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Recommends: Giraffage & XXYYXX - Even Though

We love a cheeky nod in our direction down here at Modular HQ, and this collaboration from Giraffage & XXYYXX is pretty high on the list. Directed by Irish filmmakers Feel Good Lost, the video is a trippy, double-vision inducing homage to Leif Podhajsky's cover art for Tame Impala's acclaimed full-length 'Innerspeaker'.

The clip has been in the wild for a while but their EP of the same name was just released through Kitsuné.

May 18, 2012 at 5:13pm in recommends : Post A Comment


Listen: Ladyhawke's 'Anxiety' Streaming in Full

We are happy to present to you Ladyhawke's highly-anticipated 'Anxiety' streaming in full over at Rdio. You've no doubt heard the first couple tracks, 'Black White and Blue' and 'Sunday Drive', so here's your chance to check out the full album ahead of its release next week.

If you just can't wait, pre-order it from iTunes, JB Hifi (with a free keyring, too), Get Music (with a free singlet!) and the Official Ladyhawke Store. It will be available in all good retailers from May 25 (AUS) / 28 (EU/UK) / 29 (USA).

As well as this, Ladyhawke's 'Sunday Drive' Remixes EP is available now right here for those of you in Australia, it will be out on May 21st in the UK and May 22nd in the US.

May 18, 2012 at 2:02pm in news, Ladyhawke : Post A Comment


Watch: Tom Vek - You'll Stay

Tom Vek's clip for new track 'You'll Stay' is living large on the Internet and waiting for you to check it out. The video is a low budget affair showing the relationship between a man and his RC monster truck. Heartwarming, nostalgic, downright beautiful? All of the above?

Its here just in time to get you all excited for his debut tour down-under with Jonathan Boulet and fellow Brit Kindness.

Tour Dates
Thu 24 May - The Hi Fi Bar Melbourne w/ Architecture in Helsinki DJs (tickets here)
Sat 26 May - Sydney Opera House w/ Van She Tech, Purple Sneakers DJs (tickets here)

May 18, 2012 at 12:38pm in news, Tom Vek : Post A Comment


Modcast #119: Expensive Looks

Expensive Looks is the recording name for Alec Feld. Based in New York and completely self-taught, he released his debut LP 'Dark Matters' this year.

His music draws on the musical staples of his childhood, from motown to Chicago house to "trashy '90s dance". He'll be in Sydney and Melbourne over the next couple of weeks for those late-night loving dancers. Tracklist and tour details below.

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May 18, 2012 at 10:57am in modcast : Post A Comment


Watch: Jonathan Boulet - This Song Is Called Ragged (Live)

Ahead of his upcoming tour with label-mates Kindness and Tom Vek, Jonathan Boulet recorded this live version of his latest single.

Catch all three on Thursday 24 May in Melbourne at The Hi Fi w/ Architecture in Helsinki DJs (tickets here), or Saturday 26 May at Sydney Opera House [Studio] w/ Van She Tech, Purple Sneakers DJs (tickets here).

The swirling, percussive original version of 'This Song Is Called Ragged' will be available as a double A-side 7" vinyl with 'Trounce' and digitally with remixes from Dro Carey & Jonti later this month. Boulet's second album 'We Keep The Beat, Found The Sound, See The Need, Start The Heart' will be out June 8 (AUS) / June 11 (UK/EU) / June 12 (USA) on Modular. Pre-order it from JB HiFi, Get Music or iTunes digital deluxe edition or standard.

May 18, 2012 at 6:00am in news, Jonathan Boulet : Post A Comment


Watch: Kindness - House

The New York Times calls his music "moody and sexy", which is why we're so pleased to be bringing Kindness (aka Adam Bainbridge) to Australia for his first tour down under later this month.

Be prepared for an onslaught of slinky smooth, wistful and woozy sounds as he hits the road with label-mates Tom Vek and Jonathan Boulet! In the meantime, get to know Kindness a little more with this video directed by Partizan's Dan Brereton.

TOUR DATES
Thu 24 May - The Hi Fi Bar Melbourne w/ Architecture in Helsinki DJs (tickets here)
Sat 26 May - Sydney Opera House w/ Van She Tech, Purple Sneakers DJs (tickets here)

'World You Need A Change of Mind' is out now - JB HiFi, iTunes deluxe or standard.

May 16, 2012 at 9:10am in news, Kindness : Post A Comment


Watch: Canyons - When I See You Again

We're pleased to share with you the new video for Canyons' "When I See You Again", taken from their debut LP "Keep Your Dreams".

Directed by the same people behind some of your favourite clips from M83, Bag Raiders and Sebastien Tellier, Fleur & Manu. It's a kaleidoscope of friends, lovers, sunshine and memories.

If you're in Melbourne on Thursday May 31, catch them at the Northcote Social Club, full info and tickets here. Keep Your Dreams is out now via iTunes, Modshop, Beatport, Get Music, JB HiFi.

When I See You Again is available with remixes by Morgan Geist and Nick Zinner via the Modshop, iTunes and Beatport.

