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In a nutshell, Wailing Wall is the avent-folk mash of multi-instrumentalist Jesse Rifkin, the son of a pair of west coast hippies who had met at a Siddha Yoga ashram in Cali. This heritage was mixed with his Jewish roots and, when related to his music, as an influence, has really generated something quite unique, and really rather good.
Off the wall, yes, strange, unique and captivating too, you are almost overwhelmed by the pure enthusiasm and mess, but from this comes a clear and distinctive sound that grows, in its kind of off-kitler chant-folk oddness. Its good i think, and i like it, what do you think?
Well, whatever you think, there is no doubt that he is keeping good company and the man will surely be showing up on some interesting bills in the near future…
Combining deep 60s psychedelic grooves with the minimal looping work recently found within work by the likes of Walls and Caribou, Django Django come along and add a hint of spice to the sound. The glazed expression of the music perfectly fits the Beta Band electronic feel their going for; from the Beach Boys influenced ‘Life’s A Beach’ and ‘Silver [..]
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New disco does Stargate, Star Trek, Star Wars! Anything which touches the sky has touched the inspiration behind the latest video from this funky dance collective. The multiple universe theory goes hay-wire and the world turns into a massive disco stage.
Heineken have just launched the ‘Serenade your Date’ Facebook app which helps you record a song in order to ask the lady/gentleman of your Facebook dreams on a date. apps.facebook.com
May 04, 2012 Koko
The Camden Crawl is back an bigger and better than ever this year, and to celebrate they’re kicking things off this year with a special Friday event at the legendary Koko venue, headlined by Death in Vegas. Long time member Richard Fearless had this to say about [..]
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