Sorry again.

I'd like to say my reasoning for lack of posts was either work, having too much sex, or travelling.

I'm afraid it's not. It's just the new Halo.

Sorry.

(Don't fret; I've nearly completed it.)

This week I've mostly been listening to... #2

Well, I told you it wouldn't quite be every Wednesday! Alas, I've been partying in London/looking for a flat, thus the belatedness of this post, and why there's nothing in between this week's 'mostly listening to' and last week's. Ah well.

So, first simply a song, which has been incessantly buzzing round this Brummy bonce of mine all week. Shown to me by a good friend of mine, who randomly caught them at Coachella (lucky sod), I haven't heard the album yet, entitled Up From Below, but the song 'Home' by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros is absolutely blissful. I'll make sure to check out the entire album now I'm back and sort you a review...

Anyway, here it is!



Next up, a band I'd previously only heard one song of, 'Deadwood', a freebee from Communion, a new-folk night in London that progressed into a label, featuring other talents like Laura Marling and Johnny Flynn. However, I caught Matthew and the Atlas at Green Man 2010, and they were fantastic. Upon returning I realised they have released an EP, and all four songs on it are all melancholic masterpieces. Entitled To The North, the angelic guitar and wonderous voice of Matthew has been spinning round my head and iPod for the last few days. I encourage each and everyone of you to buy this EP, only £3 on iTunes, and it goes towards a little-known band making great music, and hopefully keep them going.

Here's the first track off their EP, 'I Will Remain', to get those folky juices flowing.



Finally, we go in a different direction. The Roots have been around for a long, long time. Longevity being a most praise-worthy virtue in the hip-hop world. Their breed of live instrumental music has paved the way for many other groups, such as Heiruspecs, yet they still do it best. Yet, most strange of all, their albums just seem to keep on getting better and better. Their latest offering, How I Got Over, is testament to this, as we hear a tour-de-force of lyricism and music-making. Jump on the bandwagon and climb aboard this express train of a record.

Here for your listening pleasure is a song featuring the much acclaimed (and personally admired) Joanna Newsom who, being a fan of the group, re-recorded the hook for her song 'Right On' for The Roots' version, of the same name. Enjoy, and see you soon.

This week I've mostly been listening to... #1

As this blog verges on professionalism (lol), I'd thought now is the time to start adding features. I'm going to do some sporadic album reviews (not sure about an album of the week or anything like that...), but it seems to be appropriate to add a 'Fast Show' inspired "This week..." post, every Wednesday. Or at least most Wednesdays. Or some. I try, I really do.

Anyway, in spirit of the Green Man Festival (which was ace, review on its way), this week I have mostly be listening to the beautiful wiles, hooks and melodies of The Tallest Man on Earth. An ex-bandmate and good friend of the highly esteemed Bon Iver, I heard this chap for the first time properly as I was working back stage. Although I didn't actually see him perform, he sounded wonderful, and a previous act, Mega Faun, came on stage for a fantastic finale. The really nice thing was that afterwards as the band were having their post-show cigarettes and coffees, they seemed genuinly elated at the response they got from the audience. If you've ever worked backstage, you'll understand this is a rare thing. Egos are part and parcel of fame.

So, now I have returned to the shelter of my current Midlands dwelling, I have been tirelessly browsing through their back catalogue, and I have picked out the albim The Wild Hunt as my favourite, with the EP S/T coming a close second. There are a few duff tracks on the former, 'Kids on the Run's attractions being particularly ephemeral. Generally though, all his stuff is ace, and well worth checking out if you not heard him yet.

Here's a couple of choice tracks:







I now have to rush out into the rain with my enstranged friend and two dogs, so I apologise for any typos, I will correct them anon.

Peace and pies.

Mix for frontRoom.

Hey y'all. If you haven't heard the frontRoom podcast yet, featuring a minimix by myself, I've finally been arsed to upload it to Soundcloud. So, here it is in all its orange glory!

MrMrMix for the frontRoom by MrMr onedEck

EDIT: Soundcloud player seems to be bust right now, just click the link below it.
REEDIT: And it seems to be working again...

Tracklisting:

Constructors - Suzuki Keiichi
Blind Night Errand - Mount Kimbie
Filthy Logic - Rudi Zygadlo
Please - Ikonika
Air and a Lack Thereof - James Blake
Blen (remix) - Africa Hitech
Nike - Mosca
Idioteque - Radiohead
Diana Won't - Dimlite

Peace.

Rustie.

So I have muchos stuff to post today. Weird really, considering my usual average post a week is less than one...

Anyway, first off, Rustie is finally dropping his album on Warp sometime in early October. Warp very kindly offered an embed player so you lucky people can preview it right here in the Cafe of the Phresssssh. Holler.

A little test.

Just checking the new Boomkat embed for links. So here's a banging EP from Sepalcure you should hopefully be able to preview (albeit with Boomkat bleeps!)


Read full review of Love Pressure - SEPALCURE on Boomkat.com ©

Bonjour.

Hello, again. I'm freshly back and freshly tanned from the fresher than fresh Soundwave festival. I'm kind of happy noone really reads this because I, selfishly, don't really want anyone to know about Soundwave! The place is insane. A kind of Ibiza for the middle-class, were I to be snobby.

Anyway, on to more music. This blog started out mainly as a general moan point for my life, but as I seem to be meandering into a music journalism career path I guess I'll focus on that stuff. Woop.

So, I'm going to start doing some album and EP reviews, but, as I'm short of time and rather ill, I'll just pop up a few youtunes to keep you (and me) occupied.

First, another banger from the infamous Hudson Mohawke, everyone's favourite nutbag. This tune, along with several others, was free as part of the marketing campaign for Sonar festival in Barcelona, which apparently wasn't great this year... but this tune is!



Next, something I really should have given a proper review when it came out. Regardless, Mount Kimbie's first full LP, Crooks & Lovers, soldiers on. Check out one of my favourite tracks from this absolutely monstrous eater of superlatives, 'Before I Move Off'.



OOooh, Rudiiiii. Yes, yes, Rudi Zygadlo is back with an entire album, featuring the aforementioned 'Resealable Friendship', expertly remixed by Starkey, and the original version of 'Filthy Logic'. Entitled Great Western Laymen, for some indecipherable reason, this album is move of the same post-hiphop, jarred, glitchy beats with a cart full of synths and more drops than you can shake the brok-stick at. Even my dog likes it. Youtube seems shy on Rudi tracks though, lest they be posted twice, as such, here's a mash-up from the man himself, a Milanese track with the vocals of the much admired Joanna Newsom over the top. Enjoy.



Finally, a bloody Four Tet remix! Aren't I good to you? I know little of Caribou, so I'll do some sniffing and get back to you on that, but this is just beautiful. Till next time, god bless, and don't smoke hi-grade.