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MH-260 Her Space Holiday - XOXO, Panda And The New Kid Revival  Putting some space between himself and the computer that has provided the basis for so much of his recent work, Marc Bianchi has taken the last two years to focus on what got him into music in the first place, writing connective songs and working out the layers of sound he hears in his head. The results are a new persona, XOXO, Panda, and the reinforcement of the feelings of personal and artistic freedom that drive his music. Loose and carefree arrangements of guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin, shakers, glockenspiel, and drums lay the foundation for vocal storytelling sing-a-longs. XOXO, Panda And The New Kid Revival is a brilliant calling card for Her Space Holiday’s newly awakened alter-ego, and a watershed moment in his growth as a songwriter and performer. |
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| Reviews Summary |
| Guitar pop songs that are as charming as they are simple - Rolling Stone / That he can switch up styles so frequently and make solid records says something special about Bianchi - Pop Matters / Melodies have that wonderful undefinable quality that makes you want to hear them over and over... Killer indie pop cuts - Babysue |
| Dave Einmo proves that he's the Willy Wonka of experimental music by serving up the sharpest grooves and samples to all the kiddies. His work rivals that of Brian Eno and proves that you can go electronic without compromising integrity or real talent. HLAK's latest release, There Is Loud Laughter Everywhere, is and ethereal, eclectic and funky mix of music that plays on nearly every genre there is. "Big FM Radio Hit" and "No Ordinary Caveman" are sexy, much-needed breaths of fresh air to anyone gasping for something other than New Order and YAZ throwbacks. Then there's the commercially friendly track "Daydream Vacation" featuring Asya. Against a backdrop of jangling guitar riffs, a stank bassline and more synth flourishes than you'll know what to do with, this song lands itself in the annals of summer music greatness. - Campus Circle |
