true romance.

being typically (and fashionably) late as usual, i went and caught Golden Silvers playing live for the first time on Tuesday.

it's been almost 5 months since 'True Romance', the band's debut album, came out and they’re still riding high on a wave of success that looks unstoppable. from supporting Blur earlier this summer to a spot on the coveted NME Radar tour it was no surprise then that the lovely lovely Flowerpot was absolutely rammed by the time i arrived.

arriving onstage under a dreamy glow of midnight blue lighting, Golden Silvers’ catchy brand of multi-faceted pop instantly wowed, and within a few minutes of playing, the entire audience was captivated and under the spell of charismatic frontman, Gwilym Gold.
slaughtering albums tracks left and right, there was barely time to pause between dancing and singing, and with the crowd reaching fever pitch, Golden Silvers launched into 'Arrows Of Eros' for their final song of the evening. piercing synths, the slap of a cowbell and a funk-infused bass line made it a blinding way to end. i can’t quite believe it took me so long to go and see this band.

Golden Silvers - True Romance (Penguin Prison remix)

you can catch them on the NME Tour (along with Marina & The Diamonds, Yes Giantess and Local Natives) starting from today! and you can pick up the album here. it's on lilac vinyl.

boo.

some bad stuff happened this weekend. there was that X Factor double bill and the Sugababes became.. well, they became NOT the Sugababes anymore, not to mention it rained for the first time in ages.

but allow all that because the Wiley version of 'Who's There' has just dropped. i posted it on the Phantasy Sound blog earlier but here it is again for all you lazies.

Riton & Primary 1 - Who's There (featuring Wiley)

buy 'Who's There' on ltd edition sexy white vinyl here.
artwork by Robjoe.

here come the drums.

went to see The Drums last night for their first UK show. it was epically awesome. lots of London's music industry twitter kids were out in force. as was Boy George and a man dressed head to toe in sequins. special times.



you can't deny how good this is. check them out if you haven't already.

competition 001!

do you like Joakim? do you live in London? do you like answering silly questions? if you answered yes to all 3 then hurrah!

to win 2 tickets to Cargo this Saturday (19th September) for the Joakim album launch, plus a copy of said album, 'Milky Ways,' just send me a hilaaaaaarious caption for this photo (i'm easily amused by the way):


send all answers on a postcard to: yorkiethegreatest@gmail.com by FOUR PM (BST) tomorrow (18th September) with subject reading "Joakim! Cargo!"

Joakim - Spiders (Metronomy Remix)

here's the flyer & details for the event:


if you don't win, don't worry! it's free before 11pm so get down there early doors.
big love to Cargo.

friend.

with summer coming to a close, i'm sure most of us would do just about anything to hold onto those rays of warm sunshine, the pink skies at night and the carefree feeling these last few months have brought into our lives.
listening to Friend is like listening to a slice of all that joy. with a heavy oriental vibe, comparisons to the fantastic Radiant Dragon are all too easy to make, but there's something more mellow about this project. plus there's steel pans. what's not to love?

FRIEND - DOKI from FRIEND on Vimeo.

Memory Cassette - Last One Awake (Friend Version)

die slow.

HEALTH "DIE SLOW" from Lovepump United on Vimeo.

HEALTH are incredibleeeeeeeee. this video is exactly what it feels like listening to their new album. just brilliant. if i gush anymore you guys might drown so i'll stop.

mice & men.

at the beginning of the year i blogged a brilliant cover of Danimal Kingdom by a young Scot going under the alias of Cracked Hands.

she has now returned, featuring on a track by duo Hot Pink Casuals (who happen to be called Shertbethead and Perry Wimbleton). i'm not sure they are taking this srsly, but they've still been able to come up with a melodic slice pop that taps into Cracked Hands' delicate vocals and brings the sound of the sun. hot stuff.

Hot Pink Casuals (Feat. Cracked Hands) - Best Plans

sea serpents.

with everybody well and truly preparing for another round of folk-pop loveliness (i've been hearing amazing things about the N&TW album), i should probably introduce Babe Shadow.
they make summery, folk-tinged pop songs about being in love, and manage to combine that with a slight sea-shanty feel. winning formula no doubt. they're really really great and i really really like them.

Babe Shadow - Sea Serpents

they have been and are continuing to gig like crazy in London so catch them while you can!

we wear masks.

the other day i came across an incredibly new and mysterious outfit named MASKS. they're from the south of England and have impeccable musical tastes ranging from HEALTH to Ultravox to Gang Gang Dance.
they have the intensity and rawness of an old school industrial rock band (think Killing Joke), whilst combining elements of newer more experimental noise bands like some of their influences.
there's a whole heap of potential floating around these guys so keep your eyes and ears alert.

MASKS - Tribal Fangs

future days.

getting hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh.

SOCIETY - Future Days ('Getting High') Directed By Pierre Debusschere from SOCIETY on Vimeo.

love this.
Society on myspace.