Daily Song Post: 'Streamers' by Brous (2011)

Today's song post is one with a unique sound that I really dig, and the song is Streamers by Australian pop artist Brous. Brous (Sophia Brous) is a Melbourne-based musician, and coming from a second-generation Austrian/Polish migrant family, Brous's early musical experimentation was influenced by a family made up of musicians, sculptors and novelists which sparked her interest in many diverse forms of music at a young age. For live performances Brous is accompanied by Alexander Garsden, Shags Chamberlain, Jeanette Little, James Rushford and Joe Talia. Streamers is a single release that will appear on her upcoming self-titled debut EP, and if you have listened to this song you will know that it is something to anticipate. If you like what you have heard and want more info or you want a free and legal download of this mp3, you can visit her Unearthed page HERE, or her website HERE. 

Featured Song Of The Day = 'Simple Man (feat. Daniel Merriweather)' by Diafrix (2011)

Today's featured song is Simple Man (feat. Daniel Merriweather) by Australian hip-hop duo Diafrix. Diafrix consists primarily of the Melbourne-based duo Khaled “Azmarino” Abdulwahab and Mohamed “Momo” Komba, both of whom were refugees from their home countries who immigrated to Australia at a young age. They have since made their mark on the Australian hip-hop music scene having made an extensive career on the Aussie live-music festival scene, as well as music tours all over Europe. Simple Man is a new single release by the group, released on April 4th, 2011, and featuring the guest vocals of Australian R-and-B-singer Daniel Merriweather. If you like the song you can head to the group's MySpace page HERE, or their very own website HERE for more.

Featured Song Of The Day = 'Foreign Lover' by Stonefield (2010)

Today's feature song is Foreign Lover by Australian rock-band Stonefield. Stonefield consists of 4 sisters Amy Findlay (lead vocals and drums), Hannah Findlay (guitar), Sarah Findlay (keys and vocals), and Holly Findlay (bass guitar) and who are based out of Melbourne Australia. The song Foreign Lover comes off of their debut EP titled Through The Clover, which was released in November 2010.  For more music and info on the band you can visit their MySpace page HERE, or their Unearthed page HERE.   Foreign Lover by stonefieldThrough the Clover

Feature Song Of The Day = 'Hanging Onto Every Heartbeat ' by Cut Copy (2011)

Today's feature song is...Hanging Onto Every Heartbeat, by Australian indie-synth-pop group Cut Copy. Cut Copy are fresh out of Melbourne, Victoria (Australia) and consists of members Dan Whitford (vocals, keyboards, and guitar), Tim Hoey (bass guitar and sampler), and Mitchell Scott (drums). It all began with Dan Whitford who is both a DJ and a graphic designer, and in fact Whitford released the first single and EP on his own before he recruited the other band members that comprise the band today. I have had the privilege of seen Cut Copy live on two occasions, and I highly recommend checking them out live if you ever get this chance, a very good show. Hanging Onto Every Heartbeat comes off of their recently released (February 8th, 2011) Zonoscope album. If you like what you hear from these lads then head on over to their MySpace page HERE, or head on over to the band website and get yourself a free mp3 download when you sign up for their mailing list HERE.
Cut Copy – Hanging Onto Every Heartbeat found on Pop 

Feature Song Of The Day = 'Desert Island' by Architecture in Helsinki (2011)

Today's feature song goes to Australian indie-pop/avant-garde band Architecture In Helsinki and their song Desert Island. Architecture In Helsinki are a Melbourne-based indie-pop group who've been active since on the music scene since 2000 and includes members Cameron Bird, Gus Franklin, Jamie Mildren, Sam Perry, and Kellie Sutherland. Desert Island is a single just released on April 5th, 2011 and which will appear on their upcoming Moment Bends album also due out on May 3rd, 2011. If you like what you hear you can check out their official website HERE.

Feature Song Of The Day = 'Here She Comes' by Skipping Girl Vinegar (2011)

Today's song goes to another great Melbourne-based group called Skipping Girl Vinegar, and recently released song their song Here She Comes. Skipping Girl Vinegar are an indie-roots band that have been active on the Australian-music scene circa 2006, they are based out of Melbourne, Australia, and consist of members are Chris Helm (drums and bv), Mark Lang (vocals and guitar), Sare Lang (bass, bv) and Amanthi Lynch (keys and bv). According to the band's wikipedia page they are named after an animated neon-sign of Audrey the Skipping Girl located in Abbotsford, Victoria. Here She Comes was released as a single on February 24th, 2011 and can be purchased/previewed on ITunes HERE. I had the pleasure to see this group live in Melbourne in 2008 and was impressed by how good they sound live, definitely check out their other songs too.

