Welcome to number 23 of the FasterLouder podcast sessions, once again we’ve hand picked the freshest new tunes to come through FL HQ in recent weeks. In podcast 23 we’ve got a rather multicultural selection for your listening pleasure, with fresh stuff from countries as far a field as Denmark, Japan, the UK and America, as well as from right here in Australia.

Feature Artist

Last Of The Believers – You Get What You Give [Amphead]
The name Last Of The Believers may not yet be instantly recognisable, but when you consider that their lineup features past members of Rise Against, Ignite, Reach The Sky and Spark Of Life, it wont be long until they’re a punk and hardcore household name. The five piece, who are basing themselves in LA, are fronted by Steve Jennings of Spark Of Life and Chris Chasse of Rise Against. With each of the band’s members having had such a strong history in the scene, the interest in their debut EP – œPaper Ships Under A Burning Bridge’ has been high. We recently caught up with Steve as he kicked back at his studio in LA, speaking about overcoming the success of their previous bands, and what they have in store for their debut album.
>> www.myspace.com/lastofthebelievers

Also On This Podcast…

Raveonettes – Dead Sound [Amphead]
Lifted off Danish duo the Raveonettes’ stunning new album – œLust Lust Lust’. The LP has seen the band score rave reviews everywhere from The Guardian to NME, so it’s clear that their decision to part ways with their major label home at Sony Columbia didn’t impact on their career too greatly. You’ll be able to catch the Raveonettes live in April when they tour for the first time since visiting as part of the Laneway Festival in 2006.
>> www.theraveonettes.com

The Red Paintings – We Belong In The Sea [Robot Records]
The brand new single from Brisbane-based art-rockers The Red Paintings, who are about to head off on an east coast tour to support its release. This will be their last tour of Australia before heading to the US in April to finish up recording their debut album. So, if you’re a fan make sure you check them out in your town, it’ll probably be the last time you’ll see them this year.
>> www.theredpaintings.com

The Dirtbombs – Ever Lovin’ Man [In-Fidelity]
Having just finished up a tour of Australia, Detroit five-piece The Dirtbombs left crowds in pieces across the country with their soulful take on the famous garage rock sound of their home city. The tour coincided with the release of their first album in 5 years, – œWe Have You Surrounded’, which follows on from their seminal 2003 LP – œDangerous Magical Noise’. If you check out the album be sure to listen out for the hidden track, a cover of INXS’ – œNeed You Tonight’!
>> www.thedirtbombs.net

Boom Boom Satellites – Intergalactic [Amphead]
It’s not often we get to feature music from Japan in the FasterLouder podcasts, but when we heard the latest album from Boom Boom Satellites we knew we had to include it. It’s interesting stuff indeed, and it has a real crossover sound, with the band having played some of the world’s finest festivals, such as Glastonbury, Leeds and Fuji Rock, as well as supporting Underworld, Fatboy Slim and Moby. So, if you like your rock with an electronic influence, be sure to check out the album – œExposed’.
>> www.bbs-exposed.com

Harrisons – Dear Constable [Melodic]
Springing from Sheffield, the same UK city that gave us the Arctic Monkeys, the Harrisons are hotly tipped to do big things in 2008. Listening to their debut album – œNo Fighting In The War Room’, you can definitely see why they’re already being compared to UK heavyweights like Maximo Park and Hard-Fi.
>> www.myspace.com/harrisonssheffield