Tag Archives: indie

heavymetalkids.uk ep.23 *cancelled*

As some of you may already be aware, I refused to allow this month’s show to be broadcast due to technical issues. The intended playlist and necessary Bandcamp links can be found below. If you’d like to hear the show in playlist form, you can do so via Tidal here. I need a minute toContinue reading “heavymetalkids.uk ep.23 *cancelled*”

Lone Striker – s/t

Lending dewy-eyed romanticism to even the daftest of decisions, the rueful musings of UK DIY indie project Lone Striker consistently bring forth both comfort and closure. This latest creative outlet for Tom Brown (Rural France/Teenage Tom Petties) sees the artist embrace samples and off-kilter Americana in pursuit of meaning, understanding and melody. The resulting self-titledContinue reading “Lone Striker – s/t”

Menow – マスピレヌスの塔

Hailing from Nagoya, Japan and comprising duo Yukiya Kato and Maiko Matsuo, Menow specialise in dreamlike experimental acid folk which soothes and soars in equal measure. At times reminiscent of the wistful Bay Area fog pop stylings of the likes of Tony Jay and April Magazine (see the stunning higashi no oka de), the band’sContinue reading “Menow – マスピレヌスの塔”

Artsick: Sticking with you, me and community…

Bay Area fuzz pop duo Artsick recently released a vital new single to raise funds for The Trevor Project, truly the most worthy of causes. The release sent me on a voyage of discovery and I’ve been hooked on Riley Riley and Mario Hernandez’ raw and deeply real grooves ever since. Vocalist, guitarist and songwriterContinue reading “Artsick: Sticking with you, me and community…”

heavymetalkids ep.21

My latest radio show is now available to stream via Podbean, Apple, Mixcloud, Deezer and other leading apps. Alternatively, you can now listen directly via the embed below… Playlist: Monday 27th January Translating Falasteen (Palestine), in collaboration with The Sameer Project, launched a fundraising campaign to support families in Gaza facing severe hardships. Their mission is to provideContinue reading “heavymetalkids ep.21”

Little Oso – How Lucky To Be Somebody

Portland, Maine fourpiece Little Oso arrive sounding invitingly fresh and fully formed with their debut long player How Lucky To Be Somebody.  Honing their skills across multiple self released EPs dating back to 2020, the band specialise in ethereal dreampop featuring vocal melodies which cut through with stunning purity, the darker hues of the guitarContinue reading “Little Oso – How Lucky To Be Somebody”

Cindy – Saw It All Demos

And so this year begins as the last one ended, with this writer totally swept away by the stark splendour of San Francisco based artist Karina Gill’s unparalleled songcraft. Initially released via Paisley Shirt Records to coincide with Cindy’s recent UK/EU tour, these predominantly solo home recordings find Gill completely at ease in her environment,Continue reading “Cindy – Saw It All Demos”

heavymetalkids.uk ep.20

My latest radio show is now available to stream via Podbean, Apple, Mixcloud, Deezer and other leading apps. Alternatively, you can visit http://www.sfob.co.uk and scroll down to the widget at the bottom of the page. Playlist: Monday 2nd December

Ryli – I Think I Need You Around/When I Fall

Initially brought together for a Cleaners From Venus tribute album, Bay Area based Yea-Ming Chen (Yea-Ming and The Rumours) and Rob Good’s (The Goods) collaboration quickly flourished into a winning creative partnership, the first fruits of which being this tremendous single for Dandy Boy Records. Combining Chen’s pop sensibilities with Good’s keen ear for anContinue reading “Ryli – I Think I Need You Around/When I Fall”