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Records I Like Tracks Of The Year 2014 – 5 to 1

Dec 30, 2014Dec 31, 2014 Tom

Tracks 10 to 6 can be found here. The countdown continues…….. 5. The Radio Dept. – Death to Fascism The Radio Dept. only seem to release songs these days when there is a general election in their native Sweden. Death To Fascism is their response to the rise of the extreme right in Sweden and features chants of Smrt fašizmu, sloboda narodu over what sounds like a remix of The Jesus and Mary Chain’s Reverence. You can download the song for free from Soundcloud. 4. The Wendy Darlings – Bobby Darin Taken from the album The Insufferable Fatigues of Idleness … Continue reading Records I Like Tracks Of The Year 2014 – 5 to 1

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Summer Heart – Sleep

Dec 16, 2014 Tom

Another slice of lovely, unabashed pop music from Sweden’s Summer Heart. It manages to help you forget how cold it is outside. Available digitally from here. Facebook Soundcloud Continue reading Summer Heart – Sleep

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The New Romantics – Drifting/Something

Dec 11, 2014 Tom

The New Romantics were originally called Shy Boys and they released an excellent single under that moniker in the form of Julia last year (which is still available under the new name). Both sides of this new release are delving deep into dream pop territory especially on Something which simply soars and uses girl/boy vocals to great effect. I am gonna press play again……. Out now on Dracula Horse. Get it from here. Continue reading The New Romantics – Drifting/Something

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Various – Oddbox 2014

Dec 10, 2014 Tom

Oddbox Records have released a pay as much as you want compilation highlighting their releases this past year. It features tracks from the likes of The Wolfhounds, The Wendy Darlings, Tyrannosaurus Dead and more. The label will open 2015 with the release of the new album from the reformed Manhattan Love Suicides which is a joint release with Squirrel Records. Happy new year indeed! You can get it here. It’s available until the end of January 2015. Homepage Continue reading Various – Oddbox 2014

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The Luxembourg Signal – We Go On

Nov 8, 2014Nov 8, 2014 Tom

We Go On is taken by from the bands’ , who feature ex members of Aberdeen, Fonda and Trembling Blue Stars, debut self titled album which is out now on Shelflife Records. The album can be purchased here. I have not found a UK stockist yet but I am sure it will turn up at Rough Trade who still have copies of the excellent debut single Distant Drive in stock. Homepage Facebook Continue reading The Luxembourg Signal – We Go On

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Worries – Age

Jul 24, 2014 Tom

One of the highlights of the recent Beko Summer Compilation was Those Days by Worries. I was impressed enough by their homage (well his seeing as it’s 22 year old Alex) to all things indiepop (think Sarah, Labrador etc) that I also sought out other recordings. The good news that there is an impending debut single release. It’s called Age b/w Sometimes and will be out on the Figment Recordings label in cassette format. Give it a listen – you would swear you heard it long ago on Air Balloon Road! It’s out on August 14th. You can pre-order it … Continue reading Worries – Age

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Flowers – Young

Jul 16, 2014Jul 16, 2014 Tom

Young is taken from Flowers forthcoming debut album Do What You Want To, It’s What You Should Do which is due out in early September on Fortuna Pop (UK/EU) and Kanine Records (US). A lovely, lovely song and I cannot wait to hear the rest. You can buy Young digitally from Bandcamp. EDIT: A nice interview with band member Rachel can be found at DOA – adequacy.net Facebook Continue reading Flowers – Young

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Various – Indietracks Compilation 2014

Jul 11, 2014 Tom

The annual indietracks compilation is out. It features a track from each of the 55 artists playing this years festival including the likes of The Hobbes Fanclub, Joanna Grusome, Dean Wareham, The Popguns, Nightflowers and many more. Yours for just two quid. The compilations for the past two years are also available. Indietracks takes place on July 25th – 27th at the Midland Railway Centre in the heart of the Derbyshire countryside. More info at the festival site. Facebook Continue reading Various – Indietracks Compilation 2014

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Gingerlys – Jumprope EP

Jun 30, 2014 Tom

Any record featuring female vocals and fuzzy guitars is going to be a winner in my book and the debut EP from Gingerlys is no exception especially on Summer Cramps which could develop into a terrace chant. I think this EP will be on permanent play for a while. The Jumprope EP is released next week on Shelflife Records on 7″ vinyl and digital formats. Pre-order it here. You can get free live/demo versions of some of the EP from here and here. Facebook Continue reading Gingerlys – Jumprope EP

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Starry Eyed Cadet – On The Run (demo)

Jun 26, 2014 Tom

On The Run is a taster for the band’s debut five track EP due in the next couple of months and has nods to a range of musical genres from the 60’s to the 90’s. It will be interesting to hear how the EP pans out based on this demo track. Facebook Continue reading Starry Eyed Cadet – On The Run (demo)