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Various – Indietracks Compilation 2014

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The annual indietracks compilation is out. It features a track from each of the 55 artists playing this years festival including the likes of The Hobbes Fanclub, Joanna Grusome, Dean Wareham, The Popguns, Nightflowers and many more. Yours for just two quid. The compilations for the past two years are also available. Indietracks takes place on July 25th – 27th at the Midland Railway Centre in the heart of the Derbyshire countryside. More info at the festival site. Facebook Continue reading Various – Indietracks Compilation 2014

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Gingerlys – Jumprope EP

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Any record featuring female vocals and fuzzy guitars is going to be a winner in my book and the debut EP from Gingerlys is no exception especially on Summer Cramps which could develop into a terrace chant. I think this EP will be on permanent play for a while. The Jumprope EP is released next week on Shelflife Records on 7″ vinyl and digital formats. Pre-order it here. You can get free live/demo versions of some of the EP from here and here. Facebook Continue reading Gingerlys – Jumprope EP

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Amida – Boring Birth

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Amida have been plugging away for a few years now with their excellent singles and live shows. They have finally released their debut album and despite the fact it contains 13 tracks it’s all over just over the half hour mark. Now that’s my type of album. Excellent jangling and melodic indiepop invoking everyone from The Chills to the Wedding Present. It’s out now on Jigsaw Records or buy digitally from the band. Facebook Continue reading Amida – Boring Birth

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The Pristines – Tricksy Buttons EP

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The Pristines have been around for a number of years now releasing music via the likes of Sunday Records, Edition 59, Cloudberry Records to name but a few alongside a number self released albums. Here the title track is a lo-fi, alt-rock tinged six minute ride whilst the flip side is a new version of old fave That Girl’s In Love With You. Available digitally with a bonus track for a few pennies at Bandcamp. Facebook Discogs Continue reading The Pristines – Tricksy Buttons EP

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Dora Maar – Dora Maar

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Dora Maar hail from Edinburgh but you can hear echoes of Glasgow’s Postcard Records in their music whether it’s Josef K or The Go-Betweens. Their jangle pop may be reminiscent of bands who appeared on C86 but I suggest that it’s C81 where they would have the snugger fit. Check out Jessica Says at least – it’s simply sublime It’s out now on cassette (not many left – hurry!) or digital download via Bandcamp. Homepage Continue reading Dora Maar – Dora Maar

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The Flatmates – You Held My Heart

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Indiepop legends The Flatmates, albeit with a new line up, release their first single in 23 years on 24th August. Entitled You Held My Heart it’s backed with One Lass Kiss and is available on 7″ via the Archdeacon Of Pop Records. As for that revised line up the band now comprise of original members Martin (guitar) and Rocker (keyboards) as well as newcomers Lisa (vocals), Verity (bass) and Brian (Drums). They have also started touring again and details of their gigs can be found on their Facebook page. Here’s another new track Do Angels Care: Continue reading The Flatmates – You Held My Heart

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Various Artists – Indietracks Compilation 2013

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The companion compilation to this years indietracks festival is now out and features a number of bands previously featured on these pages. There are 47 tracks which is one from each band at the festival and the whole thing can be yours for a minimum of a double nugget. You can get it from here. The festival itself takes place on the last weekend of July at the Midland Railway Butterley, Derbyshire, England. There are still tickets available. Continue reading Various Artists – Indietracks Compilation 2013