What’s New, Pussycat?
Essex isn’t particularly well known for it’s music scene. All I can think of, off the top of my head is David Essex and that’s not something I say proudly. Blame late night drives home with Heart FM on!
To be honest, the only band that I know to be breaking out of the stereotypically ‘chavvy’ region is Cat House (formerly Captain Kidd) who are as far from ‘chavvy’ as possible.
This is one of the bands that I really, really want to break through and I think the sound and ambition is all there already. As a live band they possess immense energy and breathe life into the dingiest of venues.
They’re receiving a lot of positive love from the BBC (check out their live performance from T in the Park below) and we’re massive supporters of them!
Panda Eyes is their latest single – available through iTunes and you can download one of the remixes below. The rest have to be purchase for the small price tag.
Cat House – Panda Eyes – 
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Cat House – Panda Eyes (82nd Avenue Remix) –
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Cat House – Panda Eyes (10 Rapid Dub Remix) – download
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Sugarcane
It’s a beautifully sunny day in London and one of the songs that dropped into our wooden inbox last night has put a swing in my step as I get ready to head to the nearest beer garden.
It’s incredibly polished (almost too much so) but Sugarcane by Chris Nathan has really nice soul roots and reminds me a little of Jamie Lidell.
Chris Nathan – Sugarcane - download
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We Have Band
We Have Band are on the cusp of their debut album ‘WHB’ and we think the first single from it is their best yet.
The song and accompanying video are both top notch and we’ve selected our favourite remixes which they’ve been kind enough to give us.
We Have Band -- Divisive (DJ Mujava Dub Remix) -- download
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We Have Band -- Divisive (Tom Staar Remix) -- download
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We Have Band -- Divisive (Flak Attack Remix) -- download
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We Have Band -- Divisive (Gohan Remix) -- download
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The upcoming album can be listened to in it’s entirely on their MySpace.
We Have Band -- Divisive --
SXSW Day 2 – The Quest For Healthy Food
It’s not actually Day 2 at SXSW as I’ve been here since Monday but with the music officially starting yesterday – it is officially day 2 in Austin and I’ve been trying to eat something vaguely healthy but it’s impossible!
Miike Snow were plagued by some sound difficulties last night but Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings were on top form. Casiokids played in a small car park which was my highlight so far and tonight is filled with more musical goodness.
Neither Kela or Tempah are playing the festival but the title of the song is a good reflection on my booze consumption.
According to our tipster for this track, it’s not available anywhere on the web!
Killa Kella – Everyday ft. Tinie Tempah – download
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Breakage Your Face
Florence is on top of the world at the moment -- one of our first ever posts saw the fiery redhead perform for Steve Lamacq and since then she’s gone from strength to strength to strength.
We heard Breakage’s remix a while back but didn’t want to post anything unless it was at the highest quality so here it is.
Breakage’s seemingly simple yet aggresive approach to this remix builds and builds without digressing from too much from the original arrangement but still adding a much-needed punch in the face.
As for Breakage himself -- the long awaited debut album, Foundation, will see another dubstep aficionado break through into the big spotlight.
Florence & The Machine -- Dog Days (Breakage Remix) -- download
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Foundation is scheduled for release on March 22nd on Digital Soundboy.
Breakage feat Newham Generals & David Rodigan -- Hard
Stop And Stare
It’s a rare(ish) and incredibly warm feeling when you hear a song that instantly clicks with you.
Just had that amazing spine-tingling experience with Fenech-Soler’s upcoming single.
With Kitsune written all over them, there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that this will be the band for 2010.
Outstanding.
Fenech-Soler -- Stop And Stare --
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The upcoming single, Stop and Stare, is coming out on Moda Music on April 19th.
Fenech-Soler -- Lies
