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So it has come to a point after much deliberation that I just can't afford the time to maintain a blogger blog. I have however decided to try this new thing called tumblr that all the cool kids are using these days. I am gonna leave all my old posts up so you can come here and reminisce if you want but for now all my musical (and now film and photography) musings will be over at

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Say hello to the new weekly playlist from Transatlanticism which will drop every Friday providing the perfect soundtrack for ya' weekend. Numero uno contains tracks from Let's Buy Happiness, Vinyl Jacket, Gold Panda, Soloman Burke and many more. Download Playlist 1 after the beep. Apparantly I put an ! instead of a 1, oh well. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PLAYLIST 1: LET ME HEAR YOU SAY YEAH

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Alreet. I've been away for a long while due to an ever growing list of reasons but seeing as i've got some time on my hands I thought I would let you know how awesome Let's Buy Happiness' single launch was. Read the review and find out about Sarah Hall's interesting crush after the beep. Since missing their opening slot at this years Evolution festival i have been clamouring after an opportunity

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New stuff from Emay is a great way to return from a small blog hiatus (due to returning to uni). Constantly building on an impressive series of singles Emay a.k.a Mubarik Adams, has had me hooked on his latest track for the past few days, so I thought I would share it with you guys. Check out 'Douche Lincolns' after the beep. MP3: Douche Lincolns - Emay   

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Ever since I featured them as my band of the month way back in April I have been keeping one eye on these guys, because lets face it, they can't do much wrong. From the lyrics and artwork of vocalist Sarah Hall to the incredible new song 'Six Wolves' it all seems like good news for the lads and lass from the Toon. Check out the video for 'Six Wolves' and read more about Let's Buy Happiness after

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Since The Wombats have long since gone off the boil and I am currently on a cool-down period after over listening to the amazing Two Door Cinema Club album, I am in much need of some insanely catchy fast paced indie goodness. Luckily Satellite Stories have provided me with that, the band who hail from Finland already sound record-ready and need only one listen to get you totally hooked. Download

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So this is the first track I have decided to post from Kanye's string of new releases, he played it at the VMA's so it's gotta be somewhere in his album plans right? It's a pretty chilled out track with some pretty explicit lyrics which makes for a pretty good tune. I can almost guarantee this will be removed from Soundcloud at some point, so grab it whilst its hot. Download and Listen to "

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All the way from Philly, Reading Rainbow are riding the waves of that oh so successful Lo-Fi resurgence. "Prism Eyes" takes it a bit beyond Lo-Fi though, it has a pretty quick guitar riff that could almost be Strokes-esque and a Surf-Pop feel to its lyrics. whatever of those ubercool genres it fits into, its pretty good. Download "Wasting Time" after the beep. Wasting Time - Reading Rainbow

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Catchy guitar pop is always a difficult skill, it can sound cheesy, it can sound tired, however once in a while it sounds like Thievery. And it sounds good. Thanks to Fucking Dance for finding this rather great tune, and thanks to Thievery for making it. Download "Proud Lovers" after the beep. Proud Lovers - Thievery     Download

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This is the latest single to come from Chiddy Bang's debut album 'The Swelly Life' and is also included in the new EP originally entitled 'The Preview'. The track was produced by Xaphoon Jones and Pharrell from that little band called N.E.R.D. Check the new track out after the beep. The Good Life - Chiddy Bang

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A solo debut album is probably the most difficult challenge in any musicians career, especially after being part of such worldwide success that was The Killers. But Brandon Flowers seems to have coped pretty well under the circumstances. 'Flamingo' is in amongst a number of solo projects from big name artists such as Julian Casablancas and Kele and much like those albums it holds true to a

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Part 3 in the series of short films sound-tracked by the impressive Midnight Club EP from Russ Chimes. This film contains possibly the best track on the EP entitled "Targa". Watch Part 3 after the beep. Russ Chimes - Midnight Club EP (Part 3: Targa) from Russ Chimes on Vimeo.

