Live acoustic tracks, Melbourne.

Merry Ex-mass, listeners

There's a new A Man Called Son release, available only on Soundcloud.
You can now stream some live acoustic tracks recorded (very much on the fly) at various Melbourne venues in 2013. Just follow the link to listen.

https://soundcloud.com/amancalledson/sets/live-acoustic-2013

That's all from us this year. Thank you to everyone who supported the release of the 'Midnight Associates' album, whether it be attending gigs, grabbing a copy or just being there. See you all in 2014!

'Midnight Associates' Online Release

The brand new album from A Man Called Son, 'Midnight Associates' will finally see 'light of day' this coming Monday, May 6. A year in the making, the album features 11 tracks and promises to be A Man Called Son's most eclectic offering to date. Visit www.amancalledson.com from 8 pm onwards for exclusive streaming of album as well as link to download. We hope you can join us.

A Man Called Son Single Launch!

Holy Moses it's some time since this blog has seen an update!
Apologies to anyone reading this for all the tumbleweed. Quick summary of the past year: after a few months of writing and preproduction, A Man Called Son went into Headgap Studios in mid 2012 to begin work on their new album. With the exception of vocals and the odd overdub, it was recorded entirely live with some great musicians pitching in. I think it's safe to say that the album definitely has more of an 'organic' feel than the last one.
Mixing and mastering now in the bag, the album, titled 'Midnight Associates' will be released on May 6.

As a taster, we've released a double A side single 'Never Far From the Surface/Electric People.' You can dowload it for free at: amancalledson.com

And as you can see by the poster, we'll be launching this single this Sunday, Apr 7 at The Workers Club with the fantastic Velcro, who are also plugging their new single. Support from Sydney boys and girls King Tears Mortuary and local lads Ciggie Witch.

Do come along. It'll be quite a glorious occasion, if we do say ourselves.
-AMCS

The Return of A Man Called Son

It's been a while between drinks...so we are happy to announce the first A Man Called Son show in quite some time. It's all happening @ The Victoria Hotel, Brunswick on Friday March 9 from 10 pm. We'll be playing plenty of new material. Also on the bill- the fabulous Rich Yeah. Oh yeah, and it's free!

"Give not thyself up, then, to fire, lest it invert thee, deaden thee; as for the time it did me. There is a wisdom that is woe; but there is a woe that is madness. And there is a Catskill eagle in some souls that can alike dive down into the blackest gorges, and soar out of them again and become invisible in the sunny spaces. And even if he for ever flies within the gorge, that gorge is in the mountains; so that even in his lowest swoop the mountain eagle is still higher than other birds upon the plain, even though they soar."
-Moby Dick (The Try-Works, 96)

A Man Called Son are now on Bandcamp! And we have a new song for you!

Yes, what better way to celebrate this auspicious occasion than with a brand new track, 'The Spring', written and recorded over the last two weeks. This song is exclusive to Bandcamp. Download it for free via the link and check out the rest of AMCS tracks via the website.

-AMCS

Download it here!

The Adventures of Bushy Bush @ Victorian Student's Festival, ACMI!

The first public screening of The Adventures of Bushy Bush will be taking place on Tuesday August 16 at 7 pm @ ACMI, as part of the Victorian Student Animation Festival!

The character of Bushy Bush is an original creation by Simon Pearlman, brought to life by Tarsha Dickenson's fabulous animation and the humorous voicings of Daniel Kahn PLUS some musical offerings from A Man Called Son. Entry is free. We hope to see you there!

-AMCS

'Dear Liza' has been featured on The Bugcast, a UK-based podcast!!

Click on the link below to listen to the Episode:

http://www.thebugcast.org/2011/07/23/the-bugcast-169-nomcast/

-AMCS

A Man Called Son now on Soundcloud!

And what a brilliant idea the whole Soundcloud site is. Simply visit this address: http://soundcloud.com/amancalledson

On there you will find A Man Called Son tracks, including the recently released single 'Dear Liza', as well as an exclusive new tune called 'Collapse', unavailable on any other A Man Called Son release.

Enjoy!
-AMCS

Read a smashing review of 'Dear Liza' in The Dwarf.

Click on link below to read review: http://www.thedwarf.com.au/nd/albumreviews/dear_liza_a_man_called_son x -AMCS

We are looking for a bassist!

Are you a bassist? Do you live in Melbourne? Do you like playing gigs? Recordings? Drinks and long walks on the beach? Then A Man Called Son might be your ticket. We play alternative rock..or, alternatively, indie. Radio airplay and acclaim for previous releases. Metal and/or funk bassists (of the slap variety) may disregard ad. Email a_man_called_son@hotmail.com if interested. visit http://www.facebook.com/amancalledson if you would like to hear our tunes. Sincerely -AMCS

Rate A Man Called Son on JJJ Unearthed!

A Man Called Son has a page on JJJ unearthed where you can download/stream songs, including the brand new single 'Dear Liza.' Click on the link below to visit: http://www.triplejunearthed.com/amancalledson And if you'd like to be so kind to rate or review the songs, simply go to the JJJ Unearthed page to become a member (if you aren't already!) and enter your review! Muchos gracias for listening! x - AMCS

Limited edition copies of new single 'Dear Liza' out now!

