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 →
It is so incredibly refreshing. Its an indie track wrapped in a show tune inspired by folk. What's not to like?? You may have ran into Walter Martin before under the guise of the Walkmen of Jonathan Fire*Eater, so this solo outing won't come as much of a surprise. Reminiscent of Orlando Weeks' solo efforts... Continue Reading →
In a word, jaunty. Imagine a song that perfectly nails down the anxieties of jealousy but wraps it in a quirky little jig. Reminiscent of certain St. Vincent tracks, great for a dark evening in isolation. https://open.spotify.com/track/09Rsulol5FHgiNDGELGVG6?si=zrlAhQqjQTed4N8yykwwXg
After seeing Gaffa Tape Sandy 3 times and being blown away by their sheer energy, personality and stage presence, as well as their seemingly endless one liners and limitless ability to befriend everyone in audience they are this weeks band of the week. Enjoy this indie punk loudness. Also check them out when they are... Continue Reading →
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
Band of the week this time around is a bit late (in the grand scheme of things) as I first saw them last May and this album is from 2019. Red Rum Club are from Liverpool and sound like a mariachi band/Miles Kane mash up. I one hundred percent advise that everyone needs to see... Continue Reading →
Let's just be happy and loud, Ezra Furman is happy and loud. Loud, prickly guitar that would be so fun to play, one of those riffs like 'Take Me Out', 'I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor' or 'Back In Black' that are poignant and simplistic but perfect. To be stored away and filed... Continue Reading →
It's not the summer yet, it's not even sunny (here at least) but this is my summer song this year I think. There are so many influences here that are simmering at the surface, just take the pitch shifts and the rolling hi-hats and let it wash over you like a wave. https://open.spotify.com/track/2acA2q7K4PnAkF8SHcp4JW?si=rwLfwCvsSIy7fsXMafSAGg
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
