Soup! describe themselves as “another post-punk band from Manchester.” But what they fail to mention is that their sounds is indebted to Glasgow and in particular Postcards Records. Like the previous single 6=3 The Acrobat is more Josef K than … Continue reading Soup! – The Acrobat
Originally from London but now based in Michigan, The Photocopies have been producing catchy indiepop for most of 2021. Better Than Nothing, I Suppose came out right at the end of the year and consists of fuzzy guitars, catchy vocals … Continue reading The Photocopies – Better Than Nothing, I Suppose
And Hearts are a band from California and consist of Itzel v Quintana (vocals, bass) and Ricardo Sanchez Jr (Guitar, Drum Machine). Plus a meow from Benny! After two singles last year they have just released their debut EP Enjoy … Continue reading And Hearts – Enjoy the Ride EP
The first sampler playlist of the year rounds up some end of 2021 releases, forthcoming albums and compilations along with the odd new single – or two! Here is the Playlist: or listen on YouTube And here are the individual … Continue reading The First Sampler of 2022
Here are a few 2021 samplers I have been listening too. All are available as free/pay what you want downloads so you have nowt to lose (except some bandwidth perhaps!). If there are any 2021 Samplers you have come across … Continue reading 2021 Samplers
Happy new year to all those who read the blog or just pass by. So the first post of 2022 is the tracks that grabbed me most in 2021. No mix this year (maybe that will come later) so without … Continue reading Records I Like Best of 2021
The Third Cut have just released their second EP in the shape of the tongue twisting titled I Feel Bad So You Can Feel Good. It features the four songs released this past year plus a further two. They open … Continue reading The Third Cut – I Feel Bad So You Can Feel Good
So here we have the final monthly mix of 2021 or to give it it’s original working title Wrapping up 2021. However a few decent tracks have emerged the past week or so which means January’s mix may well suit … Continue reading Records I Like Mix December 2021
Copenhagen’s Tampopo have remastered and remixed The Snowman, a track that originally appeared on Comfort and Joy which was a Christmas compilation put together by Shiny Happy Records last year. It’s a shambling indiepop track that echoes to the sounds … Continue reading Tampopo – The Snowman
Sometimes I am just in the mood for three chords coupled with some noise and this compilation, featuring female led bands, currently fit’s the bill. The album gets off to a rip-roaring start with the Japanese punk band Floppy-Pinkies with … Continue reading Various Artists – All Girl Super Fun Compilation
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