This is so cool. I had no idea the Shop Assistants were recording again. What? It’s not them?!? Oh, then surely “Runaround” is a bonus track unearthed for a reissue of Chin Chin’s ‘Under the Westway.’ Really? Strike two? Well, I thought I knew most of these wonderful fuzz-drenched bands from the mid-’80s, but the… Continue reading Fireworks at Linear Tracking Lives!
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Fireworks at God is in the TV
Spanning the length of the A23, The Fireworks are Matthew (Big Pink Cake) on guitar and vocals, Emma (Pocketbooks) on tambourine and vocals, Isabel (Things in Herds) on bass and Shaun (The Wedding Present/The Popguns) on drums and additional guitar. Using ’60s pop as their broad template, together they set the sky alight with a… Continue reading Fireworks at God is in the TV
Fireworks at Neufutur
Despite a fairly generic moniker, the full length for the UK-based The Fireworks, Switch Me On, manages to blow away any preconceived notions about this being just another run-of-the-mill indie pop band. Even with two solid 7 inches and a well-received EP to their name, this full length is proof that the band is earning… Continue reading Fireworks at Neufutur
Fireworks at Austin Town Hall
The Fireworks are an electrifying power dream pop outfit based in London who have celebrated quite a bit of growing success already from their initial releases. They’ve put out a few singles as well as EP’s which should have already gotten your attention, but if you haven’t been formally acquainted with this group, have a… Continue reading Fireworks at Austin Town Hall
Fireworks at Records I Like
On and On is taken from the Fireworks forthcoming debut album Switch Me On which is due for release in February 2015 on Shelflife Records. On and On is noisy, frantic and clocks in under two minutes. Think The Buzzcocks meeting up with The Shop Assistants. Now that’s the perfect pop recipe for me. On… Continue reading Fireworks at Records I Like
Luxembourg Signal at Aimless Skylarking
Truth be told, I started Aimless Skylarking mainly as a way to get photo passes. Since I was going to lots of gigs, combining music and my photography hobby just made sense to me. After buying tickets and sorting out arrangements, I’d contact the artist/band or their press agent and request a photo pass with… Continue reading Luxembourg Signal at Aimless Skylarking
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
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
Luxembourg Signal at Canal Blog
Un premier album éponyme composé de solides morceaux pop construits autour de belles mélodies.Rien à jeter dans cet album les mélodies nous imprègnent et nous happent tandis que la voix éthérée de Beth Arzy nous berce et nous conduit, comme toujours, au septième ciel. [Link]