New music guide The Neu Bulletin (15th October 2015)
DIY’s new music tips today contain The Japanese House, Robert Sotelo Group and Dahlia.
The Neu Bulletin is a daily update of the most exciting new things DIY’s listening to. Think of it as a stream of recommendations that every so often pops up something spectacular. Most of these are Bandcamp finds, big ups from readers or cheeky submissions that pop out the inbox.
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THE GIG:
The Japanese House
London, Barfly
Her live London debut, Amber Bain has built a fever pitch level of fandom around The Japanese House, and all in the space of a few months. Her disorienting take on pop stands out in the crowd, and tonight she plays a sold out show at Barfly.
THE BIG NEU THING:
Dahlia - Breathe
Look - there’s enough murky, emotion-led pop to leave nobody hungry. But rarely does it have as much bite and as much of an actual point than with Dahlia’s ‘Breathe’. A “demo” from the new London duo, led by Lucy Hill, who gets more defiant as the song progresses. It ends in a heady chant of “show me what your deal is.” Despite being clouded in effects, Dahlia have wasted no time in sharing exactly what they’re about.
OTHER NEU BUSINESS:
Robert Sotelo Group - Keepers
Robert Sotelo Group’s second track to date is one to cherish. Suitably titled ‘Keepers’, it gives the impression of a lifelong friend bearing their soul. “All of these objects form part of me,” sings Sotelo, backed by musicians Gemma Fleet and John Wilson. As a trio, they have the strung-out charm of Hooton Tennis Club and the truth-telling idealism of H. Hawkline.
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