IM // UR | Tanlines, Memory Tapes and Real Life

To say that Local Natives are this year's Fleet Foxes isn't wrong, but not that right either. Local Natives are softer, brighter and lighter than their widely critiqued sort-of-counterparts. Gorilla Manor is a delicious debut that should be listened and loved for its own merits and there are 12 of them here; from the beautiful single 'Airplanes' to the epic journey of 'Stranger Things'. For fans of harmonic vocals, delicate guitars and gorgeous layers (and I bet there'll be a lot of you).

WE // R \\ WEARING

You know about FAJ right? That's Fanny and Jessy as they are also known, and this duo have one of the coolest young labels coming straight out of London. They debuted their first range last year entitled 'I Hope You Die Soon' and they're also responsible for the infamous tee of the same name (and it's sibling, 'Suck It You Fuck') which I actually often find gets quite a warm reaction despite it's sentiment. This month they're showing their hotly anticipated sophomore collection for AW 2010 which no doubt will be full of their trademark wicked humor and edge. Definitely ones to watch.

WE // R \\ WATCHING

Honestly, who isn’t? The sixth and final season of Lost, one of the best series ever created, just started and we are sure spending more time talking, reading and thinking about it than watching it. Well, from what we read some mysteries won’t be answered (the real meaning of the numbers, anyone?), but if there's something we've learned from accompanying Locke’s island friends (and enemies) is that the travel is always more enjoyable than the actual place it’s taking you to. Well, not if the smoke monster is trying to kill you.

WE // R \\ GOING

The latest station on the Drunky Town train line is in Sydney, Australia at a little club in the Spanish Quarter (actually it's just two Spanish shops next to each other on the same street or something like that in the CBD) called GoodGod, which plays host to soirée of the moment, Slow Blow. Word has it that in January, Karen O crashed Sydney's current cool kids party, but to be honest by that time everyone was too busy dancing and cutting loose in D-Town to care. And that's the true mark of a good time - when you find yourself twirling about without a care in the world. Or it could just mean you're trashed. Heh.

WE // R \\ READING

You know those films where there are all these supposedly 'intertwined' stories and lives? Quite a cliché concept for both books and movies I suppose, but rarely does it really resonate in either medium. David Mitchell though (not the Peep Show one) manages to spin tales into tightly woven rugs that are quite fantastical yet believable, moving without being overly sentimental, eclectic and incredibly entertaining. He also writes straight narratives too, with just as much panache and verve. I just (re)read Number9Dream though any and all of David Mitchell's books are highly recommended...and he's got a newie coming out this year. EXCITEMENT.

Tanlines, Memory Tapes and Real Life

Wednesday // January 27, 2010 at 23:01 // filed under Music

Tanlines

photograph by James Ryang

We are loving True Panther Sounds right now! Responsible for putting out gems such as Girls, Lemonade, Hunx and His Punx and now, Tanlines, True Panther are cultivating a great little scene of music.

Coming through on the 9th of March is Tanline's super ace debut EP release, Settings. And True Panther are releasing the hooky track 'Real Life' PLUS the remix by Memory Tapes for you to get your grubby hands on - FREE.

Tanlines are deemed experimental pop, but they are entirely relatable; with cosy, melodious arrangements and warm, organic feeling polyrhythmic percussion. 'Real Life' has percussion driving the track, melodics belonging almost entirely to the vocals, and the instruments taking coolly syncopated lines.

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Tanlines - Real Life [mp3]

At the same tempo as the original, the Memory Tapes remix is poignant; much softer with yet a sparkle in it's step, using the melody line to a more feeling effect. Tanlines and Memory Tapes combined is like the warm afternoon sun; leaving you pleasantly bronzed in the glow of the track.

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Tanlines - Real Life (Memory Tapes remix) [mp3]

Go order the EP HERE

POSTED BY CHRISTEL ESCOSA

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