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The Swapsies – Another Game on Saturday​/A Fleeting Summer

Tom

It’s the second of the two tracks here that catch my ear on this, the latest release on the February Records Label. The lads played a blinder which of course would be more apt to describe the other track which is about footy. A right game of two halves etc etc……………… The Swapsies, who hail from Liverpool, are a name I have heard bandied around before but have never actually got around to listening too. I am glad I have now. On me ‘ead son! It’s a pay what you want from the label or as a CD/sticker bundle via … Continue reading The Swapsies – Another Game on Saturday​/A Fleeting Summer

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Colour Me Wednesday – I Thought It Was Morning

Tom

I Thought It Was Morning is infectious indiepop doused with diy ethos, politics, punk and a bit of reggae. That is about of much as a review as you are going to get out of me but something about Colour Me Wednesday’s music reminds me of how I felt over half a century ago when I first started getting really excited about music. This equals album of the year for me so far. Out now on Discount Horse Records or pick up in one of the many bundles from their bandcamp page. Homepage Continue reading Colour Me Wednesday – I Thought It Was Morning

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Seabirds – Real Tears

Tom

Another day, another 7″ release on the Matinee label. This time it’s the turn of Nottingham’s Seabirds. I don’t know anything about the band as of yet but I have spotted Ian from Horowitz in their lineup. That alone should be a recommendation to check them out but it’s a great song regardless of who is actually in the band! The single is out next month and no doubt it will appear here in due course. Homepage Facebook Continue reading Seabirds – Real Tears

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Singles Going Steady #2

Tom

Another threesome for your enjoyment. Finnmark! – Everyone’s Dying Free download single on February Records. A big welcome back for the label after a year away. Moscow Olympics – Keep The Avenues Open (Magnus Wahlström remix) Flip side of forthcoming release on Beko. Pre-order the 7″ vinyl from the label. The Steinbecks – At Arkaroo Rock (Radio Edit) The first release from The Steinbecks since 2007 and their first 7″ single since the 1990’s. Buy it from Matinee Recordings. Continue reading Singles Going Steady #2

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Various – Dead Funny Compilation Vol​.​1

Tom

A compilation from Japanese label Dead Funny Records featuring bands spearheading the ‘C86’ revival in that country that came out at the beginning of the year. Here is a nice little article about the current Japanese indiepop scene which also mentions Dufflecoat Records a label that releases music from some of the bands mentioned here in the UK. Buy digitally from bandcamp or in a physical format (i think!) from the label website. Continue reading Various – Dead Funny Compilation Vol​.​1