Category: Jangle Pop

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Wake In June (feat Reason Light) – Space Cadet

Tom

Padua based Wake In June (Enrico Pastore) have teamed up with Malaga’s Reason Light (Manè Lòpez) in a show of European unity. Well that of the indiepop kind that is! With both on writing duties I expected the song to veer between both artists musical styles but it actually sounds more like a Wake In June Track. However, given that this is a rework of a Wake In June demo that should be no surprise. Space Cadet is a dreamy, jangling pop song with the addition of synths, whistling and echoing background vocals demonstrating how good DIY bedroom pop can … Continue reading Wake In June (feat Reason Light) – Space Cadet

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Records I Like Mix August 2019

Tom

Another collection of tunes culled from the last month or so. A second volume for this month is planned to follow shortly so you had better start listening pronto! Alternative stream at Hearthis.at Full Tracklisting: Flying Fish Cove – No Ending The lead track from the recent En Garde EP. Soumbalgwang – Shine It’s catchy, danceable and enjoyable. Give it, and your dance-floor partner, a spin! Reflector (Madrid) – Huir del espejo y el ruido The songs are tuneful and the voice is the catchiest deadpan vocal I have heard for a long time. As the songs are sung in … Continue reading Records I Like Mix August 2019

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August Round Up #1

Tom

I have been ploughing through my inbox following a week away. Here are some of the best. Well Whale – She’s a Punk She’s a Punk is the debut single from Indonesian band Well Whale. Jangly and twee and no punk chords in sight. A fun indie-pop tune. Instagram Ruby Haunt – Jeune Jeune is the second single to be taken from the forthcoming album The Middle of Nowhere which is due for release at the end of the month. Reminds me of the indiepop bands Heavenly used to put out many moons ago. Mesmerising and heartfelt. Facebook Charivari – … Continue reading August Round Up #1

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The Hannah Barberas – Dial H for Hannah Barberas

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The Hannah Barberas follow up their recent compilation The Hannah Barberas Get Physical with a new EP. From listening to the girl band influenced opener It’s Not Over for the Heartache you know you are going to be onto a winner. The Sound of Happiness is an indie pop delight which, title aside, name checks Edwyn Collins which is rather ironic as the subsequent track Hideous is very Orange Juice like both musically and vocally. More C86 influenced indiepop follows in the shape of Hurry On Home which leads into the swinging dance hall rock n’ roll of Hula Hoop. … Continue reading The Hannah Barberas – Dial H for Hannah Barberas

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The Wellington – It’s So Fine

Tom

Indonesian band The Wellington follow up their recent split single with The Sweetest Touch with a taster for their forthcoming debut album. It’s So Fine sees the band drop the psychedelic and baroque influences from the aforementioned split single and replacing them with a sound reminiscent of Creation Records 1989/90. Given that the latest Ride album is yet another disappointment The Wellington are a worthy replacement to fill their shoes based on this excellent dreamy, retro sounding track. Roll on that album! Soundcloud Continue reading The Wellington – It’s So Fine

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The Wedding Present – Jump In, The Water’s Fine

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Indiepop veterans The Wedding Present release their first new material since Spring 2017. Jump In, The Water’s Fine is a bass driven track that features acapella singing from each of the band’s three vocalists. Flip side Panama is a full on guitar indiepop song reminiscent of the bands heyday (has it ever gone away?) which also features samples of Apollo 8 astronauts talking to Mission Control, Christmas 1968. Jump In, The Water’s Fine is available now in 7″, 10″ and digital formats via Come Play With Me and features artwork by Hefner’s Darren Hayman. Homepage Facebook Continue reading The Wedding Present – Jump In, The Water’s Fine

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The Records I Like Mix July 2019

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A new mix compiling tracks from the past month or so. Plenty of C86 influenced music this time alongside the usual mix of shoegaze, janglepop and alt-rock. Full Tracklisting: Death Of Heather – Mind It’s a song that features slow simmering guitars that echo profoundly alongside hushed vocals which sing of someone who isn’t out of mind but yet isn’t here or there. The Proctors – Letters To The Girl And what a belter we have on our hands, well ears! Jangling guitars, catchy boy/girl vocals and a melody to die for. Holy Now – It Will All End In Tears … Continue reading The Records I Like Mix July 2019

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Tampopo – Atompop

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Until recently Danish indiepop act Tampopo was the work of just the one individual but since last November they have become a fully fledged band. Unless I am mistaken Atompop is their first release with this new line up. Given I have not listened to a Tampopo release since 2017s Ketchup! I was wondering what to expect. Well what I didn’t expect was how good this EP would be! Sounding like The Monochrome Set, The Loft, Television Personalities and 14 Iced Bears (check out She Blows It! for that last reference) amongst others these tracks just radiate and tug at … Continue reading Tampopo – Atompop