Author: mike

Luxembourg Signal at Soul Kitchen

Les Luxembourg Signal sont les champions toutes catégories du grand écart. Premièrement, Beth Arzy, Johnny Joyner et Brian Espinosa (la sainte trinité du groupe Aberdeen) sont la partie américaine du projet. Quant à Betsy Moyer, elle assure le quota anglais et a posé sa voix sur les dix titres lors d’un voyage chez ses amis… Continue reading Luxembourg Signal at Soul Kitchen

Pinkshinyultrablast at Subba-Cultcha

2014 has arguably been the best year for shoegaze in the last two decades. The reformation of bands such as Ride and Slowdive has proven the public still has a taste for “the scene that celebrates itself”, whilst the emerge of ‘nu-gaze’ has afforded bands such as Whirr a popularity they may not have enjoyed… Continue reading Pinkshinyultrablast at Subba-Cultcha

Mind Brains at Get It On Vinyl

Mind Brains new self-titled album definitely falls into this realm. Harnessing a massive range of elements, from classical, to electronic, to fundamental rock instruments, the album takes the approach of throwing everything at the listener in hopes that something brilliant may come out. While not brilliant, the album has plenty of high points. The opening… Continue reading Mind Brains at Get It On Vinyl

Mind Brains at With A Messy Head

Voilà une petite vidéo pour bien commencer le weekend, il s’agit du nouveau groupe Mind Brains qui rassemble des membres de New Sound Of Numbers, Olivia Tremor Control, Marshmallow Coast… et dont le premier album sortira prochainement chez Orange Twin. Le morceau ici est Body Horror. Here’s a little video to start the weekend int… Continue reading Mind Brains at With A Messy Head

Luxembourg Signal at Poet’s Sound

Οι The Luxembourg Signal αποτελούν την συνέχεια των Αberdeen με την προσθήκη μελών από Τrembling  Blue Stars. Αυτό φυσικά αρκούσε να μου κινήσει το ενδιαφέρον για το ηχητικό αποτέλεσμα της σύνθεσης αυτής. Το πρώτο single του άλμπουμ “Distant Drive” σίγουρα “δείχνει” προς την dream pop των Αberdeen, ένα εκπληκτικό κομμάτι με τα γλυκά κι αναλλοίωτα… Continue reading Luxembourg Signal at Poet’s Sound

Luxembourg Signal at Unpopular

Was there a more handsome record this year than the eponymous debut set by The Luxembourg Signal? With its icicle blue translucent vinyl and its classy, classic Saville-esque sleeve this was a record that reminded me of the magic of the physical artefact. The fact that the vinyl sold out within a breath of its release… Continue reading Luxembourg Signal at Unpopular

Crayon at Magnet

There is some mysterious appeal about bands with short names and short track names. Either way, Crayon, from Bellingham, Wash., had that and more, and now the band has released “Small” for free download. Crayon’s music was a messy blend of punk and indie rock. There’s snotty vocals, reminiscent of the ’80s hardcore scene, and there’s also a… Continue reading Crayon at Magnet