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Playlist 05.02.09

04.25.09

PIXIE LOTT – “Mama Do” (Mercury, UK)
*ANDREW PAUL WOODWORTH – “Nice To Meet Me“ (Rodeostar, Germany)
NEW BOY – “That Girl” (unsigned)
OUR LUNAR ACTIVITIES – “Break My Fall” (unsigned, Scotland)
ALL MANKIND - “Can You Hear Me” (unsigned, Australia)
CARAVAN PALACE – “Jolie Coquine” (Wagram, France)
DEAD LETTER CIRCUS – “Disconnect & Apply” (Teamtrick, Australia)
GIN WIGMORE – “These Roses” (Island/Universal, New Zealand)
YVES KLEIN BLUE – “Getting Wise” (Dew Process, Australia)
THE BROKEN BEATS – “The Rules” (A:Larm, Denmark)
LA ROUX - “Quicksand” (Polydor, UK)
PINT SHOT RIOT – “Punches, Kicks, Trenches & Swords” (Artwerk/Nettwerk, UK)
DOMENICA – “I Love My Gun“ (Arbor Records, Canada)
THE AMPLIFETES – “Somebody New” (unsigned, Sweden)
SORGENTE – “Alive“ (import, Austria)
BEN ESSER – “Work It Out” (Warner Music, UK)
CHRIS PICKERING – “Ruby Ruby” (CP Music, Australia)
ADDEBOY CLIFF VS. ADAM TENSTA – “My Cool” (import, Sweden)
THE RIFLES – “Science In Violence” (679, UK)
THE BLUE VAN – “Silly Boy” (Iceberg, Denmark)
TIGARAH – “Let Me Plug In My USB” (Universal, Japan)
WHITE LIES – “Farewell To The Fairground” (Fiction/Polydor, UK)
BLACK ROOM – “When I Return To The World” (Waterfall, Norway)
THE JESSIE ROSE TRIP – “It’s Just Soul” (unsigned, UK)
SAMANTHA HEARD – “Down & Out” (unsigned, UK)
JUST JACK – “Doctor Doctor” (Mercury, UK)
PURPLE MELON – “Please Don’t Go” (unsigned, UK)
FABIENNE HOLLOWAY – “I've Learned“ (unsigned, UK)
THE TEMPER TRAP – “Science of Fear” (Liberation, Australia)

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Playlist 04.18.09

LISSY TRULLIE – “Boy Boy” (Make Mine, UK)
KING BLUES – “I Got Love” (Field Recordings, UK)
CHRIS PICKERING – “Ruby Ruby” (Think, Australia)
KINGSTON – “Good Good Feeling” (unsigned, New Zealand)
WHITE LIGHT PARADE – “Wake Up” Reggae Mix (Split Music, UK)
EVERMORE – “Hey Boys & Girls…” (Warner Music, New Zealand)
ALLMANKIND – “Can You Hear Me?” (unsigned, Australia)
WHITE LIES – “Farewell To The Fairground” (Fiction, UK)
FUTURE FUNK SQUAD – “Bring This On” (unsigned, UK) *N. American Premiere
*“KIWI FM NEW ZEALAND” WEEKLY IMPORT SELECTION W/DJ KARYN HAY
GOLDIE LOOKIN CHAIN – “Mister Fahrenheit” (Youknowsit, UK)
ASH – “Space Shot” (unsigned, UK) *N. American Premiere
THE ANSWERING MACHINE – “Oh, Christina” (Heist, UK)
GIN WIGMORE – “These Roses” (Universal, Australia)
THE BLUE VAN – “Man Up” (Iceberg, Denmark)
THE AMPLIFETES – “Somebody New” (unsigned, Sweden)
BANG! BANG! ECHE! – “Time Mismanagement” (unsigned, New Zealand)
THE TUNICS – “Cost of Living” (Manta Ray, UK)
FLORENCE & THE TIME MACHINE - “Dog Days Are Over” (Island, UK)
THE BROKEN BEATS – “The Rules” (A:Larm, Denmark)
SEANY B – “Everybody” (unsigned, Australia)
THE TEMPER TRAP – “Science Of Fear” (Liberation, Australia)
LE CORPS MINCE DE FRANCOISE – “Ray Ban Glasses” (Stimulus, Finland)
CALVIN HARRIS – “I’m Not Alone” (Parlaphone, UK)
KATE MILLER HEIDKE – “Can’t Shake It” (Sony BMG, Australia)
PETE & THE PIRATES – “Jennifer” (Stolen Recordings, UK)
TRAFFIC ISLAND – “Love” (Universal, Finland)
PINT SHOT RIOT – “Punches, Kicks, Trenches & Swords”
HOWLING BELLS – Nightingale” (Liberation, Australia)
THE RIFLES – “Science In Violence” (Sixsevenine, UK)
YULIANNA - "Racecar" (Unsigned, KHAZIKSTAN)
BLACK ROOM - “I Feel It” (Waterfall, Norway)
YVES KLEIN BLUE – “Polka Song” (Dew Process, Australia)
BOYS IN A BAND – “Beyond Communication” (unsigned, Faroe Islands)
KIDDA – “Strong Together” (Skint, UK)
DANANANANAYKROYD – “Watch This!” (Best Before, UK)
BIRDS OF TOKYO – “Broken Bones” (unsigned, Australia)
SORGENTE – “Alive” (import, Austria)
COSMO JARVIS – “Jessica Alba” (Wall of Sound, UK)
BEN ESSER – “Work It Out” (Warner Bros. UK)
LITTLE COMETS – “One Night In October” (import, UK)
NAME THE PET – “Get On The Bus” (EMI, Sweden)

