Every so often you come across an artist that surprises you that he is unknown and unsigned. I mean it baffles me beyond belief that Rob Dickens aka Taxidermy Hall isn’t a household name!…

“been in the studio for every single session, written every note, sat in on every drum session, and dictated all mixing sessions. This album is quite personal and it’s exactly how I want the public to see me.”

Irresistibly melancholic on a bed of movement and flair, the hauntingly beautiful voice of Ollie Browne tends to lift you with hope whilst the designs of sound and production on this record is like a warm summer breeze effortlessly supporting you forward.
Parallel Lions album ‘Holding Patterns’ is a must listen!

The Holding Pattern changes the way we explore and discover music and gives more exposure to independent artists. We speak to THP founder, Nick Arnold, who gives us the lowdown on why he thought the Holding Pattern needed to happen…

With no real musical talent in his family, Dan Crestani has somehow conjured an incredible feel for music. From a young age playing his Angus Young inspired guitar riffs, to hitting adolescence and leaving the electric behind for his new love of acoustic music on his baby, the twelve-string Maton. An incredible feel for funky and soulful acoustic tunes that leave his audience amazed and asking; “Where can I listen to more?” Dan started playing small venues around Sydney in late 2010 to crowds varying from 20-150 people. Having recently released his debut EP Soul’s at Sea with producer Helmut Uhlmann with raving reviews Dan is now set for the next stage of his musical journey.
After a few listens we can honestly say The Holding Pattern loves the musical styling of this young chap. Ever so cool as he glides over the guitar his smoky voice soothes your soul into a sweet melancholia.
Combining the best of the psychedelic and folk genres, an infectiously groovy sound is conceived that can only be classified as Dan Crestani….influenced by the likes of John Butler and Jack Johnson you can hear the surf and relaxed charm in such songs like “Just Friends” or “Karma Come Get You”.
Pick from his EP “Soul’s at Sea” is “Save Your Soul” a languid walk down a bluesy Indie folk feel saturated reverb vocal track that haunts you like a lost whale call. Sometimes it’s the simplicity in songs that make them the most beautiful, and he certainly knows how to keep your soul at sea

Dan has recently played with artists such as Iluka, Christina Parie and Dean McLeod from Tin Sparrow, making waves in the rich Sydney music scene Dan is in store for the brightest of futures.
Out Now on The Holding Pattern!

http://music.holdingpattern.com/artist/dan-crestani

Were very proud to announce our ‘Spotlight Artist of the Week’ from Belfast Northern Ireland, Eatenbybears.
Formed in October 2010, Eatenbybears have had a busy year of writing, rehearsing, recording and gigging constantly ending their summer with festival slots at Tenant’s Vital, playing support to Eminem and opening the Crawdaddy Stage at Electric Picnic, where they were lucky enough to share the bill with acts like Arcade Fire.
Following early releases of singles “Vanderhoof” and “Spite Houses” which were given the thumbs up by BBC Radio 1′s Rory McConnell, Eatenbybears recently celebrated their first Birthday with the release of their debut EP/Album “Teeth”, which AU Magazine gave an 8/10 review.
First Single from “Teeth” is “Malkovich”, a cheeky math-surf-pop vocal heavy number that shows that this is a band who aren’t afraid to re-define their sound on a song by song basis, honing it down to a fine art without ever becoming stale or predictable.
They describe themselves as experimental math-rock, and it’s very rare that you come across a sound so fresh.
Their 9 track EP/Album ‘Teeth’ is a force to be reckoned with, and an absolute joy to listen to. Littered with quirky 30sec soundscape’s to set up other tracks Eatenbybears is the love child when a threesome of sonic nastiness like Tool, Vampire Weekend, and The Mars Volta have had too much to drink and are feeling a little frisky.
These guys are going to be massive!
If you haven’t already heard Eatenbybears, then do your self a favour and get to our Spotlight section to hear 2 tracks ‘Malkovich’ and ‘Vanderhoof’ from their EP/Album ‘Teeth’
And if you like what you hear then head to their Artist page to listen to the whole thing!

http://music.holdingpattern.com/artist/eatenbybears

Out Now on The Holding Pattern!