Alabama Shakes - Hold On

First off, I must offer a huge apology for my good mate Powelly, he sent me this song a month and a half ago and I've been a slack bugger and not posted it.

So it's over to Powelly, to tell you about the Alabama Shakes...

These guys have started making a bit of a name for themselves (again, he sent me this almost two months ago, sorry Powelly) on the US/UK airwaves, a soul/blues band from Athens Alabama which has a very cool sound.

This live clip is a year old, and for me shows they are all about the music, and some cool music at that! Simple, smooth bluesy rockin' guitars and the singers stunning soulful voice.

If this song doesn't kick start your day into a laid back vibe, I'm not sure what will.

Enjoy.

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Last Dinosaurs - Zoom

I'm originally from SA, now live in NSW, but lately my musical heart has been heading north of the boarded up into Queensland. With this in mind today's song continues my love affair with the music out of Brisbane, thanks to Last Dinosaurs.

Their debut LP In A Million Years is a maroon slab of indie awesome that's been winning them fans across Australia thanks to lead single Zoom.

Zoom kicks off with a sickly sweet new-wave indie pop guitar riff that that's backed up with a film clip that resembles a Mugatu brainwashing session straight out of Zoolander.

I'm not sure why but I feel compelled to play it over and over... and kill the prime minister of Malaysia!

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DZ Deathrays - No Sleep

From their killer performances at SXSW in Austin (one show was closed down for being too awesome and loud) to being named in the top five most exciting bands of 2012 by NME, two piece thrash pop from Brisbane Dz Deathrays are certainly winning fans across the world of late.

I gave their new album a spin today and it's pretty dawn RAWK! Reminded me a bit of Death From Above 1979 and that my friends is certainly not a bad thing.

Oh and it seems that Arj Barker is a bit of a fan... he's in this clip. Awesome.

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Cloud Nothings - Our Plans

Today's tune is brought to you by Sticks one handsomely stylish man who calls Adelaide home. When he's not running one of Radelaide's hottest late night venues or partying with beautiful people, he's listening to awesome music bands, Cloud Nothings are one of those bands...

Converse, , flannel, ripped jeans and drinking to excess! This is what the 90's evoked and that's ecaxtly what Cloud Nothings have going for them. New era, lo-fi grunge for you to reminisce over times passed.

Their latest album Attack On Memory is well worth a start to finish listen. Stand out tracks are Stay Useless, No Future-No Past, Wasted Days and of course Our Plans which we've gone with today. You might start questioning whether Kurt Cobain really is dead.....

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Gary Clark Jr. - Bright Lights

Look out guitar world there's a new brand of cool that's here to rock your world and blow your mind, all before the night is over. It goes by the name of Gary Clark Jr. and is ready to unload a big can of whoop ass that will leave your soul screaming black and blues.

Hailing from Austin, Texas Gary Clark Jr. has been quickly gathering momentum and blowing away giant festival crowds across America. All you need to do is listen to this song to know exactly why.

So kick back, hit play, and let the bright lights take you over and as he says himself 'you gonna know his name by the end of the night.' If you're smart you'll be thankful too!

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Justice - On'n'On

One of my favourite albums from last year was the cracking release Audio, Video, Disco because to put it simply, when I need to get pumped up for something I just chuck it on and get in the zone for what ever needs doing.

On'n'On is a cracking tune and I love the steady constant beat that kicks on throughout the whole song. The visuals of the clip are quite hypnotic, which is kind of something that we've come to love from most Justice clips.

Anyway, been playing this tune lately so it gets my song of the day. Hope you like.

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