Tom Felthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625555933870832425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367678542117579405.post-50927012063561450592010-09-08T05:58:00.000-07:002010-09-08T05:58:56.127-07:00

Its fair to say Kings Of Leon are the biggest rock band in the world right now, having never produced a bad album it is hardly surprising however who would have thought those long haired Taper Jean Rodeo go-ers would reach the dizzy heights they have done whilst still retaining that soulful hearty quality to their music. Their new track "Radioactive" taken from their forthcoming album "Come

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Due out 18th October in the UK and 19th across the pond in the US, "Come Around Sundown" has already revealed its masterpiece "Radioactive" which you can check out here. Tracklist for "Come Around Sundown" is after the beep. "The End"  "Radioactive"  "Pyro"  "Mary"  "The Face"  "The Immortals"  "Back Down South"  "Beach Side"  "No Money"  "Pony Up"  "Birthday"  "Mi Amigo"  "Pickup Truck"

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Part 2 in the ever more epic series from Russ Chimes, some of the photography in this is just stunning, can't wait for Part 3 entitled "Targa". Watch the video after the beep.

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Part 1 from the epic Russ Chimes video series to accompany his new EP "Midnight Club". We previewed the EP with the pretty impressive trailer for the video series way back here. Enjoy. Watch the video after the beep.

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This was one of those bands i just stumbled upon when browsing through Bandcamp as if it were a record store (flicking through all the crap until you find that hidden gem). Obviously the pretty cool cover caught my eye, but I had heard whisperings of these guys on the grapevine so I thought I would give them a listen. How pleased I am that I did. They have made a seriously impressive debut album

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Way back in April I introduced you to EmAy through his mash-up of the Where The Wild Things Are soundtrack and now to my ears delight he has released a new track entitled 'If You're Breathing' and you can grab it for FREE. The track is all about the lyrics, they are perfectly constructed over the stripped down piano riff and are as good as any MC out there. Check out the excellent 'If You're

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Oooooo I do love a good collaboration, and I do love a good Friendly Fires track. Taken from the artistically titled "Suck My Deck" Mixtape from the band. "Stay Here" is composed by the band and Toronto based Azari and III, it has those classic synth rhythms which iced their debut album and i would have to describe it as SSSS (Some Serious Samba Shit).....made that one up, you like it? Listen to

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A new approach for a new song I guess. Definitely not a killers song, in fact but for the voice many wouldn't have placed this on Brandon Flowers new album 'Flamingo' due out on the 6th of Sept. The song doesn't have that heavy bass line or a synth riff which made Hot Fuss so instantly recognizable, but what it lacks in The Killers traits it makes up for in its subtlety and melody. A pretty good

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In case you were wondering where you knew this guys voice from, he is the vocalist and half of the whole that is Gnarls Barkley. Now he has gone solo (again) and to great effect. His amazing cover of Band Of horses "No Ones Gonna Love You" is probably already a contender for song of the year and his light hearted "Fuck You" has some brilliantly catchy lyrics. Grab the MP3 and Check out the video

Tom Felthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625555933870832425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367678542117579405.post-63632426057559850422010-08-16T09:47:00.000-07:002010-08-16T09:49:21.453-07:00

I'm being spoilt by great music at the moment, and just when i thought it couldn't get any better Conor Oberst has written new material. The Bright Eyes singer and all round legend wrote 'Coyote Song' for 'The Sound Strike' currently taking place in the U.S (specifically Arizona), it's a pretty good cause so check it out. The recording itself isn't great as it is a live version from the crowd,

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The North East's worst kept secret is how good Mammal Club are. The complexity and maturity of their songs is such that you would probably guess they had been making music for decades. The track is so catchy I challenge you to listen to it just once, i'm not sure it can be done. Listen to 'Otter' by Mammal Club at their Myspace page

Tom Felthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625555933870832425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367678542117579405.post-25328856485947402132010-08-16T07:26:00.000-07:002010-08-16T07:27:35.008-07:00

