The Blue, The White, & The Red--Clashing Colours

by Lauren-Olivia "Liv" Simister

Clashing Colours is an Australian quartet, previously known as “Dear Lucy.” Currently comprised of Lorcan Waugh (vox/harmonica/piano), Tommy Sheehan (guitar/vox), Lane-Harry Muir (bass/guitar), Luke Poidevin-Martin (drums), Clashing Colours have become known for being talented, both musically and lyrically. With a vast discography, Clashing Colours have progressed from being your average unsigned band to articulate, dedicated musicians who are worthy of much respect.
On September 10th, Clashing Colours released their new EP, “The Blue, The White, & The Red.” The album, a fantastic showcase of the abilities of the members seems to fit right in with the band’s catalogue of previous albums (“All In The Name EP,” “Slow EP,” “Send My Love To The Morgue,” “The Definition of Heartbreak,” “Expression EP,” and “Find My Way EP”).
The album starts off with a familiar song to Dear Lucy/Clashing Colours fans, “Fathers,” which has been revamped, but is still a fan-favorite. Opening the album with this track could have been a risky choice, in that it could have made the album seem like a remix of some sort; however, Clashing Colours seemed to know what they were doing, as it caught the ears of many listeners (old and new). While “Fathers” is almost a plea for a date with a man’s daughter, as well as a request of understanding, the album moves beyond the teenage desperation of parental-comprehension to more mature themes as it progresses.
Track two is a sonnet-esque love-song called “The Daily Dose,” a short-and-sweet, melodious tune that manages to ease the listener into “The Blue, The White, & The Red.”
Generally, the new album has a more classic-rock sound to it than the other works. Take, for example, the song “Devil In Disguise,” with a title that can only be described as an Elvis reference, is a tongue-in-cheek, heart-break anthem. Another example would be “Find My Way,” which is rich in soulful guitar and soft vocals one would expect to find in their parent’s record collection, as if desperate to be savored.
“The Blue, The White, & The Red,” is an impressive album that seems to present many themes, as well as styles, but in a tasteful way.
As expected with both a dynamic and a well-seasoned group of artists, there is a live track. However, Clashing Colours presents a cover of the Cream song, “Sunshine of Your Love,” that really brings the album to a stunning close. The rendition is beautifully done, and well-executed.
You can stream the album for free on Clashing Colours’ Purevolume page, and you can purchase the album on iTunes and Amazon. If you purchase the album via iTunes, you will receive a bonus track called “Heaven Is Too Crowded.”
Also be sure to check out Clashing Colours’ on the Planet Stereo Artist page!

New Year, New Bands, New Designs

Hello my lovelies!

This is the Planet Stereo OFFICIAL blog! Here's where I'll be posting all kinds of information about the website, the featured/loved bands, etc.

Let me just give you a brief glimpse at 2011:

On January 2nd, I'm going to publish the new Planet Stereo, which is now a year old!
This is the big New Year's design you've all been waiting so patiently for.

Let me know what you think of it; tell me if you love it, hate it, whatever. You can do that by emailing me at livvy[dot]planetstereo[at]rocketmail[dot]com.
--I will reply, promise.

And if you can't be bothered logging onto your email to do that, message me on Purevolume!

After launching it and getting a ton of love/hate mail, I'm going to start updating this blog more frequently. Never fear, the blog will be linked to Planet Stereo, with LIVE updates, so you can get a piece of it just by going to the website.

Also got a Youtube, which means that PlanetStereo's not just in text anymore. Hopefully, I'll be doing my own videos, but I'll also be putting the PS artists' videos on a playlist, so you guys can check 'em out.

Tweet! Tweet! The Twitter is still up and running, if you wanna drop by and chirp a quick, "Hello!" I'm finding that most people are going for my personal Twitter than the PS one, and by all means, go for it--go for both! :P

So while I've been getting everything ready these past few months, I totally admit to slacking a bit! Before you come after me with pitchforks and torches a-blazin', I was doing other work that was of mucho importance...but I'm back, and I'm so excited to launch Planet Stereo---edited, with some new artists (who are awesome, btw).

Before I jet off to keep working, I leave you with a challenge, my fellow listeners--or whoever you are: Email me your #1 New Year Resolution! I can't wait to read them, and maybe even post a few (?).

Anyway, keep checking back! I'll be updating as much as I can!

Peace, Music, and Much Love,

Liv