Category: Jangle Pop

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Candy – Azure

Tom

Excellent bedroom pop from Melbourne’s Candy which is the solo project of Calum Newton from Lunatics on Pogosticks. The songs here are like a journey through indiepop with echoes of the likes of C86 and Sarah Records amongst others being heard. Indeed songs like Reflections of U sound like they come from Glasgow rather than Melbourne. It’s pretty good and I will be checking out his previous work. It’s available on cassette (70 copies only!) from Slovakian label Z Tapes or get it digitally from Candy’s bandcamp page on a pay what you want basis. Facebook Bandcamp Continue reading Candy – Azure

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Various Artists – American Sole

Tom

I have been intrigued by Plastic Fish Records since coming across Colour of Spring’s debut release. It’s a Leeds based label and I have come across a compilation they released back in October 2014 which highlights bands from home, across the pond and Europe. It’s worth a listen and the Beach Youth track is bloody amazing! Strangely it is not available on Bandcamp (please!) and is only available for purchase via i-tunes at time of writing. You can stream it at Spotify as well. Facebook Soundcloud Continue reading Various Artists – American Sole

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Peru – Sent To Saltcoats / Time On The Clock

Tom

The opening fifteen seconds of Sent To Saltcoats suggest we could have a Northern Soul floor stomper on our hands before it merges with a jangling indiepop sound. Flip side Time On The Clock is full of rhyming guitars that bounce along in conjunction with frontman Brian’s strong and distinctive vocals. An excellent single all round. The single is out now on Archdeacon Of Pop Records in 7″ and digital formats. Facebook Continue reading Peru – Sent To Saltcoats / Time On The Clock

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Clearing The Decks

Tom

I have bookmarked a lot of music to mention but time prevents me from writing about them all individually so this post is a round up of them all serving as my must buy list too! Note: if you want to listen to a companion playlist to this post head over here. The Hundredth Anniversary released their Wreckers EP back in March. Not sure why I didn’t mention it then as it’s great. Another great release on Oddbox Records. Spanish indie poppers Band A Part have a compilation of their early material and demos out on Elefant Records. It’s a … Continue reading Clearing The Decks

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Various – Indietracks Compilation 2014

Tom

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

Tom

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

Tom

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

Tom

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