After the more sombre 'Stranded' was leaked I thought these guys album wasn't going to contain that angry edgyness that "Bows + Arrows" produced so successfully, don't get me wrong it sounded great but secretly i longed for that angst ridden rock that made these guys so great. Once you have listened to 'Angela Surf City' you will see how happy I have become. Listen to the album version of '

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Okay so Amazon says that these guys are releasing their self-titled debut album on Jan 1st 2011, little early then for tracks to be leaked already. But hey, I'm not complaining. 'Maybe I'm Crazy' is exactly what a pop song should be, its catchy and fun but without being patronising or poorly written. Listen to what will be one of the biggest bands of 2011? after the beep. Maybe I'm Crazy -

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Brand spanking new bliss pop from Londoners Still Corners and a visual feast to go with it. If you like your Bat For Lashes less dark and moody then this one is for you. Watch the video for 'Wish' after the beep.

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Live Like Lions were the first great unsigned band that I saw live since I started writing this here blog and it's great to see that the band have produced new versions of my two favourite tracks 'Tiger Eyes' and 'Cecile' along with a bit of myspace profile eye candy to go with them. Check out these two nuggets of indie-disco gold over at the bands Myspace. If you like that maybe you wanna go

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School Of Seven Bells new video for the single 'Windstorm' has made its way onto my radar today and as the song and video are pretty great I recommend it makes its way onto yours. I guess i would call it Pop music but it seems wrong to lump something so unique into a pretty vague category, for that reason I'm gonna call it Bliss-Rock an entirely fabricated yet unique genre. Enjoy. Watch the

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I love it when I get to post anything by the incredible Marina, especially when i can tell you that you can download a LIVE track for FREE. 'Seventeen' didn't make the cut for The Family Jewels in the UK but did however replace the equally impressive 'Rootless' on the US release. It was one of Marina's earlier songs which some of the die hard fans may have heard in late '08, I can tell you that

Tom Felthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625555933870832425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367678542117579405.post-67635255040731135642010-08-02T12:48:00.000-07:002010-08-02T12:48:11.797-07:00

Russ Chimes has remixed a song from just about everyone who is anyone at the moment and he has been featured on many a music blog, but none of it grabbed my attention until I watched this little snippet of material from his new EP 'Midnight Club'. Not only is the video telling what looks like a pretty epic tale, but this guy can make some pretty epic dance music. Watch the video preview after

Tom Felthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625555933870832425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367678542117579405.post-53591085247466952192010-08-02T12:21:00.000-07:002010-08-02T12:21:51.665-07:00

Yadi emerges from the parallels with Florence or Marina with a distinct sound which holds its own on both a catchy chorus and a booming voice. Not sure about Neon Golds La Roux comparison as she doesn't make me want to tear my own ears off but hey that's just my opinion.  She is definitely one to watch or should I say listen to. Download and listen to 'Guillotine' after the beep. Guillotine -

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Another great track from Kid Cudi who's new album Man On The Moon II: Legend Of Mr. Rager is fast becoming the best album of 2010 to not be released yet. He's come along way since Day N' Nite. Download and Listen after the beep. Mojo So Dope - Kid Cudi - Download - Listen

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Even when he is in prison Lil' Wayne makes some great music. Okay, okay strictly its a remix album (and a surprising one at that) by My Sick Uncle, although he states “This is not a mashup album, this is an album about Wayne.” I'd say it is more of an album about how most rappers need indie bands to write their backing tracks....Just a thought. Listen and Download after the beep. 500 Days Of

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This is Klaxons at their best, it reaches the dizzy heights of Gravity's Rainbow and Golden Skans, Maybe even surpassing them. As for the video it basically involves some pretty nice shots of epic desert-scape interspersed with the band playing as if all that sand was a crowd and the missing amplifiers were there. Watch the video for 'Echoes' after the beep.

