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[Interview] Yé Yé
A short chat with David and Fabrice from French band Yé Yé Hugger: By way of introduction can you give a quick overview of Yé Yé for those who may be unfamiliar with your music? Yé Yé: Yé Yé was […]
Lauren & Tokyo – Lighthouse
Now this is rarity, a talented duo who have put their faith in the lame duck that is myspace. Goodness, someone please them that Bandcamp is the way forward (well at least until it too resembles a hobbling canard as […]
The Black Angels – Bad Vibrations
Austin’s the Black Angels were summoned from the dogged influence of the Velvet Underground. So much so that they called themselves after a song from ‘…And Nico’ and have employed a series of vintage instruments to recreate the spirit of […]
Old Smile – Brief Conversation
The main source of joy from this blogging lark is uncovering something fresh from a band you’ve never heard of. Sure, it’s great when Lower Dens unleash another classic but then what’s new. Today’s bundle of happiness comes from Tom […]
Bell X1 – Snakes And Snakes
Not sure when Bell X1 ended for you but for me it was a few minutes after they left the stage at Marlay Park in 2004. That was their moment, supporting their sparkling ‘Music In Mouth’ album, with apple’s named […]
Butcher Boy – Trouble And Desire
This the very first song, from the very first album from Glasgow band Butcher Boy and what an introduction it is. There is more than a hint of Tindersticks with its distinct sense of melancholy, yet ‘Trouble And Desire’ exudes […]
Saint Motel – 1997
Not sure why, but I somehow picked up an aversion to Los Angeles band Saint Motel before a single note had even sounded. Could well be a result of the copious PR mails with their name in the subject line. […]
Slow Magic – Corvette Cassette
This has such an overriding sense of Washed Out splendour that it makes me want to open up a bar in a relaxed resort on a Greek island. A little spot that has thusfar attracted little fanfare. Nothing too different […]
Twin Falls – Janie I Will Only Let You Down
Having run his own label, Exercise1, for several years Luke Stidson knows exactly what the dynamics are in selling a band. So when he decided to come at it from the other side of the fence with his own outfit […]
Ultra Orange & Emmanuelle – Sing Sing
‘Sing Sing’ is entirely obvious but then many of the best songs are. Take a set of sexy French individuals and then arrange a series of sultry vocal coos to a hazy, alluring soundtrack. This particular set is made up […]
Frog – Ichabod Crane
Let’s not jump to any grand conclusions just yet as this is Frog’s first release (7 track self-titled EP) and anyway they have a little way to go in the catchy promo pic department. The Queen’s duo of Tom White […]
Boards of Canada – Dayvan Cowboy
Mention Sigur Ros and Explosions In The Sky to most people and they are likely to return the favour with quizzical looks. This despite the fact that compositions from both parties have high audiobility throughout the mainstream media. A little […]