Finishing Off….. 2016

After scrolling through my bookmarks here are some releases that deserved posts of their own but a busier solstice than usual has prevented that so please divert your ears into the direction of the following: Swimming Tapes – Set The Fire / Souvenirs Excellent debut 7″ from this London based alternative pop band. Facebook Son Bou – Cinta Indiepop from Barcelona. Out now on cassette from Snap! Clap! Facebook Kamikaze Girls – SAD Kamikaze Girls could be described as an angrier and noisier version of Curve. Stitches is a must hear. Facebook Fascinations Grand Chorus – Actor/Actress More dreamy 1960’s … Continue reading Finishing Off….. 2016

Yumi Yumi Hip Hop – Enamorats EP

Barcelona’s wonderfully named Yumi Yumi Hip Hop are spot on with their 1980’s influenced tunes. Taking their cues from the likes of Talulah Gosh and The Rosehips they deliver two slices of fun packed indiepop. The fuzzy guitars really sound like the latter on the second track Madonna and it’s as long as one of theirs too. Am I Thrilled To Bits by Yumi Yumi Hip Hop? You bet I am! The Enamorats EP (can two tracks be an EP?) is out on 7″ from Snap! Clap! or digitally from the band. Facebook Continue reading Yumi Yumi Hip Hop – Enamorats EP