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[donbot]

donbot, on Jan 31 2012, 08:47 PM, said:

Michael*, on Jan 31 2012, 07:51 PM, said:

MIA is no longer MIA

What does that mean?

I just got that
I thought she'd changed her performing name or something

[Michael*]

donbot, on Jan 31 2012, 12:47 PM, said:

to the Jack. Do you know who's singing on that track with him?

It's a Nashville singer by the name of Ruby Amanfu. Apparently, she's been around in various guises since the late 90s, but this is the first I've ever heard of her. Quite a few interesting videos kicking around YouTube, though...

[Nightlife]

donbot, on Jan 31 2012, 03:30 PM, said:

^You can always keep this thread propped up http://www.bellazon....o...4023&st=300

Indeed I could but i fear it just be me on my todd   


But seriously i am forever the guy who runs into the room, shouting omg guys have you heard of this band, to which is almost always replied back by, "Seriously, thats been out for ages"   

[donbot]

^
Well don't be discouraged from posting. There's always lots that passes me by too

Michael*, on Feb 1 2012, 12:38 AM, said:

donbot, on Jan 31 2012, 12:47 PM, said:

to the Jack. Do you know who's singing on that track with him?

It's a Nashville singer by the name of Ruby Amanfu. Apparently, she's been around in various guises since the late 90s, but this is the first I've ever heard of her. Quite a few interesting videos kicking around YouTube, though...

Nice voice


New Feist video:

[donbot]

New Ladyhawke single came out last week too

[Michael*]

^To my ears, the bridge on this tune sounds oddly like 'Tragedy' by the Bee Gees. File under 'really shouldn't work but kinda does'.

[donbot]

^Hah yeah, I can totally hear that

Michael*, on Jan 18 2012, 11:07 PM, said:

donbot, on Jan 13 2012, 11:39 AM, said:

More new Sleigh Bells

So this is the catchy pop tune that they were threatening to write after the first album. Sounds great!

+awesomesexy video

[Michael*]

^Great stuff.

I'm beginning to see a host of VMAs in Sleigh Bells' future and if this video is denied one, I'd (just this once) applaud one of Kanye's patented hissyfits.

[Michael*]

Speaking of great vids...

[donbot]

^Love it

So Laura Marling is in the country right now, and was on the radio this morning --> [link]
Could she get any lovlier?

Spoiler

Hint: the answer is no

Can't wait for Saturday

[donbot]

Also went to the Big Day Out last weekend. Highlight of the day for me was Cage the Elephant - fucking awesome show, and their first time in Aus.
Best Coast, Kimbra, The Jezabels and Röyksopp all smashed it too

[Michael*]

donbot, on Feb 8 2012, 12:59 PM, said:

So Laura Marling is in the country right now, and was on the radio this morning --> [link]
Could she get any lovlier?

Spoiler

Hint: the answer is no

Can't wait for Saturday

I've managed to secure a ticket to see Laura Marling in March - but with regard to the rest of the bill, I'm (in the words of Tegan & Sara) so jealous!

[donbot]

^Everybody wins
I hope she comes back here for a headline tour with her next album

[Michael*]

^Do let me know how the festival goes!

Oh and before I forget, here's another recently discovered track that I rather like, by the snappily-named Beth Jeans Houghton & the Hooves of Destiny. For fans of Florence, Joanna Newsom and Owen Pallett. P.S. There's a crying baby at the start but don't let that put you off.

Warning: nudity

[Nightlife]

donbot, on Feb 8 2012, 12:59 PM, said:

^Love it

So Laura Marling is in the country right now, and was on the radio this morning --> [link]
Could she get any lovlier?

Spoiler

Hint: the answer is no

Can't wait for Saturday

I always thought you guys where a little behind the rest of the world when it came to release dates of music

[donbot]

Nightlife, on Feb 9 2012, 01:02 AM, said:

donbot, on Feb 8 2012, 12:59 PM, said:

^Love it

So Laura Marling is in the country right now, and was on the radio this morning --> [link]
Could she get any lovlier?

Spoiler

Hint: the answer is no

Can't wait for Saturday

I always thought you guys where a little behind the rest of the world when it came to release dates of music

?

[Nightlife]

^ Word on the street thats all. I was told by a few friends who traveling through Australia that the radio dJ's were introducing music that was released in the UK before they left (roughly 4 months prior) Along with tv shows as well. So i assumed you got your music fix solely through the internet in order to stay current

[donbot]

Nightlife, on Feb 10 2012, 02:09 AM, said:

^ Word on the street thats all. I was told by a few friends who traveling through Australia that the radio dJ's were introducing music that was released in the UK before they left (roughly 4 months prior) Along with tv shows as well. So i assumed you got your music fix solely through the internet in order to stay current

Oh. Not quite sure how that related to the Laura Marling thing, but ok

TV shows and movies, yes.. although I think the delays have decreased in general over the last decade, and a lot of bigger movies tend to get worldwide release dates now anyway.
Music is right there though, although I suppose it depends which radio station you're talking about. All the good stuff is pretty much released here the same time as everywhere else - and we even get some pretty tasty world exclusives sometimes
Commercial radio stations tend to be rather behind though. Like if you take a crossover artist (i.e. one that does well in the mainstream, but is also actually good, like Florence & The Machine), they'll latch onto a single that's already been out for a couple of weeks and play the shit out of it for a month.. meanwhile Triple J (best ever ) has already moved on to the next single and/or other fresh and exciting things

[Nightlife]

^ Well regardless,  it doesn't seem to stop you from having your hand on the pulse (is that even a saying    ) Not quite sure how that relates to Laura Marling either But as it happens huge fan of her work..anyway.  Still listen to her first album a lot more then the others.

Have you got a last fm account? Be interested to see your charts

[donbot]

^No I don't. I'd like to see yours though if you want to post it