Another Form of Relief

It’s been a pretty hectic week for me here, so while I’m still trying to get back on track with this blog thing, here are a couple of bands I’ve really been enjoying of late. Apologies for the brevity of the comments.

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Cardiff just keeps on churning out quality bands, and in that spirit, I’m happy to present Cloud Atlas for your listening pleasure. Forming a year ago, they have been gigging around Cardiff as well as making the occasional excursion down to London. They will even be featured on Channel 4 in the near future as they made it to the finals of the JD Set Unsigned competition. ‘Even Astronauts’ is one of their newer recordings, demonstrating a frantic energy that was only hinted at on their previous recordings. I have no idea what the song is actually about, but it’s far too fun for me to be worried about trivial details like that.

MP3 Cloud Atlas - Even Astronauts (expired)

Cloud Atlas: Myspace

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It’s kind of odd to discover a band that I think is new but actually turns out to be long established. When I first heard Stars of Aviation, I thought I was hearing a new band, but they have actually been together for seven years now. Based in both London and Brighton, the band bring the same kind of summery melancoly than made early Belle & Sebastian such a joy. These are wonderful, layered songs that can only come from a band that has anything up to nine members in it. I also think that the first song below may just be the longest title that I’ve ever posted on here.

MP3 Stars of Aviation - Stars of Aviation Are Singing About Summer, But Is It Going To Be Sunny, Carol? (expired)
MP3 Stars of Aviation - Love Is Only In Your Mind (expired)

Stars of Aviation: Website || Myspace

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