News The Neu Bulletin (3rd December 2012)

Every day of the week, Neu gives you a choice show and a selection of new music tips, all in the name of exposing you to something new and exciting.

THE GIG
Splashh, Big Deal, Wolf Alice - London 100 Club

Every one of the names playing tonight will be showcasing all things to come in 2013. Headliners Splashh look to build on a series of one-off single releases through Luv Luv Luv, Wolf Alice are London’s most promising of melancholy-strewn rock bands, and Big Deal look to have expanded their sound into something less intimate and exclusive than the material gracing their debut album of last year.

THE SONG
Au.Ra - Sun


Sydney via. London duo Au.Ra’s debut track ‘Sun’ is gently explorative means of introduction. It doesn’t pander to showing off or breaking into psych-out extravaganza. Instead a delightful, crystal-like flurry of guitars enters, basking in its own surroundings and embracing its listeners unexpectant ears with wave after wave of gorgeous melody. Few things come as soothingly sweet as this first effort.

OTHER NEU BUSINESS
VOYAGEURS

Upside Down by VOYAGEURS

Our friend Mark at Yvynyl blog has introduced us to the project of Arkansas’ Andrew Donavan. VOYAGEURS’ latest track, ‘Upside Down’, might be accompanied by a simply framed landscape photo, but beneath the standardised imagery lies a sumptuous string of stoned, freak-out psych melodies, all strung together with nonchalant vocals and even the odd Nirvana reference. Play it loud and spend the rest of the day dancing around your room.