This isn’t going to be my usual kinda blog. Y’see I saw My Bloody Valentine live last week and it was a massive moment for me. Something that has taken nearly 30 years to get to. Let me explain. Let’s head back to the 90’s for this first bit of the story. I had justContinue reading “My Bloody Valentine and Me”
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Thought Bubble – A Made Up World EP
Thought Bubble’s EP, A Made Up World, showcases their unique sound with four tracks that blend intimacy and experimentation. Each song invites listeners into a rich, evolving auditory experience.
Sister Ray Davies – Holy Island
Sister Ray Davies’ debut album “Holy Island” blends thoughtful melodies with rich narratives, exploring themes of progress and reflection through its unique soundscape, offering a captivating musical journey.
Son of The Right Hand – Pscenic Root
Glasgow’s Son of The Right Hand delivers a captivating debut EP, “Pscenic Root,” blending psychedelia, post-rock, and folk. Their raw sound and haunting vocals create a compelling musical experience.
Midlake – A Bridge To Far
Midlake’s new album, A Bridge To Far, showcases their distinctive blend of folk, prog, and jazz, embodying themes of hope and renewal. This marks a revitalized chapter in their two-decade journey.
Flock of Dimes – The Life You Save
I came into Jenn Wasner’s world through ‘Long After Midnight’, a song that stopped me in my tracks earlier this year. Back then, I wrote about how she stripped everything back until only the truth was left, voice, guitar, silence. It felt like eavesdropping on someone quietly taking stock. That single hinted at something deeper,Continue reading “Flock of Dimes – The Life You Save”
Just Mustard – We Were Just Here
Just Mustard’s third album, We Were Just Here, showcases their evolution, blending intensity with open, shimmering soundscapes. The album highlights transformation and the struggle for beauty amidst chaos, delivering powerful emotional resonance.
Phantom Wave – Echoes Unknown
Phantom Wave’s third album, Echoes Unknown, merges emotional depth with dream pop and shoegaze influences, showcasing layered sounds and dynamic tracks that create an immersive auditory experience.
Ain’t – Long Short Round
I’ve been keeping a close eye on South London’s Ain’t for a while now. Their last two singles are sitting proudly in my 7-inch collection, and for good reason. Both 2024’s Oar / Teething and January’s Pirouette / Jude floored me with their authenticity and how gritty, melodic, and beautifully out of step with everythingContinue reading “Ain’t – Long Short Round”
Total Wife – Come Back Down
Total Wife’s album “Come Back Down” blends intimacy and intensity, showcasing their unique sound through diverse tracks. It explores themes of dreams, emotions, and the interplay of noise and beauty.