We are covering some serious distance at the blog this week, with a variety of sounds from a variety of places. First up, a true heavymetalkids.uk favourite from an undisclosed location somewhere in the UK… Ironic Hill – Bad Stuff (self-released) Following hot on the heels of the cathartic sigh of his self-titled debut album,Continue reading “Life In The Jangle Is Hard…”
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Life In The Jangle Is Hard…
We are being truly spoiled at the moment, with wonderful new sounds appearing relentlessly from all angles. Here’s a few of my favourites… Tara Clerkin Trio – On The Turning Ground (World Of Echo, out now) Crafting the kind of beautifully skewed avant-pop soundscapes that could only come from the vibrantly creative city of Bristol,Continue reading “Life In The Jangle Is Hard…”
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”
The DIY’s and Wherefores of Red Pants…
There is an indelible homespun warmth that surrounds the work of Madison, Wisconsin based artist Jason Lambeth. From family oriented DIY music videos to the sketches and collages shaped so beautifully into handcrafted zines, Lambeth has established himself not only as a key figure in the underground independent scene, but as a rather splendid humanContinue reading “The DIY’s and Wherefores of Red Pants…”
Seablite – Hit The Wall
Let me start by saying right off the bat that I’m not sure there’s a band out there right now as cool as San Francisco indie four-piece Seablite. It’s incredibly exciting when the songs, sound, vision and style all come together as they have in the lead up to new album Lemon Lights. After theContinue reading “Seablite – Hit The Wall”
Seablite – Pot Of Boiling Water
In the bubble of underground indieland it feels as if San Francisco four piece Seablite are everywhere at the moment. Their hypnotic blend of shoegaze cool and indiepop vibrance has been capturing hearts and minds since new album Lemon Lights was announced, and I’m the latest person rendered powerless to resist. On latest cut PotContinue reading “Seablite – Pot Of Boiling Water”
Empty Country – Erlking
‘The end times end, we all sing along, one short verse thirteen bars, the force of fifty collapsing stars…’ I have to be honest. It’s been a fair while since I last heard a chorus that instantaneously made me want to set stuff on fire. Welcome back then Empty Country, whose new cut Erlking hasContinue reading “Empty Country – Erlking”
Rat Columns – Cerulean Blue
David West’s Jolly In The Bush seemed to largely slip through the cracks after its release early last year, which was a real shame as it’s gloriously off-kilter electronic pop was amongst the finest and deepest of the year. In addition to various other fingers in various other pies, West also fronts Perth based collectiveContinue reading “Rat Columns – Cerulean Blue”
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