The charmingly named (possibly after a Super chunk compilation) Tossing Seed hail from Magelang, Indonesia, forming last year. The label makes reference to previous singles, but all I have found is this raw recording from last year. Either way, I … Continue reading Tossing Seed – When You Come Around
I first heard the Japanese outfit Mica Flakes on last year’s Under Flower Festival compilation, which was released via Testcard Records. Titled Always Feel the track was catchy indie pop which impressed with the harmonious melodies and girl/vocals blending in … Continue reading Mica Flakes – See You Someday
The round up continues with another nine tracks to chew your ear. Here is the Playlist: or listen on YouTube Pash – Possession Possession is taken from the forthcoming Skylight EP. It’s a wonderful, vibrant indiepop track. That EP is … Continue reading The Return To The Fray Sampler #2
Drum roll and back. After a combination of holidaying and self-imposed exile, I have started to catch up on the releases I have missed from the past two weeks. I have also given some thoughts on how I may approach … Continue reading The Return To The Fray Sampler #1
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 posted on this blog. Sample the release via the YouTube track (s) then … Continue reading Recommended Releases 28/07/2023
Blimey. It’s almost the end of the month already and time for another round up of Shoegaze, Dreampop and Indiepop from the last month or so. A couple of nuggets from down under have sneaked in too which blur the … Continue reading Records I Like Mix July 2023
The BV’s have released their first new track in four years. Warp is a limited 12″ vinyl edition release which will be out via the German label Kleine Untergrund Schallplatten next month. The EP features three tracks, with the band … Continue reading The BV’s – Warp
As I approach starting another year, there is always one type of music I will enjoy to the end of my days, that being noisy and fuzzy indiepop. Thirty eight years after I was entranced by the shambling sounds of the likes of The Shop Assistants and their ilk, it’s a sound that still excites. And bands like Star 99 keep that buzz going. The San Jose quartet releases their debut album Bitch Unlimited early next month and on my birthday too of all days! Preview, and opening track, Girl jumps right out at you with its power pop inspired … Continue reading Star 99 – Girl
So rather than as per the usual, well as usual as can be, Friday three pack here is a sampler bundle instead to make up for the lack of posts this month. Enjoy! Here is the Playlist: or listen on … Continue reading The Something For The Weekend Sampler
Carnations are another new band from the burgeoning new Sydney “scene”. They have just released their debut EP which is heavily influenced by post-punk and the shambling indiepop bands circa C86. I Die is the EP’s lead track and is … Continue reading Carnations – I Die
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