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”
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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…”
The Reds, Pinks & Purples – Murder, Oral Sex & Cigarettes
Three years on from my introduction to both Glenn Donaldson and the wider Bay Area underground scene thanks to the wonderful Red, Pinks & Purples collection You Might Be Happy Someday, I still get an unmatched tingle of excitement whenever a new EP or album quietly arrives online. This time out it’s the dramatically titledContinue reading “The Reds, Pinks & Purples – Murder, Oral Sex & Cigarettes”
Dancer – As Well
These days, I find myself falling in and out of love with post-punk. Maybe it’s over-familiarisation or just me being too tired to be angry enough to enjoy it fully, but something really has to grab my attention if I am to step away from the jangle and get my punk stomp back on. StepContinue reading “Dancer – As Well”
The DIY’s and Wherefores of Red Pants…
There is an indelible homespun warmth that surrounds the work of Madison, Wisconsin based artist Jason Lambeth. From family oriented DIY music videos to the sketches and collages shaped so beautifully into handcrafted zines, Lambeth has established himself not only as a key figure in the underground independent scene, but as a rather splendid humanContinue reading “The DIY’s and Wherefores of Red Pants…”
Are you feeling Lightheaded?
Combining the soaring melodies of sixties garage-pop with the bittersweet jangle of the late 1980’s DIY indie explosion, New Jersey based Lightheaded have been riding a tide of excitement and anticipation ever since news of their debut release for the revered Slumberland Records started circulating. Their EP Good Good Great! arrives 13th October and aheadContinue reading “Are you feeling Lightheaded?”
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