There’s nothing like a freshly pressed 12″ single. Melbourne’s Absolute Boys have just released their debut 12″ and we’ve got the awesome flip-side track Wonderful Things available for you to listen below.

A real interesting sound going on here, they’ve got all the minimal-as-possible stylings of their peers, but with some definite weird-pop undertones and a surprisingly less abrasive sound. The vocals are a treat and the production is crisp without being overdone. A very honest and exciting debut indeed.

This song is like an explosion of party drugs. San Francisco’s Lemonade have even called this song Big Weekend. Their myspace URL reads myspace.com/bananasandecstacy. Yep, as that information suggests, it really does sound like a sleezy drugged up disco romp in a tropical island themed 90210 penthouse.

Lemonade – Big Weekend

I’ve been listen to a lot of Damon’s dreamy psychedelic tunes lately. There are some absolute classics on this 1969 album Song Of A Gypsy, including the below Poor Poor Genie.

Put it on with some big headphones and listen to that stereo separation baby! Back when drums were all panned to one side and everything sat comfortably in a mix without overcrowding. Anyway, enough music perfectionist talk for now….just listen. Plus I was born in the 80’s.

Damon – Poor Poor Genie

A really cool hazy sunshine vibe here on Wishes from New Jersey’s Ducktails. I could just put this on repeat and slip into a trance filled with banana lounges, mojito’s, long sunny days, swimming pools, bicycles and polaroid pictures. Yeah…something like that.

Ducktails – Wishes

Luna Park’s Big Top is one of the worst venues i’ve ever attended. Big stale room full of security guards, wristbands and crowd barriers *shudder*, but it didn’t stop me from enjoying Franz Ferdinand last night.

If you’re like me and tend to get into bands 10 years too late, or stray completely away from the hype of massive bands like this, then maybe you should have a closer listen. FF have written some of the last decade’s most classic tunes.

Take Me Out had 2000 people jumping in unison and it reminded me whats so great about this band, amazingly well written, ridiculously catchy songs that have a lot of groove and a lot of style.

I just couldn’t believe no one cared when they played their cover of LCD Soundsystem’s All My Friends… i almost had a heart attack when they started playing it.

Franz Ferdinand – Take Me Out

Sydney’s Drugmoney has made a name for himself as MC Gaff E’s DJ and producer, and steps out here on his own for a solo effort. And it’s pretty damn good. The sounds are very interesting and impeccably produced (for an unmastered demo) direct from his bedroom in da hoods of Mascot. It’s almost comical at times, but I think that’s because i’ve been watching this Garth Marenghi episode too much and got the solo stuck in my head. Either way, Monday Luv has got a great groove. Drugmoney is hoping to put an EP out shortly.

Drugmoney – Monday Luv (Demo)

Melbourne’s Gold Tango released their debut EP late last year, and I’m really bummed I haven’t heard it yet. The first single Telescope, is a killer downbeat keyboard jam, that sounds more 80’s pop on junk than the twee indie stuff that you’d usually here from this kind of sound. I love how this track keeps building but still maintains its slow moving pop-drone the whole way.

EP available now from the wonderful EXO Records.

Gold Tango – Telescope

Shit Robot is a genius. Signed to the DFA label, Marcus Lambkin is originally from Ireland but has pretty much become a world-wide disco phenomenon, globetrotting his away across various countries for extended periods of time. Everything he touches turns to gold, and this is no exception.

Here he has remixed Idioma’s dreamy soundscape-esque track into the kinda track you dance your ass off to when the sun’s coming up, but still manages to keep that uplifting simplicity of the original. Save this one for 7am next time you’re out and about.

Idioma – Landscapes (Shit Robot remix)

This is so fucking good. Melbourne’s White Woods are doing a kind of drugged out garage sound that is so familiar, but somehow highly unique. The album is a huge journey through all kinds of garage/psych, shoegaze, and even no-wave-jam kinda paradises. I’ve only had a couple of listens and I already know i’m going to be playing this all year.

Groundswell is track 6 of 7 on this excellent record. Also go to their myspace and check out Ballet Tea and a live version of their nine minute album closer Backyard Blues.

Available soon on Sensory Projects.

STREAMING ONLY

After our sold out FNMC night in December with The Joysticks & Step Panther, we’re back again with a huge lineup that we are very very excited about…..

LOVE CONNECTION from Melbourne, doing thier Sydney album launch.

(Love Connection was released Jan 30 through Sensory Projects)

NO ART. Sydney & FNMC favourites.

TOMORROWS TULIPS from California USA, featuring ex Japanese Motors front-man Alex Knost, on their very first Australian tour.

It all happens on Saturday 27th March at Oxford Art Factory’s Gallery Bar.

Pre-sale tickets are available right here from MOSHTIX.

Get in quick, the venue is tiny and tickets will go fast.

Love Connection on FNMC

No Art on FNMC

Tomorrows Tulips on FNMC