The See See | Mary Soul
The See See have just released their new single Mary Soul through 360dgm and are currently on tour. I wrote about the band a while ago,since when their plans and direction has changed, so I will be getting a new band review up pretty soon, I am also planning on getting along to see them [...]
The Pocket Gods | Come on England (no nookie or playstation)
Last month I received an early release from The Pocket Gods, of what should be the anthem for England for the World Cup. Come on England (no nookie or playstation). Once again, The Pocket Gods have done what they are so easily able to do. This sits alongside the National Anthem v Anarchy in the [...]
Roses Kings Castle | One Born Every Minute
Roses Kings Castles have a new single out on 2nd May – One Born Every Minute, my thoughts. One Born Every Minute, I was immediately transported back to Twin Peaks and David Lynch, an under-current that all is not as it seems. This is a great track with an atmosphere of superb depth, the opening [...]
OfeliaDorme | Sometimes it’s better to wait
The 6 track EP Sometimes it’s better to wait, by OfeliaDorme from Italy, sees the band in great form as they take the listener in to an atmospheric and brooding space. to wait, which opens the release has all the essential elements that make OfeliaDorme such an interesting band. The velvet smooth music, darker than [...]
Galapaghost | Neptunes EP
Galapaghost, the vehicle for the solo artist Casey Chandler, has recently released his EP, Neptunes, which takes him on a voyage away from the emphasis on the Ukelele, with great effect, as he adds genuine emotive depth and good songwriting skills. The six track EP opens with Aloner, which sees Casey in a reflective mood [...]
The Supernovas | Slaughter in the Gaza
Running single releases is always a little problematical, how can I describe a one track release without it making no sense, but The Supernovas release of Slaughter in the Gaza needs to find some space. This is a single you can pick up on *, or perhaps if you get along to one of their [...]
Paul Liddell | Help Yourself Float
Paul Liddell has a new 5 track EP, Help Yourself Float released on 28th March through 360 Degree Music. The Ghost Car (The Caffeine Kicks) opens up the EP with a superb track, the high tempo of the drum and guitar playing well to the lyric, I drive up and down the country regularly and [...]
Jon and Lynn LP review
Jon and Lynn, the Bass and Vocal from New York, who have featured heavily in the indie bands blog charts over the recent months, took the step of releasing an eponymous LP recently. When I received the CD a week ago, I wondered whether the stripped back bass and vocal could be sustained over an [...]
Reader’s Wives | Victor’s Mother Juliet EP
Reader’s Wives released their second EP on 360 in early March 2010. Now available from *. Victor’s Mother Juliet sees the band in great form. On receiving the Demo, I eagerly opened the EP and pressed play. I was immediately struck with the depth of the release. I recognized, the art work, I recognized the [...]
My Glorious | Home is where the heart breaks
My Glorious, a trio from Vienna, Austria, have just released their debut LP*, Home is where the heart breaks. A 12 track release with the help of Raphael Spanocchi, to generate an LP which contains much experimentation in the laying down of the tracks. Love Extenders, the opening track sets the scene for the release [...]
