The New Thing 25/03/13 Playlist & Albums

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Luke Howard Trio – A Dove, A Lion, A Coast, A Pirate

The trio of Luke Howard on keys, Jonathan Zion on bass and Dan Faruggia on drums traveled to Norway to record this album. A sparse and reflective album that excels in its delicacy and minimalism.

Tracks played on The New Thing:

‘Hands’

‘Young And Lost’

‘Atlantic Avenue’

‘Cibi’

 

 

 

 

 

 

Madeleine Peyroux – The Blue Room

The new one from Madeleine Peyroux sees her cover much of Ray Charles’ album Modern Sounds in Country & Western Music as well as a couple of Randy Newman and Leonard Cohen tracks. Intimate and powerful vocals, she breaths fresh new air into much of the material.

Tracks played on The New Thing:

‘Guilty’

‘I Can’t Stop Loving You’

‘Bye Bye Love’

‘Changing All Those Changes’

A Track From Eastside Radio’s Album Of The Week

‘What Am I Doing Here?’ by Jim Conway’s Big Wheel from the album Just So.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allen Stone – Allen Stone

Alternative soul man Allen Stone is in Australia for his upcoming performances at Bluesfest and at Blue Beat in Double Bay this Saturday 30th March. Soul, RnB and tinges of roots all with a polished feel is what to expect from the man who describes himself as a hippie with soul!

Tracks played on The New Thing:

‘Satisfaction’

‘The Wind’

‘What I’ve Seen’

‘Unaware’

Independent Track Of The Week

‘So Dear’ by Bobby Alu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aluka  – Space

A fantastic album that’s set to be released on April 5th next week, Aluka are an experimental female acapella group from Melbourne that have appeared on pop albums from the likes of Lisa Mitchell and Clare Bowditch. Space is their debut release and sees them sway between vocal pop, experimentalism, hip hop, jazz and hymnal music. Space was recorded at a whole heap of interesting and different locations including a swimming pool, barn, cars and a World War II Bunker to get a spread of vocal effects. Catch them on Thursday 11th April at Camelot Lounge!

Tracks played on The New Thing:

‘Keep My Cool’

‘Lucy’

‘Vision’

‘Cave’

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Sammy Al

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