The Strokes. Love them or hate them, they are seemingly omnipresent. I like the Strokes, they have a way of just being there, easy to listen to, easy to sing along to. When I first heard this song (much like the rest of their records) it took a little while to get it. So, it... Continue Reading →
Tin Foil Hat // Johnny Raincloud
Think 70s, think Marc Bolan, think Arcade Fire circa 'Funeral' and throw in some odd one liners and you'll have 'Johnny Raincloud'. I think that's pretty spot on. https://open.spotify.com/track/6y1yoSPlLh8aFdx2WhoWXF?si=O4AKdGfTTBuYZYEJZuxnTw
Trouble Always Finds Me // FUR
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 →
Sidewalk! // Vinyl Staircase
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
Time Machine // Weird Milk
I saw Weird Milk last year in Brighton at Green Door Store (great venue by the way, check it out) and was blown away by the way they connected with the audience. They have a great retro sixties vibe, sort of like if Art Brut were touring with the Kinks. https://open.spotify.com/track/1cNt6DDTfYrU8Ahc5RFxea?si=gAokrm8GTBqYkWIv3ZBkQw