Bloc Party - Secret Show @ The Zoo

Bloc Party Rocks a Pre-Splendour Crowd

Bloc Parties Splendour appearance was tipped as the only Australia show that the Brit alternative rockers would be playing. However, the day before one of Australia's biggest festivals, Splendour in the Grass, Bloc Party played a secret show early on Friday evening at The Zoo in Brisbanes Fortitude Valley.
The show opened with an amazing set by local heros, The Last Dinosaurs, blasting through some old and new tracks such as, 'Time and Place,' 'Honolulu,' 'Weekend,' and their first commercial smash, 'Zoom.'

The crowd was pumped and itching to see any glimpse of Bloc Party or their front man, Kele.

It wasnt long before the boys of Bloc party burst on to stage. The crowd errupted as Bloc Party began their set with one of their 'Poppy' tunes, 'So He Begins to Lie.'

The blasted their way through some Bloc Party classics as well as showing some previews of their soon to be release EP, 'Four'.

These songs included 'Octopus,' 'Team A' and others. All of which reverted back to the pre-'One Last Chance' days in which Bloc Party made addictive and melodic songs using Russell's loops and effects pedals.

The set of course finished on (in my opinions) Bloc Party's best song, 'HELICOPTER!' Kele placed a helicopter hat on his head (which belonged to me) and played one of the best live songs I have heard in my life.


After the show, I had the pleasure of meeting Kele. He had invited me backstage to thank me for letting him keep my hat. Humble and relaxed, Kele offered me his jacket in exchange.

He was a great guy.

Overall the show was one of the best viewing expereinces anyone could have. They went on the tear up the main stage the following night in Byron Bay at Splendour in the Grass.

Their new EP 'Four' will be released 20th August, 2012.

Little Comets - Jenifer

Soul, Scat and a Whole Lot More

Although this isnt the original release, the acoustic version of this song just pushes all the right buttons. This is the acoustic version of 'Jennifer' from Little Comets' recently released 'Jennifer And Other Short Stories' EP, out now on Dirty Hit.

It is a combination of soulful acapella and pop acoustic guitar. Wonderful piece of music.

Ball Park Music (New Release)

'Surrender'

Brisbane's home grown heros, 'Ball Park Music' have dropped another toe tapping tune in the last few days. The title of the new release 'Surrender' is exactly what I do to their music everytime I listen. Had the privelledge of seeing them live in February, and boy do they put on a good show.

They spent weeks teasing their fan base on Facebook and other social medias, but finally, it is here.

So please, sit back and enjoy a taste of Brisbanes music brilliance.

Copyright 2012, Ball Park Music

Arcade Fire - We Used To Wait

Arcade Fire Classic - It needs to be relived again

Many are aware of the 2010 release of the interactive music video that acompanied Arcade Fire's, 'We Used To Wait.' This came along with the release of their album, 'The Suburbs.'

If you have never seen it before, today is your lucky day.

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The 5 Genre Review

This month's best; 5 Songs of 5 different genres.

Alternative:

Alt-J - Breezeblocks

A fusion of alternative mellow guitar, dripping bass and an unmistakable voice. 

Acoustic:

The Trouble With Templeton - I Wrote A Novel 
Raspy blues tones provided by a rediculously talented Brisbane artist.

Rock:

Loon Lake - Bad To Me

Upbeat and 'The Strokes' like in nature.

 

Indie Pop

Jungle Giants - She's A Riot

This song makes me nostalgic of Summers many years ago

 

Electonica

Kavinsky - Nightcall

Appeared in the movie 'Drive.' This song is reminisent of 1980's Miami, Florida.