Playlist 04.11.09

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WHITE LIGHT PARADE – “Wake Up” Reggae Mix (Split Music, UK)
THE RIFLES – “Science In Violence” (Sixsevenine, UK)
CHRIS PICKERING – “Ruby Ruby” (Think, Australia)
KINGSTON – “Good Good Feeling” (unsigned, New Zealand)
DOVES – “Kingdom of Rust” (Heavenly, UK)
EVERMORE – “Hey Boys & Girls…” (Warner Music, New Zealand)
ALL MANKIND – “Can You Hear Me?” (unsigned, Australia)
WHITE LIES – “Farewell To The Fairground” (Fiction, UK)
FUTURE FUNK SQUAD – “Bring This On” (unsigned, UK) *N. American Premiere
*“KIWI FM NEW ZEALAND” WEEKLY IMPORT SELECTION W/DJ KARYN HAY
GOLDIE LOOKIN CHAIN – “Mister Fahrenheit” (Youknowsit, UK)
ASH – “Space Shot” (unsigned, UK) *N. American Premiere
THE ANSWERING MACHINE – “Oh, Christina” (Heist, UK)
GIN WIGMORE – “Roses” (Universal, Australia)
THE BLUE VAN – “Man Up” (Iceberg, Denmark)
THE AMPLIFETES – “Somebody New” (unsigned, Sweden)
BANG! BANG! ECHE! – “Time Mismanagement” (unsigned, New Zealand)
SORGENTE – “Alive” (import, Austria)
FLORENCE & THE TIME MACHINE - “Dog Days Are Over” (Island, UK)
THE BROKEN BEATS – “The Rules” (A:Larm, Denmark)
HOWLING BELLS – Nightingale” (Liberation, Australia)
LE CORPS MINCE DE FRANCOISE – “Bitch of The Bitches” (Stimulus, Finland)
TEMPER TRAP – “Science Of Fear” (Liberation, Australia)
LILY ALLEN – “The Fear” (Parlaphone, UK)
SALEM – “Cold Shower” (Virgin, Sweden)
PINT SHOT RIOT – “Punches, Kicks, Trenches & Swords”
TRAFFIC ISLAND – “Love” (Universal, Finland)

