Let’s Start The Week As We Mean To Go On

… with another 10 track sampler!

Here is the Playlist:

or listen on YouTube

And here are the individual tracks/info:

Pintor is taken from French Band Bantam Lyons’ new album Mardell which is out now via Music For The Masses (France) and Gezellig Records (USA).

Meyverlin – Shades

Staying on the other side of the Channel Meyverlin have just released their debut album Daily Events. The band, who feature Thierry Haliniak (My Raining Stars), make a lovely jangling indiepop sound. Daily Events can be purchased in CD and digital formats from Too Good To Be True.

Anna – Night Night

Sod it! Let’s stay in France. Anna release their new album Guilt on November 12 2021. The opening track Night Night has been released and is a hypnotic indie rock track. Let’s hope the rest of the album mesmerises in the same way. Guilt will be can be pre-ordered via Howlin Banana Records, Another Record and Fuzz Tape Music.

Almost Lovers – Turn Around

As this one is also available via Howlin Banana Records I have to presume that the garage rock influenced Almost Lovers are also French. Turn Around is the lead track from their new self-titled EP and is a powerpop blast!

Cathedral Bells – I Don’t Care Anymore

Florida’s Cathedral Bells return with a new song as part of their label Spirit Goth’s singles series. It’s a moody but jangling track that takes in elements from both indie and dream pop/You can get this one from here.

Grandmas House – Golden

Loud and fierce. That’s just to vocals and bass. I don’t cover too much punk influenced music these days but let’s rectify that with Golden which is taken from the new self titled EP/mini-album from the all-female, queer punk trio Grandmas House. Out now on Brace Yourself Records.

FLTY BRGR GRL – Duet

FLTY BRGR GRL are a pop band from Oslo Norway who make music with a 1960s vibe. The dreamy Duet, which is taken from their recent album Love You Forever, is no exception. Must be those burgers down the American diner, Grab that album, which is available in pink 12″ vinyl, cassette and digital formats from here.

Luster Dust – Of Course It Happened To Us

Of Course It Happened To Us is the lead track from Sunflower which is the latest EP from Toronto’s Luster Dust. The amazing religious imagery belies the hazy and melodic dreampop found on the track. Beautiful and haunting. Sunflower is available from here on a pay what you want basis.

Terra Pines – Downbeat

The new single from Brisbane’s Terra Pines is the first we get to hear from their forthcoming album Downbeats which is due for release next year. Mixing shoegaze and grungy guitars Downbeat also features some delicious and very ear catching vocals from guitarist/vocalist Kelly Hanlon. That album is due for release on False Peak Records.

Glok – Day Three

Day Three is taken from Glok’s (Andy Bell from Ride’s electronic guise) latest album Pattern Recognition. The album features various styles whilst Day Three is an edgy ambient piece of music. Also check out the almost 20 minutes of the komische driven, droning and hypnotic electronica found on album opener Dirty Hugs. Pattern Recognition can be purchased from here.