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The new video from Toon starlets Ever Since The Lake Caught Fire. Expect tongue in cheek explanations of the life cycle, Salmon Sandwiches, Beaks, and Bear Costumes. Your gonna have to watch it now, Also check out Transatlanticism's review of the single HERE. Watch the video for 'The Sea' after the beep.

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Hypewriter aims to bring you the bands destined for greater things at a time when you can go see them in small venues without paying astronomical ticket prices, allowing you to enjoy and appreciate the music these great bands are making. So I got a heads up about these guys from none other than their singer Ates Isildak (kick-ass name), who modestly suggested I may like their music, LIKE is an

Tom Felthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625555933870832425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367678542117579405.post-19796088592723682182010-07-13T13:27:00.000-07:002010-07-13T13:28:13.549-07:00

Okay so as I was away this weekend I missed NPR dropping the new track from The Walkmen, who just so happen to be one of my favourite bands of the past decade. So as you can imagine i was gutted i didn't get there first, but better late then never.  So I guess after a couple of experiments these guys are back to their best with this sorrowful melody driven by brass and the soulful lyrics. Listen

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A couple of days ago I posted the short preview of this video, and if you were impressed by that wait until you see the whole thing. Its a really artistically mature video for a small band with I'm guessing few resources. The video compliments the song well both in its tempo and general feel, It really is a feast for the eyes. Watch the video for 'V For You' after the beep.

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As far as I can see this is Converse's second installation in an exhibition of great songs spawned from unlikely collaborations. The first was of course "My Drive Thru" feat. Julian Casablancas, Pharrell and Santigold. The second is "All Summer" and it features Kid Cudi, Bethany Consentino of Best Coast fame, and the instrumental and probable songwriting skills of Rostam Batmanglij of Vampire

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Soooooooo these gals are pretty great musicians, they make an original lo-fi brand of rock which is already building up a pretty solid fan base including GorillaVsBear who originally brought them to my attention. As if they didn't sound good already you can grab their album HERE for free. Their new video for the single 'V For You' is out soon but they have given us a nicely shot preview and its

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This is probably the best mash-up I have heard this year, the two songs were clearly written for each other and the genius that is TikToxic aka Asad Naseem (youtube channel here) spotted this. Watch and Listen to 'Alejandro's Not A Robot' after the beep.

Tom Felthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625555933870832425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367678542117579405.post-73232207240748600052010-07-01T12:42:00.000-07:002010-07-04T13:07:45.772-07:00

So I finally finished compiling my Summer Playlist and here it is. The playlist is made up of 19 tracks, all free to download and all oozing with summery-ness. It's got tracks from Tokyo Police Club, Blur, The New Pornographers, Chiddy Bang, Lissie, an exclusive track from Polarsets and mooooorrrrrreeeeeeeee. Download the playlist after the beep.   Summer Playlist 2010 by Transatlanticism

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There is no doubt that Marina has made a name for herself this past year, her album is up there with the best of this year and her video's show how creative she is in all aspects of her work. Read more and watch the video for 'Oh No!' after the beep.  In this video Pop Art meets Pop Music to great effect and the quick changes between cartoon imagery and the stunning Marina compliment the

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It's always interesting to see how a member of a band does when releasing solo material. So often it doesn't compare to the music made by the artists former band, however in this case it does. It also sounds suspiciously like a Killers song. Read more and listen to 'Crossfire' after the beep. So the first glimpse of Brandon Flowers solo project has arrived and it sounds pretty good albeit very

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I featured ESTLCF on my Newcastle Music Scene: May post as my local band of the month. Since then the band have released their single 'The Sea/Warden Rock', both tracks are a great showcase of the bands talent. Read Transatlanticism's review after the beep. The new single from ESTLCF is a near perfect combination of a lyrical and musical talent. I think that the songs complexity and subtlety

