Headsound: Mouth - Blood Beat

Here's another local act I hope to feature on an upcoming show. Blood Beat is a piece that tries to achieve a lot all at once and succeeds. Dark bass lines and distorted guitar meet melodic pop vocals. Mouth is the moniker of Theresa Elflein who will not be local for much longer as she is moving to London in the summer. Make sure you catch her when she plays ARU Academy this Thursday.

Website: www.mouthuk.com

Headsound: The Pastafarians - ACPD

Magic Phil of Spaghetti Faction returns with more satire and political angst. Marc adds the music, building up beats and loops that complement but never overwhelm the vocals which have the attitude and lyrical ingenuity of Gil Scott-Heron.
It was only a matter of time before these two prolific contributors to the city's left-wing arts scene collaborated and the results are proving fruitful.
Phil and Marc will be live in the studio on Tuesday to play more Pastafarians tracks, some of their solo work and other favourites.

Show: 29.4.14

29.4.14 by Headstand on Mixcloud

A show with some of the many great tunes I've received recently including a beautiful new single from ex-Brazilian Girls singer Sabina and a couple of tracks from artists on Erased Tapes.

The Fall - Mother Sister (Peel Session)
Ezra Furman - Anything can happen
Edith Sitwell - A Man From A Far Countree [From Façade]
Motor Tapes - Sunshine Moment
David Youngs - Follow My Footsteps
Mincemeat or Tenspeed - Circle Crazy
Melt-banana - Lefty Dog (run, caper, run)
Sabina - I won’t let you Break Me
Fay Roberts with Wooden Arms - Turning Point
Russell J Turner with Wooden Arms - The Dead Start Fires
Elbow - Fly Boy Blue / Lunette
Richard Dawson - The Ghost of a Tree
Malportado Kids - Soy La Pocha
Luka Lesson - 5th Season
Tom Adams - The End
Douglas Dare - Swim
Rival Consoles - Odyssey

Headsound: Luka Lesson - 5th Season

Australian artist Luka Lesson blends music and spoken word on this track from his new album Exit. He recites lyrics assuredly over an abrasive mix of loops and beats on 5th Season the first track on the album out on 1st of May. Sounds like Australia's answer to Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip. I look forward to hearing more.

www.lukalesson.com.au

Headsound - Ethan's Bucket - Crown Me King

David and Goliath and Lord of the Rings were the influence for this electro-pop track from Dublin's Ethan's Bucket. You can download this song and hear more of Ethan's songs on Soundcloud.

Show: 15.4.14 Prisoner of Mars

Local musician Prisoner of Mars was in to talk about his new crowd funded album. Listen to his past albums here and find out how to support the next one here.

Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band - Yellow Brick Road

Ethan’s Bucket - Crown me King

Sunday Driver - Nammoora Dariya

Moulettes - Constellations

Mutual Benefit - Statue of a Man

Prisoner of Mars - I only need just you

David Bowie - Beauty and The Beast

R. Stevie Moore - Free Pussy Riot

Luke Wright - National Service

Crookram - Biggles

Patience Agbabi - Countdown to Zero

Nudybronque - No Wives, No Children

Duologue - Memex

Laraaji - Celestial Music

15.4.14 with Prisoner of Mars by Headstand on Mixcloud

Headsound: Douglas Dare - Swim

The dark electronica of Radiohead and celestial beauty of Sigur Ross come together on this track from Douglas Dare's debut album Whelm. It has all the depth and texture you would expect from a new signee to Erased Tapes - home to Nils Frahm.

Classical piano, electronics and Dare's soft vocals slowly engulf the listener. It feels like a house anthem  constructed more intricately and delicately, never getting too loud or intense. The track is available as a free download and Whelm is out on May 12th.