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You’ve GOT to Hear This: “Vonelle”(0)
Vonelle is a Toronto-based, indie rock band who released a self-titled EP last spring. The five song long EP pairs experimental song structures with Julia Crawford’s ethereal voice, creating a whole lot of wonder in just under twenty minutes. The opening track (“Over&Over”) starts with a catchy beat and a poetic first line, “Pretty once… Read More ›
You’ve GOT to Hear This: “The Altered Hours”
I’ve always wondered why so many people turn up to a gig an hour or two after the venue opens its doors; if I took this approach, I’d have never heard some of my favorite bands. For example, the first time I heard Cork-based The Altered Hours was downstairs in the Roisín Dubh, where they… Read More ›
You’ve GOT to Hear This: “Pompeii”
Pompeii by Bear’s Den The London band Bear’s Den, being made up by Andrew Davie, Kev Jones and Joey Haynes are not only a good new band which might get really big in the next few years, no, they also have created a song called “Pompeii” which is absolutely stellar! Although the song is very… Read More ›
You’ve GOT to Hear This: “The Dan Kelly Song”
The Dan Kelly Song by Hey Geronimo Just when you thought they couldn’t come up with anything better, they have. Hey Geronimo released The Dan Kelly Song this week for free, and you can download it on their Bandcamp page. (http://heygeronimo.bandcamp.com) Whether you’ve heard this song live or not, there’s no denying that it’ll tickle… Read More ›
You’ve GOT to Hear This: “And So I Watch You From Afar”
Belfast-based And So I Watch You From Afar are one of Ireland’s biggest instrumental bands, and for good reason; witnessing one of their performances first hand is an absolutely incredible experience, and their energy is the stuff of legend. I first saw them perform at the Roisín Dubh in Galway, on New Year’s Eve, 2011,… Read More ›
You’ve GOT to Hear This: “Khôra”
I remember coming across a number of posters scattered around my university last year, advertising a small gig in a local venue I had never visited before. I didn’t know any of the bands on the line-up, and it wasn’t a free gig, but a friend and I decided we’d go anyway (I think we… Read More ›
You’ve GOT To Hear This: “Trophy Wife”
I suppose my interest in indie music only really kicked off in the latter half of last year; for over a year before that, most of the music I listened to could be classed as post-rock, math-rock or electronic. I think it really began with Foals, having been ordered to listen to them by a… Read More ›
You’ve GOT to Hear This: Birds Of Canada compilation “In The Spring”
Our friend Adam over at Birds of Canada has recently created a wonderful Spring compilation titled In The Spring. Curious about the inspiration behind this great mix, Adam spoke with AMBY to let us in on the true purpose and influence of In The Spring! Adam Roper: The inspiration was basically just to find a… Read More ›
You’ve GOT to Hear This: “Rocket Ship”
Rocket Ship by San Cisco Today’s “You’ve GOT to hear this” song is “Rocket Ship” by the Australian four-piece band San Cisco. This happy sing-along song from the EP Awkward is about the desire of flying away and leaving everyday life behind; “I fold a piece of paper and I put it in my pocket… Read More ›
You’ve GOT to Hear This: “Jamie Parisio”
Tangles Never Tire by Jamie Parisio The song starts with a few seconds of drum beats, but when you now think it’s going to be some sort of heavy and very rocking song, you’re wrong. Tangles Never Tire from the EP “You Promised Me The Sea” turns out to be a smooth, calm and very flowing… Read More ›
