New Dance track "So Fly" from Sola Rosa (NZ) "gets the body moving and the soul grooving"

Kiwi music producer Andrew Spraggon describes his new song "So Fly" released under his Sola Rosa moniker as having an “angular analog feel”. The tune sits perfectly alongside the vibrant Sola Rosa back catalogue that fans have come to know and love for it's unique sound. And yet, the latest track pushes further ahead into new musical territory. “The overall feel is an unusual one for me as a producer" Spraggon comments, "but I wanted to make it have a retro kind of vibe. It’s pretty much a synth-laden production and heavy on the beats,” he says. From my perspective "So Fly" gets the body moving and the soul grooving! :)

Dope New Videos from; Shakes - "Tambourine Girls" & Pikachunes "You Are"

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Shakes new video 'Tambourine Girls" dropped last week and if I am not mistaken the songs sounding even better with some funny Jack-blasque visuals to go with it. But do I have a stigma in my left eye or does the guy in the video when he rips his t-shirt of and starts dancing/jiggling nah shaking around look a hell of a lot like the star of the School of Rock haha. On a serious note something really strikes me about this video that I feel compelled to write about and pose the serious question, where the hell are the "Tambourine Girls"?? I mean I like the guy playing all the instruments and find him entertaining to watch and his smile is in infectious and heart warming but I would have really liked to see some hot sexy girls undressing instead possible flanking him then pushing around and finally maybe dressing him up like a girl and turning into one of them haha that would have really answered my question. But with a white turtle neck that reminds me of Diana Keaton starring opposite Jack Nicholson in one of my fav films "Something Gotta Give" it's hard not to love this video and I really hope to God there are woman in the next video :)!!!! p.s can't wait to hear Shakes next record that they are currently recording

Fav line: "We could travel just by turning a page"
Fav production aspect: The overall mix! who did it??

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The animation for this video fits perfectly with the song i love the dystopian tragedy and darkness swimming through "You Are". In my humble uneducated view I think this is a real return to form from Pikachunes an artist that has had to battle some serious health issues in the recent past. Admittedly I don't know to much music from him except for his really early stuff that I saw on the telly but I definitely know about him and I liked this video enough to surf through Youtube and check out some live performances! He's also friends with my friend Ant who I went to school with and played some mean games of indoor cricket with in intermediate which is cool :). I love the drum machines on "Who Are"and also like the kind of rough mix too which is creative and uncompromising = kickass. If this tune is a taste of things to come I will definitely be dialing into check out the upcoming album on Monday records (Aussie label). I'd also be really interested to know who drew/animated the video it would be real cool if Pika did it himself!!! :)

Fav line:  "You are the most Important thing in the World to me"
Fav production aspect: The Synth tones they make me imagine sitting in some pagan ass church with the artist preaching to a room of evil daleks before the death-star explodes

THE NEO-KALASHNIKOVS - Shining Star dance remix by POECK from BRAZIL (Carterton Balloon Tragedy)

Hey Guys
Here is the official remix by POECK of Shining Star. It's out on Sweet Punch Records all the way from Brasília, Brazil!!!  POECK is an amazing musician/composer and The Neo-Kalashnikovs are really looking forward to working with him more in the future. A giant Shout out to Brazil!!!    And my good friend Hobbs  

The song is about the Carterton Ballon Tragedy and helps us remember the momentous event in New Zealand history .This humble little  song helps keep alive all the young New Zealanders involved and cements the belief that they will be Shining Stars Forever!

You can also stream the original here just make sure to pause the New Remix above :)
The Free Download button is also enabled as well so you can have a copy of the single for free :)

PREMIER: Cure Motel - "Do It Your Own Way" (The Official Single)

Here is the first official single "Do It Your Own Way" by Cure Motel in association with Rocawave Records. The electro punk rock/house producer has been touring the single up and down the coasts of NZ and it's officially dropping tonight!!! I really dig this tune it reminds me of if Devo and Gangnam style got all mixed up in a blender and served on ice. 

The song is 100% Kiwi (can I get a hell yeah!!). I'm super stoked to have the PREMIER and will be working hard to get it heard. "Do it" will be available for purchase physically through Bandcamp and digitally via iTunes as part of the first Rocawave compilation. But until then grab a limited time free download and keep rocking New Zealand!!! :) 
TMR

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Linear Notes:
Cure Motel's debut single "Do It Your Own Way" is an electro punk dance rock anthem.

Darcy Gladwin is the producer/singer/programmer/guitarist/synth player. 

He also managed to pen the lyrics for the single "Do It" in his spare time ;)

Production Credits:

Original demo recorded and mixed by: Darcy Gladwin at Cure Motel Studio
Profesisonal single recorded and Mixed by: Olly Harmer of The Lab studio in Mt Eden.
Mastering engineer: Brian Lucey in the U.S (Black Keys, Arctic Monkeys)
A&R: Moss Bioletti

Cure Motel - The Rotten side of Mangawhai Tavern

Auckland based recording artist Cure Motel and his Gonomada Tour were not happy muso's at Mangawhai Tavern this week . On their nationwide tour they thought it would be brilliant to pay their respects to Managwhai Tavern. A famous venue that they were stoked to be performing at. Unfortunately the reality of the venue was a complete illusion.When the tour first stepped into the venue there was a cold atmosphere. The management eventually came out to greet them and then immediately told them they didn't have a P.A. Something that the band was depending on the venue supplying. Something they could have brought but thought they wouldn't need. Despite this significant set-back Cure Motel and DJ Romantech managed to source a sound system from a neighboring venue the Pippi Lounge that were hospitable and warm. 

