In the first instance of what may become an occasional detour here at heavymetalkids.uk, I am today focussing in on the work of one specific label.
A relentless flurry of recent announcements has placed York based Jim Quinn’s Safe Suburban Home Records right at the forefront of the underground independent scene here in the UK. Here are some upcoming releases to look out for:
LOWMOON – Monochrome
LOWMOON is the lofi bedroom indie project of UK based musician Mikey Wilson. Drawing inspiration from post-punk, dreampop and shoegaze, Wilson’s inventive productions incorporate Cure-esque jangle and basslines which bring to mind the propulsive drive of Joy Division’s Peter Hook. Distant, dreamlike melodies connect these elements beautifully, resulting in a deeply intoxicating listening experience. Monochrome releases Friday 28th June with a cassette/download available to pre-order here.
Cowgirl – Cut Offs
York based fourpiece Cowgirl return with their second album Cut Offs, following on from 2021’s self-titled debut. Recorded again with Euan Hinshelwood (Cate Le Bon/A. Savage/Devendra Banhart), Cut Offs exudes the same dynamic dedication to fuzzed out power pop and garage rock as their debut. Heady riffs weave in and out of the band’s infectious melodies, with a cathartic solo never far from reach. Cut Offs releases 9th August, you can check out the sweeping jangle of lead single Fading Lights and pre-order the vinyl/download here.
Teenage Tom Petties – s/t
The third album by Teenage Tom Petties sees Tom Brown return to the bedroom after last year’s full-band studio cut Hotbox Daydream. Mixed in collaboration with Jack Shirley (Tony Molina, Jeff Rosenstock, Diners), Brown’s vivid storytelling is framed by an expansive 90’s power pop sound shot through with a distinct DIY purity. Released on cassette/digital on 2nd August, you can check out the giddy melodicism of lead single Kissed Me In Seattle here. (This album also has a US release via the wonderful Repeating Cloud.)
It’s been a fruitful year so far for SSH, be sure to check out their other recent releases here. Thanks all.
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