Review: Let's Buy Happiness 'Six Wolves' Single Launch @ The Other Rooms

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.

Video: "Six Wolves" - Let's Buy Happiness

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 the beep.

MP3: "Helsinki Art Scene" - Satellite Stories

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 and Listen to 'Helsinki Art Scene" after the beep.

Review: "Flamingo" - Brandon Flowers

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 number of traits of the singers former band. The synths of 'Hot Fuss', the country stylings of 'Sams Town' and the bizarre pop perfection of 'Day & Age' are all in there somewhere. However I would have to say (after much consideration) this is not simply another Killers album and probably not what you were expecting. Read the rest of the review and check out my favourite tracks from the album after the beep.

"Radioactive" (Video) - Kings Of Leon

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 Around Sundown" is an unbelievably great track, its as simple as that, great riff, great lyrics, great three minutes sixteen seconds. Check out the video for "Radioactive" after the beep.

Download Magic Man's Album "Real Life Color"

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, combining the haunting sound of Electric President whisking in some Animal Collective synth ripples and sprinkling some Local Native harmonies over the top. All together it makes a recipe for some pretty amazing indie pop....Did i go over the top with the baking metaphors? Check out the Album "Real Life Color" and download it for free after the beep.

"If You're Breathing" - EmAy

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 Breathing' and download the track after the beep.

"Swallow It" - Brandon Flowers

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 song full of charm and innocence despite its innuendo laden title. Listen to "Swallow It" after the beep.

Coyote Song - Conor Oberst

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, but I knew you wouldn't wanna wait for this. Listen to 'Coyote Song' after the beep.

Otter - Mammal Club

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

Angela Surf City - The Walkmen

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 'Angela Surf City' after the beep.

Wish - Still Corners (Video)

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.

Tiger Eyes + Cecile - Live Like Lions

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 check my review from the gig all the way back in October '09 (Its old so.......maybe.....cut it some slack in the quality department).

Seventeen - Marina & The Diamonds (Live at The Roost)

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 this slightly updated live version is just as special as those first few listens to Marina all those years ago. Download and Listen to 'Seveteen' after the beep.

Guillotine - Yadi

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.

Lil Wayne x 500 Days Of Summer Soundtrack

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.

Echoes - Klaxons (Video)

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.

The Sea - Ever Since The Lake Caught Fire (Video)

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.

Hypewriter: The Band In Heaven

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 understatement. These guys seem to have produced some brilliantly original tracks that have had me drooling like a rhythmical baby over their EP for the past week. Seriously guys, bands like this don't come along very often. Read More about The Band In Heaven after the beep, you can also download their EP for free.

Stream: Crossfire - Brandon Flowers

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.