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Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
HURRICANE MP3 + REVIEW ON POLAROIDS OF ANDROIDS
http://polaroidsofandroids.com/reacharounds/circle-pit-hurricane/4469.html
A few months ago Mr Magic Pharaohs strutted into our office and threw a CD-R down on the table. Hand-written in black ink were the words 'Circle Pit - Sydney Indie Record Of 2010'. This was partly a cheeky little joke from the Magic Man, something he was internationally famous for, but he also didn't have the faintest idea what the record was called. He also hadn't bothered to acquire track names, so for the next month or so we listened to the record with literally no accompanying information other than the fact it had been created by Circle Pit, a local band who, as previously mentioned, I've been slightly unsure about since day one.
Recently the two members of Circle Pit, Mr Jack Mannix and Miss Angela Bermuda, popped into the same office to chat about music they liked and celebrate (with the help of 15 or so bottles of cider) the fact they had landed the support slot for the upcoming/current Yeah Yeah Yeahs national tour.
The first thing we asked them for was the tracklisting of the album, which we later found is set to be released under the title Bruise Constellation. As this brilliant song suggests the record is powered by a delicate mixture of shameless rock swagger, drunken self-belief and raw, unhinged eagerness. Magic might be right - this could very well be a contender for the finest local release of the year (so far).
No official word yet on when the album will be released (or who will actually be releasing it) but according to the band it should be "out soon".
A few months ago Mr Magic Pharaohs strutted into our office and threw a CD-R down on the table. Hand-written in black ink were the words 'Circle Pit - Sydney Indie Record Of 2010'. This was partly a cheeky little joke from the Magic Man, something he was internationally famous for, but he also didn't have the faintest idea what the record was called. He also hadn't bothered to acquire track names, so for the next month or so we listened to the record with literally no accompanying information other than the fact it had been created by Circle Pit, a local band who, as previously mentioned, I've been slightly unsure about since day one.
Recently the two members of Circle Pit, Mr Jack Mannix and Miss Angela Bermuda, popped into the same office to chat about music they liked and celebrate (with the help of 15 or so bottles of cider) the fact they had landed the support slot for the upcoming/current Yeah Yeah Yeahs national tour.
The first thing we asked them for was the tracklisting of the album, which we later found is set to be released under the title Bruise Constellation. As this brilliant song suggests the record is powered by a delicate mixture of shameless rock swagger, drunken self-belief and raw, unhinged eagerness. Magic might be right - this could very well be a contender for the finest local release of the year (so far).
No official word yet on when the album will be released (or who will actually be releasing it) but according to the band it should be "out soon".
CIRCLE PIT PODCAST FOR MODULAR/YYYs TOUR
http://jamjar.s3.amazonaws.com/modcasts/modcast-34-circle-pit.mp3
"Before stepping out to fill the prestigious position of 'support slot' for Yeah Yeah Yeahs on their It's Blitz! Australian tour, Jack Mannix and Angie Bermuda of Sydney band Circle Pit stopped by Modular HQ with a stack of their favourite records, an iPod full of their favourite MP3s and zero sign of pre-show jitters. A case of beer later and some heavy conversation about the duality of Compact Discs, Jack and Angie put on a stellar show and tell us why they adore the juicy tunes they chose.
Circle Pit Playlist
Royal Trux - "You're Gonna Lose"
Laid Back - "White Horse"
Kiosk - "Tourist Attraction"
The Germs - "Forming"
Love - "7 And 7 Is"
The Strokes - "12:51"
Circle Pit - "Another Trick"
Circle Pit - "Speed Limits"
T-Rex - "Metal Guru"
Blue Oyster Cult - "(Don't Fear) The Reaper"
Christian Death - "Romeo's Distress"
Bon Jovi - "Livin' On A Prayer""
www.modularpeople.com
Also, thanks to everyone who came early and saw us on the YYYs Australian recently - we had a sick time and will be posting photos and stories here and on the modular website soon.
