A Tuesday Trio
DAODA – Through the Veil I have not heard New York’s DAODA for a couple of years now. I am not sure how I missed last year’s Swimming single but have rectified that on the new one Through the Veil. … Continue reading A Tuesday Trio
Author: Tom
Matinee Recordings Website Relaunch
There are labels and there are labels. Matinee Recordings has been an odds-on favourite for many an indiepop fan. In fact, Matinee was the subject of the first-ever post on this blog back in 2012! The label has been a … Continue reading Matinee Recordings Website Relaunch
Detergente Líquido – Monta Una Banda Para Vender Camisetas
Cadiz based Detergente Líquido have been going for almost eight years now and I stumbled over their Tú Tampoco Eres Como Antes EP back in February and it’s been on my wish list ever since. The female-led tracks such as … Continue reading Detergente Líquido – Monta Una Banda Para Vender Camisetas
A Zu La – S/T
The latest release in the Shiny Happy Records is the self-titled debut release from A Zu La. A Zu La is one Guntur Tores who also plays in hardcore bands Veisalogia and Total Struggle as well as providing the artwork … Continue reading A Zu La – S/T
Bye Bye Bicycle – Specular
Swedish band Bye Bye Bicycle release their new EP Specular via the Lazy Octopus label on October 16th 2020. The band are back after a lengthy absence and their last album Nature was released back in 2012 before this blog … Continue reading Bye Bye Bicycle – Specular
The Bank Holiday Sunday Sixpack
bdrmm – Gush bdrmm have released the best track, well my favourite, from their recent album Bedroom as a single. Jangling guitars and atmospheric electronica create a track with a haunting melody with vocals to match. It’s one of those … Continue reading The Bank Holiday Sunday Sixpack
Spunsugar – Run
Swedish band Spunsugar have lifted a second single from their forthcoming debut album Drive-Through Chapel. Titled Run it’s a pulsating track that sounds like a cross between Curve and Swervedriver. An instant indie dancefloor (socially distanced of course) classic! Drive-Through … Continue reading Spunsugar – Run
The Earth Earth – Peel Slowly & See
The new track Peel Slowly & See from Japanese shoegazers The Earth Earth is a demo of a track that should appear on their third album. It’s a great track but they still sound like early Ride right down to … Continue reading The Earth Earth – Peel Slowly & See
The Reds, Pinks & Purples – You Might Be Happy Someday
The kitchen-pop project of Glenn Donaldson, The Reds, Pinks & Purples, have announced details of their new forthcoming album. Titled You Might Be Happy Someday it will be released via Tough Love (UK) and Slumberland Records (US) on 2nd October … Continue reading The Reds, Pinks & Purples – You Might Be Happy Someday
Various Artists – Asian Pop Heaven Compilation
I seem to be writing about Indonesian label Shiny Happy Records quite a bit of late. And given the quality of their recent releases I am not sure I will be stopping some time yet. Take their new compilation which … Continue reading Various Artists – Asian Pop Heaven Compilation
