Metronomy‘s 3rd release seems distant from the discopop the band first made their name for. Frontman Joseph Mount re-imagines his home town of Totnes in Devon as a sun kissed and hip destination where people come to relax and forget about their troubles.
It may be slightly removed from the truth, global warming permitting, but this thematic idea acts as the pillar upon which the band build their pop gems.
Cougar writer Olivia said of ‘The English Riviera‘ that “Metronomy‘s style keeps on changing or rather ‘evolving’ as band members come and go, so sometimes it’s quite difficult to follow. ‘The English Riviera‘ sounds nothing like their previous albums, but rather resembles something Hot Chip or Phoenix would cook up.
The music encompasses both dance and indie music building on a basic beat and catchy vocals. It’s a simple formula but it definitely works“.
Cougar Microbes has teamed up with Southern Comfort to offer one lucky reader the chance to take three mates to the Southern Comfort Juke Joint party on the 17th November at Islington’s Metal Works.
On the dance floor you’ll rub shoulders with live brass band musicians as they jam along to beats by DJs Blonde Ambition, The Dixon Brothers, Domin8or and John Hendicott.More importantly headlining the one-off night will be Hot Chip’s very own Joe Goddard.
To enter simply answer the following question in the comment section below:
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The competition is open to UK residents who are over 18 and our winner will be selected at random on tuesday 15th.
These tickets are like gold dust, but if you don’t win, don’t cry, check out facebook.com/SouthernComfortUK for details on the next Juke Joint. Good luck!
Ah summer time! Debating whether to get out of the sun for a few minutes to go get an ice cold beer because your just too ruddy comfortable. Your friends are all together in a summer oak meadow with a pair of speakers, a swimming lake and a sniff in the air that you might just get laid tonight.
Tieranniesaur fit those summer speakers perfectly. Some of the best booty-shaking, bowel movement assisting bass lines and the sweetest melodies from one of the most exciting acts of this year.
A duo who made a home made, self titled album that spiralled into a neat ten song album that could be played in a dirty club or a dance tent. It’s dirty and it’s disco, it’s slightly kitsch but it’s angular.
The opener, ‘Rockblocker’ is as catchy as it is grimy, a fantastic opener to this creative album. It’s a curious mix a low-fi Hot Chip with a duet between CocoRosie and Lykke Li.
‘Sketch!’ is an awesome little pop hit, playfully bouncing along to sweet vocal lilts and playful instrumentation.
Many of these tracks feature an almost African pop sense of melody, weaving it’s way in and out like Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’, as if you could hear most of these chorus’ being sang in a African choir and they would still be cool.
This is probably the best thing about this album, it’s almost child-like in its creativity but with an actually very complex engine of rhythms and sounds.
‘I Don’t Stop’ has a bass line that I wish I’d have written. It’s punk and it’s dance. It is ‘The Sex Bassline‘. It is probably that song that if you are sitting in that summer meadow with all your mates with the speakers and the lake and the sniff of getting laid, that you would make your move. The sun is going down and they’re all dancing and youre eyeing out the bird- Sort of like the beginning of Jaws, without Jaws obviously.
‘Here Be Monsters’ could be a remix by Jamie XX. Its subtle electronic twinkles are hypnotic against a strong simple beat, whilst ‘Remember My Name’ belongs on the soundtrack to ‘Little Big Planet’, it’s psychedelic vocals against a sunset backdrop and euro pop beat.
This is my favourite record this year and I’m not just saying that as it will help me get laid tonight. I do love summer.
Summer is slowly approaching…and it’s time for beers from plastic cups, daytime partying and wellies( or flip flops for the lucky ones): yes indeed it’s time that festival season again. If you are looking for a festival to kickstart your summer take a look at Springfestival.
Located in Graz, Austria), this festival offers a strong taste for electronic music and is host to an impressive lineup this year. From minimal and house gurus Steve Bug, Apparat and Sebastien Leger to the currently hip Caribou, Aeroplane, Hercules and Love Affair and Crystal Fighters, the festival definitely sounds like an awesome electronic experience.
French electronic label Ed Banger will also be represented by Carte Blanche ( Dj Mehdi/ Riton ) and Dj Feadz, who will be there for the obligatory touch of french electro, along with other french djs Noze, and singer Yelle.
Other performances not be missed have got to be Hot Chip‘s Joe Goddard performing solo as well as Finnish dj Huoratron and Atari Teenare Riot who will no doubt cater for those seeking a proper hardcore hit.
Spingfestival offers a massive lineup in an idyllic location and kicks off from the 1st until the 5th of June. Tickets are available here
Wave Machines‘ single ‘Punk Spirit’ has been haunting me lately popping up whenever I shuffle my ipod’s content. Its disaffected charm is ideal when standing on crowded train platforms trying not too take the fact some big guy is digging his elbow into your ribs too personally.
Part of its appeal is that its melancholic and slightly paranoid underdog theme is in complete contrast to the Hot Chip Meets Passion Pit melodies found on the rest of the album making this one of the clear highlights of ‘Wave If You’re Really There‘. Great video too.
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Metronomy‘s 3rd release seems distant from the discopop the band first made their name for. Frontman Joseph Mount re-imagines his home town of Totnes in Devon as a sun kissed and hip destination where people come to relax and forget about their troubles.
