Heart string breakers

Singer Songwriter

Life Stoppers

“We have a drinking game we like to play in Australia. It's called drinking.” ~Jim Jefferies; Dingo's Breakfast (Mixtape)­: Over the last few months I've been noticing the Aussie's moving quite a lot of music through the scene. I almost feel as if love is not  coming from Brooklyn then the Australians are stepping up to fill the gap. Here is just a sample of the music I've been hearing over the last few months. Enjoy!   

Dingo's Breakfast

My Playlist

BestOf2012-3

That's All Folk

Love and Loving

1833!

Hip Hatchet - "Small Demons" Demo

From "It's Easier To Be Somebody Else" (C) Hey Ocean! 2008

Hey Ocean! - Alleyways

Pacific is the first single off debut album from Perth indie rock band, Russian Winters.
Produced by Dave Parkin (Jebediah, Red Jezebel, Sons of Rico) at Blackbird Studios 2011. Debut album due for national release in Sept 2011.

Pacific

Produced by Tim Whitten. Recorded at BJB studios. 
Mixed by Peter Katis.




Wishingbone

Download this song free at http://theheartlessbastards.com

From the upcoming album "Arrow" out February 14th on Partisan Records.

Parted Ways

Goodbye - by Greg Laswell

Thought I'd seen the last of you
You're falling again
I'm a roof and I need sun
Two feet under I'm done
You thought I was the sky
Thought the cracked plaster was night
Chips of paint reflected light
Light upon you
Thought my water weight was fine
Blended in with ice
Im heavy
 
Out in the woods in the pouring rain
Our telephones, well they never ring
Our telephones, well they never ring
 
Is this the worst place you could be
Stuck beneath me buried deep
I hope this wasn't what you dreamt
Elbows up and trying to breathe
I thought you were the moon
Lying sideways like you do
Eyes are craters small and blue
Shining brightly
Looking simple and serene
Talking in your sleep
Say goodnight
 
Out in the woods in the pouring rain
Our telephones, well they never ring
Our telephones, well they never ring
 
I must have fallen on you
 


Heavy Ceiling

Bonneville by Golden Sun

EP OUT NOW: https://itunes.apple.com/artist/texture-like-sun/id476829128

'BOTTLE' CLIP: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YdgxhmrvqM

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/TextureLikeSun

LYRICS: blanktape.com.au/lyrics-bottle-texture-like-sun/

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BLANK TAPE ANNOUNCE DEBUT RELEASE AS LABEL - Melbourne's Texture Like Sun have just completed their debut EP, and it's now time to launch with three special shows down the east coast w/ Patrick James. The EP is available digitally and physically through Blank Tape Music/MGM on the 2nd of November.

The self-titled EP was recorded across Darwin and Melbourne's Bounce County Studios, produced by award winning Pip Norman (Countbounce - TZU, Sparkadia, Ash Grunwald) and mixed by Dan Rejmer - a man who counts Bjork, Foals and Paul Kelly among his working credits. While the six piece’s sound couldn't be further away from anything they’ve done before, their cohesive approach remains apparent; evident through the effortless guild that bridges each of the songs on the EP.
The earthy vocals may draw ghostly parallels to Jeff Buckley and Scott Matthews, while there’s a certain zealousness that sees the band paint their folk and roots stylings through accounts of both brighter times and others of fragile refrain.
Compelling song writing doesn't need embellishment. Texture Like Sun may just seem to be another band dwelling on the human condition, but there’s a quality about the EP that descends well beyond just plaintive lyricism. Haunting track ʻBottleʼ is a moving account of addiction and loss in all its forms. The strength of this EP may be evident in its honest subject matter; the striking string section featured in ʻRubber Manʼ and the pacing melody of ʻOne Great Prizeʻ still salvages a sense of great warmth. Similarly, the slow, ruminative guitar of ʻWeekendʼ distils a dreamlike imprint of early mornings spent with the one you love.
There are releases that stay with you for a long time; songs which mirror our own stories, artists who mark themselves distinct - and others who, put more simply, are just quietly brilliant.

