King Charles

I first met King Charles in London two years ago, while my brother was playing a gig on the Kings Road. My brother had said, that "some big indie guy" was playing. I didn't think much, and sat next to him the whole gig, until he stood up for his slot. His music blew me away, psychedelic-indie-folk with quick witty lyrics......
King Charles toured frequently with Laura Marling, Noah and the Whale, Mumford and sons, Andrew Balkwill and etc.
At the beginning of the year his debut single of "Time of Eternity" was released and remastered. With added "woohoos" , more instruments and better sound quality this newbie is killer indie anthem.
Time of Eternity:

King Charles recently released his Love Lust ep, a double A-side featuring Love Lust and Mr flick. With awesome lyrics and crazy riffs,
this ep again impresses.
Love lust with an almost spoken word chorus/intro/everything preaches to stay in a relationship, even if you want to be with someone else, as the love you have with the person is everlasting, while lust will fade like anger. Bit cheesy really, but its awesome.
Love Lust
Mr flick is a more punk/indie sounding track with "woohoos" to the extreme, and a larger focus upon synths. RRRock out.

Mr. Fick

take a listen to this psychedelic-indie-folk-punk-rock-god, it's genius.
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Download: Time of Eternity, Love Lust, Mr. Flick and if you can find a recording of it "theif that stole my heart"(thats a goody)

Ambling Alp

- American Band formed in Brooklyn.
- Mgmt used to support them, now they support Mgmt !
- Have released 2 albums
- Are known for their psychedelic performances and unconventional rhythms and sounds used.
I have heard and read a lot about this four piece band, but never got round to actually listening to their music. The other day i was reading about their latest single "Ambling Alp", and downloaded it to finally scope these guys out. "Ambling Alp" is incredible, its a pop song fused with wacky noises, wonky beats and deep whaling vocals. The intro and background noise is awesome, its this repetitive sequence of the noise like you get when your computer pops up with an error window and you continue to hold down enter just for shits. Woohoo. Crazy days.

8.5

Ambling Alp

Egyptian Hip Hop

This unsigned indie band is causing quite the stir. Plastered over blogs and with friends such as Sam Dust from "late of the pier" , and joe lean of .... "joe lean and the jing jang jong" they must be doing something right, or at least their ridiculous name is doing the job. At only 17! these guys are creating melodious indie pop to chill out to. With no official release's the only songs which you can grab hold of are bedroom demo's, such as "Dust" and "Heavenly". They're good, but nothing on the produced "Rad Pitt". The epic harmonious melody, sums all emotions. A happy song, yet a sad song. If i could actually understand the lyrics , i might realize which one its actually meant to be, yet from the tune, it can go either way. its a good thing.

Shit Name, Genius Song.

Download: Rad Pitt, Heavenly

Radd Pitt:

The King And All Of His Men

Have blogged about Wolf gang aka Max Elligot before, so check it out. Do it.
This is his second single, after his debut "Pieces of You" and definitely better, yet not sure if it is better than the demo "Lions in Cages" though.
With military drum rolls scattered throughout, harmonious melodies intertwined with the xylophone?? and of course classic guitar and piano chords. This song is catchy, clever and cool. Wolf gang will be big, join the club.
King and All of His Men

IAMX

quite the poser.

IAMX, aka Chris Corner.
Lead singer of Sneaker Pimps, turned solo.
Has released 3 albums-
- Kiss and Swallow
- The Alternative
- Kingdom of Welcome Addiction

Been around for ages , and has produced all the "robots in disguise" albums, aswell as being the boyfriend of singer Sue Denim. Used to be a huge fan of his, and only recently got back in to listening to his music , when i saw his fucking incredible gig at KOKO in london. Cant really say theres a happy song on any of his albums...... but this guy is epic seriously, his music is of the incred-ible. Very weird though, alot of electro influence, mostly due to him living in techno capital Berlin. His most recent album , "kingdom of welcome addiction" came out early this year, but its taken me forever to actually go out and buy it. With each of his albums, he creates a huge sound. Many leading songs could be a massive stadium anthems, except not for punters but for alternative indie kids. Really cool/weird fashion sense too, and onstage he becomes this wild alter ego. In interviews he's the most timid and shy guy , though he's stage shows are ridiculous, with thousands of screaming girls(and boys...) crying over him. Is a bit TF. Trust me, at his show, he threw his towel out to the audience and it landed right on me. Had about a billion vampire goth chicks rape me.

Download(from all of his albums): Skin vision, kiss and swallow, the alternative, Kingdom of welcome addiction, My secret friend.

Kingdom of Welcome Addiction:

My Secret Friend Ft Imogen Heap:

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A Brief History of Love

'Crystal Visions

'Too Young To Love

'Dominos
'Love In Vain

'At War With The Sun
'Velvet
'Golden Pendulum
'Frisk
'A Brief History Of Love
'Tonight

'Count Backwards From 10

The long awaited album of the much hyped "The Big Pink" finally came out... and its genius. With the stand out popular tracks such as Velvet and Dominos, the rest of the album equally lives up to these , each telling a different aspect of love. Crystal Visions and golden pendulum have to be my favorite with a screeching sirens,distorted beats and guitar, the big pink have really created a new sound in these. Take a fucking listen. Dont expect to love this on your first listen, and especially playing it through your laptop. You need to listen to this album live, through booming speakers, or driving in the car at night to do it justice. The tracks i've put up are only to promote yo guys to get this album. Buy it, its amazing. Buy(whole album)/Listen to: Crystal visions, velvet, golden pendulum

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GRAFFITI ISLAND

the coolest band in london town
3 part band consisting of a monotonous singer, bassist a drummer.
how sick is his jumper?
"sipping hot coco from a human skull" just a casual lyric.
"sing about pet snakes and turtles over beats and baselines delivered with the best of "I don't care" stage presence".
chilled melodicness
these guys are so fucking cool.
the songs are around 2 mins long.
WEIRD.
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download: Head hunters, Wolf guy, Mountain man

WOLF GUY



HEAD HUNTERS





The XX album

- haven't blogged forever. Exams next week.

