I've been away from my laptop for the past month back in Melbourne, hence the overly lengthy break in posts. However, whilst I've been away in Australia I've come across and been introuced to quite a few new discoveries that I'm stoked to bring over to the UK with me. There's so much quality new talent coming from Australia, and this is just the tiniest snippet of what I found out about there.

CLOWNS
Luckily for me whilst I was in Melbourne, Foo Fighters were on tour. If you've been following this blog for any amounth of time you're probably aware of my love for Foo Fighters and so obviously there was no wat I was going to pass up seeing them; which brings us to Clowns. Hailing from Melbourne themselves they brought this "take notice" attitude to stage and backed it up with some serious, serious tunes. The lead singer's stage presence was electric and to be able to shine through on a bill supporting both Weezer and Foo Fighters, you've got to be doing something right.


SAMPOLOGY 
A friend of mine told me about a DJ set that was happening at Melbourne Museum and even before I'd even heard about the DJs playing I was onboard. After having a look at the bill and having a listen to Sampology's tracks on Spotify I was even more excited about the show. His beats reminded me of so many different things I've been vibing with these past couple of years (mt. Marcy and Kaytranada to name a couple), and they translated 10 times better live.

 


TOTAL GIOVANNI 
Next up on the very same bill for that show was Total Giovanni. My friend let me know that they were a pretty big deal and so I had to really do my research with this one. They took a little bit longer for me to get into if I'm honest. Their beats had a nostalgia attached to them that I couldn't quite get my head around at first, but nonetheless I could never get past a funky beat, and they do funky well.




MALLRAT 
Towards the end of my trip I went to St Kilda Festival to check out some of Australia's upcoming and established talent. Unfortunately (as is alway the case with festivals), I didn't get to make it to all the sets I was hoping to, however a friend of mine strongly recommended checking out Mallrat. I didn't get to see the set but I definitely did my research and loved what I heard. Next time, I see her name on a line up, I know who I'm choosing to see.




HELLIONS
After doing a little bit of browsing at 24hundred, I'd seen a few bands' names pop up a fair amount - Tonight Alive (whom we know and love), Violent Soho, and of course, Hellions. I made a mental note of the names I hadn't listened to before and vowed to check them out. Before I could even think twice about it, I'd struck up a conversation with somebody who turned out to be a pretty big Hellions fan. After listening through some of their material it brought back those ADTR, Dangerkids-esque riffs I haven't heard in so long and refreshed it for me. Definitely want to see these guys live as soon as possible.

September is always a tough month to follow on from for album releases as you can see here, but it seems that October has definitely started off with a bang...

 
 
CARIBOU - OUR LOVE
I am SO excited to get my hands on this album. Ever since hearing the singles "Can't Do Without You" and "Our Love", I've just been waiting for the chance to hear it as a whole and it actually comes out today (the 6th of October)!! The vibes that I'm getting from it, I honestly think that this album could be better than Swim.






JOHNNY MARR - PLAYLAND
It's always nice when a rock legend graces us with a new album, and so soon after his debut The Messenger. I really liked the debut record and being Johnny Marr I find it highly unlikely that he'll disappoint with this follow up. Get your hands on it on the 6th of October.







ICEAGE - PLOWING INTO THE FIELD OF LOVE
There seem to be a lot of sophomore albums out today now that I think about it. Iceage's debut - You're Nothing was a pretty great piece of post punk music. Although I knew it'd I suppose "been done before", it felt quite fresh and new to me. Interested to see what this new album sounds like today.






WEEZER - EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT IN THE END
Weezer are back with what looks like it's going to be an awesome new record. I've been anticipating this album for quite a while now so I'm just ready to finally listen to it. I haven't listened to any singles from it yet so when I eventually get my hands on it today everything will be a surprise - most likely a pleasant one.







FLYING LOTUS - YOU'RE DEAD!
The name Flying Lotus has been floating around the interwebs for quite sometime now and it wasn't until a recent post from Janelle Monae about "Never Catch Me (feat. Kendrick Lamar)", that I was able to put a sound to the name. Safe to say, I'm impressed. This will be a good listen on the 6th of October.






TINASHE - AQUARIUS
Prepare to hear at least two of these songs played in every club night you go to. Tinashe's recent hit "2 On (feat. Schoolboy Q)" was huge! As well as hearing it played at clubs, on the radio, etc... I did my fair share of listening to it too. I reckon that there will be a few more catchy songs on this new album with features from Dev Hynes and A$AP Rocky, I look forward to hearing it on the 7th of October.

September is always a huge month for album releases and this September is particularly exciting for me - bangers left, right and centre! So let's get into it quickly...



PULLED APART BY HORSES - BLOOD
After hearing their song "Hot Squash" from this record played on the radio, I was immediately interested in them as a band. I'm going to try and pick up their older albums - Pulled Apart By Horses and Tough Love when I get this album (out on the 1st of September) as some more background research. I have a feeling that I'll actually end up really liking these guys.






INTERPOL - EL PINTOR
I only got into this band properly earlier this year but it feels like great timing because this upcoming record is set to be a corker. Each of their older albums is consistently solid and they have a few standout tracks too. All that's left to say is roll on the 8th of September.





