What's On The Hi-Fi Interview with Here We Go Magic
05/10/12 12:07 Find in: Interviews | Bands
We recently sat down with Here We Go Magic’s passionate front man Luke Temple on his trip through Paris to talk about the formation of the Here We Go Magic project, the majestic new release A DIFFERENT SHIP, and working with Radiohead producer / “sixth member” Nigel Godrich.
Having studied visual arts in Boston, Luke moved to New York City to pursue painting. However, becoming disenchanted by the painting culture and its financial realities, he began to explore music. Luke began performing at open mike nights on Mondays at the East Village’s Sidewalk Café, alongside the likes of Kimya Dawson, Jeffrey Lewis and The Moldly Peaches. As to switching his focus to music, Luke explains that “[y]our brain doesn’t notice the difference between any creative pursuit. It thinks that it’s doing the same thing. [It’s] the same process in a way. Writing a song, writing a record – it’s painting. It just kind of took over.”..read more
Track of the Day..."Chin" from Sleep Party People
Sleep Party People
“Chin”
from We Are Drifting On A Sad Song
Blood and Biscuits 2012
Listen to "Chin MP3
Sleep Party People is the project of Copenhagen-based multi-instrumentalist Brian Batz. The new release includes 9 tracks of wonderfully imaginative electronic dream pop. Otherworldly and hazy melodies deftly build into post-rock climaxes. Wearing rabbit masks on stage (to overcome shyness), Brian and his band put on an excellent live show. Be sure to catch them on tour this spring.
We Are Drifting On A Sad Song is also available on 12" color vinyl (with MP3 download) directly from Blood and Biscuits.
Check out the unsettlngly beautiful video directed by young Danish director Marie Limkilde for the album opener A DARK GOD HEART.
MySpace - Sleep Party People / Twitter - Sleep Party People / Facebook - Sleep Party People /Facebook - Blood and Biscuits / Twitter - Blood and Biscuits / Blogspot - Blood and Biscuits
Track of the Day..."Amber" from Labyrinth Ear
Labyrinth Ear
“Amber”
from Apparitions EP
Digital Release 2012
Listen to "Amber” MP3
London synth-pop duo Labyrinth Ear have digitally released their follow-up Apparitions EP. The group combines indie with sparkling synths, dreamy vocals and driving drums. The blissed-out track “Amber” is the first release from the EP.
You can check out the video for “Amber” directed by Alex Southam.
Apparitions is available for download at the band's Bandcamp page.
Labyrinth Ear / Twitter - Labyrinth Ear / Facebook - Labyrinth Ear / Bandcamp - Labyrinth Ear
Track of the Day..."Make Up Your Mind" from Here We Go Magic
Here We Go Magic
“Make Up Your Mind”
from A Different Ship LP
Secretly Canadian (2012)
Listen to "Make Up Your Mind” MP3
One of our favorites Here We Go Magic are back this spring with a new release A DIFFERENT SHIP. The new release see Luke Temple and his band teaming up with Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich, creating an album that Luke described to us as three dimensional and sculptural. Keep an eye out for our interview with Luke that will be posted soon.
Here We Go Magic will be hitting the road on tour starting in May, with festival dates at Sasquatch! and Bonnaroo. Check the Secretly Canadian Tour Dates page for updates.
Facebook - Here We Go Magic / MySpace - Here We Go Magic / Tumblr - Here We Go Magic / Secretly Canadian / Twitter - Secretly Canadian
Track of the Day..."Love's Taking Strange Ways" from The Mary Onettes
The Mary Onettes
“Love's Taking Strange Ways"
from Love Forever EP
Labrador Records 2012
Listen to "Love's Taking Strange Ways MP3
Sweden's The Mary Onettes have shifted gears with their new EP. Working with producer Dan Lissvik, the band moves away from some of their darker and grander moments, while still exploring 80's inspired sounds. Most reminiscent of the band's earlier releases, the heartbroken LOVE'S TAKING STRANGE WAYS recalls the sweeping choruses of the band's stellar 2009 release ISLANDS. The track is available as a free download at Labrador Records.
The Mary Onettes / Twitter - The Mary Onettes / Facebook - The Mary Onettes / Labrador Records / Twitter - Labrador Records /Facebook - Labrador Records
Track of the Day..."Genesis" from Grimes
Grimes
“Genesis”
from Visions
Arbutus Records / 4AD 2012
Listen to "Genesis” MP3
The new Grimes (a/k/a Montreal's Claire Boucher) release VISIONS is getting a lot of well-deserved attention. Newly signed to famed independent label 4AD, Grimes explores a variety of genres from synth-pop to atmospherics, drawing from influences as diverse as Enya, TLC and Aphex Twin.
The track “Genesis” is an excellent example of Grimes's approach to the use of reverb, layering, arpeggios, chunky beats and obscured vocal melodies.
The Canadian vinyl from Arbutus records includes two additional bonus tracks (plus download).
Grimes / Myspace - Grimes / Facebook - Grimes / Arbutus Records / 4AD
Track of the Day..."I Didn't Know (Erik Omen Remix)" from Tristesse Contemporaine
Tristesse Contemporaine
"I Didn't Know (Erik Omen Remix)"
Dirty / Pschent (2012)
Listen to "I Didn't Know (Erik Omen Remix)" MP3
Named for a book on the main moral and intellectual movements of the 19th century, La tristesse contemporaine by Hippolyte Fierens Gevaert, Tristesse Contemporaine are a group of like minded musical vagabonds from Japan, Sweden and London. Each of the members, Narumi, Léo and Maik, bring a unique style of their own to the group ranging from influences such as Godard, Primal Scream, Cocteau Twins, Talking Heads and London trip-hop. It’s the trio’s coalescence through their love of Paris that unites them into an exciting and evocative band to watch.
On their stellar new Erik Omen remix track “I Didn’t Know”, the band unveils a slinky and sexy, beat driven, lounger that displays the highlights of their influential range.
Official | Facebook | Myspace