71. The Hobbes Fanclub – Up at Lagrange (Self-Released) Up At Lagrange was The Hobbes Fanclub’s (who we wrote about first in 2012) highly anticipated debut album. Catchy girl-boy vocals, wispy C86 jangles, lush distortion and overdriven guitars are this albums modus-operandi. Sarah Lay says of The Hobbes Fanclub: “Sepia-tinted indie pop; lo-fi reverb vocals, a background fuzz and… Continue reading Hobbes Fanclub at Louder Than War
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Mind Brains at Big Takeover
We don’t know how it is where you are, but the weather is bloody awful here at Big Takeover HQ. Which makes it all the more delightful to share this exclusive track stream from the new Athens, Georgia, band Mind Brains. “Whistle Tips” comes from their eponymous debut album which hits in early January on… Continue reading Mind Brains at Big Takeover
Luxembourg Signal at Whisperin and Hollerin
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Crayon at Big Takeover
Out of print almost immediately after it was released, Crayon’s sole full-length, one of Sebadoh founder Lou Barlow’s top ten albums of 1994, finally receives its first reissue – on vinyl, no less. Brick Factory teeters between charismatic inept indie pop and early Nirvana distortion. Snotty melodic sing-a-longs voiced by bassist Sean Tollefson (pre-Tullycraft) merge… Continue reading Crayon at Big Takeover
Hulaboy, Boyracer, and Safe Distance at Scared to Dance
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Joanna Gruesome and Trust Fund at Get It On Vinyl
Only on vinyl can you really enjoy the magic that is a split EP. Digital only music consumers will never understand just how awesome they can be. The best splits are ones that compliment both bands who share just enough influences while at the same time maintaining their distinction. Joanna Gruesome makes splits even better.… Continue reading Joanna Gruesome and Trust Fund at Get It On Vinyl
Hobbes Fanclub at Big Takeover (print)
The moniker of this coed Bradford, England trio’s album may insinuate something like vintage ZZ Top, but that’s light years off course. HFC bowed in 2012 with the outstanding “Your Doubting Heart” single, aesthetically fulfilling the promise of by-gone no-hit wonders from their home turf’s C86 indie scene 25 years ago. Up follows suit with… Continue reading Hobbes Fanclub at Big Takeover (print)
Emotional Response at When You Motor Away
Punk popping Boyracer has had a long career in the creases of the indie world. Their work has been released by Slumberland, Sarah, Jigsaw, HHBTM and others, and the band has released over 800 songs sing 1991. Apparently, that golden pension plan available to all indie rockers have vested, because the Pete Shelly EP is said to be their… Continue reading Emotional Response at When You Motor Away
The Black Watch at Whisperin and Hollerin
Yes The Black Watch are back with their 12th album and they have also put out 5 EPs over the years, yet somehow this is still the first album by them that I’ve ever heard and so I’m unable to tell you if they are maturing like a fine cigar or if this is the… Continue reading The Black Watch at Whisperin and Hollerin
Throwing Muses at Innocent Words
In the fall of 2013, seminal indie rock band Throwing Muses broke a 10-year hiatus – although to be honest it wasn’t much of a hiatus for front woman Kristin Hersh who continued to releases masterful solo albums and guitar-driven punk rock with her other band 50 Foot Wave. But I digress. Throwing Muses return… Continue reading Throwing Muses at Innocent Words