A Million Square Miles represents a key facet of the Hidden Shoal story, and is a beacon for the future of Western Australian music. Bringing together a pair of stunning tracks from each of eight WA-based artists on the Hidden Shoal roster, this sampler album is an essential listen whichever way you slice it. Hidden Shoal Recordings began in 2006 as a vehicle for the release of some of the undiscovered musical gems being produced in their home state of WA. The label has never been parochial in the inclusion of local artists in its catalogue; rather, these WA bands and musicians are a part of the label's ongoing search for exciting and engaging new music, wherever it is found. It just happens that the Perth music scene is absolutely bursting at the seams with talent. Over its three years of operation, during which its roster has expanded to include artists from around the world - including Germany, the USA, Belgium, Ireland and Japan - Hidden Shoal has earned a reputation for releasing exciting and engaging new music that is not bound by genre or style. The label was chosen as one of the top 10 favorite labels of 2007 by Textura magazine, and has been dubbed "This generation's 4AD" by prominent New York radio host DJ Mojo.