Released: 16 June 1986Producer: Morrissey and Johnny MarrBand Members: Morrissey (vocals), Johnny Marr (Guitar), Andy Rourke (Bass) & Mike Joyce (Drums) It's a bit divisive, 'The Queen Is Dead', 'Strangeways, Here We Come', 'Meat Is Murder'... in my humble opinion, this is the finest Smiths album. Morrisseys' flamboyant, rose waving, morose style is spot on... Continue Reading →
First things first, love the John Lydon cover. Secondly, a criminally chantable chorus. Thirdly, listen to it, you won't regret it. https://open.spotify.com/track/3BMbzIpU29b9ZfkVYyAXrn?si=kgLwnuEISdWURpELmfMKOQ
I don't like spiders. This release is amazing though. Yes, it's slightly older than most (2017) so it's not quite cutting edge but I really love this slow burner. Oh Joy are Editors in a parallel universe where they didn't get terrible and developed into something that you could listen to without wanting to cancel... Continue Reading →
Laid back and confident, I'm put in mind of Karen O if she was a 70 New Wave act. Love the monologue-esque rambling quality, modern post-punk finery. Another act from this years Great Escape in May but hey, who knows... https://open.spotify.com/track/6BVMPM8cIdCcuIzE9eaQlm?si=TaAMUxh6RTasF5z0Og69pw
In a word, jaunty. Imagine a song that perfectly nails down the anxieties of jealousy but wraps it in a quirky little jig. Reminiscent of certain St. Vincent tracks, great for a dark evening in isolation. https://open.spotify.com/track/09Rsulol5FHgiNDGELGVG6?si=zrlAhQqjQTed4N8yykwwXg
After seeing Gaffa Tape Sandy 3 times and being blown away by their sheer energy, personality and stage presence, as well as their seemingly endless one liners and limitless ability to befriend everyone in audience they are this weeks band of the week. Enjoy this indie punk loudness. Also check them out when they are... Continue Reading →
Rocking and a'rolling. Last year (or maybe the one before) I really liked 'Starcrawler'. I have immediately been sent back to the first time I heard 'I love LA'. Blisteringly angsty rock ideal for being trapped at home and confused with the world. https://open.spotify.com/track/3h2AdsxzsoEKeQMEbSUPUr?si=248mfJfGQV2V6C_x5uALkw
It sounds terrible to say but I really thought this was the Walkmen, then I realised that I had a new favourite song. For the time-being anyway. Energy and Strokes-esque lo-fi, what more do you need to know? https://open.spotify.com/track/187b3jE1ZkGpcJwWrLzvDs?si=H5rd05vsRSiG_PT-bs1_rw
Call me crazy but I am instantly thinking 'electro Elvis Costello' maybe I'm wrong, maybe I'm right but it's definitely worth a listen either way. With a beat that screams the 'Postal Service' Young Guv rattle through this all too short gem and leave a smile on your face. https://open.spotify.com/track/44cz01Cx30aW0Ps49FYcmN?si=zG8BRvsLSQWYo1_KH43n3w
Time for a bit of good ol' noisy rock I think. Forget about the news and just nod appreciatively to the wall of sound offered up by HAVVK. The pumping track backing up the thin angsty vocals harking back to beyourownPET is a great way to start yet another working week. https://open.spotify.com/track/1rkO4dglHLhhKag4L2pIfs?si=O3jLtqnqTZOPfwoMIoHFZA
Sounds Indie 