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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.

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The Smittens "Typing, Texting" 7 inch

Fantastic new single from The Smittens on the ever dependable WeePOP! label. The finest indiepop! Very recommended.

Tigercats "Banned At The Troxy" 7 inch

Yet another top quality release from WeePOP! and on a spiffing picture disc! With members of Esiotrot and Hexicon, they formed in 2010, supported Dum Dum girls on their second ever show, and have already released two singles.

You Animals "What A Shame, Lorraine" 7 inch

'What A Shame, Lorraine' combines a nagging keyboard hook and a Marr-esque guitar pattern. Flip side 'Halfway to Heartbreak' is an infectious three-minute blast of regret.

Scared To Dance "Spring 2011 Fanzine" fanzine

Includes interviews with Acid House Kings, HSOL, Felt Tips, Horowitz, Butch Boy and more. With free 24 track compilation Fortuna POP! CD.

Socialist Leisure Party "She Will Flame" 7 inch

Socialist Leisure Party, who have released singles on Cloudberry, Shelflife and Edition 59, finally have their first UK release. Socialist Leisure Party features Andy Hitchcock and Kevin House ex members of Sarah Records legends Action Painting.

Paisley And Charlie "Stone Lions" 7 inch

Indiepop fun from Brighton Duo Pailsey & Charlie on Pebble Records.

The Grubby Mits "To A Friends House The Way Is Never Long" 7 inch

To a Friend’s House takes its refrain from a cross-stitching that used to hang by a front door. The song begins with the repeating refrain; “To a friend’s house the way is never long!” with looping percussion, harmonium, guitars, string and brass

Comet Gain / Crystal Stilts "Split Single" 7 inch

Crystal Stilts and Comet Gain have long admired each other's work and even collaborated on an album under the name Cinema Red And Blue. This is a super limited split single to promote the bands' new albums.

Wake The President / Miniature Dinosaurs "Split Single" 7 inch

It's an all Scottish affair on this new split: Glasgow art-pop melodists Wake the President give us a jangly, ebullient indie-pop ode to love and being left behind. Stirling's Miniature Dinosaurs give us a a slice of Buzzcocks-esque pop.

Rayographs "S/T" CD

Rayographs have carved out their own distinctive sound which taps into a dark shimmering psychedelia. The songs have an odd timeless quality that yearn for absent cinematic visuals. Swooping, atmospheric vocals, with in 60s garage hooks.

The Victorian English Gentlemens Club "Bag Of Meat" CD digipak

The Victorian English Gentlemens Club release their third album, 'Bag Of Meat', via This Is Fake DIY Records. The album, the follow-up to 2009's 'Love On An Oil Rig' and is well good!

The Loud "Amy's Gonna Get You" 7 inch

Drawing from the post-punk echoes of The Jesus and Mary Chain, Echo and The Bunnymen, Wipers and Joy Division, alongside the psych and garage reverie of The Monks, 13th Floor Elevators and Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Various Artists "To Dare Is To Do" 3 inch CD

Marvellous little package of 3x 3inch CDs featuring 3 bands on Philophobia Records: Above Us The Waves, Gary Gore & EE Viles, Daniel Lancaster.

Tracey's Love "Modern Hipster" 7 inch

Another new release from that burgeoning indiepop stable of Brighton - Pebble Records! This time it is a debut single from highly rated London indiepop three piece Tracey's Love, getting back to the pure early sounds of 80s jangly indie pop.

Epic 45 "Weathering" CD digipak

"This is an indie pop album with a lot of bells and whistles. It's a gentle record steeped in countryside romanticism and one which I think many people will cherish over the years." - DiS

The Lovely Eggs "F*ck It" 7 inch

Ace new single from The Lovely Eggs. Highly Recommended.

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Laura J Martin "Spy" 7 inch

New single from the fantastic Laura J Martin on Static Caravan. She's recently been touring with Norman Blake's new band Jonny adding her melodious flute to their mix.

Pop Threat "Dirt n' Dust 1999-2003" CD digipak

Before The Blanche Hudson Weekend , before The Manhattan Love Suicides - there was Pop Threat. Featuring Caroline and Darren from those aforementioned bands on vocals and guitar respectively.

Pete Astor "Songbox" Double CD

Pete Astor, a prominent figure in recent Creation Records documentary Upside Down, is a significant British underground musician finally getting his due. Songbox, his first solo outing for four years. With additional covers CD.

Robots In Disguise "Happiness V Sadness" CD

Maverick electro-indie-rock-dance duo, Robots In Disguise, have created their fourth poptastic album with a little help from their fans, whose ‘pledges’ paid for its production.

Drugstore "Sweet Chili Girl" CD wallet

New single from the recently-reformed Drugstore. Lovely stuff!

Runaround Kids "Linked Arms" CD digipak

Wakefield’s emerging indie-rock trio, are set to make first and lasting impressions in the summer of 2011 with their debut album Linked Arms on Philophobia Music full of shouts and shakes, unadulterated and gloriously crafted DIY.

Paisley And Charlie "Songs In Black And White" CD digipak

Debut album from this Brighton indiepop duo. While they incorporate elements of early Field Mice, Belle and Sebastian and Trembling Blue Stars, this is not just indiepop but also pop in the sense of Bolan, Motown, disco, Saint Etienne...

The Sweet Nothings "She's An Accountant" CD single

New release from The Sweet Nothings, the latest project from Sheffield indiepop stalwart Pete Green. Two songs of affably shambling agit-indiepop.

The Give It Ups / Santa Monica Swim And Dive Club "Split Single - Odd Box Singles Club" 7 inch

Part of the Odd Box 2011 Singles Club

Hefner "Dead Media " Double CD

Originally released in 2001, Hefner's final album, Dead Media, is release as a new double CD with tons of extra tracks.

David Thomas Broughton "Outbreeding" CD

The second album proper by well-established nu-folk troubadour David Thomas Broughton.

The Telescopes "Taste" CD digipak

Reissue of the ace debut Telescopes album from 1989. Includes The Perfect Needle EP. Well worth a revisit!

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