Competition: Win a copy of Seconds' Tell Them EP

You may recall my review of Seconds' rather nice Tell Them EP from last week. Well now here is your opportunity to find a bit more out about the electronic duo as well as win a copy of the EP. The short video above provides a nice intro to the band, explaining the origin of their name.

If you are yet to listen to the EP you can check it out via Soundcloud below. And whilst you do that you may as well enter a competition to win a copy! I have two copies of the vinyl release to give away - to be in with a chance to win one simply send an email to Competitions@BlackPlastic.co.uk including your name and postal address with the subject line "Please Sir, can I have some more?".

The deadline for entry is midnight on Sunday 8 July 2012 and winners will be selected at random. This competition is only open to UK residents.

Video: The Witch - Dombrance feat. Sourya

Not a massive amount to say here except for that this new single from Dombrance is pretty amazing. A beautiful slab of electronic soul distortion that has an irresistible build on it. The vocal and music go well together and this reminds me of something I can't quite put my finger on... Zoot Woman maybe?

The video is directed by Patox and is a little weird. And nicely the YouTube preview is a boob. The dancers seem to be simultaneously enjoying themselves whilst also freaking out. I also have no idea if these are just 'dancers' or whether they are in the band.

No idea on a release date or anything more really, so just sit back and enjoy.

Video: Into Midnight - Jon Porras

Jon Porras is one half of Barn Owl but this video is taken from his recent solo side project, the album Black Mesa. I'd strongly urge you to check out the video above and give the album a listen - it's a spellbinding 45-minute journey.

Black Mesa was inspired by searching for hope in a barren land and it hits the nail firmly on the head. The combination of guitar and feedback perfectly distills disconcerting wandering through a desert wasteland. I've mentioned Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption before and this sounds like it is purpose built for that games rainy storms and desert rides. The soundtrack was one of the best things about that game for the way it built atmosphere. Here Porras creates music that almost hurts to listen to it's so atmospheric and emotive. Brilliant.

This video staring Porras himself fits the song perfectly too - all grainy and weirdly horrific.

Video: Heartbreak - Age of Consent

Some eighties influenced electro for you here. It's very Depeche Mode and the production is pretty tight, the distortion heavy interplay between synths and vocals about two thirds in is particularly good. The percussion is also pretty good - hard and electronic yet funky.

No surprises this was produced by Luke Smith who has previously worked with Depeche Mode and Foals. 'Heartbreak' is released as a single on 11 June but you can pre-order and get the digital download imediately here.

Video: Bon Iver at AIR Studios

I'd heard about this video from a friend some time ago but hadn't got around to watching it. This morning I did, and I'm very glad... Take a look, it's a 25-minute video of Bon Iver performing, basically stripped back to just piano and vocals.

The songs themselves, taken from the last album and the Blood Bank EP together with a cover of Bonnie Raitts' 'I Can't Make You Love Me', are a step back from their originals - the video description describing them as 'abstracted'. To me they sound as though they have been consumed through a lens that puts some more space into them - they feel deconstructed with a post-rock feel that throws of some of the shackles of song-writing convention.

Very good stuff anyway. Thanks to @PaulCarvill for the tip.