The War on Drugs vs Shabazz Palaces

We're not really into fighting, so we gave The War On Drugs and Shabazz Palaces equal billing on next week's release sheet. 

The War On Drugs is Adam Granduciel, Slave Ambient is the second album, and it's a brilliant sprawl of rock n roll via Secretly Canadian.  "I really like it", says Sales Guy, "it's kinda Springsteen."  Listen and watch over at SC.

Shabazz Palaces Black Up is out on Sub Pop.  The project is lead by lyricist Ishmael Butler aka Palaceer Lazaro, formerly of Digable Planets and Cherrywine.  Bold, experimental, cryptic and dark, it's going straight into the RM staff car player (well, it will, as soon as that vehicle's returned from the panelbeaters). 

On Fridays We Play Records

Well, we play records every day of the week, but Fridays are special cos we take turns to bring our own playlist, have a go on the boss's stereo, eat crisps, drink beer and say kind things about each other's selections.

Happy Heartbreak! Released 1 August!

After nearly two years in the making, recorded in bedrooms and lounges, between studios and day jobs, The Sami Sisters debut album Happy Heartbreak! is finally here.  Happy Heartbreak! is a spunk of a record which takes you on a journey filled with rousing pop songs on a topic we all love to ruminate on.  Warm, uplifting and moving, this debut effort sees Madeleine, Anji and Priya trade their acoustic stylings for a full band sound as synths, electric guitars, drums and those trademark harmonies combine deliciously throughout 11 tracks creating a little pop gem that's a treat for your earholes.

Resurrecting the Staff Pick

Luey's pick of next week's release sheet is the dark, eerie, cinematic Creep On Creepin' On by Timber Timbre via Full Time Hobby. 

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Head Like A Hole

Head Like A Hole

New album

BLOOD WILL OUT

Released 4 July 2011

For more info go to:

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Hot Short Friday

The call went out the day before: "Wear ya coolest / hottest / bestest / funniest shorts tomorrow for a laff.  Winner gets extra potato fritter! Ohhhh....Meeeeeeaaaaannnnnn!"

Who won?  Have a look here and you might find out...

The National - Terrible Love (Live Uncut in Brooklyn)

(The National. Saw them last night at the Powerstation, Auckland.  Oh. My. Goodness.  Today we are a very happy office). 

Merry Christmas, Love Mayer xx

 

Download Mayer Hawthorne 'Christmas Time Is Here' for free!

Maybe So? Definitely!

Wellingtonians! Mayer Hawthorne and the County with special guests, have been confirmed to play at the San Francisco Bathhouse on Valentines Day, 14 February.