The New Thing 26/09/11 Track List & Albums
Here’s what albums were featured on The New Thing today and which tracks were played!
The Andrew Dickeson Quintet – Weaver Of Dreams
Local jazz drummer Andrew Dickeson has been a sideman to various projects, however on Weaver Of Dreams has taken the leading role on this quintet. The album, released on Rufus Records, is the debut from the man who is regarded as one of the most distinguished drummers on the Australian jazz music circuit.
Tracks played on The New Thing:
‘Isfahan’
‘Darn That Dream’
‘Herzog’
Five Coffees – Flatline…
Another local band, Five Coffees’ debut EP fuses Hip Hop with jazz, soul and funk music. Produced by Steeve Body of De La Soul fame, Five Coffees are a band to keep an eye on. Check them out at their EP launch this friday 30th September at The Basement.
Tracks played on The New Thing:
‘Boodah’
‘Johnny Walker Gives Sound Advice (One Foot, Next Foot)’
‘All You Need To Know’
‘Flatline…’
Independent Track Of The Week
Today’s independent track of the week was ‘Last Night I Heard Everything In Slow Motion’ by local producer Oliver Tank. I absolutely LOVE this track, the guy has massive potential. You can download a few of his tracks for free from his soundcloud page here: https://soundcloud.com/oliver-tank
The Stepkids – The Stepkids
The US based band have toured with a whole host of R&B, soul and funk artists. Their debut album is a psychadelic fusion of funk, soul, indie and electronica with a 60’s feel throughout. Trippy.
Tracks played on The New Thing:
‘Cup Half Full’
‘Suburban Dream’
‘Legend In My Own Mind’
‘Shadows On Behalf’
Putumayo Presents African Beat
The Putumayo World Music label has compiled an album of contemporary West and Central African music. Definitely worth listening is the ‘Lagos Sound System’ by Les Barons, great horns and trumpets with an Afro twinge.
Tracks played on The New Thing:
‘Baweli’ by Afro Fiesta
‘Rebel Blues’ by Lek Sen
‘Lagos Sound System’ by Les Barons
And today’s final track on The New Thing was ‘Ain’t Hungry’ by Sydney’s lovely Lanie Lane. Looking forward to her upcoming album!
Be sure to tune in every Monday from 9.00 til 10.30am for your weekly dose of fresh new music!
Sammy Al
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