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All tracks written, arranged & performed by Mark Pearl & Pip Norman

Produced by Countbounce (aka Pip Norman) at Bounce County Studios, Melbourne

‘Weekend’, ‘Ever Wanted More’, & ‘Rubber Man’ mixed by Countbounce @ Bounce County Studio. ‘Bottle’ & ‘That Evening’ mixed by Dan Rejmer @ Artillery Studios (London). ‘One Great Prize’ mixed by Dan Rejmer & Countbounce

Mastered by David Walker @ Stepford Audio Melbourne

Additional musicians: Drums: Rory McDougall, Violin: Elizabeth Welsh, Viola: Ceci Dowling, Cello: Lachlan Dent, keyboards: Dustin McLean, BV's on 'Bottle' and 'Weekend': Toph Morrey & Jemi White

Cover Photo: Cesar Rodrigues
Design: Gerardo Godinez

Thank You: 
Pip (Countbounce) an ocean of calm in a land of chaos. Thanks for sticking by it.
Cesar - well you single handedly brought this to completion. Thanks for being pushy and amazing.
The live band: Duzzy, Ceci, Silas, Alex - but of course…
Also in no particular order: Rory McDougall, Toph Morrey “Roll”, Nicky & Buckley, Tim Levinson, LW ydm, Dave Ellis @ Tooth And Claw, Jamie Bretman, David Walker, Dan Rejmer, Dave Rubin, Jemi White, Jane Tyrell, Simon Gorman, Keith Parsons, Ash Sambrooks @ Show Off Services, Carlo Santone, Bill Page @ Mushroom Music, Mark Bolton @ MGM, Rob G @ Select Music, Gerardo Godinez, Paul O’Donnell @ The Whiteboard Project, and the Blank Tape Music team - all part of it or an inspiration for it.
Special Thanks: Eden and Jonah - "my boys".
Bianca - my lover - your support has always been unwavering – love. My entire family… and of course Grandad who will always be a part of everything I ever do.

© 2012 Texture Like Sun

LABEL & MGMT
BLANK TAPE MUSIC
www.blanktape.com.au
cesar@blanktape.com.au

DISTRIBUTION
MGM
www.thegroovemerchants.com
mark@thegroovemerchants.com

PUBLISHING
MUSHROOM PUBLISHING
www@mushroommusic.com.au
billp@mushroommusic.com.au

Bottle (Single) - Texture Like Sun (Radio Download)

From the new album, There's No Leaving Now. Out on June 12th. 

There's No Leaving Now

1904

The Tallest Man On Earth - "1904"

Suburban Dirts are a trailer trash country blues band from Hertfordshire, UK, taking inspiration from the likes of Bob Dylan, Ryan Adams, Johnny Cash, John Lennon, Jack White, Bruce Springsteen, Bright Eyes, Arcade Fire and many more. Since our first show in April 2011 we've been lucky enough to share the bill with Alabama Shakes, Jake Bugg, Kitty Daisy & Lewis, KT Tunstall and have opened for Dodgy, Toploader, John Otway and many more. Our first album became available for download from iTunes, Amazon and Spotify back in March to take advantage of our festival appearances this Summer, including Secret Garden Party and Standon Calling. You can hear a stream of the album in full at http://soundcloud.com/violentcliche/suburban-dirts-album-mix-tape


"I Aint Cut Out For Working 9 To 5" - Suburban Dirts

New mix of 'Scattered Leaves' from The Be Good Tanyas' upcoming album 'A Collection (2000-2012).'  
Pre-order on iTunes:   

The Be Good Tanyas - Scattered Leaves (New Mix)

Taken from the EP 'City'. Available worldwide on iTunes:  http://bit.ly/TxrPMl
http://www.facebook.com/haydencalninmusic
As heard on "The 100" S1 Ep5 and "Suits" S4 Ep6

Management Enquiries: Christine.diefenbach@gmail.com

For My Help

Shutters is taken from the EP 'City'. Available worldwide on iTunes:  http://bit.ly/TxrPMl
Visit Hayden at http://www.facebook.com/haydencalninmusic

Management Enquiries: christine.diefenbach@gmail.com

Shutters

Freelance Whales' new album <i>Diluvia</i> will be released October 9th via Mom+Pop Music and Frenchkiss Records. 