Playlist 04.04.09

GIN WIGMORE – “Under My Skin” (Universal, Australia)
TEMPER TRAP – “Science Of Fear” (Liberation, Australia)
SALEM – “Cold Shower” (Virgin, Sweden)
THE ANSWERING MACHINE – “Oh, Christina” (Heist, UK)
BANG! BANG! ECHE! – “Time Mismanagement” (unsigned, New Zealand)
KATE HAVNEVIK – “Mouth To Mouth” (Universal, Norway)
THE BLUE VAN – “Man Up” (Iceberg, Denmark)
VV BROWN – “Crying Blood” (Island, UK)
WHITE LIES – ‘Unfinished Business” (Fiction/Polydor, UK)
AK-MOMO – “Women To Control” (Peacefrog, Sweden)
*“KIWI FM NEW ZEALAND” WEEKLY IMPORT SELECTION W/DJ KARYN HAY
HIT ME TV – “Not A Real Talent” (Alternative Records, Holland)
BOYS IN A BAND – “Most of the Time” (unsigned, Faroe Islands)
YULIANNA – “Racecar” (Zvon Entertainment, Kazakstan)
KATE HAVNEVIK – “Mouth To Mouth” (Universal, Norway)
PINT SHOT RIOT – “Start Digging” (Life In The Big City, UK)
ALL MANKIND – “Can You Hear Me?” (Unsigned, Australia)
THE RIFLES – “Science In Violence” (Sixsevenine, UK)
THE BROKEN BEATS – “The Rules” (A:Larm, Denmark)
THE AMPLIFETES – “Somebody New” (Sony, Germany)
HOWLING BELLS – “Nightingale” (Liberation, Australia)
CONIL – “Years Between” (unsigned, UK)
LILY ALLEN – “22” (Parlophone, UK)
ASIAN DUB FOUNDATION FEAT. IGGY POP – “No Fun” (import, UK)
SORGENTE – “Alive” (Unsigned, Germany)
LE CORPS MINCEDE FRANCOISE – “Bitch of The Bitches (Stimulus, Finland)
BIRDS OF TOKYO – “Broken Bones” (unsigned, Australia)
FLORENCE & THE MACHINE – “Dog Days Are Over” (Island, UK)

Playlist -- 03.28.09

GIN WIGMORE – “Under My Skin” (Universal, Australia)
TEMPER TRAP – “Science Of Fear” (Liberation, Australia)
SALEM – “Cold Shower” (Virgin, Sweden)
THE ANSWERING MACHINE – “Oh, Christina” (Heist, UK)
BANG! BANG! ECHE! – “Time Mismanagement” (unsigned, New Zealand)
KATE HAVNEVIK – “Mouth To Mouth” (Universal, Norway)
THE BLUE VAN – “Man Up” (Iceberg, Denmark)
VV BROWN – “Crying Blood” (Island, UK)
WHITE LIES – ‘Unfinished Business” (Fiction/Polydor, UK)
AK-MOMO – “Women To Control” (Peacefrog, Sweden)
*“KIWI FM NEW ZEALAND” WEEKLY IMPORT SELECTION W/DJ KARYN HAY
THE TING TINGS – “That’s Not My Name” (UK)
HIT ME TV – “Not A Real Talent” (Alternative Records, Holland)
BOYS IN A BAND – “Most of the Time” (unsigned, Faroe Islands)
YULIANNA – “Racecar” (Zvon Entertainment, Kazakstan)
PETE & THE PIRATES – “The Understanding” (Stolen Recordings, UK)
RAGNAR SILBERG – “Fairy Tale” (R&R, Iceland)
ALL MANKIND – “Can You Hear Me?” (Unsigned, Australia)
THE RIFLES – “Science In Violence” (Sixsevenine, UK)
MADS LANGER – “Shine” (Copenhagen Records, Denmark)
THE AMPLIFETES – “Somebody New” (Sony, Germany)
YVES KLEIN BLUE – “Polka Song” (Dew Process/Universal, Australia)
CHRIS PICKERING – “Ruby Ruby” (Think, Australia)
THE TUNICS – “Cost of Living” (Manta Ray, UK)
SWINGFLY – “Something Got Me Started” (Bonnier Amigo, Sweden)
OH ATOMS – “Sugar Mouse” (unsigned, UK)
THE RACE – “I Get It Wrong” (Shifty Disco, UK) 
ROYKSOPP – “Happy Up Here” (Wall of Sound, Norway)
COSMO JARVIS – “Jessica Alba” (Wall of Sound, UK)
THE BROKEN BEATS – “The Rules” (A:Larm, Denmark)
HOWLING BELLS – “Nightingale” (Liberation, Australia)
DEAD LETTER CIRCUS – “The Mile” (unsigned, Australia)

