Let's Whisper "The Shortest Days" CD digipak
The Shortest Days finds Let's Whisper its best form, with more robust, fuller songs, but still incredibly personal and fragile at times. Highly recommended!
Help Stamp Out Lonliness "S/T" CD
Heart-poundingly beautiful, eponymous debut LP of alluringly seductive songs from Manchester/ Belfast gender symmetric 6 piece. Hugely recommended!
Franklin "I Know" 7 inch
Franklin is Franck Rabeyrolles (Double u) side project. Where Double u music seems more intimistic folky and melancholic Franklin sounds more like mutant pop and charming indietronic combinating vintage analog synths, drum machines and long dubby guitars
Darren Hayman & The Secondary Modern "Pram Town" CD
Reissue of the first installment of Hayman's 'Essex Trilogy'. ‘Pram Town’ is Darren Hayman’s tenth album and his sixth since disbanding Hefner in 2002.
Plank! "Pig Sick" 7 inch
"Think Fugazi crossed with Slint crossed with Stereolab crossed with awesome." - Guardian Guide.
The Dark Sky Singers "The Harrowing" 7 inch
There are hints of the rustic grandeur of Green-era REM, woven into a bewitching tapestry of folk instrumentation.
Tula "Don't Say A Word" 7 inch
Tula, which in her native language means to wander far into the forest, is a Swedish folk enchantress who has already released a beautifully beguiling single for Static Caravan last year, ‘No Name’.
Girls Names "Dead To Me" CD digipak
“Bright, chiming guitars and propulsive drive” – Pitchfork. “Girls Names strike an almighty chord for the homegrown underground scene that's been severely lacking in recent years” Drowned In Sound
Local Girls "The Wedding Jitters EP" 10 inch
Described by some as posh girl vocals backed by 3 potential rapists, Local Girls return by royal disappointment to commemorate the recent nuptials of William & Karen with The Wedding Jitters E.P
Religious Knives "Smokescreen" CD
For fans of The Doors, Wooden Shjips, Can, Faust. Previous Album on Ecstatic Peace. Their last album on Ecstatic Peace was highly acclaimed and co-produced by label owner Thurston Moore.
The Kits "Lead Us Into Temptation" CD
Adventurous garage rock’n’roll scientists THE KITS deliver with their new album. They’ve teamed up with producer Chris Bailey (leader of punk pioneers The Saints) to create an ambitious, genre-challenging catalogue.
Alvarez Kings "Patience Is Strength EP" CD wallet
Latest EP from these Sheffield indie rockers.
Magic Bullets "Lying Around" 7 inch
Here's a lovely melding of both UK 80s indie and contemporary west coast dreamy melodies. Hints of The Smiths & Orange Juice.
Fists "Ascending / Stag" 7 inch
For fans of: The Breeders, Yo La Tengo, The Monks, Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers, Clinic, Daniel Johnston. After a triumphant 2010 Nottingham-based 5-piece Fists return with their brand new single through Hello Thor Records
Various Artists "The Hangover Lounge EP #2" 10 inch
The second 10” 6-track ep of exclusive recordings by acts who’ve played at London’s weekly club for seasoned drinkers and music lovers, The Hangover Lounge.
Darren Hayman "Table For One" CD
In 2006 the former Hefner songwriter returned to songwriting after an enforced absence. Moving away from the electronic direction of his previous releases Darren moved back towards the Indie/folk sound he initially became known for.
Die! Die! Die! "Form" CD digipak
Vocal acid, tumbling drums and feverish guitars ceaselessly in a frenzy of excitable, youthful garage punk precision.
Herman Dune "Strange Moosic" CD
Inspired by songwriters such as Bob Dylan, Chuck Berry, Jonathan Richman and David Berman, David-Ivar’s soft accent lends a naïve charm to his words.
Herman Dune "Strange Moosic" 12 inch
Inspired by songwriters such as Bob Dylan, Chuck Berry, Jonathan Richman and David Berman, David-Ivar’s idiosyncratic vocals and his soft accent lends a naïve charm to his words.
Comet Gain "Howl Of The Lonely Crowd" CD
Howl of the Lonely Crowd represents the fruition of the affection with which Comet Gain are held: recorded and produced by British musical icon Edwyn Collins, and Ryan Jarman of The Cribs.
Comet Gain "Howl Of The Lonely Crowd" 12 inch
Howl of the Lonely Crowd represents the fruition of the affection with which Comet Gain are held: recorded and produced by British musical icon Edwyn Collins, and Ryan Jarman of The Cribs.
Crystal Stilts "In Love With Oblivion" CD digipak
"Crystal Stilts make terrific use of their recycled material, appropriating favourite forebears' brooding moves, and contributing their own deft hooks and stealth energy." – Pitchfork
Crystal Stilts "In Love With Oblivion" 12 inch
"Crystal Stilts make terrific use of their recycled material, appropriating favourite forebears' brooding moves, and contributing their own deft hooks and stealth energy." – Pitchfork
The Primitives "Never Kill A Secret EP" 7 inch
With their first new recordings since 1992, The Primitives are back with a fantastic EP.
The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart "Belong" 7 inch
You know the drill with POBPAH. For Fans Of: My Bloody Valentine, The Smiths, Jesus And Mary Chain, The Vivian Girls, Crystal Stilts, Wild Nothing, Creation Records, C86.
Bearsuit "The Phantom Forest" 7 inch
Bearsuit return with an off-the-wall pop masterpiece and a fierce new sound incorporating dirty synths, urgent guitars and infectious beats. Produced by Gareth Parton (The Go! Team, Breeders, Foals)
Hollywood Sinners "Disastro Garantito" CD
Spain’s garage rock kings make a mixture of seventies punk rock and the most fun sixties garage band sounds. Surely how The Sonics would sound when they were young guys in their twenties today…if they were from Spain.
Thee Spivs "Radio" 7 inch
More rollicking Garage fun from Thee Spivs. Apparently they came up with the idea of a German vocal version for the B side as a nod to the great bands of the sixties who did this on a regular basis.
The Cute Lepers "Adventure Time" CD digipak
Equally influenced by first wave punk, mod-revival, power pop, with the spirit of Johnny Thunders...together with occasional hints of doo-wop, early 60's rock 'n' roll and a load of female back-up vocals.
The Cute Lepers "Damaging Acts" 7 inch
First single taken from the Cute Lepers third album “Adventure Time”. ‘Damaging Acts”. This 7” release features an exclusive b-side ‘Called ‘Don’t Believe The Numbers’
Various Artists "Piece of Cake! An indiepop compilation" CD
Great indiepop comp from Bristol club/gig types Big Pink Cake. Delicious & highly recommended.
Boa Morte "The Dial Waltz" CD
Between recordings Boa Morte spent some time touring with Teenage Fanclub, playing gigs in Ireland with Calexico, Howe Gelb & Adrian Crowley and working on songs for the new album.Statistics: Posted by Thee SPC — Thu Jun 30, 2011 1:43 pm
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