Category: albums/eps

[album] We Are Scientists – Lobes

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An eighth album from We Are Scientists is full of surprises. Partly it was recorded around the same time as they did their previous LP Huffy, but a change of direction is very obvious here. There were cool experiments earlier, like “Bought Myself A Grave”, but on Lobes they go full-on dark pop/disco/dance rock, with such new anthems as “Human Resources” (easily the best song here), “Less From You”, “Operator Error” and many more.

This does not mean that if you liked the past work then Lobes won’t work for you. On the contrary, the new songs will for sure satisfy existing fans as they feature those good old gigantic hooks and the group’s signature charm, but they might also help the band to expand its audience with fresh ideas. An amazing achievement and result for indie veterans who have been performing on stage for almost 25 years now.

Stream below and buy the record here.

[ep] Peel Dream Magazine – Magic Is Pocketed

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Surprise releases are something we love a lot, especially when they come from our favorite bands. One such gift was given to us last Friday from Peel Dream Magazine, the project of singer and multi-instrumentalist Joe Stevens, who released his new 4-track EP Magic Is Pocketed.

It is quite short, just nearly 8 minutes, but all the songs are masterfully crafted and work perfectly as an addition to fantastic Pad, the latest album from the group.

The mini-release is out right in time for the band’s UK and EU tour, which starts tomorrow already (find more details about it in another post).

Check out the EP below and buy it here.

[album] GRMLN – Dark Moon

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GRMLN, the solo musical project of Yoodoo Park, returns with the new album Dark Moon, released on Spirit Goth Records (and available on a limited edition baby pink tape).

The artist continues with what he does best — creating melancholic and nostalgia-tinged indie rock/bedroom pop. It is not groundbreaking or wildly new in the genre, but not many artists operating in this field are so prolific and both consistently good at the same time.

Check it out below and purchase the record here.

[album] Pet Shimmers – Anon Playable Cloud

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The last album we listened to in 2022 was Anon Playable Cloud by Pet Shimmers, and it turned out to be truly epic. Released literally out of nowhere on December 23, this is a confident and impressive set of 10 lo-fi hits.

This group have always operated in their own unique style, and it is practically impossible to match their music to any particular genre. A kaleidoscopic cocktail of styles, hooks, fun and unique charisma — the perfect release to enter the new year in a great mood with.

Check it out below and purchase the LP on Bandcamp (also available on limited edition marbled purple tape).

[ep] The Orielles – Tableau (Remixes)

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Having created one the most inventive and interesting records of 2022 in the form of Tableau, The Orielles gave their fans another treat earlier this month — a brilliant remixes collection of tracks from the album.

It includes Manchester/Berlin duo Space Afrika rework of “Beam/s”, and two more re-editions, one from London-based DJ/producer Shy One on “The Room” and another one from Edinburgh-based producer Eyes of Others on “Darkened Corners”.

Listen below and get the release here.