They’re excellent, new single is ok on first listen
New Music Releases Thread
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New Music Releases Thread
W.H Lung.
Young band from Manchester. Electronic / guitar band. Superb @Arkle first mentioned them back in late 2017. Debut album finally out in May.
Mickdundee
Winger
This Lemonheads cover album has persuaded me to check out The Bevis Frond. Can anyone fill me in on them?
Flying Lotus
Midfield
They appear to be named after a Chinese supermarket near to the university
Will definitely give them a listen.
Marty Moose
Striker
I definitely prefer angry, depressed, self loathing bob over happy bob likeI think he just has a "Bob Mould Song Generator" machine where he sticks in a few lyrics and out pops a song
It's still good but I'd prob go back and listen to copper blue or zen arcade before going back to this
I’m going to have to investigate a lot of them. I have to say I do like how he does covers albums - just about everything is obscure enough for me that it just sounds like a Dando album (except the Eagles one at the end I didn’t know anything)
oldmanofthemountain
Midfield
The Bevis Frond is the main vehicle for Nick Salomon, he’s a superb guitarist but also a great fan/purveyor of the more esoteric side of music. He is behind a few different record labels which are mainly for 60’s psych/mod fans.
It’s hard to know where to start with him as it’s all good.
International teachers of Pop album has grown on me since coming out on Friday.
My first thought was that it’s a bit too poppy for my liking but I’m coming round to it.
For those who don’t know / care, it’s the people behind Moonlandingz but in a more synth / pop way.
Fans of later stuff Saint Etienne May enjoy.
My first thought was that it’s a bit too poppy for my liking but I’m coming round to it.
For those who don’t know / care, it’s the people behind Moonlandingz but in a more synth / pop way.
Fans of later stuff Saint Etienne May enjoy.
Gave it a listen this morning en route to work. It's pretty good! Agreed about the St Etienne comment.
jacko100
Striker
September tour for Wilco, no Dublin date yet, the bastards!
Wilco have announced a UK and European tour for 2019
Wilco have announced a UK and European tour for 2019
Have been meaning to listen to them but currently working through a proper backlogue from the last 3 weeks. (added to which, I ordered the C86, C87, C88 and C89 box sets, which are slowly arriving so I'm going through retro late 80s indie pop reminiscences).
On a different tack, Cambridge Folk Festival have announced Gruff Rhys, Calexico and Iron & Wine. The Unthanks and Amadou & Mariam amongst their latest batch of bands, making it pretty likely that I'll go.
Funny that, just went to post on here that I've been listening to his debut this week after seeing him play on Saturday night. Very good, would recommend. Witty lyrics, a few great hooks and really lovely voice. Like a Fish is the highlight.
@chunkylover53 I will take that ticket if it ends up spare. If not, no worries and cheers for the offer anyway!
Enjoyed that, thanks!
Playing Cluny on Monday night also mate.
Not out until Friday I see. Anybody would think you owned a record shop mate.....
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I have 86-88 but not 89. Compilations from that era are all fairly interchangeable, like Scared to Get Happy, Pillows and Prayers, Revolutionary Spirit, Palatine/Communications, and several magazine compilations, but they're all good
Be curious to hear how 89 isSadly, a long way from NJ!
Will keep an eye out for them over here though - I'm usually more alt/indie than that, but I have most of St Etienne's stuff and a gig mate is a big synthpop head so I've tipped him off to it - I'd go see them
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Forgot you’re in the states !!
I am, but don't count me out - I've come back home a few times specifically for shows!
