Another fine piece of synth based post punk via Russia and Фирма-однодневка or to give them their English name One Day Firm. It’s harsh, almost industrial listening as the electronic beats go up against bleak and determined vocals. It’s almost as good as the Soviet cover art! Facebook Continue reading Фирма-однодневка – Ты знаешь
There are, as expected, three raw recordings on this demo from New Havens’ Jenny Genius. What I didn’t expect is how good they are none more so than the infectious Slow Going which is one of my tracks of the year to date. If, like me, you like your indiepop rough around the edges then give the three tracks here a try. Continue reading Jenny Genius – First Demo
Norwegians The Age of Colored Lizards have been slowly moving away from their shoegazing roots over their past couple of releases. On their new single I hear 1960s influences such as garage and psychedelia combined with noise pop and florid vocals. Definitely one to crank the volume up for. Facebook Continue reading The Age of Colored Lizards – I´ll Be Waiting
Danish band Cosmic Waves blend together shoegaze and psychedelia to great effect on their latest EP. They even go a bit indie dance in places too and both the title track and closer Silhouette are ripe for a remix. Whilst hardly original the bands unassuming and modest approach plays to their strengths resulting in an entertaining EP. Get it from here. Facebook Continue reading Cosmic Waves – Control EP
Right Now is the first we have heard from Russian dreampop/shoegaze band Blankenberge since their stunning 2017 album Radiogaze. Ethereal female vocals move furtively throughout the effortless guitars whilst the drums stir into action. The title track of the aforementioned album gets remixed by éntha and sees the track’s original industrial sound clashing and then merging with experimental electronica. Hopefully a new album will emerge this year and if it does Right Now is an indication that they may well top their previous effort! Facebook Continue reading Blankenberge – Right Now
Firstly I kept up with my target (okay resolution then) of posting a minimum of one post a day throughout January. Not sure I can keep it up all year but I will give it a go. Just some news about the site if you are interested. 1. The site is now ad-free. 2. It now has it’s own url at http://www.recordsilike.co.uk instead of the bog standard wordpress one. Go on, try it! 3. Facebook page – I am no longer on Facebook (another resolution!) but FB would not let me close the page down so it’s now abandoned. Sorry … Continue reading Site News
I have a large number of 7″ single in my collection that date from the new wave/power pop era from the late 1970’s to the early 1980’s. Why do I mention that? Well it’s because the new two tracks from Ontario based Charm would not sound out of place if played alongside any of those records. Powerful fast paced, guitar laden and female fronted power pop with erm, plenty of charm! Continue reading Charm – U Don’t Talk b/w Lie To Me
Fanclub, the band that features ex members of Letting Up Despite Great Faults, have collated the three songs they released last year alongside two new ones for the All The Same EP. The EP opens with the Stranger from which the EP takes it title from. I previously covered the track here and the song sounds even stronger two months on. The other “older” tracks Leaves and Reflections mix indie and synthpop together to great effect. The guitars are more conspicuous on new song Swear which highlights the voice of singer/guitarist Leslie Crunkilton as she sings with mixed emotions. The … Continue reading Fanclub – All The Same EP
Rei Clone – Lavender Lavender is the third single to be lifted from the forthcoming album Greetings From Somewhere. It’s more noise from these Texan shoegazers and this track reminds me a bit of early Lush. Roll on that album. Facebook The Reds, Pinks & Purples – Dead End Days (demo) Is there any more I can add about the The Reds, Pinks & Purples in addition to what I have written about them already? I thought not so I will let the music speak for itself and to be fair it’s doing a damn fine job! Noxantes – Fingers-Crossed … Continue reading Taking it one track at a time
Norwegian outfit Chain Wallet have taken a third single from their forthcoming (difficult?) second album No Ritual. World I Used to Call Mine has guitars that shine above the melodrama of the song which has it’s roots in the early 1980’s new wave/powerpop era. The track is full of energy and, despite the moodiness of the words, plenty of enthusiasm. No Ritual is due out in the middle of next month on vinyl, CD, cassette and digital formats. Pre-order it from Jansen Records. Facebook Continue reading Chain Wallet – World I Used to Call Mine
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