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So of course when I first saw this over at stereogum, I got very excited, The Shins are making new music? Well unfortunately, no. well not yet. They are however doing a pretty damn good cover of Squeeze's goodbye girl. Read more and download after the beep. So here is a little video with some clips of the cover and James Mercer talking music and the such. You can download the MP3 here. Enjoy

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Okay so this is probably the coolest thing to happen to football since Titus Bramble, yes that's right We Are Scientists have written a World Cup song. And its for England (really...i would never have guessed from the title). Not only is it cheesy enough to delight any football fan, its also a pretty good song. But why didn't they write one for the U.S.A i here you say, well here is Chris Cairns

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Another child of the lo-fi generation emerging in the U.S is a band called Best Coast. They are a duo from California who judging by the album art enjoy cats and Beach Boy-esque retro scenes. For me the stripped down brand of rock these sorts of bands are plying is the most exciting thing in music right now. The song 'When I'm With You' has an enjoyably light hearted approach both in its tune

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So this is why I have postponed my summer playlist for a few days, it gives me a chance to pick up on these great songs that are just starting to show their summery faces. This little number from WAVVES is all over the place at the moment and quite rightly so. It has that upbeat tempo which leaves you wanting to do something summery like having a spontaneous water fight or getting sunburnt (a

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I know this is a bit naughty but their bio on their website sounds so pretentiously cool I may as well use it.  THITH say "We want to make music and keep making music and we want that music to be really very good. We’re using pop-forms and structures because we like songs; Kinks songs, Beatles songs, Michael Jackson songs; absorbing the lessons of the pop classics, folding the present into the

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Watch live streaming video from thetempertrap at livestream.com

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Another successful Neon Gold love child, Monarchy are rapidly gaining ground in both the indie-electro and remix circuits. They have some pretty unique talent if you ask me, talent which is epitomized in these two stunning remixes. Listen to and download Monarchy's remixes of Kelis and Lady Gaga after the beep. Acapella (Monarchy Urania Club Mix) - Kelis Dance In The Dark (Monarchy

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So say what you like about the films (they are a bit crap) but what is clear is that this lot don't half put together a good soundtrack. With each movie they seem to have got better and better. 'Eclipse' sees new tracks from Muse, Metric, The Bravery, Florence and the Machine, Sia, Fanfarlo, The Black Keys, The Dead Weather, Beck and Bat For Lashes (Together!) I could go on and on. Anyway the

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Probably one of the best melodies written this year. Chief combine swaying guitar with harmonic lyrics to create one of the best songs you will here this summer. Read more about the video and listen after the beep. The video itself is a really well put together montage which complements the song so well. It was put together by Charles Russell from film he found in his Grandparents garage. As he

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Over the bank holiday weekend Newcastle was flooded with musical talent, guilty pleasure food vans, poorly organized queuing and baffling one way systems. Read Transatlanticism's review of Evolution Festival after the beep. 65/100 So i'm going to start off with all the best bits before I have a little moan towards the end of this post. The five best things about Evolution 2010 1-Lissie This

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So Evolution Festival is only three days away but really it kicks off on Saturday night when all over Newcastle   all the best local bands are set to play six FREE gigs. Bands playing include Detroit social club, Let's Buy Happiness, Mammal Club, Mansfield Holiday and Viva City. Transatlanticism's pick of the bands playing Evolution Emerging after the beep.     7.45-8.15@The Cluny LET'S BUY

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Last week we got what could only have been described as the shortest preview of a track ever from Arcade Fire, and despite its inadequacy in the length department it still sounded pretty incredible. Now both tracks are available to listen to in full and they are both gems. Listen to 'Month Of May' and 'The Suburbs' after the beep. Month Of May - Arcade Fire The Suburbs - Arcade Fire

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It's finally here, after three years and a complete re-write Klaxons have finally released new material. It was definitely worth the wait. Read more and listen to 'Flashover' after the beep. 'Flashover' is a thrashed bass riff layered between the voices of Jamie and James's voices. The track has all the usual ingredients of a Klaxons track, the apocalyptic lyrics coupled with minor chords and

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A. The Suburbs AA. Month of May I am taking a short break and will be back on Tuesday due to pursuing my back up to music blogging. My degree. I leave you in the capable hands of Arcade Fires 30 second samples from 'Month Of May' and 'The Suburbs'. Maybe the most exciting sounding 60 seconds of my blogging life.

