Archive for January, 2007

Colour Kane Single Released

January 30th, 2007

Hidden Shoal Recordings, today announced the release of the Glorybox Remix of “Too Late”, the first single taken from the forthcoming album by the Belgian dream pop outfit, Colour Kane.

“Fredrik Johansson of Glorybox has managed to distill the lush guitar based sound of Colour Kane into a stripped back brooding nocturnal slice of melancholic electronica. Its beat-driven orchestral movements and driving bass, layered with the gorgeous vocals of Marjan Snykers create a luscious slice of downbeat atmospheric pop.
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Press Release Excerpt

Too Late (Glorybox Remix) Colour Kane – Too Late (Glorybox Remix)

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Slow Dancing Society “The Sound of Lights When Dim” – Boring Machines Disturb Sleep (”Tips for 2007″ Article)

January 28th, 2007

Excerpt – “Utterly gorgeous stuff from Washington based producer Drue Sullivan. A stunning collection encompassing Pink Floyd’s ethereal guitars, Explosions In The Sky melodies, shimmering synths and delicate electronica. Australian label, Hidden Shoal Records, didn’t mess about, signing this guy immediately upon hearing the demo. “The Sound Of Lights When Dim” is inspiring.”

Boring Machines Disturb Sleep

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The Hero Cycle “Lakes and Ponds” – Racketscan (also published at Music Emissions)

January 27th, 2007

Excerpt – “The Hero Cycle are one of those bands you discover…and instantly want to hide…..hoping against all hope that no one will come strolling by and discover your treasure………..The Hero Cycle is that treasure, and there is precious little time remaining for them to be hidden away…….Their newest EP Lakes and Ponds feature brilliant shoegaze and indie tunes, including the vibrant “American Proxy” (”Gettin’ tired / Of running on empty”) and revealing opener “Breathing In.” ………craft a brilliant musical landscape, and will take your breath away with the skill with which this young band plays. Grab a listen of Lakes and Ponds now so you can mourn with the rest of us when the world discovers The Hero Cycle.”

Racketscan (also published at Music Emissions)

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HSR Sign Belgian Dream Pop Band Colour Kane

January 26th, 2007

Hidden Shoal Recordings, today announced the signing of Belgian dream pop outfit, Colour Kane, to its roster of artists.

“Colour Kane are a new breed of dream popsters following on from the genre’s masters, the Cocteau Twins. Colour Kane is lush cascading guitars and sweet soaring vocals propelled by driving bass and electronic beats.” Press Release Excerpt

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