One Rizla is probably the perfect song to soundtrack a hangover to. Loose, self deprecating and an overstated ‘I don’t give a f**k’ vibe which is reminiscent of Britpop in many ways. https://open.spotify.com/track/2ibdYmH7GRHNnUcBa6kbnG?si=BibNSU4TSrmKm5VTO-OjgQ
Now I don't know why but I'm getting a Maccabees vibe from Squid. Bit of an odd sentence but there you go. Really tight sound that makes use of the more odd percussion items and horns. There definitely should be more horn. Check 'Houseplants' and their latest release below. The mundane subject matter and the... Continue Reading →
Seemingly ultra obscure SideKickNick from NZ has quite a way with lo-fi, slightly off kilter noise. It takes a second to get your head around it but it's a definite grower. Also, I have no idea what is going on with the artwork but I hope thats a bellybutton. https://open.spotify.com/track/1mIi10mtrsp0FVjVRy5ZSM?si=uBoPz4m1QkuHGGRqKs2A1g
Remember those days in the 2000s when Good Shoes, The Rakes, Kate Nash etc were all the rage? If not then this is a good taster, 'Fishing' fits so so well with those guys. Chilled song about spending time hunting aquatic life in the Thames. https://open.spotify.com/track/0Dagw0EiAylnaOkZMgO9q7?si=nLd2YfH0TQmrKF7u8fp5IA
Ah The Futureheads, there's something very comforting when you can pick up with a band and carry on where you left off with them. I haven't heard any of their stuff since 'Beginning of the Twist' and it seems that they have maintained their tight vocalising style with well formed atmosphere building and slight jibes... Continue Reading →
This is going to be a very divisive statement and I totally get why you wouldn't agree or think I'm speaking out of turn but I'm going to say it anyway - think the short-lived 'Foxboro Hot Tubs', there is a strong possibility this could have been them, I know that there is a plethora... Continue Reading →
Awesome earworm work form the brilliantly named 'Vinyl Staircase'. This track really should be solely played in dark little clubs to tap your foot to and people watch. https://open.spotify.com/track/34n1LZmHUCpsYvFd6wSFZd?si=ZQstuQPbRu22DEJyBCvTYw
Initially I thought this would be yet another Jake Bugg/Conor Oberst type outing for a guy with a sad story to tell and yes, I suppose to a degree it is but hearing the lyrics describe witches making out and parties in a 'I'm really not in the mood' kind of a way is brilliant.... Continue Reading →
Lo-fi? Atmospheric? pop-punk? Who cares, it has an insanely catchy chorus and the intro sounds like a bee freaking out, what more could you possibly want. This is a theme tune for Hallowe'en and everyone needs it in their life. https://open.spotify.com/track/0J8r14l6AI319LwIx5YceP?si=vvBDsXQ5Q_-bVCetdef69w
So for the first 'Band of the Week' we have the enigmatic Kills Birds - kind of reminds me of Warpaint before they got a bit too poppy... I'm not going to drone on about their roots in LA or that they started out as a 'secret band', just give them a listen and spread... Continue Reading →
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