To start, let's talk about 'Friends' the twee indie-pop banger. There is a definite style that Joe has that he has absolutely mastered here, the catchy riffs and multi layered guitar work which instantly makes you think this could be a 60s b-side from the Doors or Kinks but then, as soon as I heard... Continue Reading →
Ok, first off, this band has a great name, secondly, I was in a band called 'Tiny Toes' so these lyrics are amazing (as they contain tiny toes) and thirdly, this song is beautiful. There is such an unassuming quality to this that I really can't explain how and why it's great, it just is.... Continue Reading →
As a massive fan of Camera Obscura, Raye Zaragoza is like coming home. The lazy dreamy quality of horns and steel string with a brilliantly powerful and honest vocal style is a perfect match. Enthralling Indie Folk that has an honesty and innocent happiness that everyone will love. It's over all too soon but I... Continue Reading →
The absolute epitome of sweetness. I think this would be the number one 'first dance' song if it went mainstream. It works as a b-side (or maybe double a-side?) to The Maccabees 'Toothpaste Kisses' absolutely mesmerising. The lo-fi guitar along with the to and fro between male and female vocals make this a brilliant summertime... Continue Reading →
Layers upon layers of keys, muted guitar and quietly unassuming vocals come together in perfect harmony to create the single sweetest twee indie pop tune I have heard this year. It's unapologetically nice. Like if you somehow made Keanu Reeves out of music. https://open.spotify.com/track/0lJMhIAkNVsqoLubq2YkNl?si=WOHnp_xISMGM1gXRhMWNeg
First thing is first, WHAT THE HELL? The first Surfer Blood album was 10 YEARS AGO?! I feel so old. Anywho, Karen is their latest release and it is surprisingly chill compared to their first outing (yes, there have been 4 albums and 2 re-releases since but i'm still reeling from this realisation) and their... Continue Reading →
Let's have a break from the world, take a listen to Cosmo Sheldrake and forget about your cares. More of a composer than Indie artist, this track is something straight out of a musical. It's quite possibly the most elaborate and spectacular thing I've heard all year. https://open.spotify.com/track/0atQ9OT5OlguxE1tT5LTm0?si=Gwe_oQsASz-071ZMMwFL-A
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
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
Aside from their great name, Mr Ben & the Bens make great music for kids TV shows (I suppose thats why the name is so fitting). Joyous and quirky. I imagine this would be an ideal soundtrack for daydreaming. https://open.spotify.com/track/3xCmrt94Csr2K7bDT3by25?si=9EOG6KeSQCGbrhvKNSNbCw
Sounds Indie 