The magical awesomeness that is the 78 Records store in Perth recently named its top 5 releases of 2009 and our very own Apricot Rail found themselves sitting pretty at number 2, nestled between Isis and Grizzly Bear (mmm comfy!). Also in the list was the ever wonderful Umpire at number 5 who feature 3 members of our very own Mukaizake.

Check out the list at the 78 Records website and while you’re there buy an album or two.

City of Satellites were interviewed last month by Leigh Tran of FBI’s wonderful Australian music show ‘Local Fidelity‘. The band talk about all things musical in the wake of their new album Machine Is My Animal. Take a full read here.

City of Satellites - BMX City of Satellites - BMX

My Majestic Star have made KUCI’s top 30 with a blast from the past, their sophomore release ‘too late, the day‘. Alternatively this may be a chart typo as their latest slice of full length wonder I Haven’t Got It In Me was a recent featured library add at the station. It’s all good news regardless! Have a look at the full list here.

My Majestic Star - and having a reason why My Majestic Star - and having a reason why

More wonderful US chart action to announce with Sankt Otten’s Morgen wieder lustig entering the WNYU (New York) charts at 28. You surely already know why this album is so awesome but in case you’ve somehow missed out on its cinematic goodness then head to the HSR Store to preview and buy.