First Look: Post War Years
Post War Years live in an abandoned hairdresser/Russian social club (obviously the two go hand in hand) in Leamington Spa, England, a place I’ve never heard of that probably isn’t quite as relaxing as it sounds. Having cruised into the new year on a wave of significant buzz, they’re debut single sees release today on shit-hot London imprint Chess Club, fresh off the release of last months’ mega-hyped White Lies single. “The Black Morning”, as it’s called, bounces along on a repetitious piano riff that borders on experimental ambiance, but quickly establishes itself as decidedly livelier fare on the strength of an animated drumbeat and a chorus of cascading synths and handclaps that goes down as one of the best in recent memory. Produced by fellow Leamington Spa up-and-comers Mysterons, the whole affair is highly reminiscent of Tom Vek’s eclectic sonic tapestries, but B-side “You And Me Both” could straight-up be a lost cut off Vek’s We Have Sound and those eagerly awaiting news of the reclusive multi-instrumentalist’s still-unannounced sophomore album would do well to get all up into this Post War Years’ single in the meantime.
MP3: “The Black Morning” - Post War Years
MP3: “You And Me Both” - Post War Years
In other news, Lykke Li’s debut UK single “I’m Good I’m Gone” hit the DJ circuit this past week with the circulation of the remix EP that will be supporting the single when its out via 679 June 2nd. Highlights include a remarkably decent Black Kids remix, but anyone throwing that up on the blogs is likely just trying to melt the hype machine with a track uniting the two biggest blog superstars of the new year, since it’s Fred Falke’s epic rework that completely steals the show here. Wait for the 4:20 mark when the lows drop out and Falke gets all atmospheric on your ass, before bringing the beat back harder then ever 40 seconds later. This is gold, folks.
MP3: “I’m Good I’m Gone” (Fred Falke Remix) - Lykke Li [link removed]
Finally, here’s another Good Weather exclusive courtesy of the I Was A Cub Scout bros and our friends over at Abeano Music. “Close To Me” is an undoubtedly unfuckwithable classic, but the Cub Scout guys do a pretty great job on this just-finished cover, the result of some found studio time and creative restlessness as they bask in the critical acclaim for their debut album, I Want You To Know That There Is Always Hope. They stay pretty faithful to the original, but that’s hardly a bad thing, and this is a great track to rock in this remarkably glorious springtime whether we’ve been enjoying for the past few weeks.
MP3: “Close To Me” - I Was A Cub Scout [exclusive]
ATP ruled harder than you can even imagine. Full report in the coming days, assuming I can find some time between finals tomorrow and heading down to Brighton for the Great Escape on Thursday.
May 12th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Hey Derek,
Good to see your finding the time to keep us all well informed despite the demands of uni this time of year.
Will you be joining us in Brighton for The Great Escape seeing as you’re in the vicinity again?
May 12th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
NB. I should really read ALL of the post.
May 12th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Funny Thing about post war years sounding a lot like Tom vek, back in October 05 these guys actually supported him on the we have sound tour (well, in Birmingham anyway). Was a good night, they are a tight band, good to hear they’ve got a new single out.
May 12th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
Leamington is quite nice.
It’s got a good sweet shop. That’s about all I remember of it.
It’s all about Falke’s remix of The Whitest Boy Alive, although that’s an old (in blog time) one.
May 13th, 2008 at 5:14 am
There’s a reason you’ve never heard of Leamingtonn Spa.
Although, to be fair, I’ve only ever spent time in the “ghetto” end (ha)
May 14th, 2008 at 8:21 am
Awesome tracks Derek!!
Keep up the good work!
May 14th, 2008 at 9:43 am
Hey,
I’m just discovering blog. Love it!
The design is amazing.
May 14th, 2008 at 11:41 pm
Is it just me or is the link for the lykke li song busted?
May 15th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
Fred Falke remix is absolute magic.
He is killing it at the moment, Golden Cage then this…pheeew.
Good Post!
May 15th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
that fred falke mix is keeping me alive through days in the library revising…
May 17th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
Thats “Royal Leamington Spa” if you don’t mind…
sorry..
Fair, the bit around the train station is a bit rough, but north of the river is really nice. Jephson gardens, victoria park and the royal pump rooms are “relaxing” and the georgian/victorian buildings are aesthetically pleasing.
oh yer and the sweet shop rules
and no i don’t work for the tourist board!
May 18th, 2008 at 10:50 am
smb, upload “I’m Good I’m Gone” (Fred Falke Remix) - Lykke Li !
May 18th, 2008 at 7:02 pm
At Scion Radio 17 they’re doing it big in ’08.
XLR8R kicks off their 4th broadcast with a pop-reggae masterpiece by Brenda Ray, and other hot-off-the-mixer highlights including new tunes from Ghostface Killah and Zomby, plus a rewound classic by rave pioneers SL2. Then bask in the audio magic of XLR8R’s Best of 2007 artist, Switch, with an extensive interview and a sampling of several of his collabs and remixes, including work with Santogold, Herve and Mync Project. Lastly, prepare for liftoff as they launch into experimental hip hop orbit with a Mush Records mega mix by Antimc. This episode of XLR8R Radio is dedicated to the memory of pioneering reggae vocalist and producer, Mikey Dread.
To listen click here: http://www.scion.com/channel17
You can tune in 24/7/365 to hear music and interviews from some of the nation’s top DJ’s and acts.”
May 19th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
You need to get back to the blogging son. You’re slacking on the posts, not to mention the quality of the groups. Get back on track already!!!
May 20th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
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June 2nd, 2008 at 8:43 pm
MP3: “I’m Good I’m Gone” (Fred Falke Remix) - Lykke Li - try from http://walrusmusicblog.com/blog/hello_sweden_meet_florida_black_kids_remix_lykke_lis_im_good_im_gone/
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June 13th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
[…] Featured on one of my favourite blogs Good Weather for Airstrikes, these guys come highly recommended. According to their Myspace page, the band live together in an abandoned Russian social club/hairdressers. This sounds like one of the coolest flats ever, imagine all the great socialist philosophies discussed and all the bottles of vodka drunk. They have just released their debut 7″ single titled The Black Morning on up and coming UK label Chess Club, and have just started to gain a little bit of hype. […]