Category: Post Punk

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Tragic Presentations – Coldwave, Darkwave, Post-Punk, Goth-Rock and Minimal Synth Vol 6

Tom

I was hoping for a miserable wet Sunday which would have been my cue for presenting this, the sixth installment of gloomy post-punk. Typically London is bathed in glorious Autumn sunshine today but strangely enough this latest playlist is the perfect accompaniment to gazing out of the window and watching leaves fall off the trees whilst the music pumps through your headphones. Enjoy! Continue reading Tragic Presentations – Coldwave, Darkwave, Post-Punk, Goth-Rock and Minimal Synth Vol 6

Alt Rock, indiepop, Jangle Pop, Pop, Post Punk, PowerpopLeave a comment

Something For The Weekend? Three from Down Under

Tom

This weeks pack of three features three artists from Australia. Fragile Animals – Light That Fades EP Melodic alternative/indie rock from Brisbane. Their music is further enhanced by the voice of Victoria Jenkins, who also plays bass, that gives them an edge over other bands in the genre.  The title track and Home are the EP standouts. They do fall flat on their faces on the mishmash that is Smaller Circles but four decent tunes out of five ain’t bad. Available on CD or digital formats – get it from here. Facebook Turtle Bay Television – Rest Well In Your Shell Rest Well … Continue reading Something For The Weekend? Three from Down Under

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Port Sulphur – Blow City

Tom

The new Port Sulphur digital single features the likes of James Kirk (Orange Juice) and Davy Henderson (The Fire Engines/Win). Indeed the band is the project of Henderson’s fellow Nectarine No 9 and Sexual Objects stalwart Douglas MacIntyre who also happens to be the owner of the Creeping Bent label. Back to the song itself which is a predominately guitar driven instrumental until the vocals finally fade in towards the tracks climax. It’s effective stuff. The debut album Paranoic Critical is due for release in March 2018. In the meantime purchase Blow City from here. Continue reading Port Sulphur – Blow City

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You Can See – Coldwave, Darkwave, Post-Punk, Goth-Rock and Minimal Synth Vol 5

Tom

Another mix of post-punk for your listening pleasure. Aside from the obvious Joy Division clones there seems to be quite a bit of innovation in post-punk genres especially under Coldwave of late so much so I could probably start a new blog around it. Probably! Once again there is more than enough to keep you occupied from the return of Cold Cave and music from new post punk bands hailing from from Italy, France, Mexico and many more places around the globe. So get stuck in and enjoy! Continue reading You Can See – Coldwave, Darkwave, Post-Punk, Goth-Rock and Minimal Synth Vol 5

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Closure/Strangeways – Split

Tom

Closure’s Journey EP is one of the releases of the year for me. Their post-punk/indie pop hybrid sound shows no sign of abating on their contribution Warehouse. Jangling guitars and morose vocals. What’s not too love? Flipside Strange Ways by Strangeways, who have been around for a while, is just as good. It’s slower paced and whilst there is something familiar about it I just cannot place it. Like the songs lyrics it does indeed get under the skin as well as in your head. A cracking release. It’s available on CDR from O Pamela or digitally from Let’s Kiss … Continue reading Closure/Strangeways – Split

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A Voice That Whispers In My Head – Coldwave, Darkwave, Post-Punk, Goth-Rock and Minimal Synth Vol 4

Tom

As promised yesterday here is the second mix for this weekend. This time the mix concentrates on coldwave, post-punk and minimal wave to cover a few genres! As I get older I find myself progressing back to listening to the music in my youth and this mix certainly reminds me of those times. There is some wonderful stuff here from Europe and the States – enjoy! Continue reading A Voice That Whispers In My Head – Coldwave, Darkwave, Post-Punk, Goth-Rock and Minimal Synth Vol 4

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Peter Hook – Dancing Madly Backwards

Tom

You don’t hear much new stuff from Peter Hook who seems to tour solidly with his Peter Hook and the Light project these days – and most excellent they are too. He has surfaced with a track on Cleopatra Records with his version of Captain Beyond’s Dancing Madly Backwards which shares a limited 12″ record with a Ministry version of the same track. You can buy it from here. He even provides two remixes of his cover under his Man Ray guise. Buy digitally from here. Facebook Continue reading Peter Hook – Dancing Madly Backwards

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Distant Light – Coldwave, Darkwave, Post-Punk, Goth-Rock and Minimal Synth Vol 3

Tom

Another does of post-punk, coldwave, minimal synth and dark wave for your listening pleasure. Some excellent tracks here especially the releases from French label Unknown Pleasures which I will have to feature more of at some point! It will be a bit quiet around here over the next few weeks as holidays beckon so head to the Playmoss or Records I Like Playlists site for more tuneage until I return. Continue reading Distant Light – Coldwave, Darkwave, Post-Punk, Goth-Rock and Minimal Synth Vol 3

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Factice Factory – Extinguisher

Tom

French/Swiss post-punk/coldwave act Factice Factory release their new album Lines & Parallels in September. Extinguisher is the first single taken from the album and the track pays homage the band’s influences such as the likes of D.A.F and early Nitzer Ebb. Impressive stuff. The album will be a joint release on WaveTension records and Wool-E-Disc records. Extinguisher can be picked up in digital formats from bandcamp. Facebook Continue reading Factice Factory – Extinguisher

Alt Rock, Coldwave, Dreampop, Jangle Pop, Noise Pop, Post Punk, Powerpop, Punk, Riot Grrrl, ShoegazeLeave a comment

Something For The Weekend? Three Compilations.

Tom

This week’s pack of three features three compilations that should keep you busy for this weekend and the next few come to think of it! Ghost Babes Compilation Vol​.​3 London based cassette label Ghost Babe Records are now onto their third compilation featuring just American bands whether they play garage, slacker rock or punk. Not heard of most of these except for the excellent Wedding Camp but already I am going to dig into the back catalogues of Lost Boy? (try searching that name on Bandcamp!) and Thick. It seems that when the cassettes are sold out the digital version … Continue reading Something For The Weekend? Three Compilations.