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”
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Mythical Motors – Court Of The Beekeeper
Prolific Tennessee based DIY recording artist Matt Addison’s Mythical Motors create glistening psychedelic power-pop in which every melody hits like a hook. New single Court Of The Beekeeper is a breathless rush of contemporary energy bathed in a golden glow of heady nostalgia, comforting in its familiarity, startling in its giddy execution. With a backContinue reading “Mythical Motors – Court Of The Beekeeper”
The Tumbledryer Babies – Sadness Out
The Tumbledryer Babies, aka Southend-On-Sea based DIY recording artist Andrew Moore, have quietly amassed over forty releases across Bandcamp and streaming services dating back to 2008, as well as limited 7” singles and a currently out-of-print long playing best of. A boundless multi-instrumentalist, Moore’s recorded work blends minimalist left-field electronics, earworm guitar riffs and OmnichordContinue reading “The Tumbledryer Babies – Sadness Out”
Ship Full Of Bombs ep.8
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 1st January 1) Tara Clerkin Trio – Marble Walls https://taraclerkintrio.bandcamp.com/album/on-the-turning-ground 2) Rat Columns – Bees MakeContinue reading “Ship Full Of Bombs ep.8”
Linda Smith & Nancy Andrews
Cafe OTO, Dalston, London 09/12/23 Baltimore based Linda Smith and Maine resident Nancy Andrews brought their lo-fi dreampop soundworlds to Cafe OTO for Upset The Rhythm’s twentieth birthday celebrations, and it was a true elevation of the DIY-indie spirit and the unique power that it holds. Leaning heavily on this year’s release A Passing Cloud,Continue reading “Linda Smith & Nancy Andrews”
Ship Full Of Bombs ep.7
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 4th December 1) The Reds, Pinks & Purples – We Won’t Come Home At Christmas Time Continue reading “Ship Full Of Bombs ep.7”
Ship Full Of Bombs ep.6
My latest radio show is now available for streaming/download via Podbean, Apple Podcasts, 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 6th November 1) The Umbrellas – Three Cheers! https://theumbrellasca.bandcamp.com/album/fairweather-friend 2) En Attendant Ana – BlackContinue reading “Ship Full Of Bombs ep.6”
Life In The Jangle Is Hard…
Here are some new sounds that have been moving me, maybe they will move you too… The Small Intestines – Hide In Time (Meritorio Records/Lost and Lonesome, out now) Tight three-piece harmonies and warm hearted jangle are at the forefront on this Melbourne based groups delightful debut album, featuring members of Chook Race (Trouble InContinue reading “Life In The Jangle Is Hard…”
Red Pants – Not Quite There Yet
The art and music of Jason Lambeth has been a constant presence in my life since I discovered his band Red Pants through their 2022 album When We Were Dancing, released via Bay Area DIY tape label Paisley Shirt Records. Working in collaboration with fellow Madison, Wisconsin resident Elsa Nekola, the duo have spent theContinue reading “Red Pants – Not Quite There Yet”
Life In The Jangle Is Hard…
In what is a slightly new way of doing things here at heavymetalkids.uk, I will now be occasionally providing a round up of some of the beautiful sounds I have happened upon/been sent/been alerted to over the last few weeks. Some I’ll dig more than you, some you may even enjoy more than me, butContinue reading “Life In The Jangle Is Hard…”
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