David West’s Jolly In The Bush seemed to largely slip through the cracks after its release early last year, which was a real shame as it’s gloriously off-kilter electronic pop was amongst the finest and deepest of the year. In addition to various other fingers in various other pies, West also fronts Perth based collectiveContinue reading “Rat Columns – Cerulean Blue”
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Helpful People – Brokenblossom Threats
Times are weird. You know it, I know it, Helpful People know it. The majority of us are facing struggle of one kind or another. Kindness and truth crushed beneath power grabs and petty politics, art continuously devalued and discarded. Bay Area creatives have consistently been a shining light in the fight back against suchContinue reading “Helpful People – Brokenblossom Threats”
Yes Today – 2022 Demos
After capturing audiences across this year with their unique nocturnal psychfolk wanderings, Southend based collective Yes Today have now given a full release to their first recorded works, 2022 Demos. Recorded prior to Roy Thirlwall (Melodiegroup/The Windmills) joining the group on bass, these six beautifully sparse arrangements feature the core trio of Amy Glover, AmyContinue reading “Yes Today – 2022 Demos”
Red Pants – Witching Hour
Anything new from the beautifully creative mind of Jason Lambeth is cause for celebration, but news of his first vinyl release courtesy of the wonderful Madrid based label Meritorio Records is truly next level stuff. Red Pants is Lambeth’s collaboration with fellow Madison, Wisconsin based artist Elsa Nekola, and the duo have just released WitchingContinue reading “Red Pants – Witching Hour”
Blue Ocean – Fertile State
Following on from their early limited EP tape releases and subsequent self-titled compilation for Paisley Shirt Records (tape) and Dandy Boy Records (vinyl) back in 2021, Oakland noise-pop trio Blue Ocean have returned with news of their first long player. Fertile State is the lead single and title track from the bands debut album comingContinue reading “Blue Ocean – Fertile State”
The 1981 – Move On
I was first drawn toward Oakland indie rockers The 1981 when I saw the hype building for last years Polaroids EP. I was hooked by the beautifully retro artwork before I’d even heard a note, and the fact they were part of the wonderful Dandy Boy Records sealed the deal. Fast forward a year andContinue reading “The 1981 – Move On”
Ship Full Of Bombs ep.3
My third radio show is now available for streaming/download: https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-mkvkd-147030b Alternatively, you can visit http://www.sfob.co.uk and scroll down to the widget at the bottom of the page. Lastly, you can find the show by searching for Ship Full Of Bombs at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Deezer, Mixcloud and all other leading podcast apps. Playlist: Monday 14th August 1) Now –Continue reading “Ship Full Of Bombs ep.3”
Tony Jay – Perfect Worlds (single)
There is something truly sublime about the music of Tony Jay. It goes all in on emotions that others will only hint at, and is never afraid to let the songs vulnerability be their strength. Headed by San Francisco lo-fi legend Michael Ramos, new album Perfect Worlds will soon be arriving via the esteemed SlumberlandContinue reading “Tony Jay – Perfect Worlds (single)”
Smile Too Much – You Can’t Help Me
There is a startling amount of great stuff happening on the Oakland based Dandy Boy Records at the moment, and this wonderful new tune from Smile Too Much might just be my pick of the bunch. You Can’t Help Me is the lead track from the Oakland bands upcoming self titled EP, and it’s aContinue reading “Smile Too Much – You Can’t Help Me”
Section 25 – Part-Primitiv / Nature + Degree / Retrofit / Dark Light
I was thrilled to learn recently that Factory Benelux are to give four late period Section 25 albums their first vinyl release. The Blackpool bands post-punk Factory Records origins and later Bernard Sumner produced electro triumphs have been well documented in recent years, and it is now time for their later work to receive theContinue reading “Section 25 – Part-Primitiv / Nature + Degree / Retrofit / Dark Light”
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