Kate bush, Radiohead, Muse, Amon Tobin, Telefon Tel Aviv, Boards of Canada, Plaid, Aphex Twin, Bjork, NIN, The computer demo scene, Warp Lable, Ai Records and anyone else who compliments music with computers.
Sounds Like
Katebush, Bjork, Radiohead, U2, Amon Tobin, Aphex Twin and Telefon Tel aviv.
February 2009 housed 28 days. That's 672 hours for potential productivity, but far less when working around employment and social commitments. This time constraint makes the conditions surrounding the release of Hunz's second album all the more remarkable. "Thoughts That Move" was conceived, written, performed and produced by Brisbane independent electronic artist Hunz (http://hunz.com.au/) throughout the month of February 2009. It's Hunz's contribution to a worldwide contest known as the RPM Challenge (http://rpmchallenge.com/), which saw over 2,200 bands commit to releasing an album of original music within those 28 days. Those 672 hours. These ten tracks find Hunz tightening his grip on a peerless pop sound that hints at dark electronica undertones, while never misplacing his outstanding melodic sensibilities. In a similar manner to Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails ffering the GarageBand source files used to compose his music, Hunz is simultaneously releasing "Thoughts That Move" in the Renoise format that contains the core components of each electronic composition.
"Thoughts That Move" is the sound of Hunz evolving the themes explored on his 2008 debut, "When Victims Fight". First single "You Said Hello" skillfully contrasts sinister verses with an uplifting chorus, while "Car In The Meadow" will be accompanied by an intriguing animated video later in 2009. On stage, Hunz collaborates with bassist Phil Evans and drummer Richie Young on his devoted journey to the frail heart of pop music.
TOBIAS FISCHER - TOKAFI
"It is neither forced experimentation nor a complex concept which holds these emotionally bipolar pieces together but the simple, yet hypnotically crafted rhythm of verse and chorus, as well as a voice capable of expressing discreet ecstasy and uncliched pain." ("When Victims Fight" album review, March 2009)
DENIS SEMCHENKO - RAVE MAGAZINE
"Backed by a powerhouse rhythm section, the soul man/laptop wizard gives a glimpse of what Pivot could have sounded like if Richard Pike sang conventional lyrics; his expansive range, in-song vocal loops and sheer passion make for one memorable opening slot." (Live review, January 2009)
Brisbane outfit Toy Balloon will release their debut album Toy Division on
November 8 through Lofly Records, and to celebrate will perform an east coast
launch tour throughout November.
Formed in 2007, Toy Balloon was
originally a fledgling two-piece made up by Nimai Etheridge’s uniquely melodic
wall-of-sound guitar and Greg Cooper’s beautiful sequenced electronic
compositions. The band have since matured into a four piece featuring Chloe
Cooper (Mr Maps) on key boards and Ben Green on drums.
The album was
recorded and mixed at the Lofly Hangar in Brisbane, a DIY performance space that
Toy Balloon has been an integral part of creating. Fostering emerging artists
and left-of-centre music, the Hangar acts as a performance space, recording
studio, and meeting place; and has resulted in a record with a rich, layered
sound reminiscent of New Order, Mogwai, Boards of Canada, and LCD
Soundsystem.
Catch Toy Balloon launch Toy Division at a venue near you
this Oct/ November.
TOY BALLOON TOUR DATES:
Brisbane- Thursday 29
October- The Zoo, Fortitude Valley w/ Moon Jog, Tin Can Radio and Doom
Doom.
Sydney- Wednesday 4 November- ‘Upstarts’ at Spectrum, Darlinghurst
w/ Convaire and Black Bear Brown Bear
Sydney- Thursday 5 November- Oxford
Arts Factory, Darlinghurst w/ World Champion and others
Melbourne-
Saturday 7 November- Pony, Melbourne w/ Love Connection and
Aoi
Melbourne- Sunday 8 November- El Joyero, Melbourne
Toy
Division is released November 6 on Lofly Records, with distribution through MGM.
The Pryor Theory album launch is on next Thursday at X & Y Bar. El Futuro is out now on iTunes. We'd really love it if you were able to make it to the gig! Hope all is well.
My Debut album "The Coma Calling-Papoose" is finally out! Phew! You can buy it on either itunes for $6.93 or lala.com for lesser quality for $6.23, or if you just want to listen to it streaming it will be here... http://thecomacalling.bandcamp.com/ , Its an incredible feeling I have now. Thank you thank you thank you, and tell all your friends!!! - Kyle Cramb
My album, Papoose is streaming on http://thecomacalling.bandcamp.com/ . In a week it will be availible on itunes.com, and lala.com. It took up the better part of last year writing, recording and mixing everything myself. Let me know what you think.
hello lovely talented hunz and crew :) here is the flyer for our ep launch on sept 19th with silver sircus and edge of colour. love to see you there. and looking forward to seeing you at the hangar this weekend! x heidi
Hi hunz
I just recently discovered ur music and all I can say is wow.
I downloaded the free music on ur website and it's been on shuffle on my iPod for two weeks.
I'm very excited to experience hunz live at this valley fiesta gig. Shall see u there.
Will ur first album be for sale at that gig?
Hoping to see you at The Hangar in September. I have enilsted Mark Dollin to mix my album off the basis of his work on "Thoughts the Move" I believe when he moves to Brisbane he owes you at least a beverage of some sort.
thanks man, good to hear your hearing good things :) killer show last night aye, we all loved it. that song (i think its called "car in the meadow") was rad too, i hadn't heard that before, can i get that anywhere?
So, I was playing airdrums on my desk listening to beg and remembered you were working on a video for that song about 2 years ago, what happened? WTF!? Still loving "Thoughts".
Hey what's up hunz? To answer your question, I'm doing great. It's crazy to think I'm about to be a dad! How about yourself? I haven't been on here much to see if you've created any more animations. How's the creative work going? Did you see my new animation, Little Ninja Project? It's on my profile if you want to check it out. Take care man.
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thank you so much for the add!xxx♥
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