XYZ is the trans-Atlantic collaboration between American Ian Svenonius and Frenchman Memphis Electronic. You might recognize Mr. Svenonius’ effort to free Arthur Lee with his former group, the Make-Up, or his more recent work with Chain & the Gang or Escape-ism, the same way you might recall Mr. Electronic’s time with NON!, the Dum Dum Boys or Die Idiots. Continue reading “XYZ – Artificial Flavoring”
Tag: glam
Baston – Alamo 7″
I am not sure what’s going on in France at this point, but Croque Macadam Records in Montrouge has been churning out some great stuff. Their latest is this two-track 7″ from Rennes-based band BASTON. Continue reading “Baston – Alamo 7″”
Ketamines – So Hot! 7″
Hosehead Records in Toronto just released the third 7″ in a set of four from the KETAMINES. So Hot! continues their tear of twisted bubblegum pop and leaves it up to Mint Records to complete the artwork of the 4-piece 7″ set. Continue reading “Ketamines – So Hot! 7″”
The Squids – Wizard of Loneliness EP
Formerly known as Heroes & Heroines, THE SQUIDS just released a new 5-song EP that was tracked and mixed 100% analog. On Wizard of Loneliness they pick up right where they left off from their debut 7″ titled Two Weeks, continuing their run of glimmering garage pop. Continue reading “The Squids – Wizard of Loneliness EP”
Friday’s Find: Ketamines – You Can’t Serve Two Masters
After their 2012 debut Spaced Out, the KETAMINES are back with their brand new full-length You Can’t Serve Two Masters. The album comes courtesy of Southpaw Records in the United States and Mammoth Cave Records in Canada, coming in a short run with the first 100 copies on pink vinyl. Continue reading “Friday’s Find: Ketamines – You Can’t Serve Two Masters”
Lantern – Mr. Mars 7″
Just before their debut LP on Sophomore Lounge in July, Philadelphia’s glamorous punks in LANTERN released a 7″ titled Mr. Mars on Goodbye Boozy Records in Italy. It’s limited to 240 pieces with three different cover arts by Jenna Robb. Continue reading “Lantern – Mr. Mars 7″”
Friday’s Find: The Rich Hands – Dreamers
THE RICH HANDS hail from San Antonio, Texas. The trio released their first 7″, Heartbreaker,” last year, followed by a second 7″ earlier this year titled “Bad Girl.” Now they’re back with their debut long-player Dreamers, released by Detroit-based label Fountain Records, who also put out the bands first two singles. Continue reading “Friday’s Find: The Rich Hands – Dreamers”
King Tuff – Screaming Skull 7″
KING TUFF has had a busy year. Screaming Skull is his second 7″ of 2012, bringing us two new non-album tracks hot off the heels of his glamorous self-titled LP on Sub Pop. Continue reading “King Tuff – Screaming Skull 7″”
Burnt Ones – Protection Circle 7″
San Francisco’s own glamorous trio BURNT ONES drop a brand new single on the fitting (and aptly named) Fuzz City Records, marking their own third 7″ single to date. Continue reading “Burnt Ones – Protection Circle 7″”
King Tuff – King Tuff
KING TUFF comes back with his first full length LP since the initial release of Was Dead in 2008, with this now arguably being his biggest album to date. It’s simply called King Tuff and it was released by Sub Pop at the beginning of summer. Continue reading “King Tuff – King Tuff”
Styrofoam Drone 