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We all know the Big Pink’s own work is terrific (A Brief History Of Love is out now through 4ad/Remote Control) so it’s no surprise to find out their music taste is also awesome. A mix they did for Fact magazine ranges from the indie influences you’d expect (Sonic Youth, Spiritualized, Jesus & Mary Chain) but also [...]

First showcased at Way Out West Vampire Weekend’s new track “Horchata”, from the forthcoming album Contra (January 8 XL) is now available to download. It continues in the indie and afro pop vein of their earlier work but with a rhyming couplet as bonkers as “In December drinking horchata/I look psychotic in a balaclava” it’s [...]

St. Vincent recently impressed us at Way Out West and is still sucking the marrow out of her album Actor released earlier in the year. The video for “Marrow” sees Annie Clark delving into her imagination to re-create what might’ve happened on a dusty American road with catchy art-rock providing the soundtrack. A little freaky when it does the back-and-forth video trickery but still intriguing.

From Vivian Girls’ new album Everything Goes Wrong, here is “Can’t Get Over You”.

Download “Can’t Get Over You” (3.3MB, 128 kps)

After two years of feverish anticipation, Sydney five-piece Bridezilla present their stunning debut, The First Dance, this 7th November on Inertia Recordings. The first taste is the beautiful and beguiling “Beaches”.
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Sydney five piece Bridezilla are readying their debut album The First Dance for release on 7th November and also announce the support slot for indie god Stephen Malkmus as he tours Australia with his current band, Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks.

Three cheers for Domino still giving its artists decent video budgets. Following upon Cass McComb’s beautifully shot, dark gem “The Executioner’s Song” is the second single from Wild Beasts’ sophomore album Two Dancers. Turning the idea of a pagan virgin sacrifice on its head, the lush cinematography compliments the entrancing shimmering groove for a beastly treat.

Thomas Mars talks about the evolution of Phoenix, including their stint as a covers band, the seemingly infinite number of Phoenix remixes, the Kitsuné Tabloid compilation and Lord Byron.

Jessica Says is the nom de plume of Melbourne 21 year old singer-songwriter Jessica Venables who released her lilting piano and cello infused folk album Jessica Says earlier in the year. “I’ll Set the Night Upon You” the first single (and now video) to be released on first glance looks like an insight into Melbourne’s bizarre mating ritual, but actually turns out to be a homage to the cult British film if… which gives ample opportunity for Jessica to flash those huge saucer sized eyes of hers.

El Perro del Mar’s third album is about to drop down under and the charming Sarah Assbring will be playing live in October both supporting Sarah Blasko and by herself.