As part of our 5th birthday celebrations , during the month of May we'll be looking back at the history of Hidden Shoal, year by year, casting some light on artists and releases that may have been overlooked. For one week, all releases covered below will be available from the Hidden Shoal Store with a 40% discount. Flavoursome! In 2007, Hidden Shoal pushed onward with a ridiculously full release schedule and tons of new signings. The label continued its expansion internationally with 2007 seeing releases from a diverse and beautiful spectrum [...]
Check out the latest edition of the wonderful Inside The Label show at New York's awesome Breakthru Radio (home of the mighty DJ Mojo!). The show features an hour of tracks selected from across the Hidden Shoal catalogue. Lurvly!
Hidden Shoal Recordings is pleased to announce the official release of compilation album Crushed and Reminded , the fifth instalment in its free sampler album series. Whilst the keen eyed amongst you may have already noted that this has has been available for a few weeks now, we thought we'd allow some breathing space before making the official announcement (busy month!!!) Crushed and Reminded takes the listener on a multi-dimensional sonic rollercoaster ride, showcasing tracks from recent 2009 HSR releases. Moving from bitcrushed remixes through cinematic instrumental rock to deliciously [...]
We are indeed excitable little three year olds. So excitable in fact that we've decided to make ALL Hidden Shoal singles available for free download throughout May. That means over 35 tracks by more than 20 artists for absolutely zero dollars. That includes tracks by Hotels, HC-B, Jumpel, My Majestic Star, Fall Electric, The Slow Beings, Rich Bennett, City of Satellites... And that's just the tip of the musical iceberg. We advise you to take advantage of this offer either before May closes its door on us or we come to our senses. Head to the HSR Store [...]
Hidden Shoal is proud to announced its 3rd-birthday celebrations! With a roster of 30+ acts from 8 different countries – ranging from the epic ambient-rock cinematics of Italy's HC-B through to the genius space-pop of one of Seattle's bright lights, Hotels –Hidden Shoal has earned a special place in the new musical landscape. "Finding Hidden Shoal Recordings could rightly claim to be in the top 10 best things that ever happened to me, such is the quality and diversity of their roster" – Boring Machine Disturbs Sleep "they [...]
Hidden Shoal Recordings today announced the release of East-West Section , the fourth volume in the label's free sampler album series , compiling tracks from recently released albums and EPs. East-West Section is like a knife with ears – an audible slice through Hidden Shoal's 2008 releases. But no blood! We've stitched these killer tracks into a brand new tapestry… From the delicate ambient murmur of RL/VL to the avant-pop mastery of Iretsu ; the lush lounge-jazz of Rich Bennett to the sublime ambient [...]
Yes folks it's almost time for the 2008 Hidden Shoal Christmas Party, presented by wonderful team at Aperture . The event will be held on Friday 19th December at the Bakery in Perth and features a stunning line-up of bands: Enargeia , My Majestic Star , The Slow Beings , Fall Electric , Apricot Rail and Toby Richardson and The Surround Sound . The night will also include artwork by visual artists Nicola Kaye, Stephen Terry, Uriah Mathews, James Stillitoe, Sam Landels and Stuart Medley, video greetings from our international artists, and [...]
The new December specials are now available from the Hidden Shoal Store . Grab these awesome back catalogue releases at a reduced price: Bury The Sound's Autumn Magnets EP, Moongoat's self-titled EP , My Majestic Star's debut album Ideas Are The Answer , and The Hero Cycle's Lakes And Ponds EP. In Bury The Sound news, guitarist Tim Clarke is playing live with his new ambient hip-pop project BiG MiLK next Tuesday night at 303 bar, Northcote, Melbourne. [...]
Omg, it's back! Miwa Gemini - Crazy Over You I only heard Miwa's music for the first time a few days ago, but I'm already enthralled. Imagine a slightly more soft-voiced Nina Simone picking up a guitar and making gorgeous, low-key indie-pop. I made a post about her earlier this week, which features two other track worth checking out. Chris Mason - Better Lush singer/songwriter material from Australia. [...]
Later this week, DC's Deleted Scenes will embark on a US tour that will stretch into mid-June. Tonight, they will be having a big kickoff party at The Red and The Black and several of their tourmates will be joining them. The band is excited about this show and Dan describes their friends as follows... The Hero Cycle is dense indie rock from Burlington, VT. Hot Lava is milky, very pretty electro-folk from Richmond, VA. Paper Airplanes is shambling, charming indie pop from Wichita, KS [...]
Last summer, when I guest blogged over here , I plugged a Vermont collective called The Hero Cycle . Well, serendipitously, tonight is the CD release party for their debut EP Lakes & Ponds (at Club Metronome in Burlington). The five-song EP is efficiently packed with a quintet of standout Broken Social Scene-inspired tunes. You can stream the entire album on their website and buy it from emusic . The Hero Cycle will also be hitting Williamsburg next week at [...]
In honor of The Hero Cycle 's debut EP and their show at Higher Ground on Wednesday night with The Lymbyc System , we are having a little contest. Here's how it'll work: The first person who sends us an email at False45th[at]gmail[dot]com with the correct answer to the question below will win a copy of The Hero Cycle's stacked debut EP titled Lakes and Ponds . Question: Where did The Hero Cycle play their first show? Hint: The answer [...]
Big lovin goes out to The Sandwich Club , not only for their very lovely words about Hidden Shoal Recordings and The Hero Cycle but also for their continued support and love for Australian independent music and all things connected. If you haven't already enjoyed their wholemeal goodness then we suggest you head to the site and perhaps discover some amazing new music that was right under your nose. We salute you oh breaded ones. Lovers Crime The Hero Cycle - Lovers Crime
Hidden Shoal Recordings, today announced the release of the EP, "Lakes and Ponds" by US based indie pop rockers, The Hero Cycle. From the exultant indie rock joyride of "Breathing In" to the bursting pop immediacy of "Lovers Crime", "Lakes and Ponds" grabs you by the hand, squeezes your palm, then throws you into its spacious and twisting trajectory. The EP manages that perfect balance between viscera and brains where pop hooks and songcraft walk hand in hand with a big layered sound. - Press Release Excerpt. [...]
One of my favorite local bands this year was The Hero Cycle from Burlington. In fact, my iTunes library shows that I listened to "Breathing In", "American Proxy" and "You vs Them" about 55 times since last April when Casey's Sound Bites article tipped me off to them. Basically, if you like Broken Social Scene then you're an excellent candidate for Hero Cycle fandom. Last month, their debut EP (including the songs above and two more), Lakes and Ponds, became available on emusic . [...]
The Hero Cycle started out as a four member band from Vermont in 2005. It has grown to include 7 members, which combine each members unique instrumentation creating a dynamic electric sound that is quite promising. Lakes and Ponds is their new EP set for release this month and I highly recommend giving it a listen. It is currently available online at emusic and look for the official release in the next couple weeks. [...]
Hidden Shoal Recordings, today announced the release of the single, ?You vs Them? by US based indie pop rockers, ? The Hero Cycle ?. The track is taken from the forthcoming EP ?Lakes and Ponds? due for release in January 2007. "You vs Them" is available now exclusively from the HSR Store . You vs Them The Hero Cycle - You vs Them
Bradley's Almanac also tipped me off a few weeks ago to some new songs from The Hero Cycle . You can catch both of the tracks on their myspace site . Of the two tracks, I prefer "Lovers Crime". It has a bit of an Asobi Seksu sound to it but still in the same Hero Cycle vein. The petite female vocals and fuzzy guitar wall is what makes me think of Asobi Seksu. They don't have any shows scheduled right now according to their website but I give them big [...]
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