Thursday, September 30, 2010

This Is England 86


What a series this has been. Probably the best bit of TV i've ever seen.
I found myself laughing out loud, moved to tears, and stunned to silence.
Great acting throughout but the performance of the series has to go to Vicky McClure as Lol.
The funniest moments for me came from Flipper's wack 50cc biker gang.
More Please!

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Image Of The Day

Grinderman

Just checked Grinderman from last nights Later show. Good but for me the new lp is lacking a true muthafucka of a tune like No Pussy Blues from the last album.

Friday, September 24, 2010

Ghost Box

I've recently become a little obsessed by this record label.
There's something in the music, and the design, that triggers memories of my childhood.
The music takes me back to the strange sounds i heard on 1970's children's TV, public information films, and TV test cards, whilst the record sleeves, based on the Romek Barber designed Penguin books from the 60's & 70's, remind me of library visits and text books from school.
The label was founded in 2003 by designer Julian House, and musician Jim Jupp, through a mutual love of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, English surrealism, library records, cosmic horror, and arts and crafts psychedelia.
The label has just made it's first forays into vinyl (surely the correct format for this music), with a series of reissues and a 7" series available here.
I'll post some of these over the next few weeks.
For now here's a collection of their amazing sleeves.

Single Of The Week


Nothing new here, just a joyous slab of indie rock which puts the fire in my belly.
It builds and builds then hits THAT chorus.
Reminds me of Weezer and the Pixies, infact i'd love to hear a Weezer cover.
Total aceness. Out now on Wichita

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Ecstacy


My first knowledge of this track was the Jam City refix on Benji B's recent carnival special show. I can see why this would be a carnival killer, pure steel drum vibes over a steppin beat.
Further investigations have found Endgames to be a Scottish funk/new wave band from the early 80's, and Ecstacy to be a B-side to their 1983 single 'Miracle In My Heart'. Pure Paradise Garage vibes on the OG.
The Jam City refix is out now on 12" on Night Slugs

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Friday, September 10, 2010

Internal Jukebox

All over the radio, the chart and my brain.
Out now on Rinse

Image Of The Day

Internet Forever


7 inches in diameter, 2 sides, band Internet Forever, sound - highest grade lo-fi fuzz-pop.
Got mine from Rough Trade innit

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Skegness

Last weekend we took a day trip to the godawful Skegness to play some vintage arcade games.
As predicted the place was like a visit to Jeremy Kyle's green room.
Apart from the arcade games the only other good thing was the pictured offshore wind farm.
Pretty damn impressive.

Still Corners


London's Still Corners write dreamy pop songs, full of swirling organs, big drums and lush vocals.
They reside somewhere between Broadcast and Beach House, a great place to be.
Their vinyl debut includes the tracks Don't Fall In Love and Wish, and is out now on Great Pop Supplement
Endless Summer can be found on the Gruff Trade compilation on Fierce Panda
The self-released 2008 ep Remember Pepper is sadly sold out