The Yearning has gone all ABBA on us as the new single Only When I’m Dancing demonstrates. The flip side Moonlight Fantasy errs on the side of disco. It all brings up images of wide lapels, flares, tassels, sparkling dresses and glitter balls. It’s very nice and fun too – check out the video. I wonder if they will move onto the 1980s next? When … Continue reading The Wednesday Mix
As I mentioned the other day it’s been a bit quiet around here due to a job change so this weekend will be two posts dedicated to catching up on what I have been listening too over the past couple of weeks. Hyperdream – Selfish Dream Excellent shoegaze from Mexico. More than a few nods towards MBV (a speeded up version of Swallow?) both soundwise … Continue reading July Round Up #1
I have been a bit slack on posting these past couple of weeks but I have some good excuses for that! Firstly I have set up a new record label with my Sleeping Today Promotions collaborator. I have also been helping promote the next Culture Bunker night which takes place on October 22nd and it will also be part of the #keepingitpeel events for 2016. … Continue reading September Round Up Time!
Useless Youth don’t bother reinventing the indiepop wheel but instead plunder it to great effect. On Youth, the latest single to be taken from the forthcoming album The Coldest Ocean, they mix jangling guitars, boy/girl vocals and sweet harmonies in order to create a likable bedroom pop track that will certainly garner a few more plays. Nice…. Facebook Continue reading Useless Youth – Youth
Fantasy by Mexican outfit Useless Youth is a joyful romp through the indiepop template both past and present. It’s very catchy and well worth a listen. Buy it digitally from bandcamp. Facebook Continue reading Useless Youth – Fantasy
