The English Riviera

3 years ago the music scene in the UK was getting over the 'nu-rave' bubble with bands like CSS and Klaxons at the fore. Also very much part of that scene was Metronomy who brought their experimental electro madness to the table for all to enjoy and possibly have been underrated in the past. The bands line up has shifted about and fast forward to 2011 Metronomy are on the verge of releasing their 3rd album 'The English Riviera' - I can only assume named after the coastline of Devon where the band were born. Metronomy have maybe mellowed in their sound and delicate new single 'The Look' reflects that... I have had this on repeat today. *Warning* the organ line will get stuck in your head for the rest of the day....

The Look - Metronomy by Weirdbrowser.blogspot.com


Also a big fan of 'She Wants' and this video is also pretty special Directed by www.juletmat.fr


METRONOMY - She Wants - by JUL & MAT from JUL & MAT on Vimeo.

Keep an eye out for 'The English Riviera' due for release on 11 April in the UK and forthcoming in the US - this could be a biggy!

Touring across the UK & France in April & May and according twitter due to hit the US later this year...

 Andy in London

Cut Copy - Zonoscope

I think Melbourne's Cut Copy have fortunately been in the right place at the right time. The 80's synth wave sound is back in a big way in clubs and with the recent release of Rough Trade's Synth Wave 10 compilation acts like Zola Jesus are making a big impact. Cut Copy's synth pop sound is nothing bun fun and their sound has  matured on their new album Zonoscope which was released on Monday. I am writing this on a grey and wet day in London and listening to their single Take Me Over has filled my head with thoughts of Summer. This is an upbeat single and is not a million miles away from my favorite track 'Lights & Music' which was doing the rounds in 2008.

Cut Copy - "Take Me Over" (Radio Edit) Premiere by modularpeople


Did you here a little Fleetwood Mac riff in there? I did.

The reason I say I think they have been in the right place at the right time is because their popularity took off on the back of the 'Nu Rave' scene in 2007 lead by the likes of CSS & The Klaxons. After DJing at Fabric in London and releasing 2008's 'In Ghost Colours', the likes of DFA and The Juan Mcclean started to notice the Australian 3 piece and now here we are 2011 with 80's synth wave making a return in a big way & look who has released their new album - only those pesky electro-synth lovers Cut Copy.

On Zonoscope its not all bouncy rythms though and that is why I say their sound has developed, I reckon they they have been listening to Primal Screams' - Screamadelica - take their track 'Where I'm Going' and let us know if you agree?


Cut Copy - Where I'm Going by cutcopymusic


It is a good album but I don't think it will change the world. These tracks are uplifting and they are a great live band. I got to see them at last year's Lovebox festival in London and they are the perfect live band for a scorching day in July.

My favorite track on the album is 'Need You Now' which builds brilliantly into a great uplifting tune....


Need You Now by cutcopymusic

Go and explore Cut Copy and if you get a chance to see them at a festival with the sun on your face ...do it!

They are on tour all over Europe and play the Forum in London on March 6th with support from the disco making boffins Holy Ghost - I may have to grab a ticket!

Holy Ghost! - Hold On by future classic

Happy Friday!

-Andy in London