Cape Coast Radio · Zeal Records
Since there’s almost no information on Cape Coast Radio’s
first, eponymously titled CD, I turned to MySpace: “We're
Cape Coast Radio, three friends from the African plains
(Luangwa Valley, Zambia); Ed the vulture, Ned the rhino and
Ted the mandrill.” They must be the most musical animals I’ve
ever heard. Their debut album contains some great indie pop
with African touches. More research uncovered that the band
is comprised of Nick Berkvens (ex-Transit) and Wouter and
Lode Vlaeminck of tomàn. The latter two are busy recording
their next album and will be replaced on stage by musicians
from Marble Sounds, Isbells and Sleepingdog, which means
that the Flemish CCR is almost an all-star band.
➟➟ www.myspace.com/capecoastradio
It’s only the second edition of Autumn Falls, but I already have the feeling that the autumn concert season wouldn’t be complete without it. After the success of last year, the sophomore edition runs for seven days instead of three, and the concerts are spread out over eight venues across Brussels, including Ancienne Belgique, Koninklijk Circus and Vk*.
Although Autumn Falls offers a wide variety of rock, folk, pop and electronic, most of the acts share a penchant for melancholy. The most impressive night is the American triple-bill of the reunited Pinback, slow core masters Low and Bill Callahan, an incomparable songwriter.
Australian born, New York-based Scott Matthew is, thanks to his husky voice and shamelessly beautiful songs, neither to be missed. Another band we’d like to advocate whole heartedly is Califone, a Chicago foursome axed around Tim Rutili, who likes to cover his enchanting melodies under noisy sounds. Even if you’ve never heard of them, a band that titles an album All My Friends Are Funeral Singers at least deserves your attention, not? ➟➟ www.autumnfalls.be
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