Feature Song of the Day = 'For You And Me' by The Fearless Vampire Killers (2011)

Today's features song goes to Australian rock band The Fearless Vampire Killers, and their song For You And Me. The Fearless Vampire Killers (TVFK) originate out of Melbourne, Australia and was founded by fellow high-school mates Seán Ainsworth (vocals and guitar), Al Marx (guitar), Rich Bradbeer (bass guitar), and Justin Olsson (drums) in 2005 and they've since released an EP and toured with other big-name artists such as Little Red, Tame Impala, and The Hives. For You And Me is a single released on April 9th, 2011 and it is set to appear on the band's anticipated debut LP. If you like what you hear than do be sure to check out their Unearthed Page HERE where you will also be able to download a free and legal copy of this song and a few others by them, and also do note that this song is also available for purchase on ITunes.

Feature Song Of The Day = 'Eskimo Boy' by Strange Talk (2011)

Today's feature song is Eskimo Boy by Australian indie-pop group Strange Talk. Strange Talk are a Melbourne-based group consisting of members Stephen Docker (vocals), Gerard Sidhu (bass guitar), Travis Constable (drums), and Gillan Gregory (guitar). Eskimo Boy comes off of their Strange Talk EP, just released in April 2011, which you can have a listen to at their Soundcloud page HERE, or you can see their official website HERE, or if you're really adventurous you can check out their Unearthed page HERE.

Feature Song = 'Contact High' by Architecture In Helsinki (2011)

Today's feature song goes to Australian indie-pop/avant-garde band Architecture In Helsinki and their song Contact High. Architecture In Helsinki are a Melbourne-based indie-pop group who've been active since on the music scene since 2000 and includes members Cameron Bird, Gus Franklin, Jamie Mildren, Sam Perry, and Kellie Sutherland. Contact High is a single just released on April 5th, 2011 and which will appear on their upcoming Moment Bends album also due out on May 3rd, 2011. If you like what you hear you can check out their official website HERE.

Feature Song of the Day = 'Imagination (I Want You To Know)' by Miami Horror (2010)

Today's featured song is Imagination (I Want You To Know) by Australian electro-pop-disco outfit Miami Horror. Miami Horror is a brilliant four-piece disco-indie-electro-pop group out of Melbourne, Australia which has been active on the music scene since 2007 and consists of members Benjamin Plant (producer), Josh Moriarty, Aaron Shanahan, and Daniel Whitechurch. The group has released an EP titled Bravado (2008), as well as a full studio album titled Illumination (2010). Much of Miami Horror's music has been influenced by 70's and 80's dance-pop and electro-synth-pop, which makes for an interesting mixture going into the 2010s. Imagination (I Want You To Know) comes off of their Illumination album which was released last year in August 2010. Bam!

Feature Song of the Day = 'Umm Yeah I Surf' by Ross De Chene Hurricanes (2011)

Today's song is...Umm, Yeah I Surf, by Australian indie-garage-rock band Ross de Chene Hurricanes. Ross de Chene Hurricanes originate out of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and consists of members Justin Kuchel (on Drums), and Mark Doman (on Vocals and Guitar). Umm Yeah I Surf is a new single released in March 2011 and is available for free download at their Unearthed page HERE.  For any further info on this band check out their MySpace page HERE, or you can still get the free and legal Kicking The Jams digital EP by them at their website HERE.

Today's Feature Song = 'Stay, Please Stay' by Oh Mercy (2011)

Today's Feature Song is Stay, Please Stay by Australian/Melbourne-based indie-rock-pop band Oh Mercy. Oh Mercy are a 4-piece from Melbourne consisting of members Alexander Gow (vocals and guitar) Thom Savage (guitar, keyboard, backing vocals), Eliza Lam (bass, backing vocals),  and Angus Tarnawsky (drums). Stay, Please Stay comes off of their new album titled Great Barrier Grief which is set to be released on March 4th, 2011. Great Barrier Grief

Feature Song of the Day = 'Just Got Started' by 360 feat Pez (2010)

Today's feature song is brand-spanking-new hip-hop treat Just Got Started by Melbourne-Australia based hip-hop artists 360 feat. Pez. 360 (Matt Colwell) is a renowned battle-rapper/comedian from Melbourne who is frequently associated with Seth Sentry and Pez. Pez (Perry Chapman) is also a rapper from Melbourne who has released a few solo-albums with guest starring artists as well. Just Got Started is a single release featuring these two rappers, and it was released in December of 2010. For more info and music by 360 check out his MySpace page HERE.

Feature Song of the Day = 'Need You Now' by Cut Copy (2011)

Today's feature song is...Need You Now, by Australian indie-synth-pop group Cut Copy. Cut Copy are fresh out of Melbourne, Victoria (Australia) and consists of members Dan Whitford (vocals, keyboards, and guitar), Tim Hoey (bass guitar and sampler), and Mitchell Scott (drums). It all began with Dan Whitford who is both a DJ and a graphic designer, and in fact Whitford released the first single and EP on his own before he recruited the other band members that comprise the band today. I have had the privilege of seen Cut Copy live on two occasions, and I highly recommend checking them out live if you ever get this chance, a very good show. Need You Now comes off of their recently released (February 8th, 2011) Zonoscope album. If you like what you hear from these lads then head on over to their MySpace page HERE, or head on over to the band website and get yourself a free mp3 download when you sign up for their mailing list HERE.
Cut Copy – Need You Now found on Pop

