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CLASSIC REVIEW
guitars of Honey-Power make it by far the heaviest track on this otherwise serene EP. These songs, for the most part, are drenched in lust and heartache; even a vague longing. No moment better encapsulates this mood than the coda which follows Honey Power, a goosebump inciting minute and a half of hazy guitar, shimmering synth and tender vocals. This jaw-dropping mini-composition is arguably MBVs most inspiring work. Moon Song, Tremolo EPs closer comes off like some sort of ghostly lullaby. Its haunting melody hides behind a spine-chilling drone, shepherding the listener into a deep sleep. Tremolo EP is a sonic masterpiece, blending woozy reverb-soaked guitar with indistinguishable vocal melodies to generate an ethereal soundscape. It was the conclusive step in the bands celebrated evolution towards a sound which many try and fail to recreate. With this EP, My Bloody Valentine began to explore the many emotional possibilities of sound, and ultimately, their music has come to exist in a world separate from so many other artists.
INDIE
Glass Animals Perhaps my favourite act to have emerged this year so far, Glass Animals quirky, intelligent and introspective take on the nature-folk of AltJand Wild Beasts,is one that is enjoyable as it is enthralling. Signed to Paul Epworths new music label (Adele, Florence & the Machine), Glass Animals has released a flurry of trippy singles in recent months as a taster for what is to come in their debut LP, which is set for an early summer release. Possessing a lead singer so shy that the vocals must be recorded under the sheets of his bed, some manning up will have to be had if the band wishes to take this years hazy summer festivals by storm with their suitably woozy indie bliss.
Wave Racer Fresh from a Triple J Best Unearthed Artist Nomination, Sydney producer/DJ Thomas Purcell hasalreadygarnereda rapid fanbase despite having released only three tracks. Envisage a happy medium between Rusties brand of wonky tramp and sixties surf-pop and you have pretty much got the idea. The result is refreshingly different, gloriously skewed sunshine-bright electronica that begs you to dance into the early summer hours.
ROCK
Royal Blood With so many pessimists declaring that the endof rock music is nigh, it is a relief to see something fresh injected into the scene to silence such gratuitous calls. Taking the term Drum & Bass to its most literal level, this duos primordial take on blues rock is largely down to the swapping of guitar riffs for those of the bass variety. With stunning vocals and meaty drumming added to the mix, the result is a sound reminiscent of White Stripes at their most frantic. A sound that has earned the duo several support slots for the Artic Monkeys and a BBC Sound of 2014 endorsement.
M While Denmark may not be famed for its contribution to the pop music industry, itslatest export, M, is without doubt its most promising. Possessing a voice eerily similar to that of Lana del Ray, but without the irking pomp and gloom, Ms audacious lyricism, clever pop hooks and innovative use of antiquated samples pose a clever and more enjoyable alternative to her sanitized pop counterparts: An Electric Picnicdebutantein 2013, but expect her to move further up festival billing lists this summer. Key Track: Cherry Coffee
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