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The burgeoning excitement surrounding Midlake and their latest album, The Trials of Van Occupanther, is a true testament to the power of the blog scene. The internet has been a powerful tool for many other bands. The Arctic Monkeys proved capable of marketing themselves with a well maintained website; Be Your Own Pet has established itself thanks to the ever-popular MySpace; Gnarls Barkley’s album (and the single for ‘Crazy’) shot up the charts after several songs made the online rounds for over a year, building momentum. Unlike these cases, Midlake’s success can be attributed to the bloggers out there more than anything else. Sites such as Gorilla Vs. Bear got the group’s name out there to readers hungry for skilfully written music. The band itself has managed to transcend the hype that has built up, and produce a record that will surely stand as one of the year’s best. The Trials of Van Occupanther will, without doubt, mark a breakthrough for Midlake. It’s an incredible listen from beginning to end.



Midlake - The Trials of Van Occupanther