Until now, Empty Houses have remained almost entirely out of the public eye, crafting the songs that comprise their debut album, Daydream. Now though they are ready to share the sheer infectiousness of their sound – a heady, euphoric pastiche of pop Americana that merges everything from soul and doo-wop to funk and indie rock. Listen to Falling Away below. The album sees a release on … Continue reading MM Shorts 841: Empty Houses
It has been a month since the last Nickel in the Jukebox, so here are another collection of ten tunes to put before our most discerning jury… you. So give them a spin and decide, hot or not… The Vryll Society – La Jetee [RIYL: Space-rock, the Horrors, the Brian Jonestown Massacre ] Reddening West – The River [RIYL: Americana, Hiss Golden Messenger, Andrew … Continue reading Nickel In The Jukebox (Vol. 13)
herMajesty have released their new single, a cover of the 1979 Patti Smith classic Dancing Barefoot. herMajesty’s version rises to the challenge and confidently reimagines the original’s incandescent groove, esctatic shaman call and ephemeral multi-layered vocals as psych-infused dream-pop. Listen below or click through for a free download. Continue reading MM Shorts 840: herMajesty
Named after a skater society from the 70s, The Zephyr Bones are a surfer-psych-pop band based in Barcelona. Having moved from Chile to Spain to start a band, their music is full of summery beach vibes and the sea is a huge inspiration to them, drawing on the never-ending sunsets, all roads leading to the ocean. Taking their inspiration from US bands such DIIV, The … Continue reading Introducing >>> The Zephyr Bones
Using Sarah Records-inspired pop as a basis for and sonic experimentation, Philadelphia’s Mercury Girls make a jangly virtue of shimmery and adventurous guitar interplay over a sturdy rhythmic base, creating a sound that’s equally lush and driving. Listen to Ariana, one half of their tasty new 7″ from Slumberland Records below. One hundred and fifty three seconds of sweet indie-pop perfection. Pre-order a copy here. Continue reading Introducing >>> Mercury Girls
Here are this week’s careful selections for you dear reader/listener. No less than ten new tunes, all released, blinking and dewy eyed into the spring sunshine over the past seven days. They include Spray Paint, Flat Worms and Diarrhea Planet for those who like the needle in the red and Money and Andy Shauf for those who prefer the more sedate, maudlin side of life. … Continue reading Ten Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
Karen Meat & The Computer’s Pizza And Beer featured prominently in Chris T Popper’s favourite tunes of last year. Now the slacker-pop four piece are back with On The Couch, the title track from their forthcoming four track 7″ single out on the 3rd June. Tune in below to another fine example of their mix of catchy hooks, barstool drawl and off-kilter jangle. Continue reading New From Karen Meat & The Computer
Here is a quick round up of a bunch of cracking tunes that have been earmarked for posting in our inbox for too long! Treat it like a musical pick ‘n’ mix and make your selections from the queasy, post-punk drama of Greys, Ladada’s surf-psych, the crisp indie rock of Clean Spill, rustic American from The Convergers, dystopian garage rock from Sans Pareil, gorgeous, ambient … Continue reading Musical Pick ‘n Mix – Quick Round Up
The striking, warped pop of Candy is the latest track to be shared from Weaves’ forthcoming self-titled debut LP. Encapsulating the Canadian band’s high-wire approach to songwriting the track is, according to singer Jasmyn Burke, one of her earliest collaborations with guitarist Morgan Waters and remains one of her favourites. They’ve also announced a massive UK tour for the summer, so check the dates out below, while … Continue reading Weaves – Candy
Time to start the week with a few choice musical films… ten to be exact. So come with us a follow a path from the brilliantly louche, disaffected punk of Dilly Dally to the off-kilter urgency of Velcro Hooks by way of the mediative melancholy of Daniel Martin Moore, the energetic alt-country blues of Alex Culbreth, and the tripped out psychedelics of the Lucid Dream and plenty … Continue reading Video Round Up
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