June is only nine days old, and it’s been a busy month already. Fighting off a virus, busy project managing and getting ready for a two-week jaunt to the Shetland Islands has put paid to any meaningful contributions to these … Continue reading The Sifting Through The Bookmarks Sampler #1
The sun has been out for a couple of days, so I am going to chance my arm and head to the coast for a long weekend. Here is a playlist to keep both me and you company over the … Continue reading The “Off to the Coast” Sampler
I got tagged in a post on Twitter the other week. I could not see the actual post I was tagged in (I hope it was complimentary) but the post that started the thread was from someone who wrote that … Continue reading Ten Track Sampler
Love Tan – Love Tan If I had to compare Love Tan to anyone else right now it would have to be The Jeanines. The two share the same DNA from musical influences (c86, twee) right down to the same … Continue reading Bunch of Five
The Reds, Pinks & Purples – Upside Down in an Empty Room Glenn Donaldson has had a Bandcamp clear out and the only releases on The Reds, Pinks & Purples page is last years album and a preview of the … Continue reading The Sunday Session
Rilev hail from Mexico City and this track is their third release but Mar is the first time I have listened to them. And it isn’t a bad introduction either as their melodic blend of alt-rock and shoegaze fuse together quite nicely. The band sing in their native Spanish with the words being repeated, in hushed tones, creating a soothing effect. After translating the words and glancing at the artwork it all makes sense. It’s time to dive into their previous two releases let alone the sea! Facebook Continue reading Rilev – Mar
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