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宇宙ネコ子 – Kimi No Youni Ikiretara

May 17, 2019May 17, 2019 Tom

Kimi No Youni Ikiretara seems to be the debut release from Japanese band 宇宙ネコ子 (Space Cat according to Google or is it Universe Nekoko when translated?) and features seven songs that shift from shoegaze, fuzzy pop and indiepop. With the band being female fronted it’s hard not to suggest bands such as Strawberry Story or Melys as pointers in the band’s sound. Song titles such as Like A Raspberry also suggest a fondness for 1980s UK indie and a certain West Country record label. Of the seven songs here it’s hard to pick a favourite. However, the fuzzy opener Virgin … Continue reading 宇宙ネコ子 – Kimi No Youni Ikiretara

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April is a promise that May is bound to keep!

May 4, 2019 Tom

Let’s hope that Hal Borland’s famous quote holds true for new releases this month whilst I round up some of the last of April’s offerings. Asilomar – Shimmer and Faded A short shimmering introduction from this new dreampop/shoegaze band from … Continue reading April is a promise that May is bound to keep!

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Various Artists – Disintegration Revisited (and Farewell to TBTCI)

May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 Tom

Sadly The Blog That Celebrates Itself Records has called it a day after 10 years. The label was known for its cover version projects but it also provided valuable and insightful compilations of new bands and their original material such … Continue reading Various Artists – Disintegration Revisited (and Farewell to TBTCI)

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Dreams Of Empire – Northern Lights

May 2, 2019May 2, 2019 Tom

Is Northern Lights Dreams of Empire’s poppiest moment yet? I certainly think so as they pick up the pace as the song twists and whirls. The vocals and music are both catchy and addictive which is all this fella, and … Continue reading Dreams Of Empire – Northern Lights

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Dream Lake – Someday

Apr 30, 2019May 20, 2019 Tom

Swedish band Dream Lake’s music certainly puts the dream back into dream pop. Someday, which is out now digitally via Imperiet Recordings, is laid back cloud gazing music that you can drift off too. This is due in no small part down to the lovely vocals of Isabella Svärdstam and if ethereal female vocals is your thing then you are certainly in luck here. The music isn’t bad either as guitars and synths provide the perfect companions to that voice. Facebook Continue reading Dream Lake – Someday

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Processions – Dalliance

Apr 29, 2019 Tom

Dalliance sees the return of Processions who we have not heard from since 2017s Slow Decay EP. It’s a great return too. Describing their music as “post-punk music you can dance to” Dalliance is a swirling mix of guitars and percussion that mixes coldwave and dreampop together resulting a song with steely determination. Facebook Continue reading Processions – Dalliance

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The Records I Like Mix April 2019

Apr 18, 2019May 20, 2019 Tom

April’s round up covers dream pop, indiepop and shoegaze releases that have caught my ear in the past few weeks. Full tracklisting: The Raft – Xanadu (Abloom Version) The track is an epic, creative dream-pop song which showcases the band … Continue reading The Records I Like Mix April 2019

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Coco – Anemoia

Apr 15, 2019Apr 15, 2019 Tom

Anemoia is the new single from Mexican dreampop band Coco. It’s also the first single to be lifted from the forthcoming new album, and follow up, to 2016s Divisiones del Sol. It’s an atmospheric, jangling affair sounding upbeat compared to its maudlin title and words. Lovely stuff. Facebook Continue reading Coco – Anemoia

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Drop on Glass – Without

Apr 10, 2019Apr 12, 2019 Tom

Rome’s Drop On Glass deliver two powerful slices of dream pop/rock on this, their debut release. There are some impressive sounds musically as both songs weave in and out of their journeys taking the melancholic lyrics along for the ride. … Continue reading Drop on Glass – Without

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Something For The Weekend? New Releases For Your Ears

Apr 5, 2019 Tom

This week’s pack of three features three new releases. HuanHuan – Charlie Charlie is the first we have heard from Taiwan’s HuanHuan for a couple of years now. And it’s worth the wait as ethereal female vocals forge an alliance … Continue reading Something For The Weekend? New Releases For Your Ears