…instead of creating an album that is instantly or easily likeable, Ireland has tried to just do something honest.
Read the full article here.
…give it some time, let it sink in nice and slow, and you might just find yourself moved by something just a bit different, and a bit beautiful.
Read the full article here.
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These reviews are from the Jonathan Boulet support gig with Wolf Cub and Liddy at the The Metro Theatre, Sydney, on June 30.
Andrew Yorke writes:
…sporting cycling jerseys, the sextet perform stompy, churny, shouty, country-tinged, whiskey-soaked blues… the audience is left to their own devices in the longish gaps between songs, creating a relaxed vibe akin to watching a group of friends jam in a loungeroom.
Read the article here (thebrag.com). “new project” lol.
Jessie Hunt writes:
…appeared a little disinterested in the whole performance, with their bass player spending most of the set with her back to the audience. However, the band’s incredibly impressive cover of the Bob Dylan track The Lonesome Death Of Hattie Carroll made up for everything…
Read the article here (themusic.com.au).
It seems like most, if not all, the R.L. Jones band are currently part of the Joseph Liddy & The Skeleton Horse lineup. The band seems to be gaining some momentum at the moment.
Ps, if you have never heard of Jonathan Boulet, give this a quick listen:
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(Are we going with the acronym now? Did I get it right?)
The article says Australian releases but he puts it ahead of everything on his international list.
Despite being stylistically all over the shop, every single track on the record was dynamite. This would be no mean feat were it simply a ten track record but this thing is fourteen tracks deep and not once did they drop the ball. Whether it’s the funeral dirge that is ‘Black Death 1349′, the hook laden ‘Hunger Song’ or the nine minute acoustic ballad ‘Deep Water’, one can hear a strength in songwriting that transcends genre or mood.
Read the rest here.
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It’s frustrating but also somehow admirable. Instead of simply writing a record of first-listen love affairs like ‘Blood’, the band is making us work. Making us actually listen hard, take our time, and scan the back pages for whatever meaning we may find.
Check out the commenters also.
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TME makes it to number 12 in a list topped by Mumford and Sleigh Bells.
Read the article here, in which Rohin mentions his broken collarbone.
(Thanks to @AudioDaughter for the link).
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It’s really fucking messy… Drunk dudes are yelling out, “Play ‘Blood’!”… They play it, of course; second last song, and it’s great. I wonder if it means anything to them anymore, or whether any such thing has been wrung out through repetition.
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“…many around me were in awe and drew responses like “that was awesome” or “they are really, really good”. They were really good.”
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Bree is “pretty much the only reason I passed my degree,” Rohin admits. “I’m a terrible student…”
Townsville is described as a “flint-tough dustbowl in north-west Australia”. Close enough.
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staceykface also saw the middle east at @ifcdotcom house, they were awesome! #sxsw about 3 hours ago from Swift
NormFraijo Listening to the KCRW broadcast from SXSW. They’ve played some good bands. I particularly liked the music from The Middle East. Australian. about 4 hours ago from web
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flaneur13 #btown tweeps on the road: @btownbeans on motorcycle trip, @rpdorgan at SXSW, @leadenhall is in Middle East. (#FF #FollowFriday #travelogue) about 8 hours ago from TweetDeck
BeatKing_com BeatKing.com – The Middle East – Live from SXSW: Australia’s The Middle East played earlier today at SXSW today co… http://bit.ly/a2HyzL about 15 hours ago from twitterfeed TartyTart oh holy hell, i just turned on this track from The Middle East… now I’m truly jealous of you SXSW fuckers!!! :( about 18 hours ago from Brizzly
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bexrad The Middle East streaming live from SXSW tomorrow morning at http://bit.ly/cVSvZT . WIN. about 20 hours ago from TweetDeck
tlcblog Zola jesus, the middle east and miike snow so far today – anthony #sxsw about 23 hours ago from UberTwitter
mattsdriscoll The Middle East – sounds like at least 6 people playing percussion. Decieving, because I think it’s only 5. #SXSW about 24 hours ago from Tweetie mattsdriscoll The Middle East – Solid band, solid melodies – beautiful songwriting. #SXSW Definitely worth checking out. They utilize a flute with skill about 24 hours ago from Tweetie mattsdriscoll The Middle East tried to end after 3 songs (another engagement), but coerced into one more by applause. #SXSW about 24 hours ago from Tweetie
johnpeterek The Middle East close out the Paste SXSW Party! #pastesxsw #swsx http://tweetphoto.com/14885012 about 24 hours ago from UberTwitter
indierockcafe The Middle East take stage 15 minutes late – hopefully they won’t be forced to wrap at 530 because that’ll mean only a 15 min set #sxsw about 24 hours ago from Mobile Web mattsdriscoll The Middle East is preparing to go on stage at the Paste Magazine party – or one of the many Paste parties. #SXSW. 1 day ago from Tweetie
