Sunday, 6 January 2013


The ones that got away part 3

The Great Lake Swimmers dropped into my eardrums as a result of an interval chat with another music lover at a Kurt Vile show. On the strength of that conversation I bought the Great Exhale record and saw them live at the Green Door Store in April. 




It was a lovely intimate show & one that made a big impression. Cornflower Blue was a favourite of the year and you can hear it and the Great Exhale both performed live below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqmH0cr3yAs



Clare Boucher aka Grimes hales from Vancouver and Visions was her third release and the first for the mighty 4AD label (home to Scott Walker). The record’s infectious rhythms and layered sound made it a firm favourite for cooking and the daily commute. Resident Records made it album of the year so take a dip J



Melody Echo Chamber is a collaboration between Parisian singer Melody Prochet and Tame Impala's Kevin Parker. Its psychedelic trippy sunshine proved a great antidote to the winter blues resulting in frequent plays. Had it reached me earlier, I suspect it would have made the cut but you can’t have everything.


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