Mr Polyester

SHYCHLO AND THE BOYS

2009-03-02T12:39:00.000-08:00

LINK:www.myspace.com/shychlomusic

Heard "The Blueprint" today and though it was the most original song I'd heard for ages. It is either brilliant or terrible, I can't decide, but I like ShyChloe and the boys today. Energetically charming.

LONEY DEAR

2009-03-01T04:58:00.000-08:00

LINK: www.myspace.com/loneydear

Nice.
And an ex-pro cyclist, which is also interesting.

SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS

2009-03-01T00:10:00.000-08:00

LINK: www.myspace.com/schoolofsevenbells

There are a couple of bands that have caught my ear this week, but didn't have the right mix of really great songs and decent artwork for me to feel it worth writing about them (to name names Airiel, The Willowz, The Answering machine, Neko Case, The Love Language and The Constantines).

First amazing band this week then is School of Seven Bells, who I notice on their myspace coincidentally have played with These New Puritans. I just heard them on the radio and scribbled down their name for further investigation. Love them. Am starting to notice about myself that I am more inclined to enjoy a female vocal. I guess in this case the singing is so effortlessly natural as to make it impossible not to enjoy it.

THESE NEW PURITANS

2009-02-20T12:43:00.000-08:00

LINK: THESE NEW PURITANS

I must have bookmarked these over a year ago, but just browsing through they stand out as the most original on my list. Every song is a surprising mix of buzzes, rhythms and sharp lyrics. They kind of have a Late of The Pier vibe about them, but without the parody. Their songs sound more serious, more important. Sound a bit like they might terrorise people if making music wasn't keeping them off the streets.

THE PHANTOM BAND

2009-02-20T12:23:00.000-08:00

LINK: THE PHANTOM BAND

Nearly didn't post this as they only give samples on their myspace, but then I realised that it is ridiculous of me to expect every band to give their tunes away for free. Anyway, "The Howling" is one of the best songs I've heard for a while and so deserves a mention, even if you do have to buy it to hear it in full, or like me just wait to hear it on the radio again.

THE PAINS OF BEING PURE AT HEART

2009-02-20T12:11:00.000-08:00

LINK: THE PAINS OF BEING PURE AT HEART

These are right up my street. And what a great name!
Borrows heavily from late 80's indie, my favourite kind of indie I think. Absolutely love the song "Everything With You". This is the kind of revival music I approve of. Fleet Foxes have got it so wrong!

THE VEILS

2009-02-20T12:03:00.000-08:00

LINK: The Veils .com

OK, so who cares if I'm late discovering them, heard the song "Nux Vomica" by the Veils today and it really caught my attention. Had to investigate further and listening to their tunes on myspace I am glad I now know who The Veils are. Awesome.

THE BIRDMAN RALLIES

2009-02-18T06:29:00.000-08:00

LINK: The Birdman Rallies

Heard the excellent song "You and I" at work on Tom Robinson's 6 music slot and quickly scribbled down the name of the band. The Birdman Rallies are great! And virtually undiscovered so far judging by their myspace hitcount (10,452).
That will surely change with songs this good.

MENOMENA

2009-02-17T12:36:00.000-08:00

Link : Menomena

Really new sounding band- one song "Wet and Rusting" stands out, reminds me a bit of Friendly Fires. Lots of instruments, layered vocals and distant rhythms. Other songs are more traditional but still cool. Vocals remind me of Deathcab in places.

Also cool link to site they have on their myspace:
muxtape.com/
I just really liked the minimal design on this site. Haven't had time to check out any of the tunes on there yet. UPDATE: Just checked out some of the tracks and have heard Amanda Palmer before on Mark Riley I think, there are some good tunes on this link.