MusicJunkeeee Low Anthem just finished. Black Prairie (Decemberists side project) and The Middle East up next at Paste party, Galaxy Room. #sxsw 1 day ago from Twitterrific
kcrw RT @betsykcrw: Just heard several songs from The Middle East that have never been released or played on the radio…. only #KCRW!!! #SXSW 1 day ago from HootSuite
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KCRWKajon RT @betsykcrw: w/ The Middle East now as they set up equipment for the live broadcast of #KCRW‘s #MBE from #SXSW. Sndcheckin to Men at Work. 1 day ago from Echofon betsykcrw w/ The Middle East now as they set up equipment for the live broadcast of #KCRW‘s #MBE from #SXSW. Soundcheckin to Men at Work. 1 day ago from HootSuite
Slottsfjell Blant de beste konsertene vi fikk med oss igår på SXSW‘s første dag var Soko (FR), The Middle East (AUS), The… http://bit.ly/cDZIgI 1 day ago from Facebook FromGoToWhoa Stream live SXSW on IFC, tomorrow THE MIDDLE EAST and THe Whigs!!! here http://www.ifc.com/sxsw/live-video/ 1 day ago from web
LiveMusicAustin #sxsw SXSW review: The Middle East http://ow.ly/16PFmV 1 day ago from HootSuite LiveMusicAustin #sxsw SXSW review: The Middle East – Some bands settle on a fairly narrow sound and stick with it, while other dabb… http://ow.ly/16PFnU 1 day ago from HootSuite
domsirsly The Middle East @ Club de Ville were amazing #SXSW 1 day ago from web
360sxsw SXSW review: The Middle East http://bit.ly/dtNFyQ #sxsw 1 day ago from twitterfeed
Austin_CP Austin: SXSW review: The Middle East http://austin.cityandpress.com/node/1053269 1 day ago from API Slottsfjell Høydepunkter SXSW dag 1 stod blant annet Soko, Warpaint, The Middle East og The Morning Benders for. Ca en million band igjen å se bare. 1 day ago from web
101x Daily Dose Thursday, March 18 (SXSW Preview): The Middle East “Blood,” Recordings of the Middle East … http://bit.ly/a8tzBK Austin Powell 1 day ago from twitterfeed
DC9AtNight By the way, The Middle East was Band No. 2. Great baroque Americana folk… from AUS? But it works. #sxsw #50bands4days 1 day ago from UberTwitter
jimmel more technical difficulties for the middle east. guitar and bass both cut out in the middle of their last song. #sxsw 1 day ago from txt
kyle_newman holy frack – THE MIDDLE EAST (fav new band btw) are playing in Austin!!! @sxsw just got a lot cooler 1 day ago from web
adamsam Wow. Just saw the middle east at sxsw. The collective subtlety of each performer makes for high distinction. Middleeastmusic.com 1 day ago from Seesmic
danielrodrigue #NX35 RT @DC9AtNight: The Middle East are living up to their @nx35 hype. #sxsw http://tweetphoto.com/14796238 1 day ago from txt
johncanaday The Middle East performing “Blood” #sxsw http://twitpic.com/199eyi 1 day ago from Echofon
bvSXSW Like Dawes, The Middle East are closing it out strong. #sxsw 1 day ago from Tweetie
MattDentler You didn’t hear it here first, but mark my words: The Middle East may end up the buzz discovery of the #SXSW Music Festival. 1 day ago from web
GreenShoelace SXSW: The Middle East were incredible!! 1 day ago from txt
jayzombie The Middle East is easily one of my top 10 bands in 2010, so far. Check ’em out if you haven’t. “Blood” is one of the gooduns. #sxsw 1 day ago from Tweetie
petermongillo The Middle East @ Club De Ville dabbling in a whole mess of indie/roots rock. #sxsw 1 day ago from twidroid DC9AtNight The Middle East are living up to their @nx35 hype. #sxsw http://tweetphoto.com/14796238 1 day ago from UberTwitter
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clash_music http://twitpic.com/199amf – #SXSW The Middle East playing to a large contingent of UK A+R scouts… Let battle commence? 1 day ago from TwitPic bvSXSW Sorry everyone tryin to get into Club DeVille – we don’t control the door and SXSW says it’s at capacity. The Middle East on now 1 day ago from Tweetie sarcasticdoug @thewildhoneypie The Middle East – Live from SXSW tomorrow – this band’s EP is outstanding 2 days ago from Digsby
Willbah @wristbandless The middle east and best coast at KEXP. More free shows at Gibson guitar showroom all week. Redbull!! #sxsw 2 days ago from TweetDeck
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ethos83 Listening live to The Middle East #sxsw http://www.kexp.org 2 days ago from Twee
djkevincole THE MIDDLE EAST performing LIVE at KEXP from SXSW *right NOW!* on www.kexp.org and 90.3 FM Seattle! 2 days ago from web FromGoToWhoa New post: The Middle East Live Today at SXSW!!! (http://bit.ly/aC69V1 ) http://bit.ly/aC69V1 2 days ago from WP to Twitter
kales1 Cant say it enough!! Love this band! RT @dannymasterson Best new band of the festival… The Middle East. from down under. Seek them out @sxsw 2 days ago from Twitterrific
jilliancyork RT @YallaStartup: Back from SXSW,Middle East panel went great, we’ll post the video soon. Lots of exciting announcements soon ! Next: Sil Valley 4 TechWadi ! 2 days ago from TweetDeck
YallaStartup Back from SXSW,Middle East panel went great, we’ll post the video soon. Lots of exciting announcements soon ! Next: Sil Valley 4 TechWadi ! 2 days ago from TweetDeck
janewmeade @mayhemstudios Thx for RT. It’s a Tara McPherson poster adv. KCRW’s LIVE! Showcase Sat. w/ Rogue Wave, lissie and The Middle East.#SXSW 2 days ago from web
LozzKip RT @dannymasterson: Best new band of the festival… The Middle East. from down under. Seek them out @ sxsw 2 days ago from TweetDeck
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This guy has 1.4 million followers:
Update: He was in ‘That 70s Show’ and is now a DJ.
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