Audaciously adept at refashioning the very best melodic twists and turns of 90s alternative, Bay Area fourpiece Aluminum have truly arrived with thrilling debut album Fully Beat. Reminiscent of a time when it felt as if the right chord change could alter your entire world, Aluminum bathe their soaring songwriting in a contemporary California coolContinue reading “Aluminum – Fully Beat”
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EXCLUSIVE: Porcine – Layaway *video premiere*
Formed whilst ghost hunting around Barnsley market back in 2018, slacker pop trio Porcine’s irresistible melodies and endless hooks are inspired by the very best of 80s/90s shoegaze and indiepop, with a giddy emphasis on fun. New line-up Sam Horton, Giannis Kipreos & Georgia Murphy released their self-titled third album earlier this year and LayawayContinue reading “EXCLUSIVE: Porcine – Layaway *video premiere*”
Torrey – s/t
There is a deep authenticity that runs through the various projects of Bay Area artist Ryann Gonsalves, and it’s that same authenticity that provides the beating heart of the new self-titled album by Torrey, recently released via Slumberland Records. Across the album’s twelve tracks, Gonsalves’ infectious melodies embed themselves artfully amongst layer upon layer ofContinue reading “Torrey – s/t”
Various Artists – Two Two Seven
The brilliant, no-frills all bangers Hartlepool, UK based label Prefect Records have just released their second compilation of deep cuts, rarities and vinyl exclusives. Following on from last year’s epic 14, Two Two Seven is another top drawer collection of new underground independent sounds. Each listener will find their own entry point, mine being theContinue reading “Various Artists – Two Two Seven”
Life In The Jangle Is Hard…
An almost overwhelming amount of new music has appeared seemingly all at once. Here are some of the many highlights… Shopfires – s/t Cascading arpeggios and gently enveloping keys lie at the heart of Leicester based artist Neil Hill’s stirring DIY jangle project Shopfires. Out now via Subjangle, Shopfires’ self-titled debut album is a warmlyContinue reading “Life In The Jangle Is Hard…”
Ship Full Of Bombs ep.10
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 26th February 1) Dancer – Change https://meritoriorec.bandcamp.com/album/10-songs-i-hate-about-you 2) R.E. Seraphin – Bound https://safesuburbanhomerecords.bandcamp.com/album/fools-mate 3) Outer World – The Drum The Beat https://hhbtm.bandcamp.com/album/who-does-the-music-loveContinue reading “Ship Full Of Bombs ep.10”
Ship Full Of Bombs ep.9
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 29th January 1) William Doyle – Now In Motion https://williamdoyle.bandcamp.com/album/springs-eternal 2) The Umbrellas – Gone https://theumbrellasca.bandcamp.com/album/fairweather-friendContinue reading “Ship Full Of Bombs ep.9”
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”
Ship Full Of Bombs ep.7
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 4th December 1) The Reds, Pinks & Purples – We Won’t Come Home At Christmas Time Continue reading “Ship Full Of Bombs ep.7”
Seablite – Lemon Lights
Let me start by saying right off the bat that I’m not sure there’s a band out there right now as cool as San Francisco indie four-piece Seablite. It’s incredibly exciting when the songs, sound, vision and style all come together as they have in the lead up to their new album Lemon Lights. SinceContinue reading “Seablite – Lemon Lights”
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