Seems odd that a 24-year-old Dutchman with a love of late ’60s psych is being cited as one of the ones to watch in 2013, but that is the case with Jacco Gardner, who has been flagged up by everyone from the hipster press through to the NME. On the […]
Contemporary Bands
DC Fontana – Pentagram Man EP (DCTone)
This EP has been plugged so much in advance I’d presumed it was already out. But no, the Pentagram Man EP by DC Fontana has just landed.
The Shook-Ups – Bad Reception (Soundflat Records)
Don’t believe anyone that tells you there are no good bands around these days. The Shook-Ups have a new album out called Bad Reception and to be honest, it’s excellent.
Secret Affair – Soho Dreams (I-Spy Records)
Newly released, Phil Culshaw reviews the new Secret Affair album, which goes by the name of Soho Dreams.
The Urges – Fire Power / I’ve Been Here Before (Mersol)
Apologies to the band, with so much on, a few reviews have fallen throguh the cracks. This being one of them. But you shouldn’t let the new single by The Urges pass you buy.
The Electric Mess – Falling Off The Face Of The Earth (Self)
Ah, the Electric Mess, who you may recall from the You’ve Become A Witch single. They now have an album too, going by the name of Falling Off The Face Of The Earth.
Various Artists – Scootitunes #1 (Scootitude)
Having just reviewed the Acid Jazz Hipsters 3 album, I thought this Scootitunes #1 album would be a nice compare and contrast.
Various Artists – Hipsters 3 (Acid Jazz)
Another year, another instalment of the Hipsters compilation from Acid Jazz. This time it’s Hipsters 3.