Pre-order at http://preorder.freelancewhales.com

Diluvia

Spitting Image

Spotify: http://bit.ly/teedspotify

Instagram: http://instagram.com/teedinosaurs
Twitter: http://twitter.com/teedinosaurs
Facebook: http://facebook.com/totallyenormousextinctdinosaurs

Household Goods

Household Goods (Zeds Dead Remix)

She's My Baby

 Buy on iTunes

Noosa - Walk On By (Sound Remedy Remix)

Pleasure And Consequence is the first track from City Calm Down's "Movements" EP. 

The EP will be released on November 2 through I Oh You records.  

Mixed and Produced by Malcolm Besley
Mastered by David Walker
Artwork by Samuel Mullaly

Movements

Pleasure & Consequence

The Mother We Share out now: http://po.st/TWMSiT

The Bones Of What You Believe out now. Standard: http://po.st/TBOWYB | Special: http://po.st/TBOWYBSpecial

http://chvrch.es/
https://facebook.com/CHVRCHES
https://twitter.com/chvrches
http://chvrches.tumblr.com/

The Bones Of What You Believe

The Mother We Share

The Chemist return with this new single "Spray Paint or Praise (still a statue in the wind)".

Pre-order the new album "Ballet In The Badlands" now - https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/ballet-in-the-badlands/id595541346

www.thechemistband.com.au
www.facebook.com/thechemistband

www.dirtdiamonds.com
www.create-control.com

Cover photo by Hannah Clark - http://bit.ly/TX425R

Spray Paint or Praise (still a statue in the wind)

EP OUT NOW: itunes.apple.com/au/album/texture…n-ep/id572417541

'BOTTLE' CLIP: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YdgxhmrvqM

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/TextureLikeSun

LYRICS: blanktape.com.au/lyrics-bottle-texture-like-sun/

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BLANK TAPE ANNOUNCE DEBUT RELEASE AS LABEL - Melbourne's Texture Like Sun have just completed their debut EP, and it's now time to launch with three special shows down the east coast w/ Patrick James. The EP is available digitally and physically through Blank Tape Music/MGM on the 2nd of November.

The self-titled EP was recorded across Darwin and Melbourne's Bounce County Studios, produced by award winning Pip Norman (Countbounce - TZU, Sparkadia, Ash Grunwald) and mixed by Dan Rejmer - a man who counts Bjork, Foals and Paul Kelly among his working credits. While the six piece’s sound couldn't be further away from anything they’ve done before, their cohesive approach remains apparent; evident through the effortless guild that bridges each of the songs on the EP.
The earthy vocals may draw ghostly parallels to Jeff Buckley and Scott Matthews, while there’s a certain zealousness that sees the band paint their folk and roots stylings through accounts of both brighter times and others of fragile refrain.
Compelling song writing doesn't need embellishment. Texture Like Sun may just seem to be another band dwelling on the human condition, but there’s a quality about the EP that descends well beyond just plaintive lyricism. Haunting track ʻBottleʼ is a moving account of addiction and loss in all its forms. The strength of this EP may be evident in its honest subject matter; the striking string section featured in ʻRubber Manʼ and the pacing melody of ʻOne Great Prizeʻ still salvages a sense of great warmth. Similarly, the slow, ruminative guitar of ʻWeekendʼ distils a dreamlike imprint of early mornings spent with the one you love.
There are releases that stay with you for a long time; songs which mirror our own stories, artists who mark themselves distinct - and others who, put more simply, are just quietly brilliant.