That's right folks, limited numbered handmade copies of new A Man Called Son single 'Dear Liza' are now available. Inculdes never before released b-side 'Reader's Choice.' Order through paypal via the link on the A Man Called Son facebook: www.facebook.com/amancalledson

New single 'Dear Liza' exclusive preview on Facebook!

Visit the A Man Called Son Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Man-Called-Son/136921629673545 for an exclusive preview of the brand new single, 'Dear Liza', from 8 pm, Sunday 6 February 2011!

Playing @ Edinburgh Castle this Sunday, June 27!

..and it will be our last gig for a while, so get yourself down to the cosy surrounds of this damn fine Brunswick pub.

Support will come from fiery shoegaze upstarts The Nature Scene.

It all kicks off at 8 pm and entry is only $5.

We would be truly 'chuffed' to see you there.

-AMCS

A Man Called Son @ Brunswick Hotel this Sunday! (May 2)

...And it's free! This early evening show features support from Richard Hunt and David Childs, kicking things off in relaxed acoustic mode before A Man Called Son and his rollicking goodtime band of blustery players takes to the stage.5 pm onwards. We hope to see you there.

Love
-AMCS

A Man Called Son @ Revellers North Fri, Apr 23!!

Come down to Fitzroy on Friday 23 April and treat yourself to three-plus hours of some of the most enthralling guitar pop in town. Featuring four of Melbourne's most exciting new live acts, the set times are as follows:

A Man Called Son - 8.30 - 9.00
Death Valley Band - 9.15 - 9.45
Boarders - 10.00 - 10.45
Tehachapi - 11.00 - 11.45 pm

There will also be copies of the AMCS debut album 'Ruins of Our Town' available for a special discounted price. Hooray.

Be there at: Revellers North (the Old Laundry), 50 Johnston Street Fitzroy.

Love,
-AMCS

A Man Called Son @ Wesley Anne, Tuesday April 6!!

If you have the remorse of the sugar junkie after the Easter holiday, catch the atmospheric, tuneful sounds of A Man Called Son on show at Wesley Anne on Tuesday 6 April, performing tracks off his new album 'Ruins of Our Town' (available at the show for a special discount price!) with some talented musicians. Support by Matt Storey (Papernecks) and Luca Della Nightowls. Doors at 8.30 pm. Entry is only $7.Times are as follows:

A MAN CALLED SON 10.15pm-11pm
MATT STOREY 9.25pm-10.05pm
LUCA DELLA NIGHT OWLS 8.45pm-9.15pm
Wesley Anne address: 250 High St Northcote.

We'd love to see you there!


-AMCS

A Man Called Son w/ Richard Hunt @ Idgaff this Saturday!!

Yes, it's another Saturday gig spectacular from A Man Called Son and his merry musician men. Come along for an early evening performance at Idgaff Bar (160 Hoddle St Abbotsford). A Man Called Son will also be supported by the folk sounds of the intriguing Richard Hunt.

Session times are:
Richard Hunt - 5:30 - 615
A Man Called Son - 6.30 - 7:15 pm

Entry is free, though I might bring the old spare change hat along. I jest...

For more details visit:
www.myspace.com/idgaff

Love and guitars,
-AMCS

'Please Don't Take My Sunshine Away' - R.I.P Mark Linkous/Sparklehorse

Mark Linkous, better known under his moniker Sparklehorse, has sadly ended his life at the age of 47. Rest in peace.

Today, without knowing yet of his passing, I played 'Vivadixiesubmarinetransmissionplot', (the debut album from Sparklehorse released in 1996.) Perhaps part of me knew. Or maybe it's just that I play it so often. Aside from the adventurous title, this release contains the first song I ever heard from this deeply unique artist, 'Hammering the Cramps.' I was 14 or 15 when I found it on a compilation, and its weird vocals and tremelo-laden guitars immediately resonated with me.

Sparklehorse is one of those rare songwriters who successfully created his own universe. The sound of his records were distinctive, a collision of lo-fi recordings, crisp drum machines and dusty mellotrons. His fragile vocals were often treated with interesting effects, but not in a superficial way like many other acts. The sonic effects simply added another layer to the already heady atmosphere of the songs. To top it all off, his lyrics were highly surreal, yet somehow moving. They were also incredibly visual, incoporating bizarre images of animals and insects. Take this example from 'Happy Man', a track off his second album 'Good Morning Spider' (1998):

"I woke up in a horse's stomach one foggy morning
His eyes were crazy
As he crashed into the cemetary gates."

The level of respect that major musicians had for Mark Linkous is easily grasped by looking at a lineup of collaborators and guests that appeared on the Sparklehorse albums: Tom Waits, David Lynch, Danger Mouse, PJ Harvey...the list goes on. The music community will be saddened by the loss of this one-off creative genius.

To qoute one more Sparklehorse lyric:

"May your shade be sweet
And float upon the lakes
Where the sun will be
Made of honey."

-AMCS.