The latest signings to Matinée Recordings is the Swedish act Norwegian Blue. It’s the project of Erik Aamot, formerly of The Electric Pop Group, and it’s no surprise that new single Something New sounds similar to that act. That’s new, … Continue reading Norwegian Blue – Something New
The new EP from Strawberry Whiplash is a four track indie festival in it’s own right. The title track, which is taken from their forthcoming album People Like Us, is a guaranteed ear worm that encapsulates indiepop over the past four decades thanks to both the catchy guitars and vocals. The EP also features three non-album tracks too including an acoustic version of 2009’s Picture Perfect single as well as the laid back new track Escher Sunday. However the highlight for me is Beautiful Losers which is strong enough to stand as a single in it’s own right which makes … Continue reading Strawberry Whiplash – At The End Of The Day EP
Spanish indiepop band The Royal Landscaping Society release their new EP Fractals on February 14 2025 via Matinee Recordings. The label have made the lead track When There’s Nothing Left To Look Forward To for preview. It’s a captivating, melodic … Continue reading The Royal Landscaping Society – When There’s Nothing Left To Look Forward To
This week’s pack of three features recent album releases from Matinee Recordings. All three albums can be purchased from the Matinee Recordings Shop. Bubblegum Lemonade – Lawrence of Suburbia The sixth album from the Scottish band features their trademark blend … Continue reading Something For The Weekend? Matinee Recordings
After an absence of a few years, Swedish act Azure Blue returns with a new single. However, it sounds like Tobias Isaksson has been listening to a lot of New Order during his time away because that’s what Rise sounds … Continue reading Azure Blue – Rise
I clocked an article on Disease X whilst supping my first brew of the morning, which cheered me up no end I can tell you! Well music is an antidote isn’t it, so here is a prescription chock-full of tunes. … Continue reading The Sunday Saunter
Drum roll and back. After a combination of holidaying and self-imposed exile, I have started to catch up on the releases I have missed from the past two weeks. I have also given some thoughts on how I may approach … Continue reading The Return To The Fray Sampler #1
Continuing the series of posting albums and/or EPs as and when they are released (or usually a bit after!) as a follow up to the initial new tracks/singles posts posted on this blog. Sample the release via the You Tube … Continue reading Recommended Releases 13/08/2022
Scottish indie popsters Bubblegum Lemonade will be releasing their new album, and the follow up to 2019s Desperately Seeking Sunshine, later this year via Matinee Recordings. Titled Jangleadelica it features 12 new tracks including the just released single Never Have I Ever. That single is a burst of indiepop that is inspired by the love of the 1960s and 1980s combined resulting in an audio version of a popping candy explosion in the mouth. It’s backed with two non-album tracks in the shape of Sun Kiss Of Life and At The Pool. The former features the backing vocals of Sandra … Continue reading Bubblegum Lemonade – Never Have I Ever
Danish indiepoppers Northern Portrait have just released the second single to be taken from their forthcoming album The Swiss Army. Titled Once Upon A Bombshell, it’s pretty laidback when compared to it’s predecessor At Attention having more than a hint … Continue reading Northern Portrait – Once Upon A Bombshell
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