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The Popguns – Lovejunky 7″

Tom

The Lovejunky 7″ contains the first new Popguns songs for 18 years. Whilst that is a long time The Popguns sound hasn’t changed one bit. Phew. The label claim it’s a smash hit. Who am I to disagree? Classic, vintage indiepop…….. It’s out on limited edition cherry red vinyl and the title track is backed with Long Way To Fall and Home Late. Neither of these tracks will appear on the forthcoming Pop Fiction album. Lovejunky is out now on Matinee Recordings. Order from here. Facebook PS: I know I mentioned this song back in June but it’s out now!!! Continue reading The Popguns – Lovejunky 7″

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Flowers – Do What You Want To, It’s What You Should Do

Tom

My main worry with Do What You Want To, It’s What You Should Do was that it would be way too over produced /polished (by Bernard Butler) but thankfully that’s not the case despite their previous fuzzy guitar sound being muted somewhat. Rachel Kenedy’s vocals are as ethereal as ever and on parts send shivers down your spine. This album deserves your attention at least once. It gets mine more. Do What You Want To, It’s What You Should Do is out now. Buy from Fortuna Pop (UK/EU) or Kanine Records (US) Facebook Continue reading Flowers – Do What You Want To, It’s What You Should Do

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September Round-Up

Tom

Blimey – where has the month gone? I know I have been busy at work but. Anyway here is a round up of what I have been listening too these past few weeks. And if you want to listen whilst you read (or just listen) here is a Minlogs playlist covering tracks from this post. I am sure you have heard it already but if not The Radio Dept. released their first single in four years Death to Fascism at the beginning of the month to coincide with the Swedish general election. Mighty fine it is too (as well as … Continue reading September Round-Up

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The June Brides – She Seems Quite Free EP

Tom

Indiepop originators (their words, not mine) The June Brides release their new single during the middle of September. The She Seems Quite Free EP features two tracks written by frontman Phil Wilson (the title track and Being There) whilst the third track I’m Undone (love Jon Hunter’s trumpet on that one!) was composed by guitarist Simon Beesley. The EP is being released jointly by Occultation (UK/EU) and Slumberland Records (US). Pre-orders are being taken now. Homepage Facebook Continue reading The June Brides – She Seems Quite Free EP

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Joanna Gruesome – Liar

Tom

Liar is taken from the new split release with the lo-fi sounds made by Trust Fund. It is soon to be released on DIY label Reeks of Effort (or Happy Happy Birthday To Me Records in the states) and it is out on 22nd September 2014 (vinyl/digital). Those in the UK and Europe can pre-order from here. Those in the US can pre-order from here but note the site has not been updated as of yet. EDIT: I have not been to keen on Trust fund but this sounds quite good. Joanna Gruesome Trust Fund Continue reading Joanna Gruesome – Liar

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Failed Flowers – Demos 2014

Tom

I am sure they could of come up with a name far better than Demos 2014 because these tracks from Ann Arbor’s Failed Flowers are perfect as they are. I can hear indiepop influences from both sides of the pond (early Dressy Bessy?) as well as hints of the odd girl fronted group thrown in. I just hope they don’t polish these songs too much at a later date as they may lose some of their DIY charm. Available on tape via Life Like but as it’s not on their site get it from the band’s bandcamp page. Continue reading Failed Flowers – Demos 2014