Category: Noise Pop

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Aire Espacial – Neon

Tom

The new single from Californians Aire Espacial is their first track for almost five years. The previous release Figuras Cosmicas was in the main an indie rock affair. Taking their cues from tracks on the aforementioned album such as Estacion the band aim for nosier, but melodic side of shoegaze on Neon. It’s a direction that seems to suit as they sing about being lead by someone they cannot see. The band wrote back in January that there was an incoming album so it should be a lot earlier than five years the next time we hear from them! Facebook Continue reading Aire Espacial – Neon

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Pinkshinyultrablast – Songs

Tom

Back in 2015 when Russian band Pinkshinyultrablast were recording their second album Grandfeathered they also recorded the 15 minute long Songs. They did not have the chance to put it out until last week during Bandcamp’s fee waiving day. Sounding like a medley of the bands finest moments it includes ethereal shoegaze, noise, electronica and some ambient bites too. A “sound” journey if there was one! Facebook Continue reading Pinkshinyultrablast – Songs

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The Belafontes – Desk Job

Tom

Melbourne’s The Belafontes have a new EP out collating their past couple of single releases (Big Man and Steppin’ Out) and a few new tracks. It’s two of the new tracks (or new to me) here that get me jumping around. 8 Bit Town is catchy, thrashy punk with the protagonist seeking departure from “this backwards town” whilst Tired deals with the monotony of everyday working life. They could well be the best tracks the band have laid down so far. Seafood is another punk-pop song where the villains are not partial to someone different whilst final track Portland sounds … Continue reading The Belafontes – Desk Job

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Rei Clone – Taste Test

Tom

Rei Clone took a break from the nosier side of shoegaze on their last single Heaven Is Eternity but they are back with a vengeance on new track Taste Test. Sounding more Swervedriver than shoegaze the band blast their way through a raucous 2m50s without letting up as they plead “no I can’t ignore you, yeah I want to show you”. I wonder if they passed the Taste Test ? Top marks for the song but a definite low grade for the cover art! Facebook Continue reading Rei Clone – Taste Test

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Cosmit – Cosmit

Tom

Bristol’s Cosmit write that their brand of “High octane, scrappy brand of garage punk” is “inspired by Northern Soul, Motown and 1960’s pop groups”. With that description one really has to dive in and I cannot say I am disappointed. More punk-pop than garage, the band blast their way through the three songs on this, their debut EP in around six minutes. The songs are of love, unrequited or otherwise, as shouty vocals and loud, fuzzy guitars are the order of the day. I mean what’s not too like? Cosmit is available on 7″ vinyl and digital formats from Specialist … Continue reading Cosmit – Cosmit

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Records I Like Mix April 2020 #1

Tom

Well, I think March musically was one of the busiest months for a while for obvious reasons. I have listened too more than usual. The Bandcamp revenue waiving fundraiser saw plenty of additions to my collection too. So much so that April’s Mix is spread over two parts. Here is part one. Enjoy! Full Tracklisting Ferri-Chrome – Glad To See You Songs like Asteroid and Glad to See You are two of the finest songs I have heard this side of lock down Marcos y Molduras – Un Nuevo Ano Starting off gently it features harmonious boy/girl vocals and these … Continue reading Records I Like Mix April 2020 #1

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The Friday Round Up

Tom

For those unaware Bandcamp are running a Covid-19 fundraiser today which seems them waiving their revenue share so that all monies go directly to supporting the artists. You can read about that here. If you can buy just one release that would help the artists concerned and the fundraiser lasts until Midnight Pacific Time tonight (7am in the UK). Onto the round up. It’s been two years since we last from Dunedin’s Astro Children. On new single Milk the band move away from their alt-rock/shoegazing roots and instead is a vibrant alternative pop song. Well worth the wait and it’s … Continue reading The Friday Round Up

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Nectar – Fishy

Tom

The new single from Nectar, and the follow up to January’s Blister, is a re-recording of a track that was originally released in 2015. Whilst the original has it charms the new version wears it’s new coating well. It’s a blistering (no pun intended!) alt rock/noise pop track with guitars and vocals that echoes to the sounds of the 1990’s over the course of it’s 92 seconds. Pointers? The Amps, Breeders etc. Most good. Facebook Continue reading Nectar – Fishy