- The XX released their debut album a few weeks ago.
- The reviews for this album have been incredible.
track-list:

1. Intro
2. VCR
3. Crystalised
4. Islands
5. Heart Skipped A Beat
6. Fantasy
7. Shelter
8. Basic Space
9. Infinity
10. Night Time
11. Stars

This band from the heart of the south London dubstep scene have managed to conjure up a whole new sound of atmospheric indie rock. Almost like the big pink, except calmer, more ominous and melodic. Each song is genius i cant really say there's one i don't really like. "fantasy", " VCR" and "Night time"are my least favorite, this in no way makes them bad. As NME says " Towards the end though, that deliciousness can start to become suffocatingly rich. But that's a little bit like complaining about having too many diamonds". My favorite song has to be "the intro", no vocals, yet ripped with mellifluous guitar and melancholic beats. The howling effects and minimalistic use of instruments give the effect of one big story and soundtrack, not just an album. Self produced by 19 year olds this album is the perfect soundtrack for an overcast day , walking through London Town.

8.5

Download: Crystalised, Islands, Basic Space and The Intro

Intro:

Islands:

they dont love you like i love you

Maps:

yeah yeah yeahs.

Micachu & The Remixes.

MICA LEVI.

Have blogged about her debut album 'Jewellery' before. A part time classical composer, creator of new wacky instruments and highly acclaimed by thousands of artists. In summary she is a musical genius creating indie pop with a twist.

--> stumbled across some of her songs i'd never heard before, as they were only featured on the promo of "Jewellery". I love them though i cant believe they weren't on the final album.

Worst Bastard.

Wrong

As much as I don't really like remixes these two Micachu related one's are incredible. The first being a remix by my new favorite "We Have Band" and the second, a remix by Micachu. Enjoy and appreciate, hopefully this will get Shakira out of you head.

Lips (We Have Band remix)

Radio Ladio (Micachu Remix)

WE HAVE BAND

WE HAVE BAND. give me some indie!

i.e

DARREN BANCROFT:

Vocals/Drums/Percussion/Sampler

DEDE WP: Vocals/Percussion/Sampler.

THOMAS WP: Vocals/Guitar/Bas

s/Programming.

( last two are married).

- London, England .

- Formed after meeting in the london offices of EMI.

- Debut album is currently being recored.

- They describe them selves as a 'disco rock trio' yet i think they fit a " indie dubstep jumble of noises'.

- First heard about them a year ago with their demo of "you cam out". Didn't really grip me though. It was the single OH! which really got me.

- Their music video's are incredible. Really wacky though.

- Their remix's are even better.

- All three equally create the music with Darren primarily on percussion, Dede on sampler and Thomas on guitar. All three sing too.

- This band is my favorite at the moment.

Their tracks are pure indie genius. Each structured differently with wierd noise and synth effects, all together creating a noise you've never heard before.

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Download: Oh!, Honeytrap, You Came Out

Oh!

honeytrap(live recording,un-released)

The Big Pink

One of the most blogged about bands, somethings gotta be good.

-Dalston, London.

-Hotly tipped by Nme and the BBC sound list

- Consists of Milo Cordell and Robbie Furze, Milo running record label 'Merok' relaseing bands like Crystal Castles and Klaxons, and Robbie ex-guitarist to electro-punk artist Alec Empire.

- Live drummer "Keex" of Comanechi, Close friends with lilly allen, Florence and the machine, The big pink are one of the most conneted bands.

- As described by BBC , This London duo use gritty beats, droning guitars, abstract effects and dreamy vocals to create a soundscape that is arty yet tuneful"

Atmospheric psychedelic indie rock.

ecoute.

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download: Velvet, Stop the world, Dominos.

Stop the World:

Velvet:

Gossip - Music For Men

- 2nd album from punk rock Arkansas band : Music for men.
- the androgynous drummer, Hannah, features on the cover art.
- Made their name, with the track, "standing in the way of control" which featured in SKINS.
- this album is based around the break up which took took place with the lesbian lead singer, Beth Ditto.
- seems more funk, and less punk- but the morals are still there
- alot more tunes and melodies, in this album.
- this album has done reasonably well, and i really love it.
- the more i listen the more i like it.
- there are songs that when you first here you just brush over but hear them again and you begin to love.
8.5
download: Heavy cross, men in love, 2012

MEN IN LOVE:


FOUR LETTER WORD:

The XX

- The XX
- South-east london.
- Similar to The Big Pink.
- The band consists of two singers, a boy and a girl. Romy Croft and Oliver Sim
- Seem to like their black.
- Alot of sharp guitar, synths, beats and deep bass.
-Ambient indie harmonic pop.
-They're only 19 !!
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Crystalised:

Jack Peñate

Jack Peñate
-london.
- debut album 'matinee' was released 2007, did really well in the charts , 8th. Had singles such as 'spit at stars' and ' torn on the platform'
- dont really like his style of music or just him really. but his new single from upcoming album 'everything is new' is good.
-he does pull the kate nash, lilly allen, jamie t cockney acccent .
jack penate in general: 5 new single:7
if your going to download anything download this:
Am not raging fan but is a decent song , know alot of people will like it.
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