.:Band of the Day:.

Nedry

Another one of those times when I accidentally bump into something new..

And another one of those times when i'm so fortunate I did!..It's been nearly 9 hours since I first heard them, and I haven't got tired yet of listening repeatedly to Nedry's debut album 'Condors'..

Nedry are a three-piece band formed in London in 2008. The band consists of Chris Amblin and Matt Parker, on guitars, laptops and synthesizers and Ayu Okakita on vocals.

Blending elements like dubstep, trip-hop, electro and ethereal vocals (based on the successful recipes laid down by bands such as Blonde Redhead and artists such as Bjork), this album carries you deep into a trip of glitches, beats and bleeps and vocals that transcend the limits of sheer accompaniment.

With each track been carefully overlooked and constructed, this band has clearly made a statement of itself: they are here to stay.

.:Song of the Night:.

For tonight

Goodnight.

.:Band of the Day:.

Phantogram

Breathy, husky and synth washed are just the top 3 characteristics of nearly 65% of the records which I've ran across in 2010. However, not all of them manage to penetrate your subconscious,

and as a result most of the times, when you listen to them randomly you think that they're something else.

That is the rule (at least for me), however once in a while you do spot little gems in the pile and when you do, you pull them out, cast them aside and treasure them in your little "exceptions/al" box, a.k.a the hard drive..

I consider this to be the case, for American electro rock duo 'Phantogram' (Josh Carter,Sarah Barthel) whose debut album was released around February 2010 on Barsuk Records.

A merger of trip-hop,electro,rock or simply "street beat,psyche pop" as their music has been noted, with similarities ranging from 'Little Dragon' to 'Blonde Redhead' and 'XX' , a wide variety of styles( as each track cannot be really compared to the one before, but rather seems to have something of its own), under the veil of Sarah Barthel's enchanting vocals, makes 'Eyelid Movies' a record that deserves a piece of your attention, and that you will not want to dismiss easily..

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Patrick Watson

He is a very favorite artist of mine, which I have been familiar with for quite a while but had totally forgotten about him until I reassesed the music in my hard drive.

The Canadian singer and pianist Patrick Watson was raised outside Montreal, in Hudson, Quebec, singing in the local church choirs as a boy, studying jazz and classical piano performance, composition, and arrangement, and singing and playing keyboards in the ska band Gangster Politics in high school.

Experimenting with various musical styles, and following his trip to Vietnam, he decided to orientate towards chamber pop music.

The result was a 4-piece band which is comprised of fellow musicians and former bandmates, which escort him upon this solo project.

His style can be compared to those of Jeff Buckley, Andrew Bird, Nick Drake to name a few,while it manages in the meanwhile to maintain qualities that set him apart from others.

He has been noted for his successful co-operation with Cinematic Orchestra, on tracks from the

'Ma Fleur' album, including the very prominent 'To build a home'.

.:Song of the Day:.

Marnie Stern......Hell(a) Yeah!!!

Le Page free Christmas show tomorrow at 6 dogs!!

Celebrating the release of their brand new album titled, 'Yojikevin', Le Page are

setting up a special christmas show which will be remembered..music, sweets, gifts and a festive atmosphere, are just a few of the elements which will comprise the show and which will end our weekend and start off our Christmas, in the most delightful spirit..Cu there!

Have a taste of the new songs here

.:Video of the Day:.

- James Blake -

One of the most promising musicians to be recently discovered, he has definitely made a sensation with one of those cover songs that you just want to listen to over and over again..295,791 clicks on youtube clearly state that his LP due to be released on November 29th is fully anticipated.

Below the cover of Feist' original 'Limit to your love'

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- Until a better name -

A band discovered thanx to my little brother who happens to be a friend of theirs..

Starting off their journey due to Schoolwave fest., they have had a few gigs in the city.

Until they find a better name or something new comes up, you can enjoy their song 'Overdosed'

below.

Overdosed by Until a better name

Promo for Le Page's debut album 'Yojikevin'

Check out the amazing promo video for Le Page's expected debut album 'Yojikevin' featuring the song 'Dinosaur..

.:Band of the Day:.

