For You & Me - The Fearless Vampire Killers. New Clip

Quite possibly the most ‘Melbourne’ video I’ve seen since Northcote (So Hungover). The Fearless Vampire Killers have released the video for the title track of their debut LP (to be released mid 2011), ‘For You & Me’.

Directed by Timothy Melville. Some familiar scenes and situations, teamed up with the killer surfer-revival blues sound which has been doing so well for them. It’s good, but having been a fan of this band for quite some time it is also becoming a bit predictable. I would enjoy seeing his bands exploring some of the other interpretations of the becoming surfer-revival genre. Sure thing, the sixties vibe is a great sound. But does it really have the potential to go further than their debut LP?

It should be interesting to find out.

All Mine - Little Red. New clip.

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New video from Little Red. We all know they're new album wasn't as good as Listen to Little Red or Get Ready!, but let's put that aside. It's really not a bad video.

Sure thing, Dominic Byrne's new hair style leaves him looking like Richard a la Blue Lagoon. But surely we can ignore that for now.

Director D'Arcy Foley-Dawson has really impressed with this post-apocalyptic Melbourne scene. The very fact they've managed to make Melbourne's CBD look like the Docklands (completely empty) on such a small budget, is an effort in itself. Often such theatrical clips can be detrimental to the music. The dark, brooding, lonely atmosphere of this clip really compliments the song.

Also, is that a Greasers shirt I see? Maybe. Man, I miss the Greasers.

Ships Piano. Allowing some nostalgia.

I often think of Ships Piano as the band I miss most from my heydays of roaming dark pubs in search of some rad music. They had that wonderful teenage-punk innocence that few bands can carry off once the dreaded ‘age of maturity’ hits. Their absolute crassness in regards to all things, sex and otherwise is an incredible escape from adulthood. Few bands can pull of lyrics like ‘I walk around you like you’re just a pile of shit’, and still be something I’m willing to listen to.

They’re still around. Just because I haven’t seen them play since The Birmy’s 2^nd Birthday doesn’t mean they aren’t still here. Something energetic and carefree. Man, I need to see these guys again soon.

Listen here: http://triplejunearthed.com.au/Artists/View.aspx?artistid=21170

Kins. Fade Bird, Fade.

Lovely, fluid, and atmospheric. If you’re after a beautiful escape, it’s here.

Lead singer, Thom Savage (Oh Mercy), has managed to create a sound which, despite being played upon by many of today’s artists (Think Angus and Julia Stone), sounds completely authentic and original.

Single , Fade Bird, Fade, ventures on the darker side of the Kins. Harmonic layering and echoing techniques create a chilling feel throughout the song, you become fully aware that you are indeed listening to something quite special. In saying that, the song continues to stay within the vibe of much of Kins other songs, featuring some incredibly beautiful and laid back procession.

Listen here: http://www.myspace.com/hellokins/music