<img src="http://www.hiddenshoal.com/wp-content/uploads/store_images/medium/nilbyrote_MED.jpg" align="left" width="150" height="150" />Hidden Shoal Recordings today announced the release of ‘<a href="http://www.hiddenshoal.com/wp-content/uploads/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=30&amp;products_id=88">Nil By Rote</a>’, the second single taken from the debut album <a href="http://www.hiddenshoal.com/wp-content/uploads/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=30&amp;products_id=70"><em>We Know Why The Earth Moves</em></a> by Perth-based outfit <a href="http://www.hiddenshoal.com/artists/the-slow-beings/">The Slow Beings</a>.

‘Nil By Rote’ exposes the wonderful duality and underlying playfulness within The Slow Beings’ music. From the charming sway of the verses to the triumphant defeat of the chorus, the song injects the indie-rock form with sublime new life. Epic yet intimate, ‘Nil By Rote’ feels like an instant classic, exuding welcoming familiarity from the very first listen without ever sounding derivative.

<em>“The Slow Beings are the kind of band that could break through onto the mainstream. They already control the hooks, melodies and riffs to compete with anyone” </em>– <strong>Delusions of Adequacy review of WKWTEM</strong>

<em>“Perhaps the first real highlight is the strong, powerful nugget ‘Nil By Rote’…brilliant melodies” </em>– <strong>PopMatters review of WKWTEM</strong>

‘<a href="http://www.hiddenshoal.com/wp-content/uploads/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=30&amp;products_id=88">Nil By Rote</a>’ will be available for<a href="http://www.hiddenshoal.com/wp-content/uploads/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=30&amp;products_id=88"> free digital download</a> from the <a href="http://www.hiddenshoal.com/wp-content/uploads/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=30&amp;products_id=88">HSR Store</a> until the 3rd of January 2009. <a href="http://www.hiddenshoal.com/wp-content/uploads/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=30&amp;products_id=70"><em>We Know Why The Earth Moves</em></a> is available now in CD and digital format through Hidden Shoal Recordings. Check the <a href="http://www.hiddenshoal.com/wp-content/uploads/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=30&amp;products_id=70">Hidden Shoal Recordings Store</a> for all availability and distribution information.

A full press release is available <a href="http://www.hiddenshoal.com/publicity/press-releases/HSR_Press_Release-The_Slow_Beings-Nil_By_Rote_Single.pdf">here</a>.

<a href="http://www.hiddenshoal.com/wp-content/uploads/Media/HSR_Radio/the_slow_beings/Nil_By_Rote_Single.mp3">The Slow Beings - Nil By Rote</a>   <em>The Slow Beings - Nil By Rote</em>