Sometimes all you need is a change of scenery, a new perspective on life and times. Mannheim’s Sea Moya figured just that and sold what they didn’t need, shipping the rest over to Montreal, finding a new home in Canada. Their debut album Falmenta then received finishing touches across the pond, too, and is now scheduled with a release date for October 12th, via Majestic Casual Records.
The group’s first teaser after string of singles is The Long Run, effortlessly showcasing their fine hand in striking a melody, stacking detailed layers and creating a rhythm that is hard to resist.
At this time in history, Elon Musk’s genius and Instagram following are under equal public scrutiny, all the while Starman continues his journey, uninterrupted, steady and lonely. Equally flawless and sovereign, pacing through the vacuum, is producer BLVTH. After much critical acclaim his newest offering comes in the form of Mars, naturally attached below. The track is further evidence of his unique sense for depth and build-up, and does not only entertain those astronomically inclined.
Some Sir David Frederick Attenborough is always a plus in Team Poule’s books, and At Dawn here by way of San Francisco really excels at matching the great naturalist’s voice with mild beats and a blue dive into the abyss.
The track Oh, Shen comes off his label Routine Espresso Recordings‘ debut compilation, dramatically titled Trying Not To Lose You, that came out last month. The whole tape is well worth a visit, and certainly not the decaf option, giving you a good kick.
With three fun stuffed days at MS Dockville being history, it is time to take a concluding look back at the festival, which marks the end of a month of music and art in Hamburg. From mid-July, Artville takes over the large ungroomed park like area on the river island of Wilhelmsburg, romantically nestled in between harbour industry and shipping containers. Numerous installations from miniture details to larger than life statues transform the area into an amusement park for the artistically inclined.
No better setting for the finale of the month long occupancy then, than the musical selection of MS Dockville with more than twelve stages, ranging from the usual steely main stages to wooden huts in the bushes and worn down trailers and containers. [continue reading…]
A flock of jangly guitars, alluring bleached out vocals and that feeling of a cold bottle sweating in the sun. Hobsons Bay Coast Guard out of the nest that is the planet’s most livable city, Melbourne put on offer Surf 1, their premium invitation to the glam shores of Hobsons Bay, a hand reaching out to take you on a journey. Don’t leave them hanging.
New York’s power duo of Sofi Tukker have claimed global fame soundtracking an iPhone X commercial, however reducing them to this single event wouldn’t half do them justice. The group has a debut album out titled Treehouse, showcasing their range of danceable pop varieties outside the FAANG bubble, almost flawlessly.
They are currently taking their newborn on a world tour, making a stop in Hamburg’s DocksSeptember 10th – an event brought to you by local tabloid Mopo, Radio Energy, blogger behemoth Soundkartell and yours truly, Team Poule. Tickets are selling faster than Android phones needing a patch. The duo’s latest piece Benadryl is attached below, at your convenience.