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…)
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 [...]
Ah, the 80’s. A fabulous, decadent decade ushered in by old punks who threw away their bin-liners, slapped on mascara and used progressively more advanced computer-based technology to produce their opus magnum. Elsewhere, faceless, grey-haired trainspotters and white-coated scientists manufactured shiny, production-line pap on an industrial scale.
When The Beatles returned from their spiritual jaunt to India in the late 60’s they were armed with so many songs that their very next record, ‘The White Album’, became a double. As the fading embers of their career slowly died they had so many bits and pieces of half-formed ideas they simply glued them [...]
Close your eyes and imagine, if you will, that it is forever 1972. The world, it seems, is a much groovier place. To fully appreciate the wonderful feeling of 1972-ness, picture yourself driving with your very best friends to the beach with the soft-top down. The sun is deliciously warm but tee-shirt breezes blowing in [...]
One of the joys of reviewing albums is unearthing talents that often lay buried amongst the hysterical output of TV talent shows and syrupy re-formed boy bands. When I first heard ‘Febrero’ by the wickedly-named Tiny Tide, (it’s a play on New Wave indie), I immediately felt like grabbing a full-length overcoat and heading off [...]
Thrushes is a young band from Baltimore. Sounds, haircut and vibes mix Santa Dog class, The Joy Formidable energy and Asobi Seksu love for melodies and shoegaze. So what’s the deal with some youngsters from Maryland not playing doo wop or corporate hardcore punk? Let’s find it out with Casey, the guitar player of the [...]
Paisley & Charlie are an indie lo-fi pop duo from UK with a real interesting story at their back and a speed highway of new songs and adventures right ahead. I came to know the band thanks their presence at IndieTacks festival 2011 and a collaboration for my little label KinGem Records. The production of [...]
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 [...]
First time I’ve heard about Rancho Relaxo was tank to Kaypea Elizabeth Porsch, a friend of mine from Protozoa (on Insanity Radio). I was instantly hooked by their “Harmony & Rockets”, from their debut EP. Catchy melody, shoegaze guitars, an hypnotic echo from a sitar, a clever taste in music being the soundtrack of the [...]
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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