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My first Hypewriter post subject has already come to fruition. Clock Opera's amazing single 'Piece Of String' is now available to download. The song highlights all the original and brilliant sides to the band. Guy Connelly's wavering vocals, with the deeper synth rhythms and razor chopped guitar leave a melody so complex and unnerving but utterly perfect. The whole song is driven by a clicked

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This weeks episode features tracks from Shout Out Louds, All-American Rejects, Parachute and White Lies. Listen to the tracks after the beep. Fall Hard - Shout Out Louds     Navid complains to the guys about Javier.Damn Girl - All-American Rejects     Amazon MP3Naomi complains to Liam about Jen's financial restrictions.One Small Step - ParachuteDixon tells Navid to stop torturing himself

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Rapper is a term bandied around a lot these days and is often applied to anyone that is a singer but can't sing (eg. Akon, Flo Rida.. the list goes on). At least there is a small space in the music industry for the ones with real talent. Chiddy has just that, and in abundance. As if the pre-recorded Chiddy Bang material doesn't prove that, watch the video for his 'Translation Freestyle' in which

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A return to "Your English Is Good" form for Tokyo Police Club. 'Wait Up (Boots Of Danger)' is a drum driven feast of indie-dance, which coupled with 'Breakneck Speed' leaves anticipation for the new album at an all time high. If that wasn't enough Passion Pit have remixed the song. Grab both MP3's after the beep and download 'Breakneck Speed' Here.

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Probably one of the least serious videos you will see in a long time. The pop-rock princes Free Energy have released the "Back To School" video for 'Bang Pop'. In the video a class of school children spark a fun riot, spurred on by the Free Energy boys. Expect steamy changing rooms, disillusioned teachers and a Gorilla. Watch the video for 'Bang Pop' after the beep.

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2010 has so far laid the Goulding-Diamandis foundations of a craze sweeping the musical world, the craze of the off the wall female singer songwriter. As well as Marina & The Diamonds have done to build on that foundation, the genre-craze is yet to find its Je ne sais quoi. In my opinion Lissie is just that. More on Lissie, including Videos and MP3's after the beep. Over the past few weeks it

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85/100 The lights have begun to go down on my first year of music (and living) in Newcastle, but the music that the Toon has to offer this month is far from being in the dark. First on my list were Temper Trap who played an electric gig at the O2 academy in Newcastle. Read the rest of the review after the beep and check out my photos from the gig here The Temper Trap are one of those bands that

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Here are my best snaps from the Temper Trap gig, I have to give some of the credit to their light show. These will definitely be the last pictures I will post from my not so good camera, as it has pulled the not so good move of breaking. You can see the rest of the pictures after the beep. Review coming shortly.

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After releasing four tracks to stream, the full album is finally here. Band Of Horses really like to tease us fans. The album sounds really great, definitely a significant progression from the band. You can listen to the album at the bands website here.

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This weeks episode features tracks from Beck, Hugo, The xx and My Favourite Highway. Read more and listen after the beep. Bread & Butter - Hugo Teddy apologizes to Silver for not telling his dad about her, then he invites her to dinner with is father. Soul Of A Man - Beck Annie drops by Liam's garage to work on their school project. Go - My Favourite Highway Navid & Adrianna run into a

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New M.I.A....again. This time it isn't accompanied by an ultra violent political music video, yet. This track shows a potentially mainstream sounding side to the album, but don't fear as any M.I.A fan could tell you it is all relative and i'm sure another controversial move will follow. Listen to the 'XXXO' after the beep.

