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”
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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”
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”
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