Get Inuit - Cutie Pie, I'm Bloated SCS

SoundCloud Song

I have heard quite a few great tracks from SoundCloud this week. A few from bands like Tangerines, Storms and Beach Day but this track from Get Inuit (Cutie Pie, I'm Bored) sounds the most exciting to me. For a just over 2 minute song I think it has everything I could ask for and gets me pumped up for the sunshine that is hopefully going to hang around.. I like the catchy and relate-able (if slightly repetitive) lyrics but I really enjoy the guitar sound they produce and instruments working as a whole.

Len - Steal My Sunshine YTV

24/06/14 YouTube Video

'90s throwback tune, Len - Steal My Sunshine really reminds me of the summer time growing up as a little boy playing in the park (most likely climbing trees or the like). It has hints of Smash Mouth, Uncle Kracker and other bubblegum pop-rock artists. The video for this track is heavily laden with cheese, with the group riding around on mopeds on the coast, wearing tank tops and sports shades but that all adds to that late 90's feel which is all part of my love for this track. Enjoy!

Akiha Ward Cultural Center DOTF

Design Of The Fortnight

I have been meaning to talk about this piece of design for a while now, after reading about it in the latest edition of Wired Magazine. It is named Akiha Ward Cultural Center designed by Chiaki Arai in Japan. From my initial impressions I just thought it was a modern, dynamic piece of architecture with interesting shapes and a lot of exposed concrete which makes for a fresh take on a concert hall. But on further reading, the grooves and multifaceted walls direct the acoustic sound waves evenly rather than absorbing it, creating a better sound for the listener. I think it is a very smart piece of design and must be equally cool to be in the audience listening to the performer alongside actually playing the instrument on the stage in this fantastic venue.

Black Mower - Shitty Parade YTV

17/06/14 YouTube Video

Don Giovanni Records have pulled out a cracker with this one. Keeping it simple with a straight up scuzzy, modern rock track that shows that you don't need to spend a crazy amount of money on a video for it to be great. This vid really shows the band as fun loving dudes who aren't into creating a heightened persona but just making home grown good honest tunes. Enjoy!

SoundCloud Song

J Mascis - Every Morning

This is the first track released from the soon to be J Mascis solo album. I have to say it was less of a heavy sound than what I was expecting, especially after listening to some of the more rockier Dinosaur Jr stuff which I enjoy equally to this track but differently. I love how upbeat and happy the track sounds, helped along by the bouncy acoustic guitar sound. Keep up the good work!

YouTube Video O.T.W. 10/06/14

Peace - Money

This is the latest single released from Peace. It has a different style and sound than their first album and to me it sounds like it is in the same sort of vein as Hard-Fi in that they are talking about current issues and from a slightly working class angle, also the guitar sound to me is not too dissimilar. I also chose this track because I went to see them live at The Assembly in Leamington last night and they put on a really great show. Along with the other new tracks they played that night off of their next album (hopefully out soon), it sounds like it is going to be a great listen.

D.O.T.F. Face Paint Album

Natalie Sharp Artist

This news piece may be a bit old now but I am only just getting around to talking about it. I have seen a few pieces from the artist Natalie Sharp and this face painted piece below is one of my favourites. It is the classic Joy Division album artwork expertly painted on a models face. The expressionless eyes being open add to the creepiness of the piece as a whole. Great piece of design and be sure to check out more of her other face painted album covers.

YouTube Video O.T.W. 03/06/14

Jurassic 5 - The Way We Do It

This weeks post comes from Cornwall seeing as I am currently enjoying the great English sunshine on holiday. The track I have chosen for the track of the week has sampled a great song by The White Stripes (Doorbell) and the group that have rapped over it all have their own distinctive vocal styles and sounds to their voices which makes for a killer track. The lyrics and the sample really work great together. Enjoy.