Tag Archives: jangle pop

Lightheaded – Thinking, Dreaming, Scheming!

With an ever shifting line up built around the core songwriting partnership of Stephen Stec and Cynthia Rittenbach, Lightheaded’s pure pop juggernaut continues to build giddy momentum with new EP Thinking, Dreaming, Scheming! This latest release sees the New Jersey based beat group swathed in dusty reverb, their relentless riffs and melodic wonder cutting throughContinue reading “Lightheaded – Thinking, Dreaming, Scheming!”

Whitney’s Playland – Long Rehearsal

It’s no secret that this blog fell hard for Bay Area duo Whitney’s Playland’s 2023 debut Sunset Sea Breeze. Loaded with charm, melody and garage indie riffing, the album captured hearts from the very first listen.  With Inna Showalter (Magic Fig, Blades of Joy, Modern Charms) and George Tarlson (Grandma’s Boyfriend) now joined by EvanContinue reading “Whitney’s Playland – Long Rehearsal”

Autocamper – Again

Manchester fourpiece Autocamper have had my heart ever since I watched them scurrying mischievously around Oslo Hackney following their triumphant set in support of Bay Area jangle heroes The Umbrellas early last year. There is a gritty realness to the band’s sound that truly sets them apart. New single Again presents a band gloriously inContinue reading “Autocamper – Again”

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*”

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”

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