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The Belafontes – Big Man

Tom

Just as the sun finally disappears from London Town in 2019 this is exactly what I need from down under via the band who just love summer, sunshine, parties and erm, some more. Big Man is a surf pop/rock inspired track complete with fuzzy and distorted guitars. The breezy garage inspired vocals are a hit too as the singer wants to be on the beach, with the sun on her back, instead being trapped by a self-appointed bore. The Belafontes never fail to entertain and on Big Man that’s no exception. Facebook Continue reading The Belafontes – Big Man

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Grrrl Gang – Dream Grrrl

Tom

London based label Damnably have released Dream Girl by Indonesian indiepop band, and new signings to the label, Grrrl Gang. It’s a rerecorded version of the single they released last year via Kolibri Rekords and if you think the song could not sound better you would be wrong. It’s a precursor a compilation of the band Damnably will be releasing in the future which will be the band’s first ever appearance on vinyl. Dream on! Instagram Continue reading Grrrl Gang – Dream Grrrl

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Something For The Weekend? Three Albums

Tom

This weeks pack of three consists of three albums on my shopping list. Últim Cavall – Alaska This one has me hooked straight from the off. Literally straight from the opening bars of first track Els llacs which blends seamlessly into Incendi and then into current favourite Tornar A Casa it’s a dreamy journey throughout. It’s a case of not looking back and before you know it you reach the gentle vibes of the closing track Totes Les Flors. Alaska is an indiepop/dreampop album you can fully immerse yourself in and just let go. Divine. Alaska is available on vinyl … Continue reading Something For The Weekend? Three Albums

Coldwave, Post Punk, Synth pop1 Comment

Холодный звонок – Генерал

Tom

I have been enjoying the EPs released this year by one man outfit Холодный звонок which roughly translates as Cold Calling. His (Dmitry Scherbakov) music is on the poppier side of coldwave and there are four synth-pop tracks here including two cover versions of originals by – well I haven’t a clue to be honest. The songs are energetic and lively despite being resplendent with words sung in a dour vocal style. However I think that adds to the charm as demonstrated on Дела which is my pick of the tracks on offer. EDIT – I think I located the … Continue reading Холодный звонок – Генерал

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Soumbalgwang – Gwangan Surf

Tom

The new single from Busan’s Soumbalgwang clocks in at just over a minute. Like their city mates Say Sue Me, Soumbalgwang like mixing up their music with rock and roll influences and the title of this one gives it away. Gwangan Surf is very catchy from the off – the jangling guitars and punchy vocals see to that and given this singles length they have to be. I am not sure it’s their Velocity Girl moment just yet but it’s a start. Facebook Continue reading Soumbalgwang – Gwangan Surf

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Grrl Cloud – Winding Streets/Voicemail

Tom

Originally released for Cassette Store Day Philippines 2019 Winding Streets/Voicemail by Manila based Grrl Cloud has a recent digital release courtesy of Genjitsu Stargazing Society who are also the label behind the aforementioned event. Winding Streets is twee pop at it’s finest echoing to the early 1990s indiepop sounds of labels such as Woosh or Sunday Records whilst Voicemail is an acoustic song that is both delicate and wistful. I have not heard much from the artist or label but some digital crate digging may well be in order. Facebook Continue reading Grrl Cloud – Winding Streets/Voicemail

Alt Rock, Coldwave, Darkwave, Post Punk, Synth pop3 Comments

Post-Punk Tuesday

Tom

Rounding up some more post-punk inspired tunes. Beryllium – Beryllium Not sure if these are unfinished tracks, demos or works in progress but on this debut release there are four very short wave synth-pop/coldwave inspired post-punk tracks. The synths hook you in and the vocals give the songs (excerpts?) an extra dimension but they are oh so short. I really hope there is more to come from this act as this EP bodes well for the future. Figure Section – Spectre Belgium has a long association with all things coldwave/post-punk and Brussels based Figure Section is a new addition to … Continue reading Post-Punk Tuesday

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Fuzzy Monday

Tom

Overdriver – Slow in Winter Australian shoegaze act Overdriver’s latest single features two tracks. Stuck In A Dream is a song that works it way from the ground up being a slow building and burning track complete with haunting vocals courtesy of Daniela Angione Farren from the band Submotile. The title track and flip side is more traditional shoegazing fare, resplendent with some fuzzy guitar. Twitter Lacing – Swirl Swirl is the second single to be taken from Lacing’s forthcoming album Without. It’s a grunge influenced, guitar laden track that errs on the heavier side of alt-rock thanks to the … Continue reading Fuzzy Monday