- Our Last Hope Lost Hope -

The only 10 known facts/personal views/suggestions I can share about them :

1. They are a ten-piece band from Sweden.

2. Their sound can be described as Post-Rock.

3. Yeap, they're Swedish.again.

4. They recorded for the first time during the winter of 2003.
Nobody has ever heard about what happened to them after that.

5. Their music is nice.

6. It's sad.Yes, as a matter of fact its quite sad (in the good sense).

7. No Myspace, only a last.fm page (I've linked on the post's title).
For the official info source, visit: http://www.elysianminorband.net

8. Apparently, the only available news is that they re-issued their debut album
through Future Recordings, sometime last April.

9. If you're in despair, and everything seems vain, I recommend them thoroughly.
They will add an extra something to your situation.

10. Enjoy the vid. below.cu!

In the Jungle – 8 Free, Cross-Platform Apps for Musicians

DAW's,sequencers,notation software..all for the price of: nothing at all..! check them out In the Jungle – 8 Free, Cross-Platform Apps for Musicians">here

Lumiere Brother, Tango with Lions

For those of you in Patra..and for those who are planning to go..5/11/2010..Lumiere Brother and Tango with Lions live!..save the date!For more, click Facebook | LUMIERE BROTHER LIVE CONCERT (With TANGO WITH LIONS)">here

Why don't you..try a little romance?

After her live..Marietta Fafouti's debut 'Try a little romance' has received its very first review
and so we've re-posted it here for you to see.
Have a look for yourself here!

.:Band of the Day:.

- Accra Minoa -

We are made to believe, that most of the time there is nothing worth of notice
beyond the big urban city centres..and that is how worthwhile efforts never get the attention they really deserve..a band from Katerini, Accra Minoa, proves preconceptions such as that mentioned earlier to be truly stereotypical.
I hope and I expect, to see/hear much more from them in the future, and await to see them in Athens.
Check out their EP 'To create your favorite past'.

Broken tympanic bone by Accra Minoa

Freud distaktikos by Accra Minoa

Dual Music Player

"DMP, a portable music player that supports CD and MP3 files. Use the MP3 player as you normally would, hang it around your neck, clip it on your jeans or place it in your pocket. Otherwise open both sides and insert your favorite CD and you got yourself a CD player."

For more, click here

Tape art

Old tapes can end up in trashcans.. or here!

A drummer and several cymbals..

On a rainy day..

Marietta's debut album "Try a little romance" was released on 11/10/2010, by Inner-Ear records.
Recorded and mixed, by Ottomo.

.:Artist of the Day:.

- Me of Curse -

Lovely mellow,folk sounds comprise today's grey atmosphere..today's soundclouds are
of greek origin..Composer/singer 'Me of Curse'has produced several works of art,
which we can enjoy at his myspace profile.I can't say much about him,since there
aren't much details about him available..all I can express about him is how much I like his work,(hence this post).To listen, click the link below.

dear chevretine by me of curse

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- Rien -


Myspace is a big big place, and by a sequence of random events, most times,
you can end up in the most unbelievable pages.
This is what happened once again, and I'm more than glad it did.
They're French and they're talented.
This band is what I call genreless, as their sound ranges from jazz to grunge
to indie.It reminds me both of Air and Battles..go figure..
I was dissapointed to find out however, that they have no Youtube presence, which
makes it all the more difficult for me to share selected songs.
Below, posted are two songs from their space, 'this is our grunge' and 'b.a.s.i.c.
feat. Damon Locks'.


BASIC feat Damon Locks by RIEN



This is our grunge by RIEN

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- Emily Jane White -

She reminds me of blueish/grey skies and Cat Power..a lot of Cat Power..
yet she has something of her own, which classifies her as a very talented singer
devoted to blending poetry with dark folk sounds..and it is something which she does
quite effortlessly.
Gloomy and haunting vocals are a combination which has been met before, but this one time it catches you're attention for a bit longer than usual..and you give it a listen
once,twice or more again..and you keep going back to it for more.
Enjoy both of her releases ( Dark Undercoat, Victorian American), thoroughly.

.:Band of the Day:.

