I have to admit to being a sucker for a cool seven inch single. There’s something about the format that makes the listening experience that bit more personal and immediate. I was absolutely buzzing when I received my copy of Public Service from Leeds based outfit Last Tourist. Last Tourist conjures the sound of creepingContinue reading “Last Tourist – Public Service”
Category Archives: Bands
The Churchill Garden – Fade Away
It only seems like minutes since I was writing here about the last single from The Churchill Garden, ‘Reality’. Now here we are with the latest track from the collective mind of Andy Jossi and Krissy Vanderwoude. Where ‘Reality’ was a real mover. with their latest single, ‘Fade Away’, the pace is more sedate. ThisContinue reading “The Churchill Garden – Fade Away”
Mystery Rose – Stability
In a strange curve ball for me I received this out and out pop track this week. Normally I tend to lean to the alternative or indie artists however this artist seems to be ploughing a furrow all of her own. Mystery Rose is a seventeen-year-old artist who has grown up in Los Angeles. EpicentreContinue reading “Mystery Rose – Stability”
White Flowers – Within a Dream EP
After two exquisitely crafted single releases in ‘Night Drive’ and ‘Day by Day’, Preston’s White Flowers return with their new EP Within a Dream. Recorded at home and in the studio back in 2020 during the various lockdowns the songs on the EP explore themes of isolation, dissociation and self-reflection in this troubling time. WhiteContinue reading “White Flowers – Within a Dream EP”
You, Nothing – Reflectie
Italy is one of the most beautiful countries I have ever visited. There is a fine tradition of world class music emanating from their shores. Continuing that tradition is You, Nothing, an up-and-coming shoegaze/dreampop band based out of Verona. Formed in 2019 the band consists of Gioia Podestà (vocals and guitar); Federico Costanzi (guitar andContinue reading “You, Nothing – Reflectie”
The Empty Sleeps ‘PANTHERS’
This last year has been a tough one for all of us, for so many reasons. As we headed into 2021 my hope was for another great year of music to help us all escape the stress and chaos of life today. Music to lift us up and envelope us in its warm embrace. ItContinue reading “The Empty Sleeps ‘PANTHERS’”
The Rosie Varela Project – Low
The EEP singer is back with her own solo outing with The Rosie Varela Project. ‘Low’ is the first single from Rosie who says she created this outlet for herself so she could stay productive and sane between her monthly virtual EEP recording sessions. This will also let her record her back catalogue of songsContinue reading “The Rosie Varela Project – Low”
Fotoform – They Say It’s Always Lonely
Well, it’s the festive season again at the end of the toughest year in my memory. Throughout this year our bands and musicians have been producing some of their best work. I was looking for something suitably festive to post as my Merry Xmas blog when along came Fotoform. Fotoform hail from Seattle, Washington andContinue reading “Fotoform – They Say It’s Always Lonely”
The Method One – A Life Obscene
Returning with their latest single is Greenock’s rock supremo’s The Method One. ‘A Life Obscene’ is the latest in a series of tracks the lads have been teasing us with ahead of a much-anticipated album release. The band formed from the ashes of Glasgow outfit Dresden features Dave Mac (Vocals), Robert McGovern (Guitar), Gary FoleyContinue reading “The Method One – A Life Obscene”
CASTLEBEAT – Melodrama
Dream pop is such a vibrant and vital genre. There is no more vital member of that scene than CASTLEBEAT, the lo-fi project of first gen Spanish-Korean-American Josh Hwang, also founder of the record label Spirit Goth. He has a unique DIY, lo-fi approach to recording. His self-titled debut was recorded at home in hisContinue reading “CASTLEBEAT – Melodrama”
Static Sounds Club 