San Francisco fourpiece The Umbrellas placed themselves firmly at the indie-pop top table with the soaring success of their 2021 self-titled debut album and its 2022 follow up 7” Write It In The Sky. Split between Slumberland (US) and Tough Love Records (UK), new album Fairweather Friend finds the band bolstered by added melodic muscleContinue reading “The Umbrellas – Fairweather Friend”
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Various Artists – Two Two Seven
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”
Dancer – Passionate Sunday
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”
The Tumbledryer Babies – Sadness Out
The Tumbledryer Babies, aka Southend-On-Sea based DIY recording artist Andrew Moore, have quietly amassed over forty releases across Bandcamp and streaming services dating back to 2008, as well as limited 7” singles and a currently out-of-print long playing best of. A boundless multi-instrumentalist, Moore’s recorded work blends minimalist left-field electronics, earworm guitar riffs and OmnichordContinue reading “The Tumbledryer Babies – Sadness Out”
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 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…”
Outer World – Forms Of Knowing
After spending the last few years tirelessly championing the DIY scene with radio shows, music blogs and the Courtesy Desk indie store amongst various other pursuits, the incomparable Tracy Wilson (Positive No/Dahlia Seed) marks her return as a recording artist with new project Outer World, a retro-futuristic trip into the kosmische created in collaboration withContinue reading “Outer World – Forms Of Knowing”
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”
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