Playlist 03.21.09

THE TEMPER TRAP – “Sweet Disposition” (Liberation, Australia) 
WHITE LIES – “To Lose My Life” (Fiction, UK) 
HEY OCEAN – “Too Soon” ( Unsigned, Canada) 
BRYN CHRISTOPHER – “Smilin’” (Polydor, UK) 
OH ATOMS – “Sugar Mouse” (unsigned) 
YOUNG LOVERS - "Talking In French" (Fur, Australia)
NICK HARRISON – “Oi Rude Boy” (import, Europe) 
EMBRYOS ARRIVE IN THREES  
ROYKSOPP – “Happy Up There” (Unsigned, Norway) 
TIGARAH – “Where You Headed For” (Tokyotrack/Universal, Japan) 
*“KIWI FM” NEW ZEALAND WEEKLY IMPORT SELECTION THE NAKED & FAMOUS –“Kill The Little Black Dots”
BRYN CHRISTOPHER – “Sour Times” (Polydor, UK) 
GLASVEGAS – “Geraldine” (Columbia, Scotland) 
EMILIANA TORRINI – “Me And Armini” (Rough Trade, Iceland)
ALL MANKIND - “Can You Hear Me?” (unsigned, Australia) 
THE AMPLIFETES – “Somebody New” (import, Sweden) 
THE BLUE VAN – “Be Home Soon” (Iceberg, Denmark) 
HOWLING BELLS – “Nightingale” (Liberation, Australia) 
POLARKREIS 18 – “Rainhouse” (Universal, Germany) 
NAME THE PET – “Get On The Bus” (EMI, Sweden)
THE KING BLUES – “I Got Love” (Field, UK) 
SEANY B – “Everybody” (white label, Australia) 
PINT SHOT RIOT – “Holes” (Life In The Big City, UK) 
SALEM – “It’s Only You (Part II)” (Emi, Sweden)
TEDDYBEARS – “Little Stereo” (Sony, Sweden) 
THE RIFLES – “Science In Violence” (Sixsevenine, UK) 
CONIL – “Years Between” (unsigned, UK) 
JACKKNIFE LEE – “Fear of Nothing” (Fiction, UK)

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Playlist 03.14.09

BANG BANG ECHE – “Time Mismanagement” (unsigned, New Zealand)
KATE HAVNEVIK – “Mouth To Mouth” (Universal, Norway)
PINT SHOT RIOT – “Start Digging” (Life In The Big City, UK)
VV BROWN – “Crying Blood” (Island, UK)
SCOUTING FOR GIRLS - “It’s Not About You” (Epic, UK)
ANISON – “Spatial Awareness” (unsigned, UK)
SEANY B – “Everybody” (white label, Australia)
THE BLUE VAN – “Be Home Soon” (Iceberg, Denmark)
*“KIWI FM NEW ZEALAND” WEEKLY IMPORT SELECTION W/DJ KARYN HAY
ALL MANKIND – “Can You Hear Me?” (Unsigned, Australia)
BIRDS OF TOKYO – “Broken Bones” (Unsigned, Australia)
KINGSTON – “Good Good Feeling” (unsigned, New Zealand)
WHITE LIES – “Price Of Love” (Fiction/Polydor, UK)
SALEM – “It’s Only You (Part II)” (EMI, Sweden)
THE TEMPER TRAP – “Science Of Fear” (Liberation, Australia)
THE TUNICS – “Cost of Living” (Manta Ray, UK)
ROYKSOPP – “Happy Up Here” (Wall of Sound, Norway)
THE ANSWERING MACHINE – “Oh, Christina” (Liberation, Australia)
LE CORPS MINCE DE FRANCOISE – “Bitch of The Bitches (Stimulus, Finland)
CHRIS PICKERING – “Ruby Ruby” (Think, Australia)
TIGARAH – “Space Travel” (Universal, Japan)
HOWLING BELLS – “Nightingale” (Liberation, Australia)
THE AMPLIFETES – “Somebody New” (Sony, Germany)
IDA MARIA – “Oh My God” (Waterfall, Norway)
INFADELS – “Steady As She Goes” (Wall Of Sound, UK)
THE KING BLUES – “I Got Love” (Field, UK)
TEDDYBEARS – “Little Stereo” (Sony, Sweden)
THE RIFLES – “Science In Violence” (Sixsevenine, UK)
CONIL – “Years Between” (unsigned, UK)
JACKKNIFE LEE – “Fear of Nothing” (Fiction, UK)