Today's Featured Song = 'Faithful (Gloves China White Club Dub)' by World's End Press

Today's feature song is Faithful (Gloves China White Club Dub by Australian indie-electro band World's End Press. World's End Press originate out of Melbourne, Australia and Faithful (Gloves China White Club Dub) comes off of their October 2010 release EP titled Faithful, which incidentally can now be purchased on ITunes and Amazon. This group has a dance-electro sound that is refreshing and poppy. If you like what you hear, be sure to also visit their Myspace page HERE. Triple J Hottest 100 Vol 17

Featured Song of the Day = 'I Look to You (feat. Kimbra)' by Miami Horror

Today's featured song is...I Look to You (feat. Kimbra) by Australian electro-pop-disco outfit Miami Horror. Yes, you have seen them on this vlog before, but this album is good and not that well known so I am posting another song from it. Miami Horror is a four-piece group out of Melbourne, Australia which has been active on the music scene since 2007 and consists of members Benjamin Plant (producer), Josh Moriarty, Aaron Shanahan, and Daniel Whitechurch. The group has released an EP titled Bravado (2008), as well as a full studio album titled Illumination (just released in August of 2010) from which today's song comes off of. Much of Miami Horror's music has been influenced by 70's and 80's dance-pop and electro-synth-pop, which makes for an interesting mixture going into the '10s. I Look to You features guest vocals from Australian singer/songwriter Kimbra who has a new album out titled Settle Down, so be sure to check out her Myspace page HERE for more info on her and her music.  Enjoy!

The song of the day: 'Hey Somebody' by Big Scary

And the song of the day is...Hey Somebody by Australian 2-piece rock band Big Scary. Big Scary has been active since at least 2008, it consists of Tom Iansek (vocals and guitars) and Jo Syme (drums), and originates out of Melbourne, Australia. This song was released in 2009 as a single, and the band has released 2 more recent EP's since that time, so if you like this song be sure to check out their latest stuff. You can still download this song as a free and legal MP3 at their Unearthed page HERE, or you can check out their Myspace page HERE, snarf snarf! 

Song for December 5th, 2010: "Slow Motion" by Little Red

And the song is...Slow Motion, by Australian rock and roll band Little Red. Little Red comes out of Melbourne, Australia, has been active on the music scene since 2005, and consists of band members Adrian Beltrame (guitar/vocals), Dominic Byrne (guitar/vocals), Quang Dinh (bass guitar/ vocals), Tom Hartney (vocals/percussion) and Taka Honda (drums). Slow Motion comes off of their 2nd studio album release titled Midnight Remember which was just released in stores in September of 2010. This song is the 4th and most recent  single release off the new album. Note that this song and album can now be purchased on itunes or amazon. Enjoy!

Song for December 4th, 2010: "Gilgamesh" by Gypsy and the Cat

Today's song is....Gilgamesh, by by Aussie electro-pop duo Gypsy and the Cat. Gypsy and the Cat formed back in 2008, and the duo consists of Melbourne DJ's Xavier Bacash and Lionel Towers who are currently based out of London, UK (London is where they are currently based, though they both are originally from Melbourne, Australia). I have posted a couple of their previous songs on this vlog, and now they have released their debut album titled Gilgamesh just last month (November of 2010 for those of you reading this after the fact)!! This band has a unique sound, and the more of their stuff I listen to, the more and more I am really enjoying it. It is a bit difficult to find their stuff if you aren't in Oz or the UK, and I must say here that it would be fully-sick if they would release their album in the Itunes USA store! If you like this song I would highly recommend you check out their new album for yourself, especially the singles Jona Vark, and Time to Wander. Jona Vark is still available as a free mp3 download at their Unearthed page HERE, and you can check out their other works at their myspace page HERE. Gilgamesh

Song for November 29th, 2010: "Take Me Over" by Cut Copy

Today's song is...Take Me Over, by Australian indie-synth-pop group Cut Copy. Cut Copy originate in Melbourne, Victoria (Australia) and consists of Dan Whitford (vocals, keyboards, and guitar), Tim Hoey (bass guitar and sampler), and Mitchell Scott (drums). Cut Copy started out in 2001 with Dan Whitford who is both a DJ and a graphic designer, and in fact Whitford released the first single and EP on his own before he recruited the other band members that comprise the band today. I have had the privilege of seen Cut Copy live on two occasions, and I highly recommend checking them out live if you ever get this chance, a very good show. Take Me Over is the the second single release from their upcoming third studio album Zonoscope, which is set to be released in full on February 8th, 2011. Both of these singles are quite good in my opinion which bodes well for the album (although it should also be noted that the band has stated there may be different final versions of these singles appearing on the actual album upon its release), although I would be pleasantly surprised if they could out do their 2008 In Ghost Colours album, which I also highly recommend checking out if you like this one. Paste!