The brilliant, no-frills all bangers Hartlepool, UK based label Prefect Records have just released their second compilation of deep cuts, rarities and vinyl exclusives. Following on from last year’s epic 14, Two Two Seven is another top drawer collection of new underground independent sounds. Each listener will find their own entry point, mine being theContinue reading “Various Artists – Two Two Seven”
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Ryann Gonsalves – Ouch!
Homespun harmonies and huge-hearted melodies take centre stage on this full length debut from Torrey frontperson Ryann Gonsalves, released via Oakland based label Dandy Boy Records. Steeped in truth and self-reflection, Ouch! is a warmly infectious and highly rewarding listen. Using the sparsest of arrangements to conjure deeply affecting moments of real beauty, Gonsalves’ empoweringContinue reading “Ryann Gonsalves – Ouch!”
Life In The Jangle Is Hard…
An almost overwhelming amount of new music has appeared seemingly all at once. Here are some of the many highlights… Shopfires – s/t Cascading arpeggios and gently enveloping keys lie at the heart of Leicester based artist Neil Hill’s stirring DIY jangle project Shopfires. Out now via Subjangle, Shopfires’ self-titled debut album is a warmlyContinue reading “Life In The Jangle Is Hard…”
Ship Full Of Bombs ep.10
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 26th February 1) Dancer – Change https://meritoriorec.bandcamp.com/album/10-songs-i-hate-about-you 2) R.E. Seraphin – Bound https://safesuburbanhomerecords.bandcamp.com/album/fools-mate 3) Outer World – The Drum The Beat https://hhbtm.bandcamp.com/album/who-does-the-music-loveContinue reading “Ship Full Of Bombs ep.10”
R.E. Seraphin – Bound
Bay Area musician R.E. Seraphin returns with new single Bound, the first to be taken from his forthcoming second album Fool’s Mate. Both anthemic and intimate, it captures the essence of an artist in fullest flight and is a wonderful entry point for the uninitiated. Created in collaboration with Seraphin’s long-standing live band, Bound fizzesContinue reading “R.E. Seraphin – Bound”
forceghost – unknowing the known
Startling electro-psych jams and experimental trips into the cosmos lie at the heart of this deeply intoxicating new project out of Augusta, Georgia. forceghost combines the talents of long time friends and collaborators Eric Kinlaw and Marcus Barfield and sees the pair shaping their vast musical experience into what is very much a year zeroContinue reading “forceghost – unknowing the known”
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”
Dragged Up – Missing Person
Building off of the success of 2020s lo-fi garage-psych mini-album D/U and last years darkly captivating follow up Hex Domestic EP, Glasgow five-piece Dragged Up return in devastating form with new single Missing Person, released via Northwich based indie label Rare Vitamin Records. Built around the kind of groove the band have previously only hintedContinue reading “Dragged Up – Missing Person”
Ship Full Of Bombs ep.9
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 29th January 1) William Doyle – Now In Motion https://williamdoyle.bandcamp.com/album/springs-eternal 2) The Umbrellas – Gone https://theumbrellasca.bandcamp.com/album/fairweather-friendContinue reading “Ship Full Of Bombs ep.9”
Les Ailes – How To Greet A Praying Mantis
Loaded with the kind of liquid chord changes that make all distractions turn to dust, Portland based artist Les Ailes (Rylie DeGarmo) creates subtle jazz-infused folk soundscapes in which less is always more, and where every melodic twist and turn hits with devastating clarity. Seattle born DeGarmo began her recording career working with her musicianContinue reading “Les Ailes – How To Greet A Praying Mantis”
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