Gone Wylde.

Jacob Wylde is an aspiring young musician who I recently discovered on Triple J's Unearthed site; you never know what you will come across on Unearthed, and that's why the site is so amazing.

Jacob is only 14 years old, and originates from Perth. Last year, Jacob won the Western Australian Music Industry Association (WAM) song of the year for the under 14's category, and his prize was a day in a recording studio.

His song 'My Soul' is currently #3 on the Unearthed Roots charts, and has even been reviewed by Triple J's 'Roots 'N All' presenter, Sarah Howells.

The song starts with the acoustic guitar, and when Jacob's vocals come in, they are easily recognised as vocal cords of a teenager that have recently 'broken'. However it adds to the vulnerable quality and theme of the song. The percussion is simple; mainly handclaps, bass drum and tambourine; but the overall tone is effective.

Check out the studio version of 'My Soul' below:



And also check out Jacob performing 'My Soul' live, below:

You can download 'My Soul' for free here:
http://www.triplejunearthed.com/JacobWylde
And find out more about Jacob Wylde here:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jacob-Wylde-Music/203866972978588


#FallingForJacobWylde

xo

Tomorrow: McMorrow.

James Vincent McMorrow is an artist that I was only introduced to the other day, from one of my best friends.

On closer inspection, J. V. McMorrow could be said to be the Irish equivalent to Bon Iver; McMorrow wrote and self recorded his debut record 'Early in the Morning' for 5 months in an isolated house by the sea. Iver having done the same thing with his debut 'For Emma, Forever Ago', but in an isolated cabin in Wisconsin.
McMorrow's voice is also similar to Bon Iver; beautiful falsetto is heard throughout his music...they resemble each other with that beard!

But having heavily comparing McMorrow to Iver, above; his music is amazing in his own right. Artists are so heavily compared to other artists way too much by fans, like they are copying them. What utter bullshit.
Music is to the interpretation by each individual, and everyone is different. Similarities cannot be said to be plagiarising another artist.

But getting back to McMorrow, a song that stood out is 'We Don't Eat'. Beginning with James' fragile, yet beautiful falsetto, and then a slow beat comes in, featuring subtle tambourine. The song is simple, yet layers are added throughout the song perfectly.

It is a song that brings sad emotions to the surface, a testament to the quality of McMorrow's voice and his song writing.

Check out 'We Don't Eat' below:

Download Early in the Morning from iTunes: http://bit.ly/jvmm-earlyinthemorning

You can also find out more about James Vincent McMorrow here:
http://www.jamesvmcmorrow.com/
http://www.facebook.com/jamesvincentmcmorrow
http://soundcloud.com/jvmcmorrow
http://www.myspace.com/jamesvmcmorrow

#FallingForJVMcMorrow

xo

Perfect Pala.

Friendly Fires new offering 'Pala' is a wonderous collection of dance pop music that is infectious to anyone listening.

Pala, the follow up to Friendly Fire's 2008 self titled debut, shows a more polished sound, with the ever present beat Friendly Fires are known for, but mixed with almost euphoric synths for total emotional connection.

Laying on my bed listening to this album, put me in a trance, as Pala whisked me away to a dream world of amazing shit.

A track that stands out, titled 'Blue Cassette', starts with a whiny off-key synth that is more profound in the chorus; combined with Ed Macfarlane's dreamy falsetto breezing easily of the top of the numerous layers of sound. The beat is infectious, and the lyrics 'As I hear your voice, it sets my heart on fire', will be stuck in your head all day.

Check out Blue Cassette below:

'Pala' is out now on iTunes and can be found in your local record store.

Check out the boys from Herfortshire here:
http://www.wearefriendlyfires.com/
http://www.facebook.com/FriendlyFires
http://www.myspace.com/friendlyfires

#FALLENFORFRIENDLYFIRES

xo

Not Just Talk.

Strange Talk, a Melbourne based four piece, had a whirlwind 2010.
Their first song 'Climbing Walls' was a hit on Triple J and earned them a DJ set at Parklife.

2011 sees the release of Strange Talk's self titled debut EP, and it is quite the beauty.

The EP contains four songs; Climbing Walls, the song that got them noticed, 'Eskimo Boy', 'We Can Pretend' and 'Is It Real?'

'Eskimo Boy' has been released as their new single, and this was surprising as 'We Can Pretend' seemed like a better option.
However, Eskimo Boy is still amazing.

The song starts with an amazing little synth, accompanied by the hard hitting drums, and then Stephen Docker comes in with his very distinctive vocals. Vocals that I think set Strange Talk apart from the other up and coming bands, as they are very noticeable, and easily remembered.

The repetitive chorus of 'like a jigsaw, like a jigsaw' works quite well, and all in all, the song is very good.

Check out 'Eskimo Boy' below:

And why you are here, you might as well check out their song 'We Can Pretend'.
You wont regret listening, I promise.

 We Can Pretend by Strange Talk

The Strange Talk EP is now out and can be purchased here:
iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/strange-talk-ep/id425263190
or
CD and vinyl: http://neongoldrecords.blogspot.com/2011/04/gold025-strange-talk.html

#FallingForStrangeTalk

xo