There’s a specific kind of vertigo that comes from looking at a calendar in 2026.We often call bands like The Lemon Twigs "retro" or "throwback," but let’s do some quick musical math. Their brand-new album, Look For Your Mind!, is a deep dive into the peak 1966-1969 sounds of The Beatles and The Beach Boys. … Continue reading The 60-Year Echo: Time-Traveling with The Lemon Twigs
Tag: jangle pop
Album Review: Shapes Like People – Under The Rainbow
In what at times feels like the end of days, with the world outside growing increasingly grey, it is genuinely heartwarming to know that Shapes Like People are still out there, determined to put a warm glow and a smile back on our faces. Their latest offering is a wonderful collection of jangle-pop, dream-pop, and … Continue reading Album Review: Shapes Like People – Under The Rainbow
The Rebirth of Cool: Five Years Later
The Voice is Far From Strangled. I’ve been silent for a while. Real life—the kind with clocks to punch, bills to pay, and the daily grind—has a habit of taking over. But while I’ve been away, I’ve been watching. I’ve seen great artists, truly talented people who have given everything to their craft, finally chuck … Continue reading The Rebirth of Cool: Five Years Later
Album Review – The Shop Window – Daysdream
Once derided by music press for it's overly stereotyped bretton shirt wearing skinny white boys with floppy hair, in recent years Jangle-pop has made a triumphant return to favour. This uplifting and life affirming sound with it's history dating back to the late 50's/early 60's sound of the Everly brothers through to the masters of … Continue reading Album Review – The Shop Window – Daysdream
Album of the Month – The Shop Window – The State of Being Human
Jangle pop what a great word that is - the euphoric sound of layered guitars and vocals coming together to create a sound that harks back to a bygone age when Indie was great, and all the cool kids were playing it. But first a history lesson - C86 was an album that many of … Continue reading Album of the Month – The Shop Window – The State of Being Human
The Hot List – A New Flame – January Part 2
So you get two scoops this month which is just great isn't it. What have I been listening too? What's hot and cool? Who should be on your new playlist? Well I'm going to do a monthly blog or blogs of some of the finest so you can check them out. I'll also do a … Continue reading The Hot List – A New Flame – January Part 2
The Hot List – A New Flame – January Part 1
So returning, with the start of a new hot list. What have I been listening too? What's hot and cool? Who should be on your new playlist? Well I'm going to do a monthly blog or blogs of some of the finest so you can check them out. I'll also do a playlist for you … Continue reading The Hot List – A New Flame – January Part 1
