The weather has been pretty sunny today until a downwards spiral headed straight into a cold snap. A bit like this sampler, really, which starts off with some guitar based indiepop before mixing with music with folkish tones. A blend … Continue reading The “Eyes Closed” Sampler
Like me I am sure you spend your time thinking about the question of life, the universe and everything and questions like what if the Cocteau Twins came from the Basque region rather than Grangemouth? Apparently the answer to the … Continue reading Verde Prato – Un Sol Claro
I have previously mentioned Mamtor before mainly because of their links to The Bodines thanks to the presence of Paul Brotherton. The band, who take their name after Mam Tor, describe Kissa Cwtcha as “a mystical, romantic, Celtic road trip … Continue reading Mamtor – Kissa Cwtcha
Houston’s Bug Bites return with their first single in a couple of years. Toyota Sienna is a nice blend of alt-rock and alt-Americana, detailing how life has flashed by after a lift in the back of Toyota Sienna in the year “2000 and something”. Have the protagonists wasted time after the loss of youth and over the course of the sad, mournful words contained within the passages of the song? It’s backed with an acoustic version, which highlights the lovely voice of singer and guitarist Daniela Hernandez. Get it from here. Continue reading Bug Bites – Toyota Sienna
Hang On sounds a bit like The Jesus and Mary Chain covering The wedding Present. There is fuzz alongside the soaring, thriving guitars whilst the vocals, which sometimes seem out of place, have a recital feel about them. The track … Continue reading The Age of Colored Lizards – Hang On
Fine., who consist of Alice Kat and Liam James Marsh, have been recording together since 2017. This new double CD (now sold out but still available digitally) consists of last April’s excellent I’m Glad It’s Over Now album with the … Continue reading Fine. – Fine
I don’t listen to the radio much these days but one programme I do try and listen too is the Freak Zone Playlist on BBC Radio 6 Music. It features guests, mainly musicians, who play some of their favourite experimental … Continue reading Something For The Weekend? Three Experimental Electronica Releases
Cœur-Joie is the project of Martin Meilhan-Bordes who I know from his involvement with Bootchy Temple. Meilhan-Bordes is joined by a few of his bandmates too and a number of the psychedelic elements found in Bootchy Temple have made their … Continue reading Cœur-Joie – Allumettes Au Bout Des Îles
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 posts posted on this blog. Sample the release via the You Tube … Continue reading Recommended Releases 20/02/2022
Patronizing Self-Help is the first single and title track from the forthcoming album by Vigo’s Tear To Go. The band has been formed by Elena Sestelo (ex When Nalda Became Punk) and on this record, she is joined by Marta … Continue reading Tears To Go – Patronizing Self-Help
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