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Their first release since 2007, 'Butterfly House' will be released on the 12/7 and you can grab the title track 'Butterfly House' over at their web home. Enjoy.

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Las Robertas, the all female low-fi rock group from Costa Rica are giving their LP away as a free download. The group succeed where many low-fi bands fail, they have a great tempo about their music without overpowering their subtle vocals. Its days like this you love music. Have a listen and download the album after the beep. History is Done by Las Robertas Thanks GVSB for the heads up

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Posted on Interpol's website over the weekend: "After the completion of the album, Carlos informed the rest of us that he would be leaving the band. He has decided to follow another path, and to pursue new goals. This separation is amicable, and we whole-heartedly wish him great happiness and success. We will remain, as always, deeply respectful fans of this blazingly talented individual. We

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Tinie, HEY Tinie......take note, this is how it is done. Video after the beep.

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What do Keith Murray on a kids scooter, confusing subtitles and squirrels have in common. This Video. After the release of 'Rules Don't Stop' and the great B-Side 'Down The Hall' I have been getting gradually more and more excited about W.A.S's third (obviously not counting crap attack) album. This song demonstrates even more We Are Scientist talent. These guys have a knack for producing great

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Each week I watch 90210 (I know.....teenage girl at heart) and i am almost always impressed with the music on the show. I have finally got round to doing posts for each episode, albeit 19 episodes into the second series..... This weeks episode features tracks from Free Energy, Cold War Kids and Regina Spektor. Listen and download after the beep. Dream City - Free Energy Download Naomi picks

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In my opinion Jools Holland's show 'Later Live' never showcases a bands live talent to its full extent, the instrumental part is never loud enough. Having said that there are a few bands which still manage to get that-Top of the Pops style, slightly embarrassed to dance-crowd moving. Mumford & Sons are one of those bands. They played my favourite song 'The Cave' and 'Roll Away Your Stone', both

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With the sort of botany you would expect in a James Cameron pic and more summery vibes than you can shake a calippo at, how could you not love this video. I''l tell you something else that is pretty you cool, you can pick up the MP3 for free. Enjoy. Download the MP3 and watch the video for 'What's In It For?' after the beep. What's In It For?' - Avi Buffalo Download

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Hypewriter aims to bring you the bands destined for greater things at a time when you can go see them in small venues without paying astronomical ticket prices, allowing you to enjoy and appreciate the music these great bands are making.  Clock Opera are the band I have chosen as my first venture into my new series of posts, 'Hypewriter'. The London based four piece are a good place to start as

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It's a massive month for music in Newcastle which will culminate in the highly anticipated Evolution Festival at the end of the month. I will be writing a special Evolution preview later in the month as it will have so much musical talent on show it deserves and requires its own Newcastle Music Scene post. For now sink your teeth into the mammoth month of may (alliteration ftw). It's not

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Anyone else extremely excited.

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Amazing new song from Interpol. It's got all the pieces of the dark indie puzzle; the progressivity, the haunting lyrics, the heavy bass-line and the dark suits. You can download 'Lights' for the small price of your email and date of birth. Listen and Download after the beep. What do you think of the new track, Oui ou Non? (I will give a hint........ Oui Monsieur)                         

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The single 'Tenderoni' will be released on 14/6 and will feature on Kele's debut LP 'The Boxer'. Despite the name sounding like the new franchise from 'pepperami' the track itself is an electro-bass-synth masterpiece. It is definitely not new bloc party, it is definitely great. Listen and comment after the beep. What do you think of solo Kele, potentially better than Bloc Party or just

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The speculation over the countdown on The Killers website drew only one conclusion in most people's minds, and now it has been confirmed. Brandon Flowers will release a solo album and you can sign up for info on it here

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Its been around for a while but Paste is giving it away for free, and its a great summer song. Lust For Life - Girls What do you think of 'Lust For Life' comment after the beep.

