JONATHAN BOULET "We Keep the Beat Found the Sound See the Need Startthe Heart (2012)

Who is that fabulous drummer? What a great drum introduction on "You're a Animal". I was already awed with the second song "This Song Is Called Ragged". I'm talking mostly about the incredible beats on this album but everything is just so good; the voice, the guitar, the recorder, the vibraphone and all the other instruments that can be found! Each and every song are a burst of liberty and joy. I can only imagine how good his live shows can be! Another great Australian release. This is an absolute feelgood album; not to be missed! Go get it! Go!


My favorite tracks in order:

• This Song Is Called Ragged
• Hallowed Hag
• You're a Animal
• Trounce
• FM AM CB TV

...etc, etc.

DZ Deathrays "Bloodstreams" (2012)

Dance-Punk, Noise-Rock, Thrash-Pop, name it! One thing I can tell you for sure, this music is far from being annoying. Bang your head with DZ Deathrays, a great Australian band that is just perfect to fit a good airplay in my car this summer. Great Garage Rock sound with an Electronica kick in the butt...and a Punk attitude.



My favorite tracks in order:

• Teenage Kickstarts
• Dollar chills
• LA Lightning
• Play Dead Until You're Dead
• Brain

SKY'HIGH "Forever Sky 'High" (2012)

I've always been attracted by female MCs voices. Add to this a beautiful Aussie accent and you almost got me...now it just needs to be good...and Sky'High is really good Hip Hop. Stylish with R&B touch here and there. Her flow has a raw personnality, sometimes more spoken in your face style (Don Dada), sometimes singing just a tiny softer (The Carnival). These beats and melodies are original, smokin' hot and very addictive the more you listen too. This will be in my Top 5 Hip Hop album of 2012 for sure!

 

My favorite tracks in order:

• Death Row
• Where Ya Head At
• The Carnival
• So High
• Don Dada
• Nuclear Love