Playlist -- 03.07.09

ALL MANKIND - “Can You Hear Me?” (unsigned, Australia)
THE AMPLIFETES – “Somebody New” (import, Sweden)
THE BLUE VAN – “Be Home Soon” (Iceberg, Denmark)
HOWLING BELLS – “Nightingale” (Liberation, Australia)
POLARKREIS 18 – “Rainhouse” (Universal, Germany)
NAME THE PET – “Get On The Bus” (EMI, Sweden)
BANG BANG ECHE – “Time Mismanagement” (unsigned, New Zealand)
CHRIS PICKERING – “Ruby Ruby” (Think, Australia)
THE TEMPER TRAP – “Science of Fear” (Liberation, Australia)
MY FEDERATION – “What Gods Are These” (Eye Industries, UK)
YVES KLEIN BLUE – “Polka Song” (Dew Process/Universal, Australia)
*“KIWI FM” NEW ZEALAND WEEKLY IMPORT SELECTION
BRYN CHRISTOPHER – “Smilin’” (Polydor, UK)
DINOSAUR PILE-UP – “My Rock N Roll” (unsigned, UK
YULIANNA – “Racecar” (unsigned, Uzbekistan)
LE CORPS MINCEDE FRANCOISE – “Bitch of The Bitches (Stimulus, Finland)
BIRDS OF TOKYO – “Broken Bones” (unsigned, Australia)
WHITE LIES – “Price Of Love” (Fiction/Polydor, UK)
LITTLE COMETS – “One Night In October” (import, UK)
KAROSHI BROS – “Love Da World” (unsigned, UK)
DEAD LETTER CIRCUS – “The Mile” (unsigned, Australia)
ROYKSOPP – “Happy Up Here” (Wall of Sound, Norway)
CONIL – “Years Between” (unsigned, UK)
PETE & THE PIRATES – “The Understanding” (Stolen Recordings, UK)
SALEM – “It’s Only You Part 2” (Virgin, Sweden)
THE RED PAINTINGS – “Wasps” (unsigned, Australia)
NICK HARRISON – “Oi Rude Boy” (import, Europe)
HEY OCEAN – “Too Soon” ( Unsigned, Canada)
OH ATOMS – “Sugar Mouse” (unsigned, UK)
DALLAS GUILD – “Burn” (unsigned, UK)
THE TUNICS – “Cost Of Living” (Manta Ray, UK)
COSMO JARVIS – “Jessica Alba” (Wall of Sound, UK)
DAVID DALLAS – “Indulge Me” (Dirty Records, New Zealand)
BOOM BOOM SATELLITES – “Easy Action” (Sony, Japan)

Playlist -- 02.28.09

IDA MARIA – “Oh My God” (Waterfall, Norway)
THE RACE – “I Get It Wrong” (Shifty Disco, UK) 
GIN WIGMORE – “Hallelujah” (Island, Australia)
MIKE SNOW – “The Rabbit” (Murlyn, Sweden) 
FAITHLESS – “Flowerstand Man” (Cheeky, UK) 
ELEVATOR SUITE – “Backaround” (Infectious, UK)
THE TEMPER TRAP – “Science of Fear” (Liberation, Australia)
WHITE LIES – “To Lose My Life” Filthy Dukes Remix (Fiction, UK)
*“KIWI FM” NEW ZEALAND WEEKLY IMPORT SELECTION W/DJ KARYN HAY
SMASHPROOF “My Brother”
BRYN CHRISTOPHER – “Sour Times” (Polydor, UK)
GLASVEGAS - “Geraldine” (Columbia, UK)
EMILIANA TORRINI – “Me And Armini” (Rough Trade, Iceland)
SCOUTING FOR GIRLS – “Elvis Aint Dead” (Epic, UK)
CARAVAN PALACE – “Jolie Coquine” ( France)
THE RIFLES – “Science In Violence” (Sixsevenine, UK)
THE SCREAMING JETS – “Do Ya” (stockXchange, Australia)
KID CUDI VS. CROOKERS – “Day ‘n’ Night” (Data Records, UK)
WHITE LIES – “Price Of Love” (Fiction, UK)
BIRDS OF TOKYO – “Broken Bones” (Unsigned, Australia)
THE LAW – “Don’t Stop Believe’ (No Half Measures, Scotland)
DINOSAUR PILE-UP – “My Rock N Roll” (import, UK)
ROLL DEEP – “Do Me Wrong” – (Sketchyescy, UK)
BANG BANG ECHE – “Four To The Floor” (import, New Zealand)
BLACK ROOM – “I Feel It” (Waterfall, Norway)
SAM SPARRO - "21st Century Life" (Modus-Vivendi/Island, Australia)
Lily Allen – “LDN” (Parlaphone, UK) 
THE AMPLIFETES - “Somebody New” (import, Sweden)
NICK HARRISON – “Oi Rude Boy” (import, Europe)
BEN ESSER – “Work It Out” (Warner Bros., UK)

