Little Birdy’s new album Confetti also has a new single, Hairdo. The melodic gem is accompanied by a mesmerizing video showcasing the band in their most personal and intimate performance to date. Since its release, Confetti has spent a number of weeks at the top end of the charts and has received the strongest reviews of the Australian band’s career.
Midlake / Roscoe This would have to be my favourite song of the decade so far. I loved their debut album, but when I heard this for the first time, it completely blew my mind. I love bands that can sing about random subjects (like being a hermit in the 19th Century) and still evoke such emotion, both musically and lyrically. It gives me tingles every time I hear it.
In mid-February, Australian band, The Devoted Few, release Baby, You’re a Vampire, the follow-up to their previously acclaimed album, Billboard Noises. Baby, You’re a Vampire is an astonishing record from start to finish. It’s got moments of transcendence that would make the Arcade Fire blush, dark corners that would frighten Robert Smith, and ideas that would make Brian Eno say, ‘bugger, I wish I’d thought of that’.
Pivot / In The Blood Lawrence Pike must be one of the best drummers in Australia. Whenever I see these guys live, I generally spend the whole show glued to what he’s doing. There are some beautifully messed up guitar sounds on this and the approach to playing them is one that I’ll be trying to rip off in the future.
Fifteen years in and Oxford four-piece, Supergrass, are still going strong, delivering their unique Brat-rock sound with quirky lyrics and a visual image that wouldn’t be out of place in an episode of The Goodies. Yes, they’re young and free, indeed. Their latest album, Diamond Hoo Ha, is a gem, full of radio-friendly songwriting, something vocalist Gaz Coombes (first four tracks) and drummer Danny Goffey clearly favour, judging by their Secret Playlist.
Midlake / Roscoe I’ve been listening to this album loads in the last few weeks. I went on trip to Austria recently. We drove all the way through the mountains and I played this record constantly on the journey. It was kinda beautiful, and really suited the scenery.
My Secret Playlist is a music discovery website and weekly email publication. We invite our favourite bands and musicians to give us the rundown on their eight favourite songs right now. These are their words on the music that inspires them.
