Glasgow four-piece Dancer spent last year gradually building momentum via their rapturously recieved live shows and two introductory EPs for local label GoldMold Records. For their debut album 10 Songs I Hate About You, the band have linked up with esteemed Madrid based label Meritorio Records, and by leaning fully into their pop sensibilities, leadContinue reading “Dancer – Passionate Sunday”
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Orchard – ‘Til You Fall Down
North Yorkshire based garage-indie duo Orchard, comprising Rosie and Joel formerly of London bands including Baaneex, Magic Mist, Giant Burger, Night Pain and Melge, arrive on Cruel Nature Records with debut album ‘Til You Fall Down. Recorded without amplifiers utilising as few takes as possible, this collection has drawn comparisons with the hallowed C86 scene,Continue reading “Orchard – ‘Til You Fall Down”
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”
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”
Seablite – Lemon Lights
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 their new album Lemon Lights. SinceContinue reading “Seablite – Lemon Lights”
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”
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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