Monthly Archives: October 2011
Brian Hoffer – ‘Psychoanalysis’
Brian Hoffer seems like a pretty unassuming Milwaukee chap. He makes fun music for fun times, like a cross between Lawrence from Felt, Brendan Benson and Ben Folds. Psychoanalysis is taken from his debut long-player Into the Boulevard, available now … Continue reading
Lilies On Mars – ‘No U Turn’
Check out this amazing cover of Franco Battiato’s No U Turn by LEG GUITAR faves Lilies On Mars.
Odonis Odonis – ‘Hollandaze’
Fuzzy, lo-fi surf punk/gaze from Toronto, courtesy of Brighton’s Fat Cat Records (Breton, Mazes, some band called Sigur Rós…). Hollandaze is the title track from Odonis Odonis’ debut album, released November 7th. It got me thinking about other possible food-based … Continue reading
Charli XCX – ‘Nuclear Seasons’
According to London teen Charli XCX, ‘Nuclear Seasons is about a sense of decay. Whether it be the decaying of love, the decaying of life or the decaying of a period of time. Its about being lost and frozen and … Continue reading
Foxes! – ‘The Panda Bear Song’
From The Panda Bear Song EP, available now on Elefant Records. Foxes! are the folks behind new Brighton label Big Salad Records.
Swimming – ‘Neutron Wireless Crystal’
This is taken from the Nottingham five piece’s forthcoming second album Ecstatics International, released October 31st via Tummy Touch Records. I recently reviewed Ecstatics… for the The 4o5, describing it as ‘a near faultless, cliché-free exploration of contemporary synth pop’. … Continue reading
LEG GUITAR v TUCKSHOP
LEG GUITAR v TUCKSHOP: Round 24 featuring The History of Apple Pie, Pink Skull and Pigeons… Read more
Pink Skull – ‘Hot Bubblegum’
Pink Skull – Hot Bubblegum from RVNG Intl. on Vimeo. At the core of Philadelphia’s Pink Skull are production duo Julian Grefe and Justin Geller. Hot Bubblegum is taken from their third, Jeff Zeigler (Kurt Vile, War on Drugs) produced long-player Psychic Welfare, … Continue reading
Light Asylum – ‘Dark Allies’
This frantic slice of electro-goth/pop was self-released way back in January and then again in May via Mexican Summer (as part of the In Tension EP). There’s no doubting vocalist Shannon Funchess’ conviction, or Bruno Coviello’s simple, authentic production, seemingly lifted … Continue reading
The History of Apple Pie – ‘Mallory’
I’m all for the early 90s alt-rock revival – Yuck, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, et al. – if it means we’re treated to more deliciously infectious bubblegum guitar music from the likes of The History of Apple … Continue reading
