The fine folk at Perth’s 78 Records have featured Hotels’ Where Hearts Go Broke as one of their staff picks. The album is available at 78’s for the traditional “walk  in, pay cash, walk out happy” style cd purchase or if you’re tired or nowhere near Perth (Western Australia for you international folks) they also do mail-order. While you’re there be sure to check out other Hidden Shoal releases in stock by Tangled Star, HC-B, My Majestic Star, Fall Electric and The Slow Beings.

Scott Solter’s wonderful re-intpretation of The Caribbean’s sublime pop has earned top track status at RTRFM. Sarah Tout chose ‘Do You Believe In Dinosaurs (Scott Solter Remix)’ as her Out To Lunch track of the week. The track is taken from the recently released EP Scott Solter Re-Populates The Caribbean, available now through Hidden Shoal.

And if you’re smart and just that little bit sassy you’ll be able to nab the track for free as Hidden Shoal continues to celebrate it’s third birthday this month. Head to the Hidden Shoal Store for all birthday promotion details.

The Caribbean – Do You Believe In Dinosaurs (Scott Solter Remix)  The Caribbean – Do You Believe In Dinosaurs (Scott Solter Remix)

Fans of awesomeness (yes I said it!) need to get on down to The Velvet Lounge (Mt Lawely, Western Australia) this Friday (22nd of May) for “Thar She Blows!”. Hidden Shoal’s ambient rock wunderkind My Majestic Star will be gracing the stage and your hungry ears along with other Perth gems in the form of the wonderful Turn, Soon, and Chris Cobilis. Doors open at 8 and entry is FREE! You can’t beat that.

My Majestic Star – Defects in Sunsets   My Majestic Star – Defects in Sunsets

Hidden Shoal Recordings today announced the release of the single ‘You Gotta Crawl Before You Walk Before You Waltz’ by Melbourne-based instrumental rock trio Tarcutta.

‘You Gotta Crawl…’ unfolds into being with a luminous pattern on 12-string electric guitar, the low hum of Hammond organ, and a delicious brushed drum pattern. Gradually, delicate organs runs are stirred in before the song seems to fall away, then changes direction and builds into an eddying spiral of tumbling melody. All three instruments bob and weave expertly before building into a subtle climax that will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. After over six minutes the song gradually rumbles to a close – leaving your jaw on the floor, hungry for more.

“a truly lovely instrumental tapestry… bewitching and addictive” – Luna Kafe

Tarcutta draw inspiration from rock, punk and post-rock to create their own distinctive and emotive blend. The subtle ebb and flow of their compositions, the complex interweaving of guitar, organ and drums, and the raw immediacy of the playing, captured live in the studio, distinguish Tarcutta as an essential band. Inspired by Sonic Youth, Theodore Adorno and sporadic bushwalking, Tarcutta formed in North Fitzroy, Melbourne in late 2004. Peter Barrett (drums), Justin Buckley (guitar) and Justin Wheelahan (Hammond organ, piano) recorded their self-titled debut album at Head Gap studio, Melbourne with Casey Rice, who has worked with Tortoise, Dirty Three and Hidden Shoal’s very own Fall Electric.

‘You’ve Gotta Crawl Before You Walk Before You Waltz’ is available for free download from the Hidden Shoal Store until the digital release of Tarcutta’s self-titled album on June 23rd, followed by a CD release in July.

Read a full press release here.

Tarcutta – You’ve Gotta Crawl Before You Walk Before You Waltz     Tarcutta – You’ve Gotta Crawl Before You Walk Before You Waltz