Hinds – Spanish Bombs


Madrid based Hinds have released their version of Spanish Bombs originally performed by The Clash. The song, which was written by Joe Strummer in 1979, deals with the subject of The Spanish Civil War including the death of Federico García Lorca as well as its aftermath which included the ETA bombing campaigns of the 1970s.
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Death of Heather – In The Box Session


Bangkok based shoegazers Death of Heather have a new EP out which features the session they recorded in May 2020 for Speakerbox. The band are comprised of Tay (vocals/guitar), Nine (guitar), Thong (bass) and Non (drums).
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Letters To Annika – Summercrush

The new single from Tokyo’s Letters To Annika is a dazzling, joyous indie/alternative pop track. The feel-good effect is tempered though by cautionary words as the song reaches its course. The guitars on this one sparkle like the artwork and the retro effects on the video work well too. I only ever had one summer crush and happy to say it’s was as good as this song. Those warning words were damn true mind! Facebook Continue reading Letters To Annika – Summercrush

Various Artists – Text Me When You Get Here

Fallen Love Records is an indiepop/twee record label based in Toronto, Canada. Their new 18 track compilation Text Me When You Get Here was released earlier this month and it is a collection of home recordings by artists under COVID-19 Lockdown. There are not many names I recognise here. Well, it’s just the one in the shape of Sushi Backpack to be honest and they supply the entertaining When You Told Me You Were Lonely. If truth be told I am not that keen on the twee-er side of indie-pop especially when ukuleles are involved and I have always preferred … Continue reading Various Artists – Text Me When You Get Here