However, despite acquiring a p.a for the gig Mangawhai tavern management were still throwing spanners in the work. For instance once the band had set-up their guitars, dj players and synths they were told to move right into the corner of the deck. This being at odds with the band who were happy being in the centre of the deck and trying to make the most of a bad situation. The managers then told the acts to turn their speakers up to blistering level. A volume that was potentially ear shattering as the subs on the system were already close to exploding. Apparently Managwahai tavern wanted people who lived in the hills to get excited and come down, never mind the hearing of touring musicians?
After discussing the ordeal with lead singer /producer Darcy Gladwin over the phone he also mentioned a severe shortage of food for the musical acts at the venue. Whether this was because of a bad financial position of the venue was not made apparent. The band were aggressively told to buy food at a restaurant across the road. Grudgingly they were given a staff discount but were made to feel severely awkward about asking for one. 

Withstanding the bad vibes of the Manawhai tavern Cure Motel believed that the worst action taken by the venue predated Gonomada's arrival. This was because the venue had failed to bill the show on any part of the venue. Tour manager Darcy stated to me; "How the hell are people even going to know we are playing unless the venue does some form of promotion, can't they be bothered writing our name on the venue list. We've travelled hundreds of kilometers to share our music with Managawhai. It's been the worse touring experience ever by a country mile in New Zealand! 

The head of management also had the nerve to tell Darcy that she would 'eat him for breakfast" amongst an assortment of disrespectful and threatening snipes. In our conversation about the rotten side of Mangawhai Tavern he summed up the whole debacle as a situation were one is systematically being terrorized by a venue with no compassion. And personally I have to agree with his view point as it really does seem the venue doesn't care about acts that will go on to be high-flyers in the future.

Interface was inspired by my computer and Daft Punk. It was written about an old interface that I thought was broken when in fact it wasn't!

You can follow me on twitter here: @darcygladwin

And connect your interface to mine via: https://www.facebook.com/CureMotel

My debut singles release is imminient and will be coming to a radio station near you!!!

Until then "Do It Your Own Way" 

CM :)

New Artist: Ferreira Sky - Superstar on the Rise

I'm know an instant fan of Ferreira Sky. I thought she was someone that was signed by a drop kick producer that had made some hits. In actual fact this girl is awesome. I like how she is a bit unsure of herself and her own musical abilities! but really she has nothing to worry about. Her artistic call to collaborate with Gasper Noe was tremendous and has paid a divined. His art direction or guidance has helped Sky really made cut through visually, her video clips and artwork are very oringial and yet so familiar (psycho).

In many ways she reminds me of a porcelain doll and a super-model wrapped up in a fragile body embed with a rockers die-hard soul. The news on the street is that she will be touring with musics number one chick Miley Cyrus in 2014. No doubt the tour will go off and their will be some headlines involved thats for sure haha. Check out the video that converted someone that hadn't even heard her music to a person keen to see more from this talented and beautiful woman. I knew that grey t-shirt in Ariel Pinks video was a piss take haha!!!

Introducing: Tove Lo - Pop Music For Champions (Stockholm, Sweden)

Have you heard about Tove Lo yet? I have today and this girl is a super-talent the beat production is immense the vocals are butter smooth and everyones backing her from Marina and the Diamonds to the whole of the blogosphere. This girl could be the next big thing in pop music in 2014. She seems like an artist with vision and drive to succeed.

I'm really liking all her tracks on Soundcloud especially the most popular ones. It's great to see Stockholm, Sweden still on lock with their wealth of talent. This girls gonna blow up fast and I hope her words haunt you!!!

Shout out to Lucas Nord for his dope music as well!!! :)

https://soundcloud.com/tovelo

Tropic of Pisces sign to OOH LA LA RECORDS - Great News Guys

Tropic of Pisces are an energetic and thrilling new act that have just inked their record deal to tastemakers Ooh La La Records. The Brooklyn based record company are now offering the debut record from Pisces on tasty limited edition vinyl on the 25th Feburary. If you wan't to get a little bit closer to the action check out the details on the release: http://tinyurl.com/n44f5q7

CEO of Ooh La La is making it that much easier for fans to interact with Tropic of Pisces. And their are some great deals up for grabs if you become completely taken by TOP.



Fun facts about the record and TOP:
Matthew Scheiner recorded the whole album at home
His father helped him produce the record
He plays for popular cult band Oberhofer
He has brown hair and a brilliant voice

TMR

New Video: Mas Ysa - "Why" - (Ice Hockey indie music video)

Residing in Brooklyn, NY Mas Ysa has delivered up stunner called "Why". The tune has been doing really well on top music blogs around the world. I really like the visuals and theme in his video. It reminds me off all my friends that like to train hard in sport. One of my friends is also a top ice hockey player who represented New Zealand and I think he will really like it.

My other friend James is an avid Lacrosse player and I think he will dig it. It's really great to see an indie video with sports in it. Maybe if there were more videos likes this we'd actually get out more and play sport :)

Highlights of this track: Singing Performance
                                      Drum machines
                                      Soul & Heart of Artist

Pre-order Mas Ysa's Worth EP and get 'Why' now: http://smarturl.it/masysaworth