I have more than gushed about Jakarta’s Crayon Cats on these pages over the past months. Their sound resonates with my youth, Think fanzines, the Subway Organisation, Lazy Records, The Shop Assistants, 53rd & 3rd and flexi discs etc. The … Continue reading Crayon Cats – Songs About You! #2
Almost a year since the last volume was released the Disanorak curated Strawberry Punks reaches volume five. Gauntlet open proceedings with some tongue in cheek DIY pop on I Listen to The Pastels (More Than You) and The Sensitive follow … Continue reading Various Artists – Strawberry Punks Vol.5
I have been quite busy over the past week and whilst I did not really get the chance to write about a tune or two I managed to listen to a far bit. This sampler features a number of new … Continue reading The “It’s Almost Like You’re Here” Sampler
I delayed this mix to the final day of the month as there was so much great music coming this past week. Plenty here (hear?) from Indonesia with releases from the middle of last month and this. There is plenty … Continue reading Records I Like Mix January 2025
As we approach the end of January already here is the first sampler of the year showcasing dreampop, shoegaze, indiepop and more. There are some great tracks here and the songs from Sun cell Feat The Motifs is exceptionally strong. … Continue reading The “I Need You More Somehow ” Sampler
Yesterday I mentioned my love for all things fuzzy and how a number of Indonesian bands make a sound that is identical to the music I enjoyed as a youth. Yo and behold another Indonesian band, and well covered on … Continue reading Crayon Cats – October Girlfriend
As I hurtle towards the end of my fifth decade on planet earth I am still keen to be reminded of the fuzzy and noisy indiepop which emerged out of punk, new wave and power-pop that I fell in love … Continue reading Tossing Seed – Stars In Your Eyes / Bootleg Charm
A look at what has been grabbing my ears for the first five and a bit days of 2025! Bloom Effect – Portents Brighton’s Shore Dive Records have collated the output of the Vancouver based Shoegaze trio Bloom Effect who … Continue reading The “Welcoming in 2025” Round Up
Firstly happy new year one and all. Secondly this post is far later than planned due to a rather hectic Yuletide break and I initially created it in Spotify whilst I was away. Whilst some tracks are missing (these will … Continue reading Records I Like – Best of 2024
A round up of some of the end of years compilations that may well introduce you to something new. If any more of interest turn up I will add those to this list too. We Wouldn’t Change A Thing – … Continue reading The Compilation Post
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