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Apes & Horses 'Bleu Nuit'

Mix Foals with The Maccabees, adding in a drop of psychedelia for good measure and you get Apes & Horses - a distinctly unique four-piece from Paris. Managed by Warren Bramley, the man responsible for the magic of Manchester band Wu Lyf, the group are beginning to build an impressive record of achievements. 2012 saw them release their debut single 'The Fields' and bag a support slot for Graham Coxon.  Now it's left to their debut EP 'Bleu Nuit' to send them soaring into success.
 
Opening number 'Seas' is a slow-burning treat on the ears that smoulders in a classy, minimalist set-up. Pillow-talk vocals caress and tickle leaving the hairs on your arms pointedly on edge. The circling riff that ushers in 'Minuit' furthers comparisons to Foals, yet the Parisians set themselves apart from the Oxford quintet by colouring their sound with faded melodies and beats that are laid slow throughout daring yet delightful instrumentation.
 
As the EP draws to a close, listeners are sucked into the murky world of 'Blue' with its reverby guitar and sad eeriness that combines to craft a mellowed tonic of a track; ideal for allowing listeners to gradually float back into reality, even if they do come over a tad too comparable to The XX at times.

It may still be early days for the French youngsters but XFM have already picked them up for radio airplay. As well as this, The Guardian's Paul Lester has previously mentioned them as a talent to watch out for. If they continue to formulate blissed out murky hazes - they're definitely on the right path and everybody will be soaking up their warming grooves before long.

 
 
 
 
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LISTEN: Peace 'White Noise' (Cover)

PEACEforeverever’s avatarIt's not often a cover version comes along that's better than it's original, but Brummie four-piece Peace have done exactly that on their cover of Disclosure's White Noise. Recorded back in June for BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge, the track has only surfaced recently on the group's SoundCloud account; what a treat. Their initial Live Lounge recording featured brief flashes of Pink Floyd which have now been removed from this latest cut, but their psych-tinged cover still hits all of the right spots. Listen to it here:
 
 


 
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Go Fiasco 'Meet My Mystery'

Cutting CornersLiverpool has become a talking-point for its ever growing crop of raw talent and new music in recent years. With so much talent to be found in the city it can be hard to get yourself heard, but psych rockers Go Fiasco are amongst the northerners growing in popularity, whilst injecting that much needed dose of excitement and originality into the music industry. Could this four-piece be our saviours?
 
On first impressions alone, we've come over all attentive and eager to discover if the band's sound is as epic as their name. We're not disappointed. Go Fiasco's latest offering Meet My Mystery is a six track EP with an infectious beat threaded throughout. Guitarist Jamie Roberts ensures the energy never dips with dreamy riffs, twisting between the tracks yet up-keeping an integral presence. Roberts' Peace-esque guitar work also does a nice job of framing Daniel Duggan's smooth vocals.
 
A smug feeling arises when listening to this particular band, however it is stand-out tracks like Cutting Corners that really catch our attention. The tune is a woozy kind of effort which definitely belongs in the sexy stratosphere. There is no other place that would seem fitting. The Liverpool outfit provide us with a punchy beat too, leading us to the revelation that this is one sound tailored for festivals.
 

 
Shorter in comparison, title-track Meet My Mystery is a tune that dribbles into life before ramping things up. The riffs Go Fiasco deal in are undeniably addictive. If they were a substance, we could compare them to the fine batches that Breaking Bad's Walter White never fails to cook up. They're undeniably good and you can tell they deserve the positive reactions they're receiving. Go Fiasco's humble roots have served them well, let's hope they bypass the industry bark (which has a tendency to destroy even the best) and reach the peak of success on their own terms.

 

In our exclusive interview with the band, Go Fiasco speak to us about taking everything in their stride, the talent of Liverpool and much more...

Firstly, how did the 'Meet My Mystery' EP come to be?
 
We had crafted a whole new live set, which we were really proud of and decided to get it recorded in a demo form as quickly as possible, so that people could learn the words and sing along if they wanted to. This EP is quite different to the last one as it is the lastest experiment of ours as we try and find the sound we are searching for. We feel the last EP sounded better on record and this one sounds better live, the next EP will capture the best of both worlds. We are getting closer to our own unique sound.
 
What is your favourite track from the EP and why?
 
I think every one of us has different favourites, but it seems to be Heaven and Cutting Corners that most people connect with the quickest.
 
Are you championing any other local musicians?
 
It seems their is a lot of movement within Liverpool at the moment and some interesting musicians doing interesting things, however we haven't found any bands that are capturing the kind of vibe that we're striving for.
 
Do you have a stand-out career moment so far?
 
We try to just take it every day at a time, we do love what we do but, but because we're so fixated on creating something worthwhile, it feels as though the true highlights are still to come. Having the opportunity to play and create music every days is a highlight in itself.
 
Have you been out on the festival circuit yet?
 
With our current line-up we have been a band for little under a year, so unfortunately not, we are however excited for when the opportunity arises.
 
Which direction would you like to take your music in?
 
We've been working away and trying new things and now we have a few more tricks up our collective sleeve.
 
With so much talent around, what is it that makes you guys different?
 
We understand that less is more, but sometimes more is more than that.
 
Finally, what can we expect from the band in the nearby future?
 
A lot more...



 
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The Wytches

Psych revivalists The Wytches continue 2013's take on psychedelia with their snarling instrumentation and paisley vibes. Consisting of Kristian Bell (Vocals/Guitar/Organ) Mark Breed (Guitar) Dan Rumsey (Bass) and Gianni Honey (Drums) the band have described their brand of sound as "surf doom" and stand in line amongst fellow psych rockers Temples as poster boys for the resurgence of psych-flecked audio. Since forming in late 2011, The Wytches have cast a spell on Hate Hate Hate Records who they're signed to, and now reside in Brighton where they are paving the way to becoming one of Britain's greatest alternative acts.


Listening to their track Beehive Queen, one thing is clear - the group sound like they have devoured Arctic Monkeys' back catalogue and reissued it with a psychedelic edge. The appeal of this dark and cynical psych band, is summed up neatly through their killer riffs and sense of menace, each track communicates to the listener. Devilishly acidic undertones linger in abundance and leave a sour after taste, and whilst it's more of a hazy strain of 60s influenced rock - the flower power is still there, tiny yet visible. Tripped out and ready to brew a storm; The Wytches are in a league of their own.


 
 
 
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