Although Australia is the smallest continent, I feel as though it may be one of the largest areas of untapped musical potential. There have been a handful of bands from the enchanted land of Oz that have grabbed ears over the years, but I personally view the Aussie music scene as somewhat of an enigma. All the more reason to book myself a transpacific flight and soak up the sounds (and sun) for myself.
Until I do venture down under, however, I've got the music of The Middle East occupying my mind. Aside from being a young band with a name terrible to Google, this six-piece knows how to craft music as rich and deep as any a band I've recently heard. It's the type of sound you should hear from a band with many members - thoughtful, billowing, orchestrated and moving. The band originates from Queensland but have a sound that is lonely, as if it came from the very voids of the seemingly endless Australian outback. Behold a true gem in "Blood" - a track that crescendos slowly from sparse origins into a blossoming sonic atmosphere full of whistling, keys, bells, brass, and beautiful backing vocals.
[MP3] The Middle East - Blood
The Middle East released their debut LP aptly titled The Recordings Of The Middle East last year (extremely hard to find in the States) and apparently rescinded a split-decision to disband, thus not making their debut also a farewell album. That's great news, considering I'd love to see this group get back into the studio sometime after their short summer tour. "Pig Food" showcases somewhat of an experimental edge, with ethereal vocals as haunting as Thom Yorke's and a crazy guitar breakdown reminiscent of Explosions In The Sky.
[MP3] The Middle East - Pig Food
I'm eager to see what this band is capable of and under which rock the next Aussie wonder is hiding.
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18 comments:
WOW.
IGIF does it again!
Glad you're diggin' some of our tunes! There is lots of great bands people don't know about down here.. tip o' the iceberg, eh? Cheers!
Wow. Blood is a fucking fantastic song.
Blood is awesome. thanks!
Can't do nothing but agree to the others, WOW.
Hey dude,
Awesome you're posting this band.
They self-released that album last year, and now some of the tracks are available as an EP on itunes, this may just be in australia.
when they reformed, they also added a new member, mark myers who was prevously their producer/member of the band sleeping in trains who are also pretty sick.
myspace.com/sleepingintrains
another cool, still active australian band to check out are valar - http://valar.fm
this is awesome. i just bought their ep. all the way from new zealand to kansas.
you will NOT be disappointed!
Great that you keep your eyes out for Aussie bands. I try to get out there as often as possible in the Melbourne scene and keep my ears out for local acts. I find music in OZ is not typecast as much as in other countries so it creates a great vibe for new sounds and bands. Keep your eyes our.. there is more to come. I'll try keep you posted on anything new in Oz. David
holy jeebus
hooray for fantastic australian music - made my boring study day that little filled a little bit more of homely sunshine!
Have a look at http://www.messandnoise.com for coverage of good, new Australian stuff.
wow. thanks alot, nice to stumble upon
WOW just WOW your rite they are a bitch to google
The Sea Thieves are nice little Australian duo from my hometown, with a cool lo-fi folk sound.
www.myspace.com/theseathieves
I can't stop listening to 'blood' what an amazing track. Thanks for the post/tracks
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