How good is it when you hear about a new band from a friend that send’s you a mixed tape (ahem CD these days) of local bands from their area that there into ?????
Well there was a time especially in the Punk scene where kids would tape trade to other friends in different parts of the world to expose them of local bands in their respective areas. Yes, Ladies and gents ….way before myspace.
This is where the 9 compilation out on Difrnt music get’s its inspiration. This is a series that will be curated by Nik @ Difrnt where he will put together his mixed tape to share around.
Volume 1 explores local acts that share the common ground as Jimi Hendrix stated
“I’m gonna wave my freak flag high”. Ironic, those words of wisdom came from his song ‘If 6 was 9”
1. Regular John - We Spell Love...
2. Stature::Statue - Bombay (Demo)
3. Talons - Keys & Codes
4. Dune Buggy Attack Squadron - The Swell
5. The Holy Soul - I'm Spent
6. Reptiles - Chainsaw Sally
7. Ghosts Of Television - Jubilation
8. Dora Maar - Geneva (Demo)
9. Zeahorse - Wrong (Demo)
9 Vol 1. Is out now and is currently being shipped to selected indie stores, It is also available by mail order from our online store here or http://www.missinglink.net.au/
If your credit rating is shot or you are paranoid that Big Brother is watching you can also order your disc by snail mail, make personal cheque’s or money orders out to Difrnt Music for $7.50, $5 for the disc + $2.50 postage and handling make sure you include a return address.
Send to: Difrnt Music
Po Box 591, Milson’s Point
Sydney NSW. 1565
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Regular John - "We Spell Love"
Regular John - Imagine an algorithm processing at the speed of light trying to predict the infinite possibilities of the Chaos Theory and you have touched on the surface of Regular John's “We Spell Love…”
More Info on Regular John
Stature::Statue - "Bombay"
"Like a kamikaze pilot, Stature::Statue only become more agitated as they approach their destination. Bombay is the last of their seven-song set which is likely to comprise their soon-due debut EP. It's release can't come soon enough after witnessing the band twice in two weeks, I ache to hear these songs again." - Rave Magazine
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Talons - "Keys and Codes"
"Keys and Codes" is the first single taken off Talons' debut self titled album out through Rice is Nice Records. It's a bomb-blast of energy that serves as a blueprint for their recent excursions into more melodic and adventurous territory. Read More»
Dune Buggy Attack Squadron - "The Swell"
The Swell:
The Swell was written by K Ja Vu and was taken from recordings completed by K Ja Vu and Deliverance in 2008. The incredible Pete Kostic of Front End Loader, Regurgitated and Hard Ons fame was so gracious to play drums on this recording, and we thank him immensely.
Dune Buggy Attack Squadron is a five piece Sydney band that formed in March 2009. Read More»
Holy Soul - "I'm Spent"
"I'm Spent" is from the forthcoming LP "Damn You, Ra". The band has been described as "Snarling guitars with lazy bluesy vocals one minute and filthy fuck-off rock 'n' roll the next" - Mar Garvey, Drum Media
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Reptiles - "Chainsaw Sally"
Song:
"Chainsaw Sally" is taken from Reptiles' debut EP release Smell My Skin. Its just a little tale about a crazy bitch that won't accept breaking up, wanting some revenge.
Ghosts Of Television - "Jubilation"
‘Jubilation’ (track 3) of 2008 EP “Furthest Village from the Sun” – Chatterbox – written by Nic De Jong
GOTV have been playing the east coast for more than 3 years now, had an EP in 2008 and are set to release a Long Player in the second half of 2009 that is yet to be titled. According to Polaroids of Androids "The Sydney collective ripped me a new one with their new EP and then ripped me several new ones (and reopened the previously "ripped" one) with their live shows."
Dora Maar - "Geneva"
Song details - This song was written sometime last year, it was the first riff we ever jammed on.
Band - From the heavy waters of Mother Earth, comes Dora Maar. Just under a year old she has learned to walk and to fuzz out in a three piece suit taking no note of those who came before her. Humanity and/or a lack of serve as inspiration for what she plays which is projected to you via a series of vibrations through your speakers. It's music for minds sake, and love for hearts sake. Read More»
Zeahorse - "Wrong"
Zeahorse are a four piece band from Sydney which formed in the town of Lismore, the psychedelic capital of NSW. Some call it grunge and others call it punk, but to them it’s really just a bunch of friends playing honest jams.
