Category: Post Punk

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Automatic – Calling It b/w Mind Your Own Business

Tom

It’s hardly a surprise that Los Angeles based Automatic have chosen to cover Delta 5’s Mind Your Own Business on the flip side of their new single Calling It. That’s because Delta 5 were one of the bands that sprang to mind when listening to their debut single Too Much Money. Taking their cues from post-punk and French/Belgian coldwave the band have updated that retro sound for a new audience to great effect. Calling It has thumping bass dominated groove with single tone, almost spoken, vocals that herald the arrival of the unclear synth sound. Just as it all comes … Continue reading Automatic – Calling It b/w Mind Your Own Business

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Redhead – Spiral

Tom

Redhead is the new project from Andrew Simmonds, ex member and songwriter for Donna Hayward. On this, his debut EP, Simmonds is joined by members of Astragal and Groundhog Day. Not being familiar with Donna Haywards work Spiral is an engaging listen that crosses into various territories such as alt-rock and post-punk. The EP also gets stronger the further in it gets and by the time the closer Name (Room) ends you may, like me, head back to the first track and start all over again. It’s certainly one for those who like listening to angst riddled music. Spiral is … Continue reading Redhead – Spiral

C86, indiepop, Jangle Pop, Post Punk2 Comments

Tampopo – Atompop

Tom

Until recently Danish indiepop act Tampopo was the work of just the one individual but since last November they have become a fully fledged band. Unless I am mistaken Atompop is their first release with this new line up. Given I have not listened to a Tampopo release since 2017s Ketchup! I was wondering what to expect. Well what I didn’t expect was how good this EP would be! Sounding like The Monochrome Set, The Loft, Television Personalities and 14 Iced Bears (check out She Blows It! for that last reference) amongst others these tracks just radiate and tug at … Continue reading Tampopo – Atompop

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The Dreams Never End – Cor da Alma

Tom

Portuguese synth pop band The Dreams Never End (great name!) have been going for donkeys but this track, taken from the recent Orphans compilation via French label North Shadows Records, is the first I have heard from them. Translated as Soul Color (you can see where this is going based on this weekends posts!) the song is about if hurt and sorrow was a colour, the eyes of the songs subject would be it. A bit harsh on the artworks vintage beauty methinks but the driving synths beats of the track well and truly hit the aural spot. I suspect … Continue reading The Dreams Never End – Cor da Alma

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Mannequin – Nocere

Tom

Mannequin deliver three fine coldwave tracks that should tickle the fancy of any post-punk fan. Whilst musically, they are not as dark some of the post-punk bands I have featured recently, there are still hints of darker waves amongst the melodic synths especially on the sometimes moody Them. It’s Lines however that piques my interest. Electronic beats complete with a catchy vocal performance suggest its headed straight down to the post-punk dance-floor which isn’t a bad place to be! Continue reading Mannequin – Nocere

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Jetstream Pony – Mitte (demo)

Tom

Brighton’s Jetstream Pony are currently working on their debut album which may, or may not, be entitled Schrammelig. I don’t speak German but Schrammelig apparently describes something between not exactly tuned and/or a rather scratchy, crooked or old sound. Which, to be fair, is the best way I can summarize the band’s latest demo offering despite Beth Arzy’s voice sounding as fine as ever. A work in progress but there are promising hints on how that album will eventually sound. Facebook Continue reading Jetstream Pony – Mitte (demo)

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Suffering For Kisses – Culture

Tom

As the sun finally comes out and shines down on old London town the music I am listening too gets a tad gloomier! I have been enjoying Suffering For Kisses music for a while now and I am not sure why I haven’t mentioned them before. Their music, well one Tony D’Oporto’s, is Gothic tinged post-punk driven by both guitars and synths. The vocal style is deadpan, almost spoken whilst the words are despairing, dejected. Even in the sun Culture gets me thinking of pouring rain and graveyards. And do you know what? That’s just how I like it. Facebook Continue reading Suffering For Kisses – Culture

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Echoberyl – Dark Embrace Me

Tom

Taken from Echoberyl’s forthcoming debut album Apparition Dark Embrace Me mixes the classic early New Order guitar sound with coldwave to devastating effect. When, the guitars give way, the dancefloor orientated synths kick in alongside a strong vocal performance. I love it and that album will be heading my way soon for sure. Apparition is released at the end of July on SwissDarkNights. Pre-order it from here. Homepage Continue reading Echoberyl – Dark Embrace Me