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Schande

Interview by Matt Ashton Making music in various forms since the early 90s, Schande (Sharn-deh) deal in gloriously fuzzed-out guitar pop; quiet/noisy songs, catchy but never predictable, that fold in influences from all the best college/art rock and post-punk you can name (Breeders, Throwing Muses, Sebadoh, Siouxsie Sioux etc). On the eve of the releaseContinue reading “Schande”

Cindy: Ringing the changes – An interview with Karina Gill…

It’s no secret that Cindy are this blog’s favourite band. The stark, beautiful truths contained within Karina Gill’s writing frequently find parts of me I didn’t know existed, helping to gain understanding from even the most unfathomable of situations. Ahead of the release of new EP Swan Lake and a forthcoming second UK and debutContinue reading “Cindy: Ringing the changes – An interview with Karina Gill…”

Mt. Misery – Waking Up

Following on from the deft earworm hooks of Lunch Break and a whirlwind UK tour in support of New Jersey’s finest Lightheaded, Hartlepool indiepop collective Mt. Misery return with new single Waking Up. Awash with the soaring melancholic melodicism that has become so central to the groups sound, Waking Up is a cool refreshing breezeContinue reading “Mt. Misery – Waking Up”

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Cindy – All Weekend

On the cusp of a second UK/EU tour and with a new line up in tow, Karina Gill’s San Francisco dreampop collective Cindy return with All Weekend, the lead track from forthcoming EP Swan Lake. Whilst arriving with customary style and grace, the change in personnel has inevitably lead to subtle shifts in the band’sContinue reading “Cindy – All Weekend”

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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”

Teenage Tom Petties – Night Nurse

Ahead of the release of the self-titled third Teenage Tom Petties album on August 2nd, singer/guitarist Tom Brown has unleashed a second single bursting with pure, unrestrained DIY power. A relentless burst of soaring melodic riffery, Night Nurse dismisses the standard power pop verse/chorus/verse structure in favour of an unwaveringly propulsive momentum that builds towardsContinue reading “Teenage Tom Petties – Night Nurse”

Ship Full Of Bombs ep.15

My latest radio show is now available for streaming/download via Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud, 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 15th July 1) Chime School – Give Your Heart Away https://chimeschool.bandcamp.com/album/the-boy-who-ran-the-paisley-hotel 2) Dummy – Nullspace https://notdummy.bandcamp.com/album/free-energy 3) Peel Dream Magazine – LieContinue reading “Ship Full Of Bombs ep.15”