In the bubble of underground indieland it feels as if San Francisco four piece Seablite are everywhere at the moment. Their hypnotic blend of shoegaze cool and indiepop vibrance has been capturing hearts and minds since new album Lemon Lights was announced, and I’m the latest person rendered powerless to resist. On latest cut PotContinue reading “Seablite – Pot Of Boiling Water”
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Lightheaded – Mercury Girl
The Slumberland Records hot streak continues unabated with the release of Mercury Girl, the debut offering from New Jersey trio Lightheaded. Combining the talents of Cynthia Rittenbach (Glycerine Queens), Stephen Stec (Paper Streets) and Sara Abdelbarry (Teen Idle), the band release their first EP Good Good Great! on 13th October with both Cassette and DigitalContinue reading “Lightheaded – Mercury Girl”
Empty Country – Erlking
‘The end times end, we all sing along, one short verse thirteen bars, the force of fifty collapsing stars…’ I have to be honest. It’s been a fair while since I last heard a chorus that instantaneously made me want to set stuff on fire. Welcome back then Empty Country, whose new cut Erlking hasContinue reading “Empty Country – Erlking”
Rat Columns – Cerulean Blue
David West’s Jolly In The Bush seemed to largely slip through the cracks after its release early last year, which was a real shame as it’s gloriously off-kilter electronic pop was amongst the finest and deepest of the year. In addition to various other fingers in various other pies, West also fronts Perth based collectiveContinue reading “Rat Columns – Cerulean Blue”
Yes Today – 2022 Demos
After capturing audiences across this year with their unique nocturnal psychfolk wanderings, Southend based collective Yes Today have now given a full release to their first recorded works, 2022 Demos. Recorded prior to Roy Thirlwall (Melodiegroup/The Windmills) joining the group on bass, these six beautifully sparse arrangements feature the core trio of Amy Glover, AmyContinue reading “Yes Today – 2022 Demos”
Red Pants – Witching Hour
Anything new from the beautifully creative mind of Jason Lambeth is cause for celebration, but news of his first vinyl release courtesy of the wonderful Madrid based label Meritorio Records is truly next level stuff. Red Pants is Lambeth’s collaboration with fellow Madison, Wisconsin based artist Elsa Nekola, and the duo have just released WitchingContinue reading “Red Pants – Witching Hour”
Blue Ocean – Fertile State
Following on from their early limited EP tape releases and subsequent self-titled compilation for Paisley Shirt Records (tape) and Dandy Boy Records (vinyl) back in 2021, Oakland noise-pop trio Blue Ocean have returned with news of their first long player. Fertile State is the lead single and title track from the bands debut album comingContinue reading “Blue Ocean – Fertile State”
The 1981 – Move On
I was first drawn toward Oakland indie rockers The 1981 when I saw the hype building for last years Polaroids EP. I was hooked by the beautifully retro artwork before I’d even heard a note, and the fact they were part of the wonderful Dandy Boy Records sealed the deal. Fast forward a year andContinue reading “The 1981 – Move On”
Ship Full Of Bombs ep.3
My third radio show is now available for streaming/download: https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-mkvkd-147030b Alternatively, you can visit http://www.sfob.co.uk and scroll down to the widget at the bottom of the page. Lastly, you can find the show by searching for Ship Full Of Bombs at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Deezer, Mixcloud and all other leading podcast apps. Playlist: Monday 14th August 1) Now –Continue reading “Ship Full Of Bombs ep.3”
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)”
