Marc Regueiro-Mckelvie, AKA Popolice, is probably the most underrated Melbourne act around, producing some of the most mesmerizing pop/shoegaze. I honestly cannot sing this guys praise enough. Creative genius. Every time I see him play is a treat, even if my eardrums do suffer a little afterwards from the wall of noise. These recordings don’t really do him justice, and you should do yourself a favour and pop on down to his next gig, wherever it may be. Some of you may have heard a track of his on the Cut Copy So Cosmic mix last year too.
I am incredibly jealous of Zach Condon. Not only did he start producing his own music at 15 (as Real People), he began the San Fe band Beirut and produced two albums and was touring the world by the time he was 21. They were fantastic at Golden Plains this year too. This track is a beautiful little downtempo electronic track, complete with Condon’s soaring vocals, from his solo work.
MP3: Zach Condon - Venice
Canyons will be big. Theyre already billed to play Nevereverland, Laneway Festival, supporting Lost Valentinos and Tame Impala. They even have the Jonathan Zawada (pretty much everything modular) artwork stamp of approval. Apples & Pears is a pleasing funky, disco track that reminds me a little of some of The Avalanches more upbeat numbers.
An oldie but a goodie. Back when New Order still sounded gloomy.
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Ringo Deathstarr, anyone?
popolice is a nice discovery - reminds me a little of gerling.