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All tracks written, arranged & performed by Mark Pearl & Pip Norman

Produced by Countbounce (aka Pip Norman) at Bounce County Studios, Melbourne

‘Weekend’, ‘Ever Wanted More’, & ‘Rubber Man’ mixed by Countbounce @ Bounce County Studio. ‘Bottle’ & ‘That Evening’ mixed by Dan Rejmer @ Artillery Studios (London). ‘One Great Prize’ mixed by Dan Rejmer & Countbounce

Mastered by David Walker @ Stepford Audio Melbourne

Additional musicians: Drums: Rory McDougall, Violin: Elizabeth Welsh, Viola: Ceci Dowling, Cello: Lachlan Dent, keyboards: Dustin McLean, BV's on 'Bottle' and 'Weekend': Toph Morrey & Jemi White

Cover Photo: Cesar Rodrigues
Design: Gerardo Godinez

Thank You: 
Pip (Countbounce) an ocean of calm in a land of chaos. Thanks for sticking by it.
Cesar - well you single handedly brought this to completion. Thanks for being pushy and amazing.
The live band: Duzzy, Ceci, Silas, Alex - but of course…
Also in no particular order: Rory McDougall, Toph Morrey “Roll”, Nicky & Buckley, Tim Levinson, LW ydm, Dave Ellis @ Tooth And Claw, Jamie Bretman, David Walker, Dan Rejmer, Dave Rubin, Jemi White, Jane Tyrell, Simon Gorman, Keith Parsons, Ash Sambrooks @ Show Off Services, Carlo Santone, Bill Page @ Mushroom Music, Mark Bolton @ MGM, Rob G @ Select Music, Gerardo Godinez, Paul O’Donnell @ The Whiteboard Project, and the Blank Tape Music team - all part of it or an inspiration for it.
Special Thanks: Eden and Jonah - "my boys".
Bianca - my lover - your support has always been unwavering – love. My entire family… and of course Grandad who will always be a part of everything I ever do.

© 2012 Texture Like Sun

LABEL & MGMT
BLANK TAPE MUSIC
www.blanktape.com.au
cesar@blanktape.com.au

DISTRIBUTION
MGM
www.thegroovemerchants.com
mark@thegroovemerchants.com

PUBLISHING
MUSHROOM PUBLISHING
www@mushroommusic.com.au
billp@mushroommusic.com.au

Weekend

Ever Wanted More

Lonerism

Feels Like We Only Go Backwards

https://www.facebook.com/ratandco

http://ratandco.bandcamp.com/album/vision-seawind

01 Vision

Available for download from Bandcamp (www.owlsoftheswamp.bandcamp.com)

Latest single from Australian indie-folk artist Owls of the Swamp. 

Featuring guest piano, Wurlitzer and backing vocals by Markéta Irglová.

Additional production, mixing and mastering by Sturla Mio Þórisson (Greenhouse Studios). 

Single artwork by Inner Voice Art (www.innervoiceart.com). 

www.owlsoftheswamp.com 
www.facebook.com/owlsoftheswamp

Owls of the Swamp - The Hypnotist

'Facing West' is taken from the debut album Dead & Born & Grown.

Find it on iTunes here: http://smarturl.it/deadborngrown

Follow The Staves
http://thestaves.com
http://facebook.com/thestaves
http://twitter.com/thestaves
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Dead & Born & Grown

DOWNLOAD

The Staves - Facing West

'Gone' taken from Denai Moore's debut 4 track EP - Saudade.

Out now at iTunes - http://smarturl.it/saudade
Vinyl available to pre order now - http://denaimoore.com
Plus sign up to the mailing list now and receive 'Gone' instantly for free. http://denaimoore.com 

Denai Moore - Gone

We Are the Map

Take Me To The Fire


free download/torrent/stream of the whole playlist here:
http://www.birp.fm/playlists/2013/11863-birp-indie-playlist-may-2013

free EP here: http://dakotamelin1.bandcamp.com/

lyrics:

the current is too strong tonight my dear
with the sun, we'll rise when light comes near
the sea is too heavy tonight my dear

and i'll see through the dreams we've held till now
and i'll see through the dreams we've held till now

Do you recall? our younger days?
you let in love to cross your face
those days have up and gone away
those days have up and gone away

the waves ripped through the coast
they showed a way or so this seemed
the night moves the sand from beneath my feet

written b/ dakota & jason

The Sea

I Never Learnt To Share (Sound Remedy Remix)

Friends - Friend Crush

Making sounds for eyes closed.
haydencalnin.org

Management: chris@sundaydarling.com

For My Help

Hayden Calnin