Author Archives: Phil Heron

Album Review: Swimwear – The Kissing Machine EP

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Phil Heron

Swimwear – The Kissing Machine EP (2012, self-released) Breezy and bright, Sydney’s Swimwear is a colorful collage of synths, dance beats and guitars. The Kissing Machine is a feel good debut E.P. to keep the record player bathed in sunlight … Continue reading →

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[glocal scene] Give Me Something Beautiful

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Phil Heron

A recent trip to Montreal brought me into contact with a fantastic band with a grand name – Give Me Something Beautiful. Currently in the studio recording their first full length, Give Me Something Beautiful have a selection of EPs … Continue reading →

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[glocal scene] Albuquerque, NM

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Phil Heron

As a ‘treat’ for Blog of Wax turning 1 year old, I have decided to write a post that will take a year to read. Below is a tale from the Glocal Scene team’s journey to Albuquerque, NM. I hope … Continue reading →

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[glocal scene] Phil’s 2011 review

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Phil Heron

Upon turning over my calendar at the beginning of this month, it came to my attention that in a short time 2011 will be no more. 2012, and the possible end of the world, will follow. In the limited time … Continue reading →

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[glocal scene] Old Man River Japan Appeal

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Phil Heron

Australian band Old Man River embarked on a heart-warming project earlier this year to offer disaster-stricken Japan some good tidings in the wake of their devastating earthquake. An old Japanese tradition states that whomever folds a thousand origami paper cranes … Continue reading →

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[glocal scene] Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Phil Heron

Every year the college radio stations of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada gather their music directors together to concoct a compilation showcasing the local talent. Everybody Dance Now is in its 6th year, with 93.3 CFMU FM & INDI 101 FM proving that … Continue reading →

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[glocal scene] Jil Is Lucky

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Phil Heron

I had somehow come into contact with Roy Music, the label of the Paris band Jil Is Lucky, through booking gigs around Europe. The label manager put on a few gig nights in the City of Lights, and often prescribed … Continue reading →

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[glocal scene] Dappled Cities to Release 4th Album

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Phil Heron

I’ve often compared Dappled Cities to an Australian version of The Shins. I think it is about time a lot more people had a listen. For those not familiar with Australian ‘art rock’ band Dappled Cities, I will give you … Continue reading →

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[glocal scene] European Road Book – update

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Phil Heron

Ball of Wax likes songs about books and Ryan Bartek likes writing books about those who make songs. Bartek and Ball of Wax are a match made in heaven. Those with a decent memory will remember a post from March … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Klak Tik – Must We Find a Winner

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Phil Heron

Klak Tik – Must We Find a Winner            (2010, Safety First Records) Klak Tik’s textured Must We Find a Winner has a distinct taste for the theatrical, majestically carried out for just under an hour. The London-based band have produced … Continue reading →

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