The C86 tape thing was a little tiny revolution. NME prove it right establishing an authentic niche cult due to became more popular even further when years to come gave youngsters the power of look out and collect songs by gathering information on blogs and e-zines catching up with those lost gems thanks mp3 and file sharing. (more…)
Back in 1980, The Undertones told the story of Cousin Kevin, a spoilt and pampered child who was bought the best Subbuteo set and a fur-lined, sheepskin jacket that, according to Mrs Sharkey, cost quite a bit of money. Oh, and a synthesiser. And in order for young Kevin to learn the said instrument his [...]
First Class. No, that’s not another really short review. I mean, does anyone remember First Class? They had a hit back in the 70’s with a song called ‘Beach Baby’. It was an utter delight – had some fantastic brass, ringing guitars, harmonious vocals, key changes, melody changes, everything changes, and even the kitchen sink [...]
Let’s Whisper and The Shortest Days. Outstanding! (There, that’s my review of the fantastic debut album from two of the members of sunshine-pop band The Smittens. Oh, what’s that mister editor? You want more? Ok) Dana Kaplan and Colin Clary have produced a jellybean, perky-pop record that perfectly matches the beautiful blue skies and warm [...]
Before I begin this review I have a confession to make – I really don’t like Bruce Springsteen. I mean; I’m sure he’s a lovely man who likes children and small animals and his lyrics are heartfelt and his records very well produced with wonderful playing by very talented musicians. But put simply, it’s not [...]
Niklas Gustafsson is such an amazing artist. He’s into so many musical projects that I’m not surprised anymore each time I realize I missed one of them! Got to know Nilkas better thanks to his electro-pop band “Friday Bridge”, during the hottest moment of “the indie-era explosion”.
Back in 1985, in ‘Back To The Future’, Doc Brown explains to a confused Marty McFly the theory behind his Space-Time Continuum premise. Apparently, it is possible for time to split in two, skew off into a parallel whereby lives can be lived and experienced in an alternate reality – good or bad – depending [...]
It has been a while since our last podcast, and I thought that a renewed 10 tracks of the week formula would be a good excuse not to write something about music, just do a nice interesting selection, sit back, and share my recent retro wired listening with you.
The term ‘musical genius’ is one often thrown around, maybe too casually, but generally aimed at the likes of Phil Spector, Brian Wilson, Serge Gainsbourg, Justin Bieber (hang on, one of those isn’t quite true!.) Similarly, an adjective such as ‘avant garde’ or ‘leftfield’ are bandied about like confetti thrown to the wind every time [...]
Charlie Levels, my dear friend from Paislie & Carlie The Band, has recently written a brilliant review on the cult indie band The Orchids. The Scottish twee pop band got popular in the ’80s almost thanks the notorious cherry niche label Sarah Records, and never stopped to amaze fans ’till then. Following the wave of [...]
Some of you may know a city called Rome, a nice wicked place in the middle of Italy, that is basically Europe. They say it was the centre of the World sometime ago, so it was a pleasure for my friends and me to have a little trip downtown, chat basically about nothing with the [...]
The Man Avec Les Lunettes are possibly the most influent English lyrics oriented indie pop band in Italy. It’s been some years since they’ve been around, and their story was unveiled to us like diary pages from blogs and little reviews popping out from independent music magazines since somewhere around 2005. This band always hit [...]
Tricked to believe it was an album, tonight I’m gonna check my from my fingers long departure from the keyboards to bring you to the attention of yet another release from one of the most active and lovable indie labeld still messin’ around and playing with our hearts.
Back in 1980, The Undertones told the story of Cousin Kevin, a spoilt and pampered child who was bought the best Subbuteo set and a fur-lined, sheepskin jacket that, according to Mrs Sharkey, cost quite a bit of money. Oh, and a synthesiser. And in order for young Kevin to learn the said instrument his [...]
First time I’ve stumbled on “Vermillion Sands” was a live performance on a YouTube Video. I didn’t ever recall the name, but since I’m really into garage rock and fuzz guitars I was positively impressed by the band.
Niklas Gustafsson is such an amazing artist. He’s into so many musical projects that I’m not surprised anymore each time I realize I missed one of them! Got to know Nilkas better thanks to his electro-pop band “Friday Bridge”, during the hottest moment of “the indie-era explosion”.
Recently I found myself in the position on trying to explain a classic rock listener what post-punk was meant to be. And that’s all because of Wire, the band, still alive and kicking like an Highlander dinosaur unwilling to give up to the floating of time, also thanks to the movement revival in the post [...]
There’s absolutely no doubt: IndieTracks will be the main summer festival being able to attract worldwide indie fanboys from all over globe’s bedrooms feelin’ in their bones the desperate need to get back to The island just like Jack used to bark about on the American tv serie LOST.
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