Smudge

Where I Go At Night EP

My biggest musical regret of 2008 was that I missed Smudge’s gig at Glasgow’s Bar Bloc. more… “Smudge”

Idle Lovers

All Control

‘Fess-up time! I did something I NEVER do before reviewing a new release…. I searched around for other reviews to check that I was not way out on a limb with this one. more… “Idle Lovers”

Noise Annoys Simon

You Say It, I’ll Know It

Noise Annoys Simon’s lead singer Simon Bish at one point played with early 90’s favourites of John Peel, Thrilled Skinny, so this twelve track debut album from the Exeter based four-piece comes with some pedigree. more… “Noise Annoys Simon”

The Dirty Strangers

West 12 To Wittering. (Another West Side Story)

With the understandable but constant clamour for new, disposable music, it’s sometimes so comforting to be able to access something familiar, warm and dear to one’s heart! more… “The Dirty Strangers”

Cryptacize

Mythomania

To be honest, I have never heard of the band Cryptacize before, and the only point of familiarity I can establish is that guitarist Chris Cohen previously played with Deerhoof. Which is a bit of a recommendation in itself, I guess. more… “Cryptacize”

Dag For Dag

Shooting From The Shadows

Dag For Dag are a brother and sister combo, originally from California, but now operating out of Stockholm, Sweden. This six-track EP (one a re-mix) exhibits their versatility whilst operating within the simplistic confines of distinctly lo-fi genre. more… “Dag For Dag”

Levelload

I’ve Been Thinking

Japanese new wave and bubblegum punk music has always held a fascination for me, so when this single landed through the post, I was well excited! more… “Levelload”

Kyoshi

Would it be stating the bleedin’ obvious to say that Leanne King, vocalist with North London based four-piece sounds like Lilly Allan? more… “Kyoshi”