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I will try and remain impartial throughout this post.....Well maybe not blur, but certainly 1/4 of them are placing their allegiance ahead of the general election. Dave Rowntree had to be fair already done that, he is in fact standing for Labour in the Cities of London and Westminster Area and this week has had a thing or two to say about David Cameron's election campaign and more specifically

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On the evidence of this track they have clearly got over being cut short at Glastonbury '09 (They over ran their set time, ironically stating 'if you want more, we ain't going anywhere' shortly before the power on all their equipment was cut, thats Rock N' Roll for you, hey look i used an N' like they did....Anyway). 'Hot N' Fun' is a typical N.E.R.D track, good bass riff some solid

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Fast paced political bass, easy on the political. M.I.A has always frustrated me with her albums, both had potential but lacked any coherence. 'Kala' for example had the easy to listen chart success 'Paper Planes' but it didn't fit with the album, M.I.A should either go for the poppy/rap chart music or stick to the off the wall stuff because she is good at both but they don't mix. The new song

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I kind of get the feeling this is what MGMT should have done more of on their more instrumental album. Tame Impala make the instrumental aspects more frantic, creating a 7 minute epic which leaves me both confused and impressed. Looking forward to what the album holds because lets face it, it ain't gonna be 11 of these. Enjoy. Runaway, Houses, City, Clouds - Tame Impala Thanks The Fader

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Formidable Joy indeed. The thrashed out guitar riffs leave you wishing you were at one of their gigs so you can jump up and down whilst still maintaining dignity, it is probably down to that urge that the band have such a great live reputation. They are now backing this up with a new EP entitled 'A Balloon Called Moaning'. You Can listen and download 'Whirring' below. Enjoy. Whirring - The Joy

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Another highly watchable video from the philly double act. Good song too. Enjoy.

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Not sure what to make of this......at all. Is it a music video, is it a drug induced coma, is it really a load of panda's abusing the members of LCD Soundsystem, probably all of the above. Whatever it is I couldn't take my eyes off it.

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Its a special day for me and all other music bloggers, we can finally post that iconic album cover. Not only that but we get to drool over the first new material to be produced by blur in over 6 years. The track itself i'm sure is meant to be a teaser of what is to come, by no means does it scale the heights of 'Coffee and TV' or 'The Universal' but it does show the band have it within them to

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LCD Soundsystem's new album was leaked Polarsets Released the impressive 'Leave Argentina' Glastonbury published their incredible 2010 line-up Emay mixed the 'Where The Wild Things Are' Soundtrack

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'Leave Argentina' is a prime example of the upcoming genre of the moment. They have the samba rhythms of a Friendly Fires track and catchy riffs which bands like Two Door Cinema Club and Bombay Bicycle Club would be proud of. Plus they are one step ahead of them lot by not putting Club somewhere in their name. The area in which Polarsets succeed so emphatically is how catchy their songs are,

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Another reason for me to feel guilty about having not seen 'Were The Wild Things Are'. It really does have a perfect soundtrack, Karen O's voice reproduces the delicacy seen on YYY's 'Maps' track after track, I can't even begin to imagine how mind blowing it is when combined with the film. Anyway on to this track. Basically its a mix of the soundtrack done by producer Emay who's solo project

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Alas, I will not be attending this year. But for those of you who are here is my 'Lite' but not so condensed version of the line-up. I would have put them all in order of times and what stages they are on except for the fact I'm lazy. THURSDAYChapel ClubLocal NativesTwo Door Cinema ClubEgyptian Hip Hop FRIDAYU2Vampire WeekendSnoop DoggWillie NelsonHot ChipPhoenixGaslight AnthemGroove ArmadaThe

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It's Definitely a 'Someone Great' rather than a 'North American Scum'. It's nice to see (and hear) that James Murphy has included some of the angst that gave his previous albums that edge over his electro indie rivals. 'I Can Change' (or 'Change' as it has been called in parts of the blogosphere)  brings Murphy's lyrics to the foreground to showcase their awesome power to affect. Murphy is not

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