Normally one to wash the music in vivid colours and nostalgic clips, here Jamie Harley unusually opts for a stark black and white option with footage cut and spliced from Busby Berkeley, Man Ray and Herman.C.Weinberg.
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Field Day – Victoria Park, London 31/07/10
In a sea of over-crowded corporate events that plague the City throughout the Summer, what Field Day lacks in atmosphere it more than makes up for in its line-up. Long may it continue.
Win! Field Day Tickets!
The inaugural East London summer shindig Field Day is drawing closer and closer, and we have a pair of tickets to give away. Acts confirmed are Phoenix, Memory Tapes, The Kissaway Trail, Gold Panda, Caribou, Esben and The Witch… to name just a small handful.
The Silent League: ‘Yours Truly, 2095′
long-time favourite at TLOBF Towers. Here’s the new video from Brooklyn’s The Silent League… They have a new album out which is really rather excellent, fans of pop grandeur look no further.
Memory Tapes vs. Visions Of Trees
Visions Of Trees have immersed the Memory Tapes album track and live highlight “Green Knight” into their cauldron of underwater sounds. Feels like you’re taking a neon lit night-time dip in the pool. Go deep.
Memory Tapes – Cargo, London 13/03/10
What comes next for Hawke will be very interesting – he has the weight of expectation upon him, not only to top his first record but to flesh out the live show with more musicians and a longer set.
Win tickets for Memory Tapes in London!
Did you miss Memory Tapes when they were over briefly last month? Turned away at the door during their appearance at the TLOBF Club Night? Fear not, as we have a pair of tickets for the forthcoming Cargo (London) show on March 13th.
Field Day 2010 is GO: Phoenix, Caribou, Memory Tapes, Gold Panda & More!
Saturday 31st July 2010 will see the return of Field Day to London’s leafy green corner of Victoria Park, and they’ve announced an impressive first list of bands who’ll be playing…
Excuse Me! Memory Tapes vs. Gucci Mane!
Memory Tapes is next in a long line of artists to give Atlanta, Georgia’s Gucci Mane the remix treatment. Download “Excuse Me” inside.
The Silent League reveal new track, Memory Tapes remixes
With the release of The Silent League’s third album ‘…But You’ve Always Been The Caretaker’ due on February 1st – the remix cogs have sprung into motion. First up is fellow SiC label mate Memory Tapes.
Memory Tapes chooses UK for first live dates
So far, Memory Tapes is only booked for two shows – one in Manchester and one in London, but we can confirm there are more in the pipeline – both in the UK and US. More on that within the next few days hopefully.
TLOBF Interview :: Memory Tapes
Memory Tapes debut LP ‘Seek Magic’ is out this week. We asked Dayve Hawk a little bit about the project and if we can expect a visit from him and his own brand of intelligent, super-smooth dance any time soon.
Taken By Trees – East Of Eden
What really works on ‘East Of Eden’ is the warmth it exudes, the field recordings of street noise or people talking in the street are done in such a way as to draw you in and soothe.
Memory Tapes – Seek Magic
A man full of pseudonyms, Dayve Hawk has finally settled on Memory Tapes for the release of Seek Magic – an album full of electro-goodness says Alex Wisgard.