"Before stepping out to fill the prestigious position of 'support slot' for Yeah Yeah Yeahs on their It's Blitz! Australian tour, Jack Mannix and Angie Bermuda of Sydney band Circle Pit stopped by Modular HQ with a stack of their favourite records, an iPod full of their favourite MP3s and zero sign of pre-show jitters. A case of beer later and some heavy conversation about the duality of Compact Discs, Jack and Angie put on a stellar show and tell us why they adore the juicy tunes they chose.
Circle Pit Playlist
Royal Trux - "You're Gonna Lose"
Laid Back - "White Horse"
Kiosk - "Tourist Attraction"
The Germs - "Forming"
Love - "7 And 7 Is"
The Strokes - "12:51"
Circle Pit - "Another Trick"
Circle Pit - "Speed Limits"
T-Rex - "Metal Guru"
Blue Oyster Cult - "(Don't Fear) The Reaper"
Christian Death - "Romeo's Distress"
Bon Jovi - "Livin' On A Prayer""
www.modularpeople.com
Also, thanks to everyone who came early and saw us on the YYYs Australian recently - we had a sick time and will be posting photos and stories here and on the modular website soon.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Thursday, October 1, 2009
PINK REASON REVIEWS 'BRUISE CONSTELLATION'
I met Kevin at Locksmith gallery in Redfern about 2 weeks ago, where he was playing his final Australian show with Matt Horseshit before heading back to the states. Both these dudes are responsible for 2 of my favourite records of the decade: Cleaning The Mirror and Magic Flowers Droned respectively. I saw them play briefly at flip out a week before but the weed had gotten the better of me and i don't remember too much. I got an email from Matt a couple of days before the Locksmith show asking if I knew where to score some dope for their last night in Sydney, so when I arrived I wasn't sure what to expect.
They both turn out to be lovely dudes with epic visions and roped me into singing their Freebird cover. We did a trade after the show and talked about playing the states together.
Kevin had these kind words to say about our upcoming record when he got home:
Circle Pit - Bruise Constellation
Definitely the "coolest" band in Australia in the traditional rock 'n roll sense. They look like Royal Trux but have a hold of their own sound that follows in the traditions of stuff like LA's X, Cheater Slicks, Jesus and Mary Chain, Jim Carrol Band etc... Dirty street romance vibes, with sugar on top. The kind of catchy songwriting that makes everything sound classic and familiar on the first listen. Go see them when they hit the states for sure! Everyone I talked to in Australia seem in agreement that they're one of the best live bands around.
(www.terminal-boredom.com)
They both turn out to be lovely dudes with epic visions and roped me into singing their Freebird cover. We did a trade after the show and talked about playing the states together.
Kevin had these kind words to say about our upcoming record when he got home:
Circle Pit - Bruise Constellation
Definitely the "coolest" band in Australia in the traditional rock 'n roll sense. They look like Royal Trux but have a hold of their own sound that follows in the traditions of stuff like LA's X, Cheater Slicks, Jesus and Mary Chain, Jim Carrol Band etc... Dirty street romance vibes, with sugar on top. The kind of catchy songwriting that makes everything sound classic and familiar on the first listen. Go see them when they hit the states for sure! Everyone I talked to in Australia seem in agreement that they're one of the best live bands around.
(www.terminal-boredom.com)
OUR MAJESTY
Welcome to "OUR MAJESTY" - the Circle Pit blog.
Over the coming months you can expect to find reviews, interviews, news and updates, photos and anything else we feel like putting here.
In the meantime, brush up on your history by reading our myspace blog.
(click the photo of us to the right and follow links).
peace out.
Over the coming months you can expect to find reviews, interviews, news and updates, photos and anything else we feel like putting here.
In the meantime, brush up on your history by reading our myspace blog.
(click the photo of us to the right and follow links).
peace out.
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