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heavymetalkids.uk ep.23 *cancelled*

As some of you may already be aware, I refused to allow this month’s show to be broadcast due to technical issues. The intended playlist and necessary Bandcamp links can be found below. If you’d like to hear the show in playlist form, you can do so via Tidal here. I need a minute toContinue reading “heavymetalkids.uk ep.23 *cancelled*”

Lone Striker – s/t

Lending dewy-eyed romanticism to even the daftest of decisions, the rueful musings of UK DIY indie project Lone Striker consistently bring forth both comfort and closure. This latest creative outlet for Tom Brown (Rural France/Teenage Tom Petties) sees the artist embrace samples and off-kilter Americana in pursuit of meaning, understanding and melody. The resulting self-titledContinue reading “Lone Striker – s/t”

Hospital – Hospital II

I’ve held experimental Bay Area trio Hospital in the highest regard ever since the initial tape release of this collection back in summer 2023. Three brilliant minds working at the very edge of their creativity and allowing us in to hear the results, what could be better? Combining the talents of Kevin Linn (Sad Eyed Beatniks/PresentContinue reading “Hospital – Hospital II”

Middle East Children’s Alliance fundraiser…

Hi all, I hope you’re well. For my birthday this year, I’m asking for donations to Middle East Children’s Alliance. The vital work that MECA are doing provides a constant source of hope and strength for children enduring unimaginable hardship. Any amount you can possibly contribute would be greatly appreciated. The Middle East Children’s AllianceContinue reading “Middle East Children’s Alliance fundraiser…”

Menow – マスピレヌスの塔

Hailing from Nagoya, Japan and comprising duo Yukiya Kato and Maiko Matsuo, Menow specialise in dreamlike experimental acid folk which soothes and soars in equal measure. At times reminiscent of the wistful Bay Area fog pop stylings of the likes of Tony Jay and April Magazine (see the stunning higashi no oka de), the band’sContinue reading “Menow – マスピレヌスの塔”

Artsick: Sticking with you, me and community…

Bay Area fuzz pop duo Artsick recently released a vital new single to raise funds for The Trevor Project, truly the most worthy of causes. The release sent me on a voyage of discovery and I’ve been hooked on Riley Riley and Mario Hernandez’ raw and deeply real grooves ever since. Vocalist, guitarist and songwriterContinue reading “Artsick: Sticking with you, me and community…”

above me – s/t

The Oakland based DIY label Dandy Boy Records has long been my go to for the deepest of Bay Area underground cuts, and so it continues with this release from former Blue Ocean man Rick Altieri’s new solo project above me. Expanding on his former band’s experimental shoegaze soundscapes, above me’s self-titled debut incorporates drumContinue reading “above me – s/t”

heavymetalkids ep.21

My latest radio show is now available to stream via Podbean, Apple, Mixcloud, Deezer and other leading apps. Alternatively, you can now listen directly via the embed below… Playlist: Monday 27th January Translating Falasteen (Palestine), in collaboration with The Sameer Project, launched a fundraising campaign to support families in Gaza facing severe hardships. Their mission is to provideContinue reading “heavymetalkids ep.21”

Little Oso – How Lucky To Be Somebody

Portland, Maine fourpiece Little Oso arrive sounding invitingly fresh and fully formed with their debut long player How Lucky To Be Somebody.  Honing their skills across multiple self released EPs dating back to 2020, the band specialise in ethereal dreampop featuring vocal melodies which cut through with stunning purity, the darker hues of the guitarContinue reading “Little Oso – How Lucky To Be Somebody”