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The Luxembourg Signal – Dying Star (Cirrus)

Tom

Dying Star was one of my favourite tracks from last years self titled debut album by The Luxembourg Signal. Here it gets the remix treatment from Robert Hampson (Loop/Main) who adds drone and psychedelic shimmering guitars into the mix that further emphasise the ethereal vocals. Most excellent. It’s out now on a split 7″ vinyl (with Soft Science ex Holiday Flyer/California Oranges) and digital formats via Test Pattern Records. Buy it from here. And here is the original: Homepgage Facebook Continue reading The Luxembourg Signal – Dying Star (Cirrus)

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Pinkshinyultrablast – The Cherry Pit

Tom

The Cherry Pit is the second single taken from the new album Grandfeathered which is due out in February 2016 on Club AC30. Once again the vocals of singer Lyubov Soloveva shine above the the winning experimental mix of frantic, shoegaze inspired guitar feedback and synthesised, digital beats. And I haven’t even mentioned the mosh pit finish! The Cherry Pit will be available on 7″ vinyl and digital formats. Pre-order it from here. You can also pre-order Grandfeathered here. Facebook Continue reading Pinkshinyultrablast – The Cherry Pit

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Still Corners – Horses at Night

Tom

Horses At Night is the first we have heard from Still Corners for a couple of years now. It’s a non album track (which I hope means a new long player will be due soon) and on first listens it reminds me of a female fronted Radio Dept which gets a massive “wahey” from me. Horses At Night is out now digitally from the usual places. Facebook Homepage Continue reading Still Corners – Horses at Night

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Various – Chrimbo With You

Tom

Emotional Response have certainly had a busy end of year. They have now released a Christmas Compilation which features contributions from label owners Stewart & Jen under a variety of guises as well as contributions from their mates. It’s a mix of the usual seasonal nonsense that these compilations generally bring but it has a large fun element too especially on the contributions from Summer Cats, Department Engineering Help Desk and Enemy Anemone. Out now for peanuts on cassette or digital formats. It’s only available until Christmas day. Homepage Continue reading Various – Chrimbo With You

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Various Artists – Oddbox 2015

Tom

Oddbox Records have released a compilation featuring a track from each of their releases in 2015 which showcased some of the finest moments in the DIY scene. It features tracks from Records I Like faves The Manhattan Love Suicides and Chorusgirl alongside other contributions from the likes of T-Shirt Weather, Frozy, Flemmings and a number more. It’s available digitally on a pay what you can basis. Facebook Continue reading Various Artists – Oddbox 2015

Noise Pop, Post Punk, Punk, Riot GrrrlLeave a comment

Enemy Anemone / Cougar Vox- Split Single

Tom

Another day and another great release on Emotional Response courtesy of this fine split single. Enemy Anemone is Jen Turrell (Boyracer) who delivers three slabs of post punk inspired pop songs with the longest running in a 1m28s. Making slightly longer tunes is Australian band Cougar Vox who deliver the EP’s finest moment on the pop punk joy that is Cragieburn, a moment that should inspire you to jump up and down such is it’s infectiousness. The EP finishes with another punk/riot grrrl inspired effort from the latter that will certainly have me seeking out more of their work. Out … Continue reading Enemy Anemone / Cougar Vox- Split Single

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Linton And Stewart / The Aislers Set

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These are the first released recordings by Amy Linton, she of Henry’s Dress and The Aislers Set, since the latter’s farewell in 2003. On these recordings she is joined by Stewart Anderson (Boyracer). Unsurprisingly the two new tracks here, Looking For A Stranger On The Shore and Pigeons (download version only), sound like a fusion of both bands but given the musical history on show here that is hardly a bad thing. The single also features a mellow unreleased track, Big Ocean, Linton recorded as The Aislers set in 2008. Welcome back! It’s out now via Emotional Rescue on 7″ … Continue reading Linton And Stewart / The Aislers Set

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Chorusgirl – Oh, To Be A Defector

Tom

It’s will soon be that time of year for list compiling and I have no doubt that Chorusgirl and their excellent New Moon single that was released on Oddbox Records earlier this year will be high up on my list. That 7″ is now long sold out but the good news is that both sides of that single plus a number of other cracking tracks including long time favourite Oh, To Be A Defector can be found on the band’s self titled debut album that is out now on Fortuna Pop. You can order the album from label here or … Continue reading Chorusgirl – Oh, To Be A Defector