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Foliage/Andrew Younker – Split

Tom

Now this is what I call a release and for which I have waited for in anticipation. Two of my favourite DIY artists come together on a split release and contribute three tracks each. This not only includes two new tracks but a cover of one of the others tracks from their latest release and both tracks chosen happen to be my favourite one from both. Result! Foliage, who is Manuel Joseph Walker, continues where April’s III left off.  Walker’s music here is reminiscent of New Order’s guitar laden tracks from the Technique album, none more so than on Be … Continue reading Foliage/Andrew Younker – Split

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The Reds, Pinks & Purples – Bad Habits (Demo)

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Bad Habits is the latest track from the DIY pop project of Glenn Donaldson (Skygreen Leopards, Art Museums) and friends. Certainly influenced by a certain Bristol based label from years past as well as drawing from a range of influences since then Bad Habits is another excellent jangling track with sullen and gloomy lyrics that is certainly welcome by these ears as the year draws to a close. Continue reading The Reds, Pinks & Purples – Bad Habits (Demo)

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Ivory Past/Snowflakes feat . Miléna – Illuminated Songs EP

Tom

A two song EP (er?) from two Japanese based indiepop acts. The Ivory Past track December is simply immense on first, second, third and subsequent listens. It’s catchy and addictive janglepop. Sadly the Snowflakes effort is pretty ordinary by their high standards. Previous effort Sway was excellent but this pale by comparison and just does not do anything for me. Maybe it will work for you. The Illuminated Songs EP will soon get a cassette release (let’s hope there are more than two tracks!) but for now get it digitally from either Ivory Past or Snowflakes. Or both! Continue reading Ivory Past/Snowflakes feat . Miléna – Illuminated Songs EP

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Nah… – Road Trip

Tom

Dutch/German outfit Nah… produce another sparkling moment in the form of Road Trip where jangling guitars fly whilst girl boy vocals whip back and forth with good humoured lyrics. Flip side Everything starts off like an indie dance remix but soon carves out it’s own identity with strong vocal performances weaving in and out of what sounds like a radio broadcaster. The guitars soon come to the fore and in no time at all we have a pretty contagious track on our hands. My feet are still tapping long after the track finishes…. Sadly, and because I have taken too … Continue reading Nah… – Road Trip

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Fanclub – Stranger

Tom

I gave Fanclub a fleeting mention last month but with this, their third track, let’s give them more of a posting! I love the music and beats on Stranger which is their best track to date. Mixing a bit of synth pop here , a bit of twee there and plenty of indiepop everywhere this track mixes all those ingredients up perfectly. Everything you will want, and need, in a pop song. Facebook Continue reading Fanclub – Stranger

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Don’t Let Go Of The Light – A Records I Like Playlist (November 2018 #2)

Tom

Normally as the we head towards the end of the year releases tend to dry up replaced by Christmas singles and specials. But my goodness there has been so much good stuff, released this past month or so, it’s made a second Playmoss playlist full of choice tunes possible. As ever click on the image to start. Enjoy! More playlists can be found here and the Playmoss page is here. Continue reading Don’t Let Go Of The Light – A Records I Like Playlist (November 2018 #2)

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La Casa De Emma – Refugio Invernal EP

Tom

Well after being struck down with an ear infection since the weekend the first thing I have listened to all week is the new EP from Chilean band La Casa De Emma and it’s their first release proper following from the demos released earlier this year. Four of the five songs here don’t top the 105 seconds mark being fast, frantic and damn good. It’s on the final and longest song Skolniks where the band excel mind. It sounds like a long long classic from the C86 era and even at 3m.15s it’s way too short as the vocalist sings … Continue reading La Casa De Emma – Refugio Invernal EP

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The Records I Like Podcast – November 2018

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This month’s podcast features current highlights from the world of indiepop, shoegaze, janglepop, dreampop and noise pop. That’s a lot of pop! Full Tracklisting 1. Comet Gain – If Not Tomorrow The current single out now on Tapete Records 2. Sea Pinks – Grown Up Kids Track taken from the band’s current album Rockpool Blue 3. Hater – It’s So Easy The latest single from the band’s Siesta album (Fire Records) 4. Sleepwalk – Bumblebee Taken from the forthcoming album Splatter (Emma’s House Records) 5. Elenin – Kalam Lead track from the Masa Masa EP out now on Don’t Fade … Continue reading The Records I Like Podcast – November 2018

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Give, Give, Give Me More, More, More…..

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I think this final post of the week finally sees me catching up with my bandcamp bookmarks, well the stuff I liked, for now. Lightfoils – Summer Nights (radio edit) An absolute belter of a shoegazing track. Dreamy and ethereal. Just the way I like ’em. I cannot really say any more so press play now! Edit: A longer 8 minute version can be found on the just released Chambers EP. Facebook Death of Heather – I Can Tell Bangkok’s Death of Heather build upon the promise of their July demos delivering a lovely polished dreampop effort that will be … Continue reading Give, Give, Give Me More, More, More…..

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Now That’s What I Call Compilations…..

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Today’s round up features compilations that may, or may not, grab your ears and attention….. Goodbye Idiots II A compilation put together to celebrate Mexican label Stupid Decisions second birthday. It features some excellent indiepop tunes from the likes of Marble Gods, Andrew Younker and Orchid Mantis amongst others. However it’s the new to me Perrogato and their track Fiesta Alienígena which is the pick of the bunch of those currently available for steaming. Pre-order it from here. Facebook Come On Feel The NoiZe, Vol. 2 – Americas´Attack The Blog That Celebrates Itself Records follow up last years Brazilian compilation … Continue reading Now That’s What I Call Compilations…..