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The Popguns – Pop Fiction

Tom

I have finally got around to listening to the new album from The Popguns and like the recent single Lovejunky (included here) there are no real surprises here in comparison to their previous ouput – their last album A Plus de Cent came out in 1996. However when that is all done & said it’s a thoroughly enjoyable listen and isn’t that what it is all about? The aforementioned single is a highlight as is Still Waiting For The Winter which harks back to a certain single from 1989. Only on Not Your Night Tonight does that pace take a … Continue reading The Popguns – Pop Fiction

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Various – Oddbox 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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My Light Shines For You – días de lluvia EP

Tom

Back in September I mentioned My Light Shines For You and their track Little Little which was taken from an EP titled días de lluvia. Back then I was unsure where you could buy it but now the full EP has just been released in digital formats. I thought Little Little was a fine example of C86 inspired pop and I am happy to say the whole EP carries on in pretty much the same vein especially on Green Bicycle Girl. I really like this EP especially the female vocals throughout which reminds me in part of Amelia Fletcher. You … Continue reading My Light Shines For You – días de lluvia EP

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Zipper – The Worst Day Of The Week

Tom

Currently no one does fuzzy indie pop better than Madrid’s Zipper in my view and their brand new single The Worst Day Of The Week isn’t going to see them relinquish that particular crown just yet. Pure pop from a great band on a great label…………. It’s out now on limited edition 7″ single via Dufflecoat Records. Get it (but save me a copy as I don’t get paid until next week!) Facebook Bandcamp Continue reading Zipper – The Worst Day Of The Week

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The Luxembourg Signal – We Go On

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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Hjearts – Hungry Ghost

Tom

When you play Hjearts for the first time it sounds like a record in your collection that you just cannot place. And that feeling keeps occurring track after track. That’s not to say there is nowt original here and there are plenty of ideas competing with one another in order to be heard. Hungry Ghost (the 4th EP in as many months) is chock full of strong songs none more so than Flowering Judas which is one of the finest examples of fuzzy DIY bedroom pop you will hear this year. Gonna give those other EP’s available a listen now. … Continue reading Hjearts – Hungry Ghost