Augustine ~ Surface

Just a little snippet from when I went to see Augustine at Hootananny in Brixton this month. He was absolutely amazing. It was hot, loud and packed to the rafters, as every good gig should be! 

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Salt Lake Alley ~ Bankrobber

Continuing with the covers theme, this is Stockholm duo Salt Lake Alley - one of my top favourites of the last few years - putting their own jangly spin on The Clash. Gustav and Mikael say: 

"We tried to approach it like The Byrds approached Bob Dylan’s Mr Tambourine Man. In the end it probably sounds more like the UK circa 1989 than Laurel Canyon circa 1965." 

I say: "Certified banger!" 🏅

Ex-Vöid ~ Bigger Than Before // No Suits in Miami ~ Nothing Ever Happens // Yumi Zouma ~ Present Tense

I haven't posted for a while, sorry 'bout that! While I've been stuck indoors this past week recovering from Covid, the new records from Ex-Vöid (London), No Suits in Miami (Lund, Sweden), and Yumi Zouma (Christchurch, NZ) have been giving me life. 😍 Here's a taster. Enjoy! ♥

 

No Suits in Miami ~ The Robins Sang

Hello, is it me you're looking for? That's right, All Dressed Up in Dreams is back for 2022! 

I have had this new single from No Suits in Miami on repeat all week, which I can only describe as pure Sarah Records; an energising slice of catchy janglepop goodness. I really hope there is a new album in the offing. 🤞 Update: there is!

Acid House Kings ~ A Little Dancing

Hooray! Acid House Kings are back with their first single in a decade. And it's a cracker! ✨💃

Acid House Kings · A Little Dancing

Westkust ~ Cotton Skies

With the UK's seemingly interminable Covid lockdown restrictions apparently lifting by June, for once I feel cautiously optimistic about the summer, and the prospect of getting out to see some bands again. This blissful noisepop song by Westkust makes me feel at once hopeful and nostalgic, if that's possible. Hope in a song. 

The Radio Dept. ~ You're Lookin' at My Guy (cover of the Tri-Lites)

 They've still got it! I adore the Radio Dept. 🖤