Featured Artist no2. Redjetson

Some band's stay under the radar for so long that It's not until album number 4 that they get the praise they deserve. And then there are some band's stay under It, and under It, and under It until they can't take It any more and disband because they just simply don't want to waste their precious time and getting know where.
In this case, It would be Redjeston who was that band. That's right WAS. Sadly 'jetson split in the summer of this year, 2008. After numerous singles, ep's and only two albums (another coming out in the winter) worth of material.

Some would say six people in a single band is too much... some may say three guitar's in a single band is too much. Well, having more members and more instrument's in a band can make the music some of the most ear blowing, blissfull music you have ever heard. This is proven on the bands first album 'New General Catalogue'. With some song's spanning over 8 minuets, the post-rock side of this band stands out a mile, but the elegant vocals of front man Daniel Carney make this band a little differant than you average post-rock outfit.

After loosing their guitarist Dan Hills, the band continued recording and releasing verious material via indie labels all around europe.Even though the band my be know more, a brand new full length has been penciled in for the winter of 2008 and It includes the incredible track 'These Structures". Be sure to pick a copy up from the obvious outlet's.

The history of Redjetson at wikipedia
Myspace

New York, Neeeeeeeeeeeeeew Yooooooooooooork

Waking up In my bitterly cold, noisy road side front room turned bedroom I log onto the BBC iPlayer to watch last night's Later...With Jools Holland. Catching my eye instead was picture of 1970's New York City. This being a documentry on the GREAT channel that is the underated BBC Four.

The beginnings of Punk, Disco and Hip-Hop are all documented in this hour long story of a city In complete decay. With everyone from The New York Dolls, to Grandmaster Flash, this Is a must see.


BBC Four page on the documentary.

Band Of The Moment no1 - Abe Vigoda

Exciting things are happening In Los Angeles at the moment, new sounds are coming from everywhere around the city of angel's. One place In particular Is the all ages venue The Smell. A place like this couldn't stand up here In London. No drinks are served, all the people that help out are volunteer's and It also has It's own gallery space.

One band from the so called Smell 'Regulars' are the mighty Abe Vigoda. Taking there name from the actor who was In such films as The Godfather and also the extra special Good Burger, these four young gentlemen from Chino, CA are something to shout about. With constant comparisons being thrown there way to Vampire Weekend (who are no where near as good as these guys) you could shrug them off pretty easy.
Having released a number of split records for a few years, Abe Vigoda finally let the world have the great 'Skeleton', released on PPM Records (Dean Spunt from No Age's label) In the summer of 2008. There started a long, but needed North American tour for the country to come, and dance to this steal drum, reverb heavy take on punk music.

Before 'Skeleton' we had the hectic record that is 'Kid City', now, If you're one of the few that has heard this LP you would know that the sound on this Is a much more caotic, avant-garde sound that the one that Is produced In 'Skeleton'. With the expection of the great closer that Is 'All Day and All Night', you wouldn't really hear much of a similarity with said records.
'Skeleton', In my eyes, Is the best record to be released this year so far. Over In a short but well deliverd half an hour, Id dare you to find such a well flowing, thought out sound as the one that Is playing whilst you listen to this record. With songs lasting no longer than the three and a half minuet mark, this album Is a fast paced, down to the dirty stuff, DIY record.


Abe vigoda - Don't Look Down session NYC - Hyacinth Girls



With bands such as Health, No Age, Captain Ahab and Mika Miko, Abe Vigoda have got themselves In a very warm and cosey space. All the bands are In the music worlds radar with the buzz that Is surrounding them.

Abe Vigoda will be heading out on a UK tour In December. Date's as follows:

December
1 LONDON - Old Blue Last
2 LONDON - Tufnell Park Dome
3 MANCHESTER - No Wave @ The Deaf Institute
4 LIVERPOOL - Korova
5 NOTTINGHAM - Bodega Social

Abe Vigoda's MySpace

Featured Artist no1. Beach House

Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally make up Baltimore's Beach House. Armed with a guitar, keyboard and a drum loop, they create a sound not far from dreamy. Forming in 2005 they've released two enchanting albums, 2006's self titled release and 2008's follow up 'Devotion', both on Carpark records In the states and on the fine label that Is Bella Union over here In the UK.
With the first release 'Beach House', the haunting voice of Mss Legrand comes threw with a beautiful reverb sound flowing out of the speakers, most notably on the mezmerick song "Master Of None".
The follow up "Devotion" Is, In my eyes, Is a ritcher sounding record with songs such as "Gila" and "You Came To Me".

A non album track "Used To Be" will be released on a 7" via Carpark records on October 21st.

Beach House play the Cargo, In London on the 2nd December.

Is It whiskey you're drinking?

Winchester.................. exactly, I don't really know what good things have come from this small Surrey town, but I'm sure there have been a few. Caesura are the most exciting thing I've found from the place, well... ever.

Merging a beautiful minimal lyrical style with Explosions In The Sky powerful post-rock, this band Is not a band that should be playing small, smelly pubs in west London on a horrid night.
Only with a short discography under their belts, this band Is not short of songs to make you take note.

If you don't know, Caesura are part of the Big Scary contingent (feature soon). They tour frequently with bands such as Colour, Secondsmile and Kingston's great Tubelord.
Having recently released the mezmerizing sound of 'Weight and Carrige' on the Big Scary Monsters '6 Machine' 10", on which they are joined by Birmingham's Blakfish and Bridport's scatty post-hardcore Minotaur Explode, they are demoing new material for further release.

Caesura's MySpace