Rainer is a beguiling new project comprising two members - including singer Rebekah Raa - from former London foursome Stricken City . But while that act had a optimistic, pop-edged sound, Rainer is more downbeat and minimal. On the two tracks released thus far, Raa's refrained vocals float out like solemn siren songs over choral backings, cloudy electrogaze and clarinet notes.
Facebook / thisisrainer.com I can't tell you too much about Rainer , a new act from London who came to my attention through The Great Escape line-up announcement so I won't try and guess whom they maybe (though the voice sounds somewhat strikingly familiar) and instead will dive straight into the two tracks available online (available to stream / download below)... Both introduce a minimal, stark songcraft with ghostly voices and skeletal arrangements, "Silence" sounds like it belongs to another time with choral harmonies and beautifully nightmarish synth arrangements, stripping away [...]
Secret Mountains Rainer Record Label - Friends Records Release Date - Feb. 26, 2013 Perhaps the most continually rewarding development in indie music over the past few years has been the maturation of the Baltimore music scene. From acts like Beach House, Animal Collective, and Dan Deacon to more mid-level groups like Lower Dens and Wye Oak, there seems to be a willingness to experiment and push the boundaries that pervades the musical landscape of "Charm City." The latest contender [...]
As Baltimore's Secret Mountains get ready to release their debut album Rainer on February 26th, anticipation is beginning to get the better of us. Back in 2009 the band dropped their debut EP Kaddish and then followed it up with 20102s Rejoice and 20122s Winter Sessions , both also EPs, all reveling in the dark, swirling, emotive soundscape they've carved out for themselves. As their EPs make way for [...]
Secret Mountains hail from Baltimore and are set to release their debut LP on February 26th via Friends Records. As a band they make dense, lush pop music, all swirling guitars and yearning siren vocals, and the couple of tracks that were sent our way last week both do a fine job of whetting the appetite ahead of the release of their Rainer LP. Coasting has been floating around for a little while now, but it remains a prodigious offering of psychedel- ish rock; the driving, grungey guitars and forced vocals [...]
Click here to view the video on YouTube. Rainer Weichhold - Vacation Tape Released today on Kling Klong. Really impressive stuff here from Weichhold. Full Post : Rainer Weichhold: Vacation Tape
Eben auf Design Made In Germany entdeckt: Die Kollaboration zwischen dem Berliner Furniture/Interior-Designer Rainer Spehl und dem Streetware Brand UCON . In Spehl´s Werkstatt entstand ein sehr edles Laptop Case (MacBook Pro) aus Holz und Leder. Das Teil ist mit 280 Euro nicht ganz günstig, aber gefühlt jeden Cent wert. Hier gibt es noch ein gut gemachtes Video zur Entstehung des "Noah Case":
Dig the late Rainer Ptacek (you do remember him , don't you?) taking on a Willie Nelson classic with only a dobro for company. "My, it's been a long long time..." Rainer - Funny How Time Slips Away MP3
Rainer Weichhold - Jerk Chicken
Rainer - 8000 Feet Up (EP Preview) released by Cesare’s Serialism Records. including "Shaun Reeves and Tale of Us edit" Official Video
Rainer with Joey Burns & John Convertino - The Oasis
After a five month break since their last London party with Mobilee's Dan Curtain, the Select*Elect boys are back with a brand new East End warehouse location this Saturday 23rd July with Get Physical duo Catz N Dogz at the helm. Hailing from Poland but now splitting their time between there and Berlin, Catz N Dogz aka Greg and Voitek, are sure to excite with their blend of minimal, deep house and disco. And that's all before you even start delving into all the exciting stuff coming out of their own label Pets Recordings. So all in all a [...]
Rainer with Joey Burns & John Convertino - The Farm
We're going into a bit of a hiatus here at Catfish Vegas presents... as other obligations have crept into the picture. If you're a regular reader, thanks for your time, and feel free to email anytime to chat about music. Look for a possible return in time to unveil the year-end lists for the best music of ¡El Ocho! DOWNLOAD: Rainer Ptacek - Funny How Time Slips Away (Willie Nelson cover)
At this point, I've recreated all but a couple of my old mixes in the new iTunes library - and those two are all but done, just missing a few tracks that somehow I've found I don't actually own anywhere else after all these years. The "Mix Master" playlist that I'm using to string them all together is just shy of 500 songs, forming one hell of a 30-hour playlist. On my birthday several years ago
Some Of It Was True!
Just Music That I Like
We Listen For You
Listen Before You Buy
GoldFlakePaint
redthreat
So So Yeah!
For The Sake Of The Song
Minimal Freaks
gbabuts
we are not a rock band
Catfish Vegas presents...
Arctic Monkeys - Do I Wanna Know? (Official Video)
Inside "Magna Carta Holy Grail" with JAY Z + Samsung
Local Natives - You & I (Official Video)
CHVRCHES - Gun
AlunaGeorge - You Know You Like It
Iron DJ
Nueva canción de Arctic Monkeys: Do I Wanna Know
Kanye West – Yeezus
