Hidden Shoal News
New Tarcutta Music Video!
Check out this beautiful new music video for the Tarcutta track “Evan And Luna Take On The Coca-Cola Teen Queens’ Conspiracy And Kick Its Arse”. The track comes from Tarcutta’s stunning 2009 self-titled album. Head to the Hidden Shoal Store to grab a copy.
Apricot Rail "Quarrels" Album Teaser
Following on from the release of Apricot Rail’s beautiful new freely downloadable single ‘Basket Press’, Hidden Shoal are very excited to be able to present an album trailer/teaser for the band’s forthcoming sophomore album Quarrels. Quarrels is set to drop on 25 February 2013 with the Perth album launch taking place on 23 February at the Rosemount.
The trailer is available on YouTube and SoundCloud for your delectation.
New Apricot Rail Single – Free Download!
Hidden Shoal Recordings is proud to announce the release of the new single ‘Basket Press’ by Perth-based multi-instrumental ambient rock sextet Apricot Rail, taken from their forthcoming sophomore album Quarrels.
‘Basket Press’ opens Apricot Rail’s long-awaited sophomore album Quarrels in fine style. Led by the band’s unmistakably chiming guitars and overlaid with gorgeous woodwinds, the song’s melodic weave soon builds into a triumphant final chapter. The track is a wonderful introduction to Quarrels’ glowing slow burn with its multi-part song structures and beautiful unfurling melodies.
After the success of their debut album, ideas for new Apricot Rail songs, including recent single ‘Surry Hills’, were formulated during the band’s extended break late in 2009, after which the songs were road-tested live. The new songs that make up Quarrels maintain a minimalist, restrained and rustic feel typical of Apricot Rail’s debut album, while incorporating a wider palette of instruments and a more expansive feel.
The track is available now as a free download through Hidden Shoal. Quarrels is set to drop on 25 February 2013 with the Perth album launch taking place on 23 February at the Rosemount.
Sneak Preview of Markus Mehr's Forthcoming New Album
We’re incredibly excited to be able to share a sneak preview of Markus Mehr‘s forthcoming full length album Off. The album is the third and final part of a trilogy that includes the critically acclaimed releases In and On. The album will be available from the 24th of January, 2013. To whet your appetite we have a streaming excerpt from the album on SoundCloud (also embedded below) and Youtube.
Off is not only the culmination of Markus Mehr’s trilogy, but it may also be the culmination of his career’s work thus far. The single-track album begins in silence, as a thrumming loop gradually emerges. From there, a beautiful piano refrain is introduced, noise ebbs and flows, threatening to engulf the piece, while field recordings and swooningly transportive synth patterns drift into focus. During its 42-minute runtime, the piece immerses the listener in a dizzyingly beautiful soundworld that’s ever-shifting. Certain passages allude to other sequences and samples in the preceding albums, linking the three albums into a kaleidoscopic mobius strip.
Markus Mehr – Off (Excerpt)
Gilded and Markus Mehr in Fuild Radio's Top 10 of 2012
It’s that time of year when certain folks are making a list and checking it twice (let me have that one). The writers over at Fluid Radio are publishing some very fine end of year lists, with Gilded’s Terrane making John Boursnell’s Top Ten and Markus Mehr’s In making Charles Sage Top Ten. Congrats to Markus, Matt and Adam and much thanks to Fluid Radio for all their support of new innovative music.
Gilded – Terrane Album Teaser
Markus Mehr – IN Album Teaser
Scott Solter Interview at Trust Me I'm A Scientist
Scott Solter’s production work on albums by artists such as The Mountain Goats, Superchunk, John Vanderslice, Spoon, Wizards of Time and Pattern is Movement is something to behold and his unique approach and uncompromising attitude towards sound and process is inspirational. Of course Hidden Shoal followers will also know his work as a founding member of Boxharp as well as his recently re-issued solo work One River. Intrigued? Want to know more? Check out this wonderful interview with producer extraordinaire and musical wunderkind Scott Solter over at the fabulous Trust Me I’m A Scientist zine.
Boxharp – ‘Rainbirds’
Half Film At Number 2 in the KBRP CMJ Chart!!!
The sublime slowcore of Half Film has made a big impact on Arizona’s KBRP. The double album re-issue of the bands two late 90’s/00’s debut and sophomore releases are sitting at number 2 on the KBRP CMJ chart.
If you’ve not yet fallen to the charm of East of Monument and The Road To The Crater then head to the Hidden Shoal Store and stream both albums in full to understand why you must own them. The CD release comes as a specially priced double CD with both albums in a double gatefold.
Kramies 'Antiquarian Days' Unplugged!
Check out this wonderful live acoustic version of Kramies stunning track ‘Antiquarian Days’. Recorded at Todd Tobias Studios in May 2012, the track also features the inimitable talents of David Paolucci on guitar.
You can find the original version of ‘Antiquarian Days’ on Kramies beautiful EP The European available through Hidden Shoal Recordings in digital and limited edition postcard CD format.
Slow Dancing Society in the Echoes Top 25 Again
Slow Dancing Society‘s sublime 5th album Laterna Magica has found itself in the Echoes Top 25 for the 2nd month in a row. The album has been getting heavy rotation on Echoes and the 130 stations the show is re-broadcast on. If you’ve not had the pleasure of soaking in the beauty of what may be the best Slow Dancing Society release yet then head to the Hidden Shoal Store where you can stream the album in full and download the first single for free.
You can expect a new single from the album to be out soon along with some very special remixes bundled with it. More on that soon!
Slow Dancing Society – ‘There’s a Place For Us’
[The] Caseworker Remixed by Makee – Free Download
Hidden Shoal Recordings is excited to announce the availability of the Makee remix of ‘Hold On To The Road’ from garage-dreampop trio [The] Caseworker, the original version of which is taken from their acclaimed 2011 album Letters From The Coast. The track is available now as a free download through Hidden Shoal.
Makee (Perth artist Daniel Cavalli) has taken the hesitant shuffle of ‘Hold On To The Road’ and reimagined it as an infectious driving groove. The wonderful sense of space evident in [The] Caseworker’s music is still present, but it’s beautifully aligned with Makee’s propulsive beatwork.
The original version of the track is lifted from the band’s third album Letters From The Coast, which sees [The] Caseworker continue to deliver their own unique sonic magic. The album has the feel of a shoegazing Velvet Underground reared by the Flying Nun label, creating an enigmatic intimacy and atmosphere, which the band wrap around immaculately crafted pop songs like smoke. Perfectly intoxicating.
“[The] Caseworker extract darkness from inside whispery, ambient pop… completely enraptured and awesomely dazed” – Rolling Stone
Makee (Daniel Cavalli) is a tunemaker from Perth, Western Australia. When he’s not in his studio he likes playing drums and haunting dancefloors. Makee’s remix of [The] Caseworker came about via a collaborative remix project between Hidden Shoal Recordings and the excellent Sound course at Perth’s Murdoch University. A big thanks to Simon Order for all his efforts in helping make this happen.
Download the remix for free at the Hidden Shoal Store. To co-incide with the release of the Makee remix, Hidden Shoal have made Letters From The Coast available for a special price through the Hidden Shoal Store. The album is available on CD and in digital formats.
[The] Caseworker – ‘Hold On To The Road (Makee Remix)’