More Info on Zeahorse
"9 - Volume 1"
Song details:
BOMBAY was recorded in 2007 in Sydney, originally intended for release in 2007, Bombay is a staple of Stature::Statue's live sets. The song is due to be officially released in the near future along with Stature::Statue's debut EP.
Bio:
Stature::Statue started a new existence in April of 2008 with the addition of Edward (guitars) and James (drums). Since their conception in 2006, they have played with bands such as The Mint Chicks(NZ), Die!Die!Die!(NZ), The Scare, Japanther(NY), Love of Diagrams, The Pharoahs, Regular John, The Red Riders, Teenager, Teenagers In Tokyo, Snowman, Yeasayer (NY), The Mess Hall, The Vines and many more... Their first release is due out soon...
Personnel:
Luke - Guitars/Vox
Damien - Bass/Vox
Eddie - Guitar
James - Drums
Stature::Statue on Myspace
christian j best, ben james, mitch pangas are the writers
SHOCK publishing
Links to more info:
Talons on Myspace
On Rice Is Nice
FasterLouder.com album of the week
In Bombshellzine.com
K Ja Vu – Guitar & Vocals
Deliverance – Guitar & Vocals
The Calculator – Drums & Percussion
Octave – Bass
Slider – Keyboard & Vocals
Members K Ja Vu and Deliverance met in a previous band and began writing and recording songs for a new project. This project became Dune Buggy Attack Squadron. They spent several months auditioning a number of Sydney musicians until they found Octave, The Calculator & Slider to complete the band.
With only a few months up their sleeve, they have been busy in the studio rehearsing and writing. Perfecting their craft.
Dune Buggy Attack Squadron will be letting loose with a number of live shows beginning this spring. This will be a stage show not to be missed. Envisage NASA meets mind altering substances and you’re half way there.
Links:
On Myspace
Video
Facebook
Written by Jon Hunter.
Jon Hunter - guitar/vocals
Trent Marden - lead vocals/guitar
Kate Wilson - drums
Sam Worrad - bass/vocals
Recorded and mixed at Magnetic Recording Council by Jon Hunter.
THE HOLY SOUL
Since touring Europe with Mudhoney in support of their debut album 'Sign of the Triangle' in 2006, The Holy Soul have logged a whole lot of live shows around the country and recorded a second LP, 'Damn You, Ra', due for release soon after they return from an Asian tour in August. 'Ra' was recorded at Jon Hunter's studio (Magnetic Recording Council), and it is the band's first long player to feature Hunter on guitar and Kate Wilson (The Laurels, ex-redsunband) on drums. The album includes contributions from Kate Mara, Ralph Carney, Rui Pereira and Loene Carmen. In between regular Holy Soul duties, the band has backed Can singer Damo Suzuki in a number of improvised performances, one of which will be released as a live album in the coming months.
Jon Hunter on 'I'm Spent': "This song is my collapse. In rough times we're told to keep our heads up and walk on. At this point I had walked far enough and found myself alone in my studio in the middle of industrial Western Sydney with an empty bottle of spirits and enough rage to take on a bull but a body too weak to continue."
and we're on myspace.com/theholysoul
The Band:
Reptiles is a young melbourne band that's sound is reminiscent of some late 80's bands such as Gun Club who had a sound entrenched in swampy guitar tones and punk. The band earnt a local rep' early on by often playing at infamous and now closed melbourne night spot 3rd Class despite the fact that their sound clashed with the popular nu-rave sounds of the club. Their debut Australian release was the EP Smell My Skin which found its way into stores and critical acclaim over christmas time 2008.
Website:
On Myspace
A few You Tube videos:
Geneva is about the particle accelerator also know as the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland and where advancing science and technology is taking us as a race - it is likely to end with our demise. This is our only song with a direct (and physical) subject matter, but being nerds how could we not write a song about the L.H.C.
Links - Dora Maar on Myspace
