Archive for: Music

Off to see the Arctic Monkeys at the O2 next Saturday and planning to start the day off with a trip to The Kernel Brewery to stock up on a few (hopefully) quality IPAs. The Kernel Brewery make Pale Ales, India Pale Ales and old school London Porters and Stouts.If the video below is anything to go by, it looks like it will be a promising visit!

The new track (The Devil Takes Care of His Own) from Band of Skulls. Quality. All the more so ‘cos I am going to see them support The Black Keys in February next year, should be an amazing show!

Another music favourite from Oz is Gotye. His blend of atmospheric, thought provoking and sometimes melancholic tunes are pretty awesome. Whilst browsing on last.fm I found he’s also got a new album out: Making Mirrors. Like his previous work it is an eclectic mix of styles, moods and shifting tempos. Currently I’m loving the track “Somebody That I Used To Know”. It’s kind of this album’s version of “Hearts A Mess” I think. Well worth a listen.

Another favourite of mine, Australian musician Pete Murray has just also released a new album: Blue Sky Blue. The album continues in the same vain as his previous work with a mixture of rock ‘n’ roll, blues with his characteristic soulful voice tying it altogether. There’s a nice blend of upbeat tracks and a few slow ones in there as well.

All inspired by the new album I decided to check out if Pete was playing over here in the UK, and to my surprise and joy he is playing in London in November. I’ve got tickets for me and Rose, so am looking forward to seeing him play in a few month’s time!

The awesome surfer and musician Timmy Curran has just released a new album: Options.

I dig his style of music (and surfing) and love throwing on a few tracks on the way to the coast (or whilst travelling) to get me in the spirit and raise the stoke for what lays ahead!

You can download the new album: Options by Timmy Curran for free from his website.