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On The Rocks - The Rural Alberta Advantage.
The Rural Alberta Advantage or The RAA have just released their third full length album titled Mended With Gold.
These guys have been so consistent in their music output, and with their style of "fast-paced folk-rock" they manage to create frantic and complex melodies. And Paul Banwatt on drums... man he's so good. All in all a great listen start to finish.
Contributed by @hashtagdyl
Tearing Up (Big Guns) - Desmond & The Tutus.
I thought I'd drop some 'local is lekker' this week with the latest contribution from South African indie-rock & roll band Desmond & The Tutus.
Man these guys can make music. A plucky electric guitar riff, accompanied by a tasteful wood block in the background and lyrics that are delivered like punches! "Tearing Up (Big Guns)" carries a higher tempo than some of the lads other music.
Great track!
Contributed by @hashtagdyl
First - Cold War Kids.
The new Cold War Kids single and album, Hold My Home, is due for release in October. This is the best news! I love these guys! I fell in love with them after listening to Robbers and Cowards, their debut album, and have followed them closely ever since.
"First" is the second single from the new album.
Contributed by @hashtagdyl.
Somewhere Else Tonight - Mansions On The Moon.
Seeing as Spring is on its way, I thought I'd feature something a little upbeat and happy, something more inline with the beauty that is my favourite season. "Somewhere Else Tonight" ticks all the right boxes.
Mansions On The Moon combine synth, pop, dance, indie and pool it all together to somehow make wonderful and beautiful melodies. This latest track from their upcoming self-titled album (due for release in October) puts you into that driving-down-to-the-beach vibe and I dig it.
I say roll on October and lets see what these boys bring to the table with their LP.
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Anthems - Newtown KNIFE Gang.
With the legendary Oppikoppi Festival coming up early August, I thought I'd feature some local South African talent this week. I was actually put onto these lads by my girlfriend and I must admit that I am mightily impressed.
Newtown KNIFE Gang's sound is somewhere between Armour For Sleep and Funeral For A Friend, which means that they pretty much had me at hello. "Anthems" is a little more toned down than some of their earlier work, but strikes all the right chords of a solid, and incredibly well produced, progressive rock track. These guys do not sound like your average local act. Spencer Martin delivers strong vocals, supported by some incredibly powerful instrumentals from the rest of the band on all of their tracks and I personally cannot wait to see them live.
Contributed by @hashtagdyl.
A Sky Full Of Stars - Coldplay.
Ok, so Coldplay have got to be one of my favourite artists and one of the best live acts I've seen to date. On top of that, their albums are consistently great.
Their new album, Ghost Stories, is no exception. Now I have to admit that it took me longer to get into this album than usual, but it's because they've mixed it up a bit by dabbling in different genres. "A Sky Full Of Stars" is a perfect example. It is one of the most upbeat Coldplay tracks in living memory, incorporating an almost EDM type beat with a rad little acoustic guitar and a crooning Chris Martin. The result is, to coin another track title off the album, "Magic".
The variation on this album is great, and although i dont believe its their best album, its definitely worth adding to your playlist.
Contributed by @hashtagdyl.
Love Alight - Crystal Fighters.
Crystal Fighters are renowned for their upbeat happy sound. Their latest single in particular has set my soul on fire. "Love Alight" is a little punchier than their usual formula, dabbling in a bit of electro-synth with a quicker tempo. It's an incredible summer track that instantly puts you in the besssssssst mood!
The British-based alternative dance band have just played at Glastonbury and will be touring South Africa in October with slots at Rocking the Daisies in Darling and at In The City in Johannesburg. Definitely not one to be missed!
Contributed by @hashtagdyl.
Control - Olympic Ayres.
Now this is Australian Indie at its best.
Olympic Ayres have dropped their newest single, called "Control", and it's very pleasing to the ear. It is a beautiful blend of modern funk with dashes of disco sewn into the mix.
"Control" is the second single taken from Leisureplex, the bands debut EP, and it's set for release on the 17th September.
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