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…”
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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…”
Ship Full Of Bombs ep.5
My fifth radio show is now available for streaming/download: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-6z732-14c254e Alternatively, you can visit http://www.sfob.co.uk and scroll down to the widget at the bottom of the page. Lastly, you can find the show by searching for Ship Full Of Bombs at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Deezer, Mixcloud and all other leading podcast apps. Playlist: Monday 9th October 1) seablite –Continue reading “Ship Full Of Bombs ep.5”
Apostille – Prisoners Of Love And Hate
An outlier with a deep knowledge of pop in all its forms and the unrivalled power it holds, Glasgow based Michael Kasparis’ Apostille project is back with third album Prisoners Of Love And Hate, and it’s his most deeply focussed and affecting effort to date. From the opening Whigfield (!) inspired house pulse of SaturdayContinue reading “Apostille – Prisoners Of Love And Hate”
Section 25 – Part-Primitiv / Nature + Degree / Retrofit / Dark Light
I was thrilled to learn recently that Factory Benelux are to give four late period Section 25 albums their first vinyl release. The Blackpool bands post-punk Factory Records origins and later Bernard Sumner produced electro triumphs have been well documented in recent years, and it is now time for their later work to receive theContinue reading “Section 25 – Part-Primitiv / Nature + Degree / Retrofit / Dark Light”
Sea Fever – Dilemma
Sea Fever are a Manchester based band fronted by Iwan Gronow (Haven, Johnny Marr) and Bethany Cassidy (Section 25), with Elliot Barlow and New Order’s Tom Chapman/Phil Cunningham completing the line up for what is an absolute powerhouse of a group. I have been listening to latest single Dilemma a lot these last few weeks,Continue reading “Sea Fever – Dilemma”
Andy Bell & Masal – Tidal Love Numbers
The scene here in Southend had been a little bleak since Covid hit if I’m honest. Alternative pub, hub and venue The Railway finally closed its doors after years of struggle, and with it seemingly died a thousand indie pop dreams. Local labels stopped releasing music and bands stalled and splintered as we, like everybodyContinue reading “Andy Bell & Masal – Tidal Love Numbers”
Index For Working Musik – Dragging the Needlework for The Kids at Uphole
Index For Working Musik is a new venture out of London featuring Max Oscarnold (Proper Ornaments/TOY), Nathalie Bruno (DRIFT.) Bobby Voltaire (Proper Ornaments), Joe Loftus (TOY), and Edgar Smith (J.C Flowers.) Two things had me excited for this new project when it was announced. Firstly, it was the opportunity to have Max Oscarnold’s compositions atContinue reading “Index For Working Musik – Dragging the Needlework for The Kids at Uphole”
The best music… report 1
Flowertown – Half Yesterday (Mt.St.Mtn/Paisley Shirt Records) I was first introduced to the wonderful San Francisco indiepop scene by hearing The Reds, Pinks & Purples (Glenn Donaldson) back in 2020. From there I’ve fallen in love with the likes of Cindy, Tony Jay, April Magazine and countless others playing woozy lofi dreampop that is bothContinue reading “The best music… report 1”
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