It Never Rains but It Pours
07.07.09
We sometimes sit around the Amplifier offices knitting cardies from discarded MP3s discussing what albums we have to look forward to. Without thinking much some of the ever growing list of exciting releases and subsequent tours announced of late include new long players from King Kapisi, Minuit, Dimmer, Tahuna Breaks, Trei, Surf City, The Clean and the opensouls.
That isn't too shabby a list and doesn't include the multiude of single tracks, EPs that will see the light before Christmas.
No doubt per head of population New Zealander's release more music than any other nation...
Meanwhile back in the now here is today's Featured Release:
Good Laika - Followed By A Trail Of Sparks
Laika, the first dog in space and Russian national hero, had her suspicions when the men with beards and fluffy hats started dressing her up in a spacesuit, but she adored the attention. Like the ill-fated canine, Good Laika the band invokes pictures of bitter irony, grim humour and passionate ambition.
Wellington's Good Laika return with their eagerly awaited second album, Followed By A Trail Of Sparks.
Recorded live at Nic McGowan's Island Bay Studios, Followed By A Trail Of Sparks blends indie rock, soul and folk influences into an aural adventure that is equal parts edgy, stirring and haunted.
For an interesting diversion here's the Wiki link to Laika the dog.
Video
The Clap - Six foot and offshore
Six Foot and Offshore by Raglan based band The Clap.
Video by Common People Productions. Artist; Ken Thomas.
Enjoy.
