The New Thing 09/01/12 Track List & Albums

Here’s what albums were featured on The New Thing today and which tracks were played!

 

 

 

 

 

Various Artists – Magic Moments 5: In The Spirit of Jazz

The fifth installment of the Magic Moments compilation series by the multi award winning ACT label features a host of beautifully selected tracks from the label’s back catalogue. A fantastic compilation from a fantastic label.

Tracks played on The New Thing:

‘Under The Bridge’ by Three Fall

‘Love Is Real’ by Ida Sand & Nils Landgren

‘Fragile’ by Nils Landgren & Michael Wollny

‘Eleven Feels Like Heaven’ by Mo’Blow

 

 

 

 

 

The Necks – Mindset

The 16th album from Sydney avante garde experimental Jazz trio The Necks features two tracks that are sharp, jangly, textured and full to the brim with depth. An album that gets those little grey cells working, it is also Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week for this week!!

Track played on The New Thing:

‘Rum In The Jungle’

 

 

 

 

 

Tycho – Dive

This is a case where the album cover really does portray a picture of the music on offer. Tycho’s experimental ambient style is furnished with hints of folk and trip hop that create a serene, pure, tranquil and nostalgic soundscape, perfect for a relaxed sunset.

Tracks played on The New Thing:

‘Melanine’

‘Elegy’

‘Adrift’

Independent Track Of The Week

‘Love Letter’ by Clairy Browne & The Bangin’ Rackettes. Look out for more from these guys on Eastside soon, and catch them at the Sydney Festival at the Spiegeltent on January 13th!

 

 

 

 

 

Various Artists – The Real Sound Of Chicago & Beyond

An album compiled by hunters of rare vinyl at Mr Peabody Records in Chicago, and released on the brilliant BBE Records, this release features swinging and grooving soul, funk and disco gems that may have otherwise been lost in the past. A great dance floor compilation.

Tracks played on The New Thing:

‘Get Up & Dance’ by Nedra

‘Disco Boogie’ by Total Eclipse

‘Play That Funky Music’ by Dan Boadi & The African Internationals

‘Shout II’ by Lady Gwedolyn

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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