- Department of Eagles -


If you're in love with Grizzly Bear's sound, but you have nonetheless worn off everything they have pretty much released (Ep's,Lp's,remixes and so on..), the
closest alternative to obsess to is the band 'Department of Eagles'..a classic for many, most of you are already dedicated fans of the duo (Daniel Rossen -G.B. vocalist- and Fred Nicolaus)and unknown to others. To those out their still starving for the likeliness of grizzlybearishness echoes (which are pretty much defined by Rossen's mesmerising vocals,imao), check them out here




also check out the above performed live by Daniel Rossen, here..pure magic I tell ya!

DT - MP = Dream Theater no more?

I never was a huge DT fan, but when I found out what happened I immediately ran here..and after reading this twice, even my heart melt..
May the force be with you on all your musical endeavours, Mike Portnoy..

.:Videos of the Day:.

Not what you'd exactly expect to encounter in a botanical garden..



But do try to get hold of their album ' Beachcomber's Windowsill'..it
really is something!

HostGator review

Those Amps..

Are so cool!

DIY's schematic paradise..

A full list of audio articles and schematics.
Check it out here.

.:Band of the Day:.

- Eels -

you know them..I know them..we both know they rock.
Last night I was watching true blood, and at the end credits (TB's end credits always have something more to offer) I got a splash of the very sexy 'fresh blood'.
I admit I had forgotten how good those guys sounded..and then a friend
reminded me just how addictive they can be (Jack's Colon..this one's for you ;) ).
They also completed their concept album trilogy sometime in May, with 'Tomorrow Morning' being the latest addition.
I find, that they seem to have created pieces that fit every type of mood, making
it a bit hard for me to choose..so I used some help.
Mine and Jack's picks:

.:Song of the day:.

Got immensely stuck on this one..awesome and loud.

.:Song of the Day:.

Today I woke up humming the tune to this song..
For some hours, I couldn't recall nor artist nor song title,
and then it hit me..voila..

The Brides go Jango

Berlin Brides have just created a new channel on jango.com
Jango is a free web-based custom radio app., meaning that you can make your own station
by choosing as a preset your selected artist, and from then on Jango takes over
by creating playlists with similar -known and new artists- while allowing you to vote
if you like the band and enabling you to determine how often you want the band to show up in your station (that is for the new artists, in this case the Berlin Brides).
Above all, it is free to use, and ad-free.
Vote for the girls to show up!Support their Jango presence!

How to Build the CMoy Pocket Amplifier

A very interesting diy tutorial,ranging from low to medium difficulty, on how to construct your very own headphone pocket amplifier.I'll be starting my own
soon.. :)
For more,click here

The Dillinger Escape Plan live in Athens!!!

..and our brains in the blender!!



more..

Ark festival at Technopolis (Athens)

Be here !


13-14 September 2010.
A two day festival at technopolis held by Archangel music.
Diverse, including names such as the very interesting 'Voyage Limpid Sound' all the way to
'Aggelakas 3' and 'Leon'.
To re-cap.. 2 days,10 artists and 30 euros as a total contribution.
Sounds like a deal!..cu there!

For more, check out here!

YouTube - Modrec "Three Armed Man"

YouTube - Modrec "Three Armed Man": ""

Ideal for the beach...

...not only you can play but you can sit as well...more...



built your own Cajon (a drum) for less than 25.- Euro - More DIY How To Projects

.:Band of the Day:.

- Archie Bronson Outfit -

These guys, I hadn't really heard about, but this last hot/humid/sticky Saturday evening I decided,to find out a bit more..8 videos later and with endless hoppings
between the tracks (mostly from their latest album 'Coconut'), I had a pretty clear image about the aftertaste they left..psychedelic/electro/garage rock..to me, something like 'the greenhornes' with splashes of 'neu!' all over..Imao again,'Coconut'could easily be considered one of the best albums of 2010.
To find out more , click on..more.
Below the two songs, that topped my list of favourites.

The fuzzy guitared 'Magnetic Warrior'




and the garage/psychedelic/whateverelse 'You have a right to mountain life'

Stathis Drogosis kai Dramamini

Piano piano...


Ottomo.