May 11, 2012 at 1:06am in news, Canyons : Post A Comment


Download: Pond - Tears Of A Clown, European Tour Dates

Download: Pond - Tears Of A Clown, European Tour Dates

It's been confirmed, Pond have arrived in the UK in one piece and their European tour kicks off right now with The Great Escape in Brighton.

From there they snake their way throughout the UK, Holland, Luxembourg, Germany and Belgium, including a free instore at Rough Trade East on Tuesday May 22.

Full dates below and track below.


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May 10, 2012 at 11:53pm in news, Pond : Post A Comment


Tom Vek, Kindness & Jonathan Boulet Tour Update and Free Download

Tom Vek, Kindness & Jonathan Boulet Tour Update and Free Download

In preparation of Tom Vek, Kindness and Jonathan Boulet's upcoming tour, we're giving away a free download of Tom Vek's Aroused (Van She Remix).

Local supports have just been confirmed with Architecture in Helsinki DJs, Van She Tech and Purple Sneakers DJs joining the fun.

TOUR DATES:
Thur 24.05 - The Hi Fi (Melb) w/ Architecture in Helsinki DJs TICKETS

Sat 26.05 - Sydney Opera House [Studio] w/ Van She Tech, Purple Sneakers DJs TIX

May 9, 2012 at 2:14pm in news, Jonathan Boulet, Kindness, Tom Vek, Van She : Post A Comment


Van She & Nikon present the 'Idea of Happiness' Video Competition

Modular, Nikon and Van She are giving you the chance to make your very own music video. All you need is a little creativity and your own 'Idea of Happiness'.

The winner, chosen by Van She and Nikon, will win their very own Nikon 1 J1 camera to shoot the video with, and will work with Director Clemens Habicht (Tame Impala - 'Expectation', PVT - 'Window', Friendly Fires - 'Skeleton Boy') to create the official video for the SebastiAn remix of 'Idea of Happiness', available below.

All the information you'll need and submission details are right here. Its open from now until June 1st and is only available to Australian residents.

May 8, 2012 at 3:54pm in news, Van She : Post A Comment


Download: Softwar's Colour Flight Series

Download: Softwar's Colour Flight Series

The Modular Agency's lovable Sydney production duo Softwar have unveiled a brand new series of semi-regular mixes titled 'Colour Flight'.

Volume One is 'Orange', and it's a bit of a sunny traipse through their trademark brooding house, rare disco tracks and upfront party jams. Grab this as a free download now and be sure to keep an eye out on Softwar's soundcloud for future colours.

More details and tour dates after the jump.


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May 7, 2012 at 12:23pm in news : Post A Comment


Modular Presents: Tom Vek, Jonathan Boulet + Kindness on Tour

Modular Presents: Tom Vek, Jonathan Boulet + Kindness on Tour

Modular Touring is pleased to present UK indie darlings Tom Vek and Kindness for their debut Australian tour with Jonathan Boulet. If you're sold already, check out the ticket links below.

Don't miss this one-off east coast tour taking in Melbourne at The Hi Fi on Thursday 24th May, The Bowler Bar & Tempo Hotel on Friday 25th May - for a very special 2 floored extravaganza, and finally Sydney Opera House as part of Vivid Live to wrap up this exclusive triple headline show on Saturday 26th May.

Tickets are on sale now for all shows:
May 24 - Hi-Fi, Melbourne [TICKETS]
May 25 - The Bowler Bar/Tempo Hotel, Brisbane [OZTIX / MOSHTIX]
May 26 - Vivid Festival, Sydney Opera House [TICKETS]

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May 4, 2012 at 10:00am in news, Jonathan Boulet, Kindness, Tom Vek : Post A Comment


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Events

22.05.12 - Pond

Cargo, London

23.05.12 - Pond

Milton Keynes, Craufurd Arms

24.05.12 - Tom Vek, Jonathan Boulet and Kindness

The Hi Fi, Melbourne
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25.05.12 - Pond

Arches, Glasgow

25.05.12 - Cassian

La La Land, Byron Bay, Australia

26.05.12 - Pond

Soup Kitchen, Manchester

26.05.12 - The Swiss

Homecoming @ The Prince, Melbourne, Australia

26.05.12 - Cassian

Elsewhere, Gold Coast, Australia

26.05.12 - Tom Vek, Jonathan Boulet and Kindness

Opera House, Sydney
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31.05.12 - Canyons [live]

Northcoate Social Club, Melbourne, Australia
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02.06.12 - Pond

Field Day, London

02.06.12 - Pond

Dot to Dot, Bristol

02.06.12 - Luke Million

Chinese Laundry, Sydney, Australia

02.06.12 - Softwar

Chinese Laundry, Sydney, Australia

02.06.12 - Cassian

Suvrvivor! @ The Bottom's End, Melbourne, Australia

03.06.12 - Pond

Dot to Dot, Nottingham

04.06.12 - Pond

Dot to Dot, Manchester

16.06.12 - Beni

The Ivy, Sydney, Australia

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