Men of North Country Release New Single

Men of North Country, have released “Magic”, the first single from their upcoming double 7” EP, also titled Magic.  The EP is scheduled to be released on March 21.  I’m enjoying this track a lot.

Check out the stream of “Magic” below as well as the video for the track. Footage for the video was taken from their guitarist’s brother’s 1987 Bar-Mitvah.

Men Of North Country Release New Video

Men Of North Country released a video for the track "Ringtone (at the Caffs)".  The song can be found on their debut album The North.  The footage was shot on tour in Germany this past April.  Check out the clip below.

Men Of North Country Get The Remix Treatment

Men Of North Country have been remixed!  Their track "People of Tomorrow" has received the Markey Funk treatment.   Check out "People of Tomorrow (The Visitor Remix by Markey Funk)" below.  I'm not normally a fan of remixes but I like this one...a lot.  The original track can be found on their album The North.

Markey's take on POT is a spaced-out psychedelic remix, inspired by The Tomorrow People, a 1970's cult British children's sci-fi TV-series.

And, for those that haven't seen it or want to see it again, here's the original.

Band of the Day: Men of North Country

For about a month or two I've been enjoying The North, the debut album from Israeli band Men of North Country.  The album is full of modern day, old school, soul and is on my list of recommended listens.  Check out the video for "Pandora" below.  The song is insanely infectious.  One listen to it and you'll be hooked.

Men of North Country emerged from Tel Aviv’s soul scene, bringing with them a fresh approach to creating the perfect three-minute soul nugget. The band started by chance, when soul DJ Yashiv Cohen was overheard singing along to the tunes he was playing at one of his Tel Aviv Soul Club parties. With the encouragement and eventual collaboration of his musician friends (from Israeli bands Electra, The Ramirez Brothers, Funk’n’stein and Coolooloosh) they formed Israel's finest soul outfit. And whilst managing to stay true to their beloved 60's Soul they also introduce a contemporary, fresh and personal twist.

“The North” is an album rippling with memorable melodies, infectious hooks and refreshingly honest lyrics, which betray the band’s love of a genre in which they truly excel. Influences worn with pride: The Teardrop Explodes, Style Council and Dexys, but with an approving nod towards their 60's favourites: Al Wilson, Robert Parker and Gloria Jones.