Artist of The Week -- Conil

London’s very own singer-songwriter Conil, started creating a buzz with his debut album, Strange Part of the Country. But before the awareness of the album, Conil originally posted material on his MySpace page and received messages from two-time GRAMMY winner Tchad Blake and Danny Thompson wanting to work with him. Blake is best known for his work, producing for such artists as Elvis Costello, Peter Gabriel, Pearl Jam and Sheryl Crow, while Thompson is best known for the work he has done as a double bass player with Roy Orbison, Donavan, Kate Bush and Nick Drake. The album was finished and released on his own label, Great Hare Records and through Proper Music Distribution. The debut received glowing reviews from XFM, Xtreme AM, CMU Snap of the Day and BBC Radio, where Conil was also invited to play various live sessions on BBC stations. Q Magazine was quoted saying ‘Pray they live long enough to record a second album.’ Conil and his band supported Joseph Arthur on his UK summer tour last year at venues including London’s Union Chapel, Glasgow’s King Tut’s and Birmingham’s Glee Club. This year, Conil is scheduled to play SXSW and NXNE and plans to re-release the debut album under a new license. For updates, tour dates and other music from Conil, venture over to www.myspace.com/conilmusic

Check out the free track for download: "Years Between"

Playlist 02.21.09

Check Out a sneak peak of this weekend's show on our podcast

DINOSAUR PILE-UP – “My Rock N Roll” (import, UK)
THE VIRGINS – “One Week Of Danger” (Atlantic, UK)
HOWLING BELLS - “Nightingale” (Liberation, Australia)
THE AMPLIFETES – “Somebody New” (import, Sweden)
BANG BANG ECHE – “Four To The Floor” (unsigned, New Zealand)
ELEVATOR SUITE – “Backaround” (Infectious, UK)
THE TEMPER TRAP – “Science of Fear” (Liberation, Australia)
WHITE LIES – “To Lose My Life” Filthy Dukes Remix (Fiction, UK)
*“KIWI FM” NEW ZEALAND WEEKLY IMPORT SELECTION W/DJ KARYN HAY
SMASHPROOF “My Brother”
THE KING BLUES – “I Got Love” (Field Recordings, UK)
COCKNBULLKID – “Boys & Girls” (Moshi Moshi/Island)
ALL MANKIND – “Can You Hear Me?” (unsigned, Australia)
ROYKSOPP – “Happy” (Wall of Sound, Norway)
HOWLING BELLS – “Treasure Hunt” (Liberation, Australia)
BRYN CHRISTOPER – “Smilin’” (Polydor, UK)
FLASH REPUBLIC – “Shut It” (Just Music, South Africa)
PETE & THE PIRATES – “The Understanding” (Stolen Recordings, UK)
YVES KLEIN BLUE – “The Polka Song” (Dew Process/Universal, Australia)
THE LOCARNOS – “Make Up Your Mind” (Southwest Recordings, UK)
THE TING TINGS – “Fruit Machine” (Sony, UK)
POLARKREIS 18 – “Color Of Snow” (Universal, Germany)
BIRDS OF TOKYO – “Broken Bones” (unsigned, Australia)
OH ATOMS – “Sugar Mouse” (unsigned, UK)
ARKITEKT - “14 Days” (unsigned, Ireland) *World Premiere
THE RED PAINTINGS – “Wasps” (unsigned, Australia)
CARAVAN PALACE – “Jolie Coquine” (Wagram, France)

Artist Of The Week -- Yves Klein Blue

Australian act Yves Klein Blue takes their moniker from the famed artist Yves Klein, whose “Yves Klein Blue” is a blue shade that doesn’t fade over time, forever appearing wet and freshly applied…and thus serving as a metaphor for the group’s goal of creating music that is timeless and won’t fade with age. The group began in high school, brought together by a common passion for Led Zeppelin. Vocalist/guitarist Michael Tomlinson and lead guitarist Charles Sale would frequently spend their lunch periods (and occasional physical education periods) ensconced in a dusty storeroom and jamming out the basics of what would become their initial songs. Joined by bassist Sean Cook and drummer Chris Banham, they released a five-song EP in April 2008, Yves Klein Blue Draw Attention to Themselves. A joyous melding of classic pop, old-school punk, gypsy-tinted jazz and indie rock, it swiftly received positive response. “Yves Klein Blue…are a bunch of 19-and-20-year-olds from Brisbane who are grabbing the chance of playing the Big Day Out by the neck,” stated Robert Forster in The Monthly. “It is pop with fierce rhythms--and they have the songs.” February will see Yves Klein Blue sharing stages with The Fratellis, The Music and Ben Lee on “The Big O” tour of Australia.

