All of the emotions I can never quite find the words to express seem to exist effortlessly within April Magazine’s hushed melodies and glacial textures. Each release further refines their unmatched lofi beauty, making Falling Window their most affecting release to date. As is customary, Falling Window’s enveloping wash of sound is best experienced inContinue reading “April Magazine – Falling Window EP”
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Tony Jay – faithless
Originally recorded to coincide with the band’s recently completed Japanese tour, faithless is the latest lofi revelation from Bay Area fogpop auteurs Tony Jay. Boasting a new line up and drawing influence from the band’s favourite Japanese artists Les Rallizes Dénudés and Shizuka, faithless unwinds in a hazy slowcore blur of fractured greyscale psychedelia. OceanContinue reading “Tony Jay – faithless”
The Gabys – Colour Me Out
Arriving with the minimum of fuss and the hugest of hearts, mysterious UK lofi pop duo The Gabys mark their return with Colour Me Out, the lead track from their forthcoming third self-titled EP. Drifting past like morning (mourning?) clouds after the longest of nights before, Colour Me Out’s threadbare changes and fragile melodies soundContinue reading “The Gabys – Colour Me Out”
Sad Eyed Beatniks – Ten Brocades
The 2022 release of Claudia’s Ethereal Weaver brought the work of Bay Area DIY musician (and Paisley Shirt Records boss) Kevin Linn to a wider audience via its release on the Madrid based label Meritorio Records. Two years on, its follow up Ten Brocades enlists the help of fellow San Francisco based friends/musicians Karina GillContinue reading “Sad Eyed Beatniks – Ten Brocades”
Tony Jay – The Darkest Corner/Ancient Slice
A year on from the comforting lofi jangle of Perfect Worlds, two newly released recordings see Tony Jay exchange the enveloping half-light of their more customary DIY pop for darker, deeper hues. Blown out and lovelorn, The Darkest Corner’s aching strum and hum sees Bay Area fog pop auteur Michael Ramos finding solace in solitude,Continue reading “Tony Jay – The Darkest Corner/Ancient Slice”
Flowertown – The Ring
When Karina Gill and Michael Ramos collaborate they conjure a particular kind of magic that few can touch. Forever finding the exceptional amongst the everyday, the duo create whole worlds around seemingly simple narratives, leaving scope for endless interpretation and suggestion. Reuniting from their respective Bay Area projects Cindy and Tony Jay, the lo-fi dreampopContinue reading “Flowertown – The Ring”
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”
Cindy – Standard Candle Demos
If I was to be sent to a desert island for the remainder of my stint here on Earth and was allowed just one album for company, this is the one I would choose, no question. There is something incredibly comforting about the thought of knowing that this would be the only music I couldContinue reading “Cindy – Standard Candle Demos”
Tony Jay – Perfect Worlds (single)
There is something truly sublime about the music of Tony Jay. It goes all in on emotions that others will only hint at, and is never afraid to let the songs vulnerability be their strength. Headed by San Francisco lo-fi legend Michael Ramos, new album Perfect Worlds will soon be arriving via the esteemed SlumberlandContinue reading “Tony Jay – Perfect Worlds (single)”
Violent Change – s/t
I first became aware of Bay Area band Violent Change when I caught a friends Instagram video of a recent live performance. When a couple of weeks later one of the coolest people I know mentioned them to me I knew it was time to properly explore their gritty, vital back catalogue. With treasure inContinue reading “Violent Change – s/t”
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