This blog’s giddy love affair with Glasgow collective Dragged Up continues unabated with the release of their second album High On Ripple, released in collaboration with Cruel Nature Records and Rare Vitamin. Following a path that began with the lo-fi art-punk of 2020’s debut D/U, High On Ripple sees the band build on the momentumContinue reading “Dragged Up – High On Ripple”
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Ship Full Of Bombs ep.11
My latest radio show is now available for streaming/download via Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud, Google Podcasts, Deezer and other leading podcast apps. Alternatively, you can visit http://www.sfob.co.uk and scroll down to the widget at the bottom of the page. Playlist: Monday 25th March 1) R.E. Seraphin – Expendable Man https://safesuburbanhomerecords.bandcamp.com/album/fools-mate 2) The Umbrellas – When You Find Out https://theumbrellasca.bandcamp.com/album/fairweather-friend 3) The Reds, PinksContinue reading “Ship Full Of Bombs ep.11”
Aluminum – Behind My Mouth
Riding a heady wave of early 90’s UK indie-dancefloor inspired cool, San Francisco fourpiece Aluminum dazzle and delight with new single Behind My Mouth. This first seductive statement from the band’s forthcoming debut album Fully Beat is a groove-laden wonder, its relentless big beat shuffle providing a fitting home for Ryann Gonsalves’ probing vocal andContinue reading “Aluminum – Behind My Mouth”
The Umbrellas – Fairweather Friend
San Francisco fourpiece The Umbrellas placed themselves firmly at the indie-pop top table with the soaring success of their 2021 self-titled debut album and its 2022 follow up 7” Write It In The Sky. Split between Slumberland (US) and Tough Love Records (UK), new album Fairweather Friend finds the band bolstered by added melodic muscleContinue reading “The Umbrellas – Fairweather Friend”
Dancer – 10 Songs I Hate About You
Artfully merging the urgency of post-punk with the playfulness of pop, Glasgow fourpiece Dancer’s full length debut 10 Songs I Hate About You is an assured, assertive triumph. Building on the success of last year’s self-titled EP and its follow up As Well, Dancer’s first long player stays true to their no frills, live toContinue reading “Dancer – 10 Songs I Hate About You”
Various Artists – Two Two Seven
The brilliant, no-frills all bangers Hartlepool, UK based label Prefect Records have just released their second compilation of deep cuts, rarities and vinyl exclusives. Following on from last year’s epic 14, Two Two Seven is another top drawer collection of new underground independent sounds. Each listener will find their own entry point, mine being theContinue reading “Various Artists – Two Two Seven”
Ryann Gonsalves – Ouch!
Homespun harmonies and huge-hearted melodies take centre stage on this full length debut from Torrey frontperson Ryann Gonsalves, released via Oakland based label Dandy Boy Records. Steeped in truth and self-reflection, Ouch! is a warmly infectious and highly rewarding listen. Using the sparsest of arrangements to conjure deeply affecting moments of real beauty, Gonsalves’ empoweringContinue reading “Ryann Gonsalves – Ouch!”
Life In The Jangle Is Hard…
An almost overwhelming amount of new music has appeared seemingly all at once. Here are some of the many highlights… Shopfires – s/t Cascading arpeggios and gently enveloping keys lie at the heart of Leicester based artist Neil Hill’s stirring DIY jangle project Shopfires. Out now via Subjangle, Shopfires’ self-titled debut album is a warmlyContinue reading “Life In The Jangle Is Hard…”
Ship Full Of Bombs ep.10
My latest radio show is now available for streaming/download via Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud, Google Podcasts, Deezer and other leading podcast apps. Alternatively, you can visit http://www.sfob.co.uk and scroll down to the widget at the bottom of the page. Playlist: Monday 26th February 1) Dancer – Change https://meritoriorec.bandcamp.com/album/10-songs-i-hate-about-you 2) R.E. Seraphin – Bound https://safesuburbanhomerecords.bandcamp.com/album/fools-mate 3) Outer World – The Drum The Beat https://hhbtm.bandcamp.com/album/who-does-the-music-loveContinue reading “Ship Full Of Bombs ep.10”
R.E. Seraphin – Bound
Bay Area musician R.E. Seraphin returns with new single Bound, the first to be taken from his forthcoming second album Fool’s Mate. Both anthemic and intimate, it captures the essence of an artist in fullest flight and is a wonderful entry point for the uninitiated. Created in collaboration with Seraphin’s long-standing live band, Bound fizzesContinue reading “R.E. Seraphin – Bound”
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