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Close Lobsters at Big Takeover

Picking up right where they left off, C86 compilation heroes, Scotland’s Close Lobsters, return with their first new recordings since 1989. Kunstwerk In Spacetime warps back to the ’80s with two jangling, dreamy, anthemic pop songs that would have played heavily in rotations on “modern rock” radio stations. “Now Time” counters the arguments that all greatness is over… Continue reading Close Lobsters at Big Takeover

Close Lobsters at Sound wav

July 2014 – Twenty plus years between music releases may give fans cause to think that there will never be anything further coming from a band. But after one such hiatus, the odd live performance thrown in here and there, indie pop legends ‘Close Lobsters’ have come back with not one, but two E.P releases… Continue reading Close Lobsters at Sound wav

Close Lobsters Video Debut and Stream at Brooklyn Vegan

Eighties-era Scottish indie pop band Close Lobsters reformed a few years ago and have been playing shows, including a fun set at NYC Popfest 2013. Last month, the band released the Kunstwerk in Spacetime EP, the group’s first new recordings in 25 years. The long-ish songs find them slipping right back into their psychedelic, jangly groove like no time… Continue reading Close Lobsters Video Debut and Stream at Brooklyn Vegan

Close Lobsters at The Vinyl District

Those carrying an eternal torch for the epochal C86 compilation are certainly familiar with Close Lobsters. That Scottish band emerged from estimable company with a pair of full-lengths and even made some late-‘80s ripples in the US market before breaking up around the turn of the ‘90s. In 2012 they announced a reunion, and Shelflife Records’ issue of the sturdy, unfussy, and… Continue reading Close Lobsters at The Vinyl District

Luxembourg Signal at Innocent Words

This two-song release from The Luxembourg Signal – “Distant Drive” and “Wishing Pool” – is a spacey blend of mature indie pop. Comprised of members of Aberdeen, this debut is curious, but not exactly revolutionary. The A-Side, “Distant Drive” is the more compelling of the two tracks, but both feature jangly guitars, strong synthesizers and… Continue reading Luxembourg Signal at Innocent Words

Close Lobsters at With Guitars

I remember the Close Lobsters, they appeared on the now legendary C86 album and became associated with that scene, although along with the likes of the Wedding Present, Mighty Lemon Drops and A Witness probably represented the natural link between the end of post-punk and the start of indie music. A few years earlier and… Continue reading Close Lobsters at With Guitars

Close Lobsters at The POP! Stereo

Wow! Just wow. I can’t believe I’m sat here listening to Close Lobsters. New Close Lobsters. This is like a gift, an unexpected treat and stunning return to form. Easily one of my favorite late 80’s indie pop it’s nice to have these guys back and with such an excellent single to boot. Unlike so… Continue reading Close Lobsters at The POP! Stereo

Close Lobsters at Three Wheels Good

Sometime around early 1991, the indie label Enigma Records went bust and flooded the remainder bins of America’s mall record stores with thousands of remaindered LPs and CDs. That’s how I discovered the Close Lobstersthat spring, after buying their three Enigma releases at the Record Bar in South Plains Mall in Lubbock, Texas for, if I recall correctly,… Continue reading Close Lobsters at Three Wheels Good

Luxembourg Signal and Close Lobsters at Tuning Into The Obscure

Close Lobsters – Kunstwerk in Spacetime EP – Shelflife A new single by long-time rockers, Close Lobsters!  “Kunstwerk” is the German word for “work of art,” and I’d say that’s exactly what the band has to offer here.  A brilliant blend of indie pop, indie rock and jangle meet up with flawless songwriting and engaging instrumentation. … Continue reading Luxembourg Signal and Close Lobsters at Tuning Into The Obscure