KAREN O - CRUSH SONGS
I've heard all of the singles from this album so far and if I'm honest, none of them have really excited me in any way. However, this may be more of an album that you have to enjoy from beginning to end and it has such an ambient feel about it. I will definitely have a listen on the 9th of September but as much as I love Karen O and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, I'm not sure about this one.




SLASH - WORLD ON FIRE
I haven't heard much of Slash's solo material at all. Literally the only thing I think I've listened to by him is "Paradise City (feat. Fergie & Cypress Hill)" but in fairness, I did completely overplay it when I heard it. There's bound to be a few more awesome collaborations on this new record and I'm sure that Slash's guitar wielding will be as majestic as ever. Grab a copy on the 15th of September.




ALT-J - THIS IS ALL YOURS
FINALLY! So I chose their debut album An Awesome Wave as my album of the year in 2012 here and now they have a follow up that I think will be even better in some ways. Despite the loss of their bassist, this hasn't phased them one bit. All of their singles leading up to it have been fantastic, the 22nd of September will be an awesome day.




SBTRKT - WONDER WHERE WE LAND
Another sophomore album out on the 22nd of September and again after an absolutely spectacular debut! However, this album seems to have gone in a bit of a different direction to the debut. From the singles, it sounds like it will be more House than Electronic. No complaints here though, I still think this'll be one to add to my collection.






LOWER THAN ATLANTIS - LOWER THAN ATLANTIS
YES! YES YES YES! It feels like I've been waiting for this album for ages. LTA have never let me down when it comes to releasing albums and even though this is their fifth release, I feel like it'll still be strong and end up being one that I listen to for a long time to come. As a band they are great songwriters so I'm expecting good music in all areas on this one. Look out for it in stores on the 29th of September.



MARMOZETS - THE WEIRD AND WONDERFUL MARMOZETS
I'm so glad that this is their debut album and I haven't missed too much of their career because these guys as a band are a musical juggernaut. Lead singer, Becca, is crazy in all the best ways - this album is going to hit all of the right notes and I'm going to be bopping my head to their latest single "Born Young And Free" until the 29th of September.





JAMIE T - CARRY ON THE GRUDGE 
Another album that I know I've waiting for for years. After his last album Kings & Queens Jamie T literally dropped off the face of the earth. I thought he might never come back with something new. Thank God I was wrong. His latest single "Zombie" told me that he's back in full force. I'm excited to see him in November after this album drops on the 29th of September.





THE GROWLERS - CHINESE FOUNTAIN
I genuinely thought that The Growlers were a really new band and that this was about to be their debut album. I was mistaken. This is actually their third album! I've only properly listened to their song "One Million Lovers" but I liked it. Hopefully I'll like this full record on the 29th of September.





HUDSON MOHAWKE - CHIMES EP
I really got into Hudson Mohawke after "Cbat" on the Satin Panthers EP so I hope this EP offers some interesting jams like that. He's done some production work on a lot of awesome hip hop songs recently like "Blood On The Leaves", "Mercy" and "I Am A God" so I can't doubt his skills. Will be listening for influences on this new EP of his on the 29th of September.




THE HISTORY OF APPLE PIE - FEEL SOMETHING 
So basically, the 29th of September is a fantastic day for album releases. Good thing too because now you know how you'll be spending your money after payday. After their last album Out Of View I am actually excited for a new one. I say "actually" because I don't think I was pulled in at all by their last album, but I'm waiting for this one to pick up where the last fell down.





GERARD WAY - HESITANT ALIEN
After hearing part of his set at Reading I just feel like this will sound like a new My Chemical Romance album. This is a either a good or a bad thing for some people. I was never really that into MCR but I never hated them. If I'm honest though, I doubt I'll get round to listening to this record beginning to end on the 30th of September.






STEVE AOKI - NEON FUTURE
If I'm honest the only song that I really know by Steve Aoki is "Boneless" and I'm sure it's one of those things where I know more than I think, I just need to hear it. Either way, after watching a bunch of his live videos of him "cake-ing" fans he seems like a pretty cool guy. Let just see if his album on the 30th of September is the same.





PRINCE - ART OFFICIAL AGE
The man who never sleeps and never seems to stop writing or collaborating or performing is dropping not one but TWO ALBUMS on the same day! What an absolute legend. I don't even know which one I'm looking forward to more! Both will be immense. The 30th of September will be a good day. Especially looking forward to his Lianne La Havas collaboration on here.





PRINCE & 3RDEYEGIRL - PLECTRUMELECTRUM
So after seeing him perform live with 3RDEYEGIRL here I know that this album will be (if anything) instrumentally fabulous. Having four ridiculously fabulous musicians come together on one record and one of them being Prince - expect it to be groovy. I am ready to be shaking my hips for the entirety of the 30th of September and probably the rest of October too.





So that isn't even everything this month! Expect albums from The Vaselines, Jeremih, Christopher Owens, The Drums, Gnarwolves, BANKS, Death From Above 1979, Goat, The Game, Meek Mill and Esben And The Witch. I'm sure there are even a few more too! Check out what albums you might have missed last month here.