Location:Ελασιδών,Athens,Greece

.:Band of the Day:.

I was feeling kind of blue today,so keeping that in mind I was browsing
through music that would be a match with my mood..and voila,I found it..
Two songs from the greek,three-piece band 'Mandy and the Panda'..Unconsciously,
I would press repeat all the time.The subtle, fairy-like voices from the track 'zoo'
that would calm me down and the interesting chorus effect somewhere throughout the middle of 'green fairies' made my day. :)


Green fairies by Mandy and the panda

Television Personalities - The Good Anarchist

What a great job the Callas did.. :)
Love the thighs concept

.:Band of the Day:.

- Local Scene: Pockets full of Sand -

I was clicking randomly on myspace earlier and fell on to these guys..
From what a friend told me, they are 4-piece band from athens..Their myspace about section doesn't say much about them, but their tracks do say a lot.
Unfortunately, I couldn't find any videos of any of their gigs, so i'll just post
a link to their player..



She has no eyes by pockets full of sand

Tango with Lions - Right from the start

Lego Headphones

...who hasn't got an old box of legos at home?...



Lego Headphones

.:Band of the Day:.

Yesterday I stumbled across this very interesting Swedish band..the result was a total dedication of 4 hours checking out their diverse sound and a download of their discography, and I have to admit that I was left quite impressed with what I heard.
Especially, Yukimi Nagano (their front-woman)..A singer of Japanese-Swedish descent
with a very mesmerising voice, that sort of urged me to check out her other astonishing collaborations with bands/artists such as 'Sleep Walker' (a Japanese jazz band based in Kyoto), which you can check out here and hip-hop artist/producer Ge-ology which you can check out here..
I can hardly restrain myself from posting most of their videos, so after quite a bit of thinking and pausing i'll contain myself to the following three choices..




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AudiogoN blog: The Hub

A very interesting article dedicated the audio lovers

AudiogoN blog: The Hub

The Audiophilia Nervosa Test

Hahaha!..take a look!

The Audiophilia Nervosa Test

Nefeli walking undercover...



Ottomo.

Location:Πειραιώς,Athens,Greece

Silvery - The Naked & The Dead

.:Band of the Day:.

Elysian Fields is a band founded in 1995, comprised by co-composers Jennifer Charles (vocals, instruments) and Oren Bloedow (guitar). Their music has been sometimes described as "noir rock", due to its sultry, dark and mysterious inflections, be it sonically or lyrically.
Jennifer Charles has been noted for her breathy/sensational voice, which is somewhat
of a trademark for 'Elysian Fields' and has also been distinctly met on other projects, such as 'Lovage'.
Below, my 2 favorites:

.:Video of the Day:.

Very arty and crafty and happy and and...
Enjoyyyy! :D

.:SongVideo of the Day:.

The reinvention of already existing categories sounds a bit pathetic,
but I could not resist not posting this under a memorable heading..
Hope you share the same feelings I do.. ;)

.:Song of the Day:.

A very interesting cover of 'Walk on By' by afro-beat soul/funk band
"El Michels Affair"..enjoy this very cool/smooth 5 minute trip as best as you
can!

	El Michels Affair - Walk On By .mp3
	Found at bee mp3 search engine

.:Band of the Day:.

- Efterklang -


Efterklang is a band from Copenhagen, Denmark, consisting of four core members (Mads Brauer, Casper Clausen, Thomas Husmer & Rasmus Stolberg) who have played together since 2001.
Below are two very favourite songs: 'Prey vs. Predator' from the album "Tripper" and
'Caravan' from the album "Parades".

.:Band of the Day:.

- Pivot -

Dark experimental instrumental post-rock band Pivot were formed in 1999 by brothers Laurenz Pike (drums, percussion) and Richard Pike (guitar, production), but soon ballooned to a five-piece band with the additions of Adrian Klumpes (keyboard), Neal Sutherland (bass), and Dave Bowman (turntables).
Below are 'Montecore' debut album "Make me love you" and 'Sweet Memory' from
"O soundtrack my heart".
Both albums are definitely worth a listen..

Maraveyas Ilegal review

Review for one of the funnest and most energetic lives of this summer.



