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Fanclub – All The Same EP

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Fanclub, the band that features ex members of Letting Up Despite Great Faults, have collated the three songs they released last year alongside two new ones for the All The Same EP. The EP opens with the Stranger from which the EP takes it title from. I previously covered the track here and the song sounds even stronger two months on. The other “older” tracks Leaves and Reflections mix indie and synthpop together to great effect. The guitars are more conspicuous on new song Swear which highlights the voice of singer/guitarist Leslie Crunkilton as she sings with mixed emotions. The … Continue reading Fanclub – All The Same EP

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Taking it one track at a time

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Rei Clone – Lavender Lavender is the third single to be lifted from the forthcoming album Greetings From Somewhere. It’s more noise from these Texan shoegazers and this track reminds me a bit of early Lush. Roll on that album. Facebook The Reds, Pinks & Purples – Dead End Days (demo) Is there any more I can add about the The Reds, Pinks & Purples in addition to what I have written about them already? I thought not so I will let the music speak for itself and to be fair it’s doing a damn fine job! Noxantes – Fingers​-​Crossed … Continue reading Taking it one track at a time

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Chain Wallet – World I Used to Call Mine

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Norwegian outfit Chain Wallet have taken a third single from their forthcoming (difficult?) second album No Ritual. World I Used to Call Mine has guitars that shine above the melodrama of the song which has it’s roots in the early 1980’s new wave/powerpop era. The track is full of energy and, despite the moodiness of the words, plenty of enthusiasm. No Ritual is due out in the middle of next month on vinyl, CD, cassette and digital formats. Pre-order it from Jansen Records. Facebook Continue reading Chain Wallet – World I Used to Call Mine

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No Fucks – Estrellas

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The excellent “band with a name you should never google at work” No Fucks return with a new single. It’s the first to be lifted from their forthcoming debut album and is backed with a non album track Sleepaway Camp. Both are fine examples of the punkpop that endeared me to them in the first place. The album will be out next month but until then pick up the single via Discos De Kirlian. Facebook Continue reading No Fucks – Estrellas

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The Hermits – Ruby Red Summer

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Ruby Red Summer was originally released back in 2017 on the band’s tour tape and is now going to be released as part of the band’s debut album. It’s a track that transcends boundaries and mixes indiepop, garage and krautrock which is a far better selection than the Pick N’ Mix at your local store. The self titled debut album is released next month on Austin Town Hall Records. Pre-order it from here. Faceboook Continue reading The Hermits – Ruby Red Summer

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Funeral Advantage – Black House

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Funeral Advantage release their new EP/mini album Nectarine next month and Black House is the first track to be lifted from it. I am not sure if the track is fully representative of the rest of the new album as it’s sound has moved significantly away from 2017’s guitar driven Please Help Me whilst Black House is a tasty slab of synth driven dreampop (surely gloompop!). Who knows what the new album will bring but for now I am enjoying this one. You can pre-order Nectarine from here. Homepage Continue reading Funeral Advantage – Black House

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Records I Like Podcast January 2019

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This month’s podcast features a selection of the best tracks to be released in January plus a few from the end of 2018 that slipped through the net. A glorious mix of indiepop, garage, janglepop and shoegaze if I do say so myself. Enjoy! Full Track Listing 01. Beauty Parlour – Chance On You Taken from the Fall In Love EP 02. Bobkat’65 – Four Times A Fool The new single out now on Get Hip Recordings. 03. Westkust – Swebeach Lead single from the forthcoming slef titled album. 04. Strange Passage – Shouldn’t Be Too Long Title track from … Continue reading Records I Like Podcast January 2019

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Off Models – Fast Life

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Fast Life is taken from French band Off Models debut album Never Fallen In Love. I have and it’s with this song. It’s a case of addictive and enjoyable indiepop that is full of fun featuring sunny guitars with catchy lyrics/vocals. If you are not at least smiling after hearing this song then I suggest you take a trip to A&E whilst I check out the rest of the album. Never Fallen In Love is out in a range of formats across a range of labels. Best head to over to the band’s page for more info. Facebook Continue reading Off Models – Fast Life

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Penny and the Jets – Natural Like This

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Filipino band Penny and the Jets are two sisters who have previously released the Night Dances EP at the end of 2017. Natural Like This has been recorded for the soundtrack of a short film called Andrew. The song itself is a gentle paced indiepop effort with hushed vocals and harmonious guitars and, whilst not life changing, is worthy of being added to your indiepop listening pile. Get it from here. Continue reading Penny and the Jets – Natural Like This