SUNSET 2005

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FBi MP3 - September 2005



 BOTANICS

Botanics are Australia's hottest Roots, Soul, Hip hop outfit! Their debut album, 'RELEASE THE PEACE', recorded and produced with Nathan Cavaleri and mastered by Melbourne's Michael Letho, encapsulates what these three visionaries from the Sydney underbelly are all about. Giving you a collection of refreshingly innovative songs, Botanics keep it positive with their blue soaked soul, drippin' with fat bumpin' beats. This LP is rich from start to finish. "RELEASE THE PEACE" is a revolutionary artwork filled with soul/blues riffs, and percussive break downs. Combine this with the hooks, flawless flows and their soul-lifting three part harmonies, Botanics have produced a timeless piece.

Out now through Jaynie Records (MGM)

Be sure to check out the album launch @ The Basement - Sydney, September 17th - line up: Declan Kelly, The Suitable Few, Botanics and DJ Josie Styles.

> open "Is Your Love On" > visit artist site
[right or long click to download]



 THE MARES

Last seen playing hopscotch in a dirty alleyway in Sydney's inner south, Sydney three-piece The Mares exist in a reality apart from others.

In this world Emmy-Lou Harris wields a bloodthirsty distorted flying V of a guitar, The Birthday Party are play-listed on the airwaves, and Frank Black likes to chew [rather than suck] the last bits of vanilla and strawberry lollypops. The Charleston EP was born in this universe of fucked up pop…

Described by street press as "Sydney's frenetic eclectic post-indie-folk-soultrash kids", The Mares specialize in a distorted take on pop. Think bits of Yeah Yeah Yeahs, but with a more abrasive edge. Kind of like if Karen O got booted for a young sexy Frank Black. Produced by Damian Press of Expatriate the Charleston EP is a shotgun mix of loud trashy pop, hauntingly beautiful melancholia and organ-tinged dance-floor hits.

> open "Charleston" > visit artist site
[right or long click to download]




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