Planet Patinka.

One Sunday i awoke late, went outside for my reccomended 20 minutes of sunlight and came back inside to ponder the day ahead. As is the case every Sunday, I am faced with the prospect of another show looming the next day and I am filled also with the thrill of the search for new music. 

This sunday I am restless and discontent though, it was one of those days where putting itunes on shuffle doesn't satisfy me. With the Cut Copy inspired beats mashed with the Vampire Weekend -esque licks causing me a headache I cracked a miniature tantrum to a friend of mine who medicated me with a link to the myspace of a band she knew called Patinka Cha Cha. 

I must say it was pretty much the best thing that happened that day considering I had been idly duct taping my face and trying to pull it off again.

Thrilled even at a devaition from 4/4 time signature, I can honestly say I have never been as transfixed by a band than I was by Patinka Cha Cha. I had no idea where the songs were going and their songs said to me, "aha. who's so smart now". Clearly not me.

Naturally I had to get them into the studio and gush. And gush I did. (See podcast) Lucky for me they also brought with them a copy of their forthcoming EP Planets which had not even been mastered yet.  Where as most media outlets were probably pre-occupied with releasing recordings of Mel Gibson abusing his ex wife, I jumped at the chance to release the genius of Planets.  

The title track of the EP (Planets) is written about (her) girlfriend explains singer and guitarist Natasha. The song is amongst the best local music I have heard so Natasha's girlfriend - who sat loyally in the corner of the studio during the late night interview- is very lucky. 

Although Natasha admits to throwing an artistic tantrum over the last track 'Eyelash' because "it was too jazzy", I belive the jazz influence is a welcome addition to the album. 'Eyelash' definatly showcases the bands musical talent. 

Planets is planned to be released later this year according to the band, but until then if you are after a fanatstic live show you can go and see Patinka Cha Cha at The Empress on August 5th.

For a sneak preview of the forthcoming ep head to their myspace. 

http://www.myspace.com/patinkachacha 

A song after my own heart.

When i heard The Box Rockets were launching a AA side featuring new song Fishes i knew it would be a hit. I could feel it in my waters. Starring alongside the equally catchy crowd-pleaser Stay, the double A side release was sure to see The Box Rockets explode onto the music scene and, naturally, into the studios at JOY 94.9. 

Very happy to once again sit accross from the four-piece-orchestra-of-awesomeness that is The Box Rockets, I grilled them about all things important, from their looming launch date to that childhood fear that you're the only young boy with a willy.  To hear what they had to say download the podcast! (See right)

Of course i don't mean to make fun of that fear. I am to this day terrified i go to the toilet incorrectly. No really, when you don't pee as part of a line you have nothing to compare your technique to.

Launching the AA side at the Worker's Club on Brunsick street on Saturday the 26th June, the band headlined a fine line-up featuring Skye Harbour and Jimmy Hawk and the Endless Party. (Really who could turn down an endless party?)

Alas Jimmy Hawk's endless party did indeed end,  however DJ Michael Sabbadini, kept the party at the Worker's club going in between sets.

The headlining act also featured two honorary Box Rockets to the line up who were dubbed the Box Rockettes and sang very classy harmonies alongside lead singer Luke Sabbadini.

In conclusion friends, I heart The Box Rockets and at the very least i would recommend heading to their Myspace.

After all, to the untrained eye they may seem another group of hipsters parading the pub stage but I assure you this group aren't fringe-flicking scenesters, no sir, they are not even close. In fact, they are terrified of such people, they enjoy playing their music for people to hear but when driving down brunswick street, they lock their doors.


http://www.myspace.com/theboxrockets
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Box-Rockets/24288270372

Befriend them on Myspace, Like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter!

The Box Rockets are taking a break for the month of July while Pam (the drummer) climbs a mountain in Africa. Overachievers much?