Have you noticed in the Broadsheets recently there has been a number of reviews for Black Mountains? HSAH has and was intrigued enough to check them out. This Canadian outfit play songs that start like they are going to be really heavy but then have a fuzzy or off kilter guitar section that makes them more intelligent then just pure noise.
Maybe you will like to hear this for your self. If so here is their myspace link:
http://www.myspace.com/blackmountain
Another band that the papers have been talking about is Nottingham based Clarky Cats who have links to Young and Lost. Remember how disco punk was so 'in' in 2005/6? Well CC are very reminiscent of that sound. They sound a bit like Radio 4 and like Clor but not so experimental.
To check out Clarky Cat, their myspace is:
http://www.myspace.com/clarkycat
The next band featured in this weekend's The Sunday Times (not necessarily HSAH paper of choice) is the happily twee Lacrosse who hail from Sweeden, the home of happy twee music. Innocents vocals are blended with subtle piano tinkering and jangerly guitars. It is all very pretty so check it out at:
http://www.myspace.com/lacrossesthlm
Tuesday, 22 January 2008
Chess Club...often misunderstood.
Last night Chess Club was at The Social last night and played hosted to a number of indie acts including School of Language and Sarabeth Tucek. HSAH was there to see School of Language of course.
After taking to the stage later then planned, School of Language cast a lonely figure on the small stage at the Social. It was simply one man and his beloved guitar. Capturing the audience was going to be a mighty feat as the crowd stood, chating throughout the beginning of his set.
The beloved (by HSAH) new single, Rockist part1, was the first track that School of Language played and even in an acoustic form it still had the beautifully simple charmed that recorded version coveys. It clearly became apparent that SoL wanted to create a sound that had a more of a garage feel to it then that of Field Music. What has remained is David Brewis very quirky edge that made Field Music unusual. Tracks like Disappointment 99 sheep of Franz Ferdinand with heavier baselines and are disjointed like Gang of Four.
Although a complete, whole sound was often difficult to covey in an accoustic set and HSAH would be interested to in seeing SoL again to see what he would be like with a full band.
After taking to the stage later then planned, School of Language cast a lonely figure on the small stage at the Social. It was simply one man and his beloved guitar. Capturing the audience was going to be a mighty feat as the crowd stood, chating throughout the beginning of his set.
The beloved (by HSAH) new single, Rockist part1, was the first track that School of Language played and even in an acoustic form it still had the beautifully simple charmed that recorded version coveys. It clearly became apparent that SoL wanted to create a sound that had a more of a garage feel to it then that of Field Music. What has remained is David Brewis very quirky edge that made Field Music unusual. Tracks like Disappointment 99 sheep of Franz Ferdinand with heavier baselines and are disjointed like Gang of Four.
Although a complete, whole sound was often difficult to covey in an accoustic set and HSAH would be interested to in seeing SoL again to see what he would be like with a full band.
Monday, 21 January 2008
New songs
School of Language, formed from David Brewis of Field Music fame, are to release an amazing (I dont use this word lightly) new single Rockist on the 28th January through Memphis Industries. HSAH reckons you should go out and buy it as its very catchy and makes us happy.
Tuesday, 15 January 2008
New bands to look out for
Today on 6 music Steve Lamacq played a song HSAH thoroughly enjoyed and it was by a band called The Voluntary Butler Scheme. HSAH believes you should check them out:
http://www.myspace.com/thevoluntarybutlerscheme
Another lovely, Brighton band that people should listen to is Esiotrot. Check them out via:
http://www.myspace.com/esiotrotschmesiotrot
Enjoy listening x
http://www.myspace.com/thevoluntarybutlerscheme
Another lovely, Brighton band that people should listen to is Esiotrot. Check them out via:
http://www.myspace.com/esiotrotschmesiotrot
Enjoy listening x
News
Just in, Sons and Daughters play Durr on the 21st January.
Also, Domino have just released info about Clinic's new album, which is out on the 7th April and entitled 'Do it'. As stated before they are also doing a tour to help promote said album. Is HSAH excited? yes...
Lastly, DON'T FORGET These New Puritans' debut album, Beat Pyramid, is out on the 28th January.
Also, Domino have just released info about Clinic's new album, which is out on the 7th April and entitled 'Do it'. As stated before they are also doing a tour to help promote said album. Is HSAH excited? yes...
Lastly, DON'T FORGET These New Puritans' debut album, Beat Pyramid, is out on the 28th January.
Sunday, 13 January 2008
This week's finest
So another weekend has come and gone and all we have to look forward to is ways of filling our evening new exciting things until the next weekend is on us.
Here are some ideas:
Tuesday you could pop down to the Buffalo Bar to check out Hatcham Social play for £6 or check out the Kills at the Soho revenue bar. However the latter might be a tad busy now that one of them is famous!
On Wednesday, why not, pop down to the Buffalo Bar again (Yes i think HSAH should live there) to see So so modern and Maths Class.
Now with the weekend in sight, try drinking the evening away at the Macbeth as riotous, noise makers The Guillotines are playing and you only have to paid £4 for the pleasure of seeing them.
Now its Friday and if you haven't got clubbing on the brain you could pop to the Islington bar academy and check out a load of teenagers play some indie pop tunes. The bands on tonight's schedule are forty fives, let's wrestle, chimera rouge, pull in emergency and one trick band. Tres bon!
HSAH hopes in some way this may help lighten up your week.
Here are some ideas:
Tuesday you could pop down to the Buffalo Bar to check out Hatcham Social play for £6 or check out the Kills at the Soho revenue bar. However the latter might be a tad busy now that one of them is famous!
On Wednesday, why not, pop down to the Buffalo Bar again (Yes i think HSAH should live there) to see So so modern and Maths Class.
Now with the weekend in sight, try drinking the evening away at the Macbeth as riotous, noise makers The Guillotines are playing and you only have to paid £4 for the pleasure of seeing them.
Now its Friday and if you haven't got clubbing on the brain you could pop to the Islington bar academy and check out a load of teenagers play some indie pop tunes. The bands on tonight's schedule are forty fives, let's wrestle, chimera rouge, pull in emergency and one trick band. Tres bon!
HSAH hopes in some way this may help lighten up your week.
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