Records I Like
Minimal/Cold Wave
Vacance – Bord De Mer
Vacance is a new band hailing from Bordeaux, France. They comprise of Allison who provides both words and voice alongside Laurent (Lokomotiv Sofia) and Michaël (Feutre/Watoo Watoo). Like many indiepop bands these days they draw heavily on post-punk influences such as coldwave, minimal wave and synth-pop. The fact they have been compared to the early … Continue reading
Defender Waves – The Caroline Phase
Defender Waves is the project of the same individual behind Dallas Tears. Whereas the latter has been described as “lo-fi bedroom shoegaze” this EP is pure electronica. It’s A Starry Night, Sunrise Girl is laid back techno soul whilst the title track gets brings up imaginary of space and the odd robot or two. Shoulders … Continue reading
The Bank Holiday Session
The late May bank holiday listening session is primarily synthpop and coldwave. Surely even the “indiest” indie kid needs some coldwave and synth-pop in their lives….. Personal Touch – Egami The label of Australian two-piece Personal Touch writes that they draw “heavily on influences from new wave and post-punk”. The four tracks may initially sound … Continue reading
The Post (Punk) Ear Infection Catch Up Post #3
Quite a lot of post-punk has been bookmarked this year without too much of a mention on these pages. Time to rectify that. Das Funus come from one of my favourite cities (Prague) and they released two tracks in February. These are their first recordings for a few years. The band’s sound is darkwave with … Continue reading
Midweek Catch Up #2 Post-Punk
The second part of the catch up focuses on post-punk releases that have been previously consigned to my bookmarks! Italian (I think) outfit Broken Up release their debut album Soul Victim next month. I have enjoyed the two singles to date in the shape of the title track and Long Long Long. The band mixes … Continue reading
Face Myself – A (Bonus!) Post-Punk Mix
Well that was a few enjoyable days in Budapest and this mix was on my player during the trip. Why another post-punk mix so soon you ask? Whilst putting together the Silent & Alone mix I had a number of tracks that did not fit in that mix, were left over or, in the case … Continue reading
Silent & Alone – A Post-Punk Mix
It’s been at least a month or so since the last post-punk mix and in that time there have been plenty of excellent singles and a few albums. Primarily a coldwave mix there is more than enough to keep you entertained whilst I am away for a few days in Budapest as it mixes the … Continue reading
Фирма-однодневка – ЭВМ
ЭВМ (Computer) is the follow up to February’s Ты знаешь. It’s a fine EP delving into synth pop, coldwave and other post-punk elements involving electronica. The vocals are stern, harsh and sometimes are almost on the spoken side of things whilst sung over vigorous synths/keyboards. It’s the italo-house/Blue Monday inspired В танце (Dance) that stands … Continue reading
Dark Embrace Me – A Post-Punk Mix
A post-punk mix featuring some of my most listened too post-punk tracks from the past few months. It primarily covers gothic rock and coldwave but also includes some other nuggets in between. Alternative stream at Hearthis.at Fall Tracklisting: Automatic – Calling It Calling It has thumping bass dominated groove with single tone, almost spoken, vocals … Continue reading
Midnight Cure – A Post Punk Mix
This is a mix for all those who may be missing the Coldwave, Darkwave, Post-Punk, Goth-Rock and Minimal Synth playlists I used to make. Okay – don’t all rush forward! Anyway here is a selection of Post-Punk tunes from the past couple of months readymade for the goth/coldwave dance floors. Tracklisting: Handful Of Snowdrops – … Continue reading
… Colours Through The Air
- Tugboat Captain - Rut October 19, 2020
Cloudberry Cake Proselytism
- :: Brilhantines October 21, 2020
Did Not Chart
- Wicketkeeper - Shonk October 16, 2020
Emmas House
- New Radio Show October 14, 2020
Fadeawayradiate
- Hero No Hero EP October 15, 2020
I Heart Noise
- Review: Metz – Atlas Vending October 22, 2020
Old Indie Kid
- Old Indie Kid's Mixtape Oct 2020 September 27, 2020
Shoegazer Alive
- Jupiter Sprites - Holographic (2020) October 22, 2020
Sound and Shadows
- INTERVIEW: BLAKMOTH October 11, 2020
