Alt Rock, Dream Pop, indiepop, Noise Pop, Post Punk, Remix, Shoegaze, Synth pop1 Comment

Records I Like Top 10 2015

Dec 31, 2015Dec 31, 2015 Tom

2015 was the year I listened to the shoegaze and post punk revivalists in earnest. Club AC30 and Manic Depression Records both deserve a mention alongside the usual cohorts of Dufflecoat Records and Oddbox Records who delivered their signature brand of indiepop, diy and noise pop. I also started listening to full albums again with efforts from The Chills, Beirut and Robert Forster being high on the recommended list. I am still catching up with my backlog though and being heavily played these past few weeks are the likes of Appendixes and Tomiji. So without further ado here is my … Continue reading Records I Like Top 10 2015

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Star Horse – Slower Now (Remixes)

Aug 25, 2015Aug 26, 2015 Tom

I mentioned Star Horse and their excellent Slower Now single last month. It’s now had the remix treatment courtesy of Thunberg and LTZA. Both mixes concentrate on the vocals which stood out on the original and highlight them to great effect. The former is upbeat, almost dancey in places but it’s the latter remix I prefer which drifts in and out of ambient/film score territory resulting in a dreamy and atmospheric feel. Neither are better than the original though so give that a listen first. Facebook Continue reading Star Horse – Slower Now (Remixes)