Capturing the magic of the Bay Area underground in fullest flight and rearranging it into bold new shapes, the moog-bending progressive psychedelic pop of Magic Fig is a unique, all-encompassing journey into sound. A post-pandemic coming together comprising members of The Umbrellas, Whitney’s Playland, Almond Joy and Healing Potpourri, Magic Fig have embraced creative collectivismContinue reading “Magic Fig – s/t”
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EXCLUSIVE: Porcine – Layaway *video premiere*
Formed whilst ghost hunting around Barnsley market back in 2018, slacker pop trio Porcine’s irresistible melodies and endless hooks are inspired by the very best of 80s/90s shoegaze and indiepop, with a giddy emphasis on fun. New line-up Sam Horton, Giannis Kipreos & Georgia Murphy released their self-titled third album earlier this year and LayawayContinue reading “EXCLUSIVE: Porcine – Layaway *video premiere*”
A Penny Arcade for your thoughts…
Throughout his creative life James Hoare has been at the heart of some of the finest and most loved underground independent music to come out of the UK. His various projects have garnered praise and admiration not only here at home, but across Europe and the US too. On Saturday 11th May James brings hisContinue reading “A Penny Arcade for your thoughts…”
Goodbye Wudaokou – New Century Regrets
Reflecting on the blissful naivety of youth and it’s seemingly endless possibilities, Manchester based DIY artist Mat Mills returns with a new single for his indie/electronic project Goodbye Wudaokou. Dialing back the emotive synth tones that so flavoured his previous cut Ultraviolet Kiss, New Century Regrets sees Mills with a freshly blooming spring in hisContinue reading “Goodbye Wudaokou – New Century Regrets”
Poppy H – To The Dead, We Failed/Mother Give Bark Black Fire
The fearless experimental sounds of prolific UK artist/producer Poppy H transcend boundaries until they first become part of our landscape and eventually part of us. It’s not so much that you’re listening to his creations, more like you’re somehow amongst them. Hot on the heels of the recently released albums Grave Era and Confidence OfContinue reading “Poppy H – To The Dead, We Failed/Mother Give Bark Black Fire”
Yea-Ming and The Rumours – Ruby
Jangle popping in determined defiance of projected perfection and the inescapable pressure it evokes, Yea-Ming and The Rumours’ new single Ruby is a soaring, soothing delight. Building on the spirited indie country of her 2022 album So, Bird…, Oakland based Yea-Ming Chen has further refined her winning formula with a flourishing pop polish that rendersContinue reading “Yea-Ming and The Rumours – Ruby”
Dream Bleeding – Suddenly I Remembered Your Hands
Arriving fully formed with devastating beauty, Scottish space rock trio Dream Bleeding have completely captured this blog’s heart with debut release Suddenly I Remembered Your Hands. Somehow both huge in scope but intimate in execution, the band extract every inch of emotion from their soaring sonic assault, with enveloping waves of sound collapsing into ethereal,Continue reading “Dream Bleeding – Suddenly I Remembered Your Hands”
Ship Full Of Bombs ep.12
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 22nd April 1) The Reds, Pinks & Purples – What’s Going On With Ordinary People https://theredspinksandpurples.bandcamp.com/album/unwishing-well-3 2) Lightheaded – Moments Notice https://areyoufeelinglightheaded.bandcamp.com/album/combustible-gems-2Continue reading “Ship Full Of Bombs ep.12”
Is/Ought Gap – SUA
This latest release from the wonderful HHBTM Records sees the once lost art-pop/post-punk stylings of Is/Ought Gap brought passionately and powerfully out into the light. Emerging from the same early 80s Athens, GA indie scene that spawned the likes of REM, The B-52’s and Pylon, Is/Ought Gap were always a looser, noisier proposition, their incendiaryContinue reading “Is/Ought Gap – SUA”
Autocamper – Blanche/Budge
Like only the very best indie-pop acts can, Manchester quartet Autocamper excel at finding the extra in the ordinary. The underlying wonder of the everyday is indelibly woven into their intricate pop tapestry, a fact deftly demonstrated across the band’s new double A-side single. From Blanche’s punchy defiance to the multi-layered heartache of Budge, dualContinue reading “Autocamper – Blanche/Budge”
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