So not much activity on these pages this month but plenty of activity for my ears as this 90 minute plus mix demonstrates. There is plenty here I would write about if time permitted, but it’s best to draw a … Continue reading Records I Like Mix June 2023
This one tuned up on Bandcamp recently despite a release date of February 2023, but better late than never I guess. Космос на потолке (or to give them their translated name of Space On The Ceiling) have impressed these ears … Continue reading Космос на потолке – Коллаж
June is only nine days old, and it’s been a busy month already. Fighting off a virus, busy project managing and getting ready for a two-week jaunt to the Shetland Islands has put paid to any meaningful contributions to these … Continue reading The Sifting Through The Bookmarks Sampler #1
The Los Angeles based Fairfields are a new name on me. They comprise Ryan Silo (vocals/guitars), Jayd Abellaneda (drums) and Yani Dy (bass). 4pm is the band’s third single, and it’s a blend of shoegaze, indiepop and dream-pop. I am … Continue reading Fairfields – 4pm
Despite a lack of posts by my standards, there was plenty to excite the ears in May and a few weeks earlier. The mix opens with a track from The Bluebell’s latest album In The 21st Century and doesn’t let … Continue reading Records I Like Mix May 2023
The sun has been out for a couple of days, so I am going to chance my arm and head to the coast for a long weekend. Here is a playlist to keep both me and you company over the … Continue reading The “Off to the Coast” Sampler
Refreshed after their trip hop excursions found on their debut Fairground EP, London’s Deary return with a rather lovely new single. Beauty in all Blue Satin harkens backwards to a Fontana era Cocteau Twins which also features delicate beauty inspired … Continue reading Deary – Beauty in all Blue Satin
Greek band Sugar For The Pill had a great 2022 releasing a couple of excellent singles culminating in a rather fine debut album in the shape of Wanderlust. Colours is the first single to be taken from their forthcoming sophomore … Continue reading Sugar For The Pill – Colours
Continuing the series of posting albums and/or EPs as and when they are released (or usually a bit after!) as a follow-up to the initial new tracks/singles posted on this blog. Sample the release via the YouTube track (s) then … Continue reading Recommended Releases 15/05/2023
Another bountiful mix this month with the best of what indiepop, dreampop, alt-rock and shoegaze has to offer. Also featured is one track from each artist taken from the recent, and very good, three way split indiepop compilation Flowery Melancholia. … Continue reading Records I Like Mix April 2023
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