Throughout the month of May 2011, Hidden Shoal Recordings is celebrating its fifth birthday. The celebrations kick off on Friday 6 May with the release of its latest free sampler album, Hydrozoa, which compiles 18 singles released over the last 18 months. Other delicious surprises will be revealed in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for more info.

Since starting up in Perth, Western Australia in 2006, Hidden Shoal has developed an enviable roster of genre-defying global and local recording artists. With 40+ acts from 10+ different countries ranging from the gorgeous neo-classical/minimal ambient of Antonymes through to the genius space-pop of Hotels and beyond the visionary team at Hidden Shoal continues to play an integral role in promoting exciting new independent music.

For those of you in the area, and those who aren’t, get down to the Beaufort Street Festival (Perth, Western Australia for you international types) this Saturday (27th of Nov) and catch Chris Mason and Miriam Braun of My Majestic Star playing some acoustic tunes on the Mary Street stage from 11:30AM. Should be a fantastic day all round with lots happening. Check out all the info at www.beaufortstreetfestival.com.au.

My Majestic Star – City Sleeps My Majestic Star – City Sleeps

Catch the spacious newgazey sounds of My Majestic Star this Saturday at the Den (in the Civic Hotel, Inglewood – Western Australia for you international types). Also playing on the night are Moonlight Wranglers, The Imps, Ron Pollard Quintet. Good times all round! Doors open 8pm, entry is $10.

My Majestic Star – Like Cracked Glass My Majestic Star – Like Cracked Glass

Hidden Shoal received a lovely mention on the Pelly Twins‘ blog this week, with a special mention of recent releases by both Markus Mehr and My Majestic Star. Put you’re feet up and have a listen below, and have a read here.

Markus Mehr – Hubble Markus Mehr – Hubble

My Majestic Star – Crampling My Majestic Star – Crampling