Οι Maraveyas Ilegal στο μεγαλύτερο πάρτι του καλοκαιριού!

Tell Gnod what you like..

Gnod is a music/literature/movie search engine, that suggests bands/books/films for
you to listen/read/see, based on your interests.

Tell Gnod what you like

Signal or Noise? Agenda

Proposal for a virtual seminar to attend..


Signal or Noise? Agenda

Free online metronome

An online metronome ideal for quick and easy use while practicing music,
this music tool helps with your rhythm and provides tempo selections tempo selections.

METRONOME ONLINE - free!

Musicovery

Mood-dependent free radio station with presets for a more personalised experinece.

Musicovery

How to remove lyrics..

Software for all the karaoke lovers out there..


Remove The Lyrics From MOST Songs

.:Video of the Day:.

Simply..one of the best videos of all time..enjoy!

.:Song of the Day:.

A highly addictive song from 'Battles' for a not so addictive movie (Twilight Eclipse..).. :P

.:Band of the Day:.

Everything Everything is a four-piece band based in Manchester celebrated originally from Newcastle / Northumberland.Their music has been described as "surreal neo-classical avant-pop for the digital age.
Hit tracks include 'Suffragete Suffragete'and 'Photoshop Handsome'from the
forthcoming album "Man Alive".

.:Band of the Day:.

Tunng are an experimental folk band which formed in 2003 in London, England.
They are a digital-folk band, which has produced various works,with numerous exceptional tracks, some of which are posted below.

Bazooka@VELVET magazine

Bazooka, one of the winning bands of the "Velvet Prize 2010"on an earlier interview about their work and recently released, self-titled, debut EP which was recorded in 48 hours in our studios..


to read the interview, click here.

Lumiere Brother

Lumiere Brother is the project of musician/composer Thanasis Christodoulou.
"Fiction" is the name of his debut album, a trip of cinematic influences and piano wrapped,story-like music.
Links to reviews, here and here.

.:Band of the Day:.

- Shipping News -


Shipping News is an American post-rock/indie rock band. The group formed in
the fall of 1996. Their sound can be compared to that of bands such as Slint,
June of 44,Shellac and others..
Below, my personal favourites 'Untitled w Drums' from their EP
"Flies the Field", and 'Wax Dreams' from "Three-Four".

VST Plugins

A selection of free plugins for you to download..

elogoxa.......VST Plugins

Introduction » Exact Audio Copy

Freeware used to copy audio cd's, that enables the option of correcting audio
jitters and such..have a look!

Introduction » Exact Audio Copy

Pitchfork: Album Reviews: Refused: The Shape of Punk to Come: A Chimerical Bombination in 12 Bursts [Deluxe Edition]

Pitchfork: Album Reviews: Refused: The Shape of Punk to Come: A Chimerical Bombination in 12 Bursts [Deluxe Edition]

.: Band of the day :.

- Les Savy Fav-

In my purely arrogant opinion, one of the best bands i've ever had the pleasure
coming across and which exist out there..I could go on talking forever about how
great i think their music is, but i'd be wandering off the point.
Please..enjoy their greatness for yourselves!

Tango With Lions - Verba time

"..Tango with Lions were originally conceived by song-writer Kat in 2006, after the musical dressing of diaries, photos and book-reading influences and were officially formed during a summer-time jam in 2007, in a beach house.
Johnniethin's blues-folk guitar playing and harmonica style, met cellist Stavros' confident melodies and Ntana's delicate clarinet sound to complete what the upcoming album represents.
Since the recording sessions during 2009-2010 with Ottomo at Fab Liquid Studios, the band's line up has changed, with Yannos now playing guitars and Stefanos on the drums.
Tango with Lions are day-dreamers, hard-workers and music-lovers. .."


MIC - CD Review - Tango With Lions - Verba time - Ελληνικά

Monika

Some recent reviews on her latest work, "Exit"..here and here and here.
Following, a video clip from the new album..enjoy!

Welcome to our freshly launched blog..
Here you can find all sorts of info related to Fab Liquid recording studios,
along with audio and video material.
Feel free to to drop a comment or just say hi! :)