tune, Little May’s newest song is a breathtaking ditty filled with beautiful female vocal harmonies, saccharine melodies and heartfelt lyrics. The all-female three-piece from Sydney are filling an indie-folk void in the Australian market, and man are they doing it well. Think of a Laura Marling’s talent and you’re a third of the way there. Stunning.
The Trouble With Templeton – ‘You Are New’
The debut album from Brisbane five-piece The Trouble With Templeton is almost upon us but if the strident harmonies, soaring melodies, and expansive production of ‘You Are New’ are anything to by, the debut’s title – Rookie – is a cheek in-joke. Spearheaded by Thomas Calder’s confidently emotive vocals and deft guitar work, this is the work of a group that’s seemingly matured into their purple patch – not five young faces at the outset of their career. Pay attention, big(ger) things await The Trouble With Templeton.
Primal Scream – ‘Invisible City (Daniel Avery Drone City Remix)’
Remix time, and this one’s a doozy! The British psych-rockers have had their hit ‘Invisible City’ remixed by the newly crowned remix-king Daniel Avery. Having already remixes their song ‘Kill Light’ Avery proves that while there’s no such thing as improving a Primal Scream song, it really, REALLY doesn’t hurt to try.
