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Univers – Europa

Tom

Catalonian indiepop/rockers Univers released their latest album Limit Constraint back in May. It’s packed full of excellent tunes such as Mecànica Moderna or Divisió de la Victòria but it is the second track in Europa that gets the biggest thumbs up from me. It’s full of those classic deadpan vocals and shambling guitars complete with chanting lyrics and chorus. It will be in this years top 10 for sure….. The band still remind me of a Spanish 1990’s Wedding Present and they haven’t moved on that much musically since 2014’s debut L’Estat Natural but hey if it isn’t broke, why … Continue reading Univers – Europa

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Just Blankets – Stegosaurus

Tom

Stegosaurus is taken from the band’s self titled EP which is due out shortly. It’s an excellent punkpop/powerpop/indiepop (delete as appropriate) tune which will have you bopping along quite nicely indeed. You can pre-order the EP from here. You had better hurry as the physical release is only available as a limited edition cassette of only 50 copies. I think the cover art is pretty stunning. The page of artist Emily Hurlock can be found here. Facebook Continue reading Just Blankets – Stegosaurus

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Verbludes – Угадай

Tom

Verbludes are a twee pop band from Russia and Угадай, which according to Google translate is means Guess seems to be their first release. Both tracks here are pretty strong examples of twee/indiepop including some excellent boy/girl vocals and swirling melodies. Oh opening track Быть тебе интересным translates as Be interesting to you. And this release certainly is…… It’s available on a pay what you want basis from here. Homepage Continue reading Verbludes – Угадай

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Rainbow Reservoir – Kate Moss With A Moustache

Tom

Kate Moss With A Moustache is taken from the Coco Sleeps Around EP that will be released by Oddbox Records early next month. It’s a jolly indiepop romp not too far from what The Lovely Eggs are/were doing and sets up the rest of the EP nicely for when I finally get to hear it. It’s out on limited edition 7″ (250 copies) and you can pre-order it from here. You can still pick up the bands debut EP from here on a pay what you want basis. Homepage Continue reading Rainbow Reservoir – Kate Moss With A Moustache

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The Fireworks – All The Time

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All The Time is taken from The Fireworks new EP entitled Black and Blue. It’s a 1980’s inspired fuzzy indiepop track which is catchy, addictive and most importantly, as demonstrated by the video, FUN! The rest of the EP mixes up the indiepop template a fair bit and if you are a fan of C86 and it’s ilk you will love it. The EP is out now on 10″ vinyl via Shelflife Records or if you are still in the EU it’s best to pick it up from the band’s bandcamp page or Rough Trade. Bandcamp Continue reading The Fireworks – All The Time

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Something for the Weekend….

Tom

Another three pack for your discovery/enjoyment etc. The first two featured in the recent podcast and it’s only fair to give them more of a mention. The Lads Mags – The Future’s Done Excellent 1960’s girl band influenced garage from Canadian’s The Lad Mags. Of the two tracks available it’s opener Bed of Bones that does it for me and I stupidly gave it the wrong title in the aforementioned podcast – now corrected. Reagrdless of what it is called it’s an excellent track. It’s available as a free download/pay what you want from their bandcamp page. Facebook Fascinations Grand … Continue reading Something for the Weekend….

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Holy Now – Wake Up

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Wake Up is the forthcoming single from Sweden’s Holy Now and it’s time for one of those jaw dropping moments. The dark lyrics jostle with soaring, jangling guitars, pounding percussion and ethereal female vocals. It’s immense to these ears. Wake Up is taken from the band’s Sorry I messed up cassette (which you can get here). It’s also full of excellent tracks including the desolate Please Love Me which will be the singles flip side. They only lose their way once on Feather which is a couple of minutes too long. Wake Up will be released next month via Beech … Continue reading Holy Now – Wake Up

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Seafang – Motorcycle Song

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On their Facebook page Florida’s Seafang like C86, The Shangri-Las, The Shop Assistants, My Bloody Valentine, Black Tambourine and many many more of a similar ilk. So no guessing what their music sounds like then. It’s a wonderful infusion of 1980’s indie, girl bands and even a smattering of shoegaze. Standout for me is the closer Be The One which takes me back thirty years and the sounds of The Primitives and The Darling Buds. Wonderful stuff. It’s out on 7″ single via Elephant Stone Records and is that labels first release in four years! Alternatively buy from the band’s … Continue reading Seafang – Motorcycle Song