Category: indiepop

Alt Rock, C86, Dreampop, indiepop, Noise Pop, Soundcloud, TweeLeave a comment

Records I Like Mix February 2026

Tom

So, a week later than planned, here is the mix for February. January started off slow, then wow was there a lot to go through! Indonesian label Shiny Happy Records have had a prolific start to the year and there are contributions from that label alongside efforts from a raft of Indonesian acts. Back to Somerset is a new UK label and if there is an AI for recreating sounds from the C86 era, then this label comes pretty close. Tracks from the label are scattered through the mix. There are some recommended albums too from the likes of The … Continue reading Records I Like Mix February 2026

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The “Pity Party” Sampler

Tom

A swath of good music has appeared over the past two weeks without a Christmas tune in sight – okay, see the last post for a round up of that. Makthaverskan return with a brand-new single, which hopefully heralds a new album. Teini-Pää return with a new single that definitely heralds a new album, their second, next month. There are quite a few collaborations too. Hause Plants & Ducks Ltd, April June and Richard Quake and Cathedral Bells & Yndling. Throw in new singles, EP tracks and more b-sides, then you have a somewhat tasty collection of songs to steer … Continue reading The “Pity Party” Sampler