Check Out Their Free Track: "Polka"

Playlist -- Valentines Day 2009

Check Out a sneak peak of this weekend's show on our podcast

THE TEMPER TRAP – “Sweet Disposition” (Liberation, Australia)
WHITE LIES – “To Lose My Life” (Fiction, UK)
HEY OCEAN – “Too Soon” ( Unsigned, Canada)
BRYN CHRISTOPHER – “Smilin’” (Polydor, UK)
OH ATOMS – “Sugar Mouse” (unsigned)
YOUNG LOVERS - "Talking In French" (Fur, Australia)
NICK HARRISON – “Oi Rude Boy” (import, Europe)
EMBRYOS ARRIVE IN THREES
ROYKSOPP – “Happy Up There” (Unsigned, Norway)
TIGARAH – “Where You Headed For” (Tokyotrack/Universal, Japan)
*“KIWI FM” NEW ZEALAND WEEKLY IMPORT SELECTION
THE NAKED & FAMOUS –“Kill The Little Black Dots”
ALL MANKIND – “Can You Hear Me?” (Unsigned, UK)
THE KING BLUES – “I Got Love” (Field Recordings, UK)
WHITE LIES – “Price Of Love” (Fiction, UK)
FLOOR THIRTEEN – “Blame It On Me” (Arbor, Canada)
THE RIFLES – “Science In Violence” (Sixsevenine, UK)
BIRDS OF TOKYO – “Broken Bones” (Unsigned, Australia)
KID CUDI VS. CROOKERS – “Day ‘n’ Night” (Data Records, UK)
BEN ESSER – “Work It Out” (Warner Bros., UK)
YVES KLEIN BLUE – “Polka Song” (Universal, Australia)
THE SCREAMING JETS – “Do Ya” (stockXchange, Australia)
THE LAW – “Don’t Stop Believe’ (No Half Measures, Scotland)
LILY ALLEN – “Fag Hag” (Parlaphone/Regal, UK)
ROLL DEEP – “Do Me Wrong” – (Sketchyescy, UK)
BANG BANG ECHE – “Four To The Floor” (import, New Zealand)
BLACK ROOM – “I Feel It” (Waterfall, Norway)
CARAVAN PALACE – “Jolie Coquine” ( France)
CUT OFF YOUR HANDS – “Oh Girl” (Sixsevenine, New Zealand)
TEDDYBEARS – “Little Stereo” (Sony, Sweden)
THE AMPLIFETES - “Somebody New” (import, Sweden)
DINOSAUR PILE-UP – “My Rock N Roll” (import, UK)
THE TUNICS – “Cost Of Living” (Mantaray, UK)

Artist Of The Week -- All Mankind

Australian act All Mankind has become a fan favorite both at home and abroad, having performed over 500 times in the last three years to more than 100,000 ecstatic fans. The quartet, comprised of vocalist/guitarist/pianist Rich Beeston, brother Dave Beeston on drums and backing vocals, bassist Gavin Perkins and lead guitarist Domy, has parleyed that live success into album sales into the thousands, as well as award nominations for songwriting and performance in both Australia and America. The group’s debut album, Regenerate (2004), gained a Top 10 spot in the Australian Christian charts along with a top 10 spot in the independent album sales for 2005. The band’s follow up album, Infant Logic (2006), was equally as successful; its release saw nominations for Male Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Contemporary Artist of the Year. The single “I Give in to You” earned a No.1 spot on the independent chart and received nationwide airplay in Australia and regional airplay in the US. In February 2008 the group adopted the new name All Mankind and went into the studio with noted ARIA-winning producer David Nicholas (Elton John, Sting), who called the resulting effort, Puzzles, “a great album from a great young Australian band.”

Check out the free track for download: "Can You Hear Me?"

puzzles.allmankind.net