Apologies for the lack of action here in recent times… In an attempt to get the New Year off on the right foot, here is my “Top Ten Albums of 2010″ List (as it stands at 12.30am on 07/01/11; subject to change!):

1. Richard Skelton – Landings (Type)
2. Richard Pinhas – Metal/Crystal (Cuneiform)
3. Emeralds – Does It Look Like I’m Here? (Editions Mego)
4. Axxonn – Let’s Get It Straight (Useless Art)
5. The Fun Years – God Was Like, No (Barge)
6. My Disco – Little Joy (Shock/Temporary Residence)
7. Ensemble Economique – Psychical (Not Not Fun) & Standing Still, Facing Forward (Amish)
8. Cloudland Canyon – Fin Eaves (Holy Mountain)
9. Stian Westerhus – Pitch Black Star Spangled (Rune Grammofon)
10. Robert Curgenven – Oltre (Line)

Listen to the “POSTED” show on RTR-FM 92.1 – or stream the shows online at www.rtrfm.com.au – and you’ll be able to hear tracks from these albums scattered throughout my recent shows…

Cheers,

Ant Williams

Emeralds’ guitar maestro Mark McGuire is set to release what he calls his ‘first record’ on the Editions Mego label… Here’s what he had to say about the album on his BLOG:

“today is a great day! my “first” record (first because in my mind it is my first full-length straight-to-vinyl/cd real real album album) has been announced and is now available for preorder at http://www.editionsmego.com/

“Living With Yourself” is a record that has been building in my mind for years now, and was recorded over a period of seven months in 2009. these songs were inspired by my family, the friends i’ve known the best throughout my life, and everything that has led me to where i am right now. musically as well, i feel like all my cdrs and cassettes thus far have led up to making this record. needless to say i’m very excited about this one!

label announcement and preorder HERE:

http://www.editionsmego.com/twiki/bin/view/Editionsmego/CataloguePage#emego107

edition of 1000 lps and digipack cd.”

Check it.

On (Sylvain Chaveau & Steven Hess) – Something That Has Form And Something That Does Not… Recordings by On, completely reworked by Christian Fennesz… Out on Type soon! More details HERE

This is a wonderful track from Melbourne five-piece Trjaeu… lovely imagery in the video as well… Check it.

If David Daniell’s inspired collaboration with Douglas McCombs (Tortoise etc) last year – on the wonderful Sycamore – is any indication, this forthcoming release should be one to look out for… also featuring the sizeable talents of Christian Fennesz and Tony Buck (The Necks)…

Click HERE for more details on the Knoxville release (Due 24 August).