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The Middle East are a unique band out of Townsville in Queensland, Australia. They use various influences from post-rock to folk to ambient, creating a magical, hypnotic sound featuring varying instrumentation and gentle, addictive guitar hooks.
In 2006 they released a split EP with local Cairns band Sleeping In Trains.
Their debut full-length was released on 24th April 2008. They released their work as an EP in the United States in fall of 2009 and is available here at http://www.themiddleeastmusic.com.
Their live shows have been describe as “surreal” and often create a very calm, space-like atmosphere. Recently, Pitchfork Media offered a free download of the song “The Darkest Side” as a part of their weekly Forkcast; describing the song as “a simple, finger-plucked acoustic affair with alternating and harmonizing vocals that lend the hushed track a sense of beleaguered hope.”
Their music is often played on triplej (a nationwide Australian radio network) and their song “Blood” is rumoured to be appearing in a film to be released sometime in 2009.
Please visit http://www.myspace.com/visitthemiddleeast or vote for them on triplej unearthed: www.triplejunearthed.com.au/TheMiddleEast
In 2006 they released a split EP with local Cairns band Sleeping In Trains.
Their debut full-length was released on 24th April 2008. They released their work as an EP in the United States in fall of 2009 and is available here at http://www.themiddleeastmusic.com.
Their live shows have been describe as “surreal” and often create a very calm, space-like atmosphere. Recently, Pitchfork Media offered a free download of the song “The Darkest Side” as a part of their weekly Forkcast; describing the song as “a simple, finger-plucked acoustic affair with alternating and harmonizing vocals that lend the hushed track a sense of beleaguered hope.”
Their music is often played on triplej (a nationwide Australian radio network) and their song “Blood” is rumoured to be appearing in a film to be released sometime in 2009.
Please visit http://www.myspace.com/visitthemiddleeast or vote for them on triplej unearthed: www.triplejunearthed.com.au/TheMiddleEast
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obaash wrote:
cool,we are also an iranian indie rock band,and we will play in SXSW 2010 too see you there,http://www.last.fm/music/The+Yellowdogs
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cheapheadphones wrote:
heard these guys on tv today.
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chrissieness wrote:
Want tix to The Middle East gig at The Palais @ Daylesford?? Well click here to grab some tix NOW! - http://www.posse.com/p/13901/1690/2. :) ...Also, please visit my store to find cheap tix to awesome gigs Australia wide! http://www.posse.com/store/chrissie. Cheers!
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cruncho wrote:
hey all! check out http://www.posse.com/p/11549/716/2, you can buy cheap tix to The Middle East's palais show here and please spread the word too thanks!
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detailsofwar wrote:
heard them on KEXP a few times and was blown away. their EP is legit.
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unicornbear wrote:
they deserved best unearthed band.
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jacobclarke wrote:
congrats on the triple j award (:
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bektravels wrote:
Just came across their ep and thought I'd pick it up cuz they'll be playing with Grizz when I go see them. On first listen ~ WOW!!
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junkerr wrote:
These guys... oh my god, awesome.
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PinbackMontana wrote:
hell-yeah!
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Klloshar wrote:
Oh when I die I’m alive
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chameleonbuoy wrote:
Hype? :o
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alexbowler wrote:
just heard you guys on KEXP Seattle's Music that Matters podcast. i live in brisbane. love the internet. well done. haha.
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Sara_ricoops wrote:
my favourite new-ish band. theyre breathtaking
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BrightEyedAshes wrote:
<3<3<3 Blood
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chamberpot wrote:
i love Lonely..
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abigailees wrote:
these guys should be more famous. very very very very very good
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joshpalley wrote:
Really enjoying this.. please make more music!
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ickypop wrote:
I'm quite into this. Make more please. Blood was a KEXP song of the day.
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ShupFace wrote:
Saw them at the Manning. Loved them.
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Jan
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Cat Power
Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast, Australia
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| 15 attendees
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Grizzly Bear
Corner Hotel, Richmond, Melbourne, Australia
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| 57 attendees
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Jan
6
Sunset Sounds
Riverstage, Botanical Gardens, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
78 shouts
| 228 attendees
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hollyy___x connected The Middle East to the group Next Big Things - NBTs. 16 hours ago
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mrschow, cheapheadphones, choirboyvisible and 5 other people added The Middle East to their libraries. 19 hours ago
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runner98765 tagged The Middle East with ‘to discover’. Monday morning
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runner98765, henrywells and possumtamer added The Middle East to their libraries. Monday morning
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Nobodylikesyou added The Middle East to the lineup of Big Day Out 2010 - Second Sydney Date at Sydney Showgrounds. Sunday afternoon
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leelf4, MyNameIsEddy, bettina70 and 6 other people added The Middle East to their libraries. Saturday evening
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helpfulhints wrote about The Middle East in Favourite Albums 09. last week
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owlcharm and patkilgore added The Middle East to their libraries. last week
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DanKahn unlinked The Middle East from Grizzly Bear at Corner Hotel. last week
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PJ27 wrote about The Middle East in 50 Favourites of 2009. last week
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