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Artist review from UK music magazine MRU: 2013 could prove to be a big year for This Modern Empire the Australian indie 4 piece have been gaining radio exposure at home and in the U.S and with their debut album due in the coming months- its exciting times for the band. In anticipation of the album release- the band has re-released a four track E.P recorded in 2011- which should give some indication of what to expect from the L.P. Borrowing the riff from Pulps Disco 2000- album opener “First Time” is a delicious piece of lo-fi pop. Adhering to the philosophy that less is more- the arrangement on this track is minimal. Both guitar and drums are simple but despite starkness of the musicianship they sound great. What really stands out though is singer Erich Schwensens voice- sounding like a more comprehendible Michael Stipe- it really carries the song. It helps that the hook is very infectious as well of course. “Love is the New Black”- begins with an even sparser arrangement- the