SHIRLEY LEE – Dissolving Time
Missing Page
You might recognise Shirley’s dulcet tones as he’s front man of Spearmint, but this is a little different. Relaxed indie pop is the order of the day here, with a tune that reminds me of The Lighting Seeds. Much like Broudie & Co, this is a bit of a marmite tune, you’ll either love it (like me – it makes me want a pub garden and a pint of cider though), or you’ll loathe it with a passion!
THE MOULETTES – Wilderness
Sotones
This is a strange beast, female vocals with 40’s harmonies over the top of some intriguing folk rhythms. On my first listen I didn’t take to this one bit, but going back a few times I realised what a clever little tune this is, revealing a little more with each listen. I’m still not 100% sold, but I’m intrigued enough to want to hear more.
THE MIGHTY ROARS – Elvis Lives (And He Drinks Sake)
One Little Indian
Female fronted punk with a decidedly radio friendly pop sheen? Sounds like a recipe for disaster, but The Mighty Roars pull it off admirably. This cheeky but affectionate nod to the Japanese and their love of western culture is a fiery little track and bound to get you pogo-ing on the spot!
PETER LYONS – Old Friends
Sotones
Our second Sotones release this week, this electro-folk track is the more initially appealing of the two (which will be paired as a double A side release). Fittingly though, as much as this was the more intriguing track on first listen, Lyons’ voice lacks the charisma to keep the interest on sustained runs through the track. It’s a nice little tune though.
WE WERE PROMISED JETPACKS – Quiet Little Voices
Fat Cat
Jarring guitars played fast, rapid drumbeats and strained vocal chords. This is the sound of a bunch of youngsters getting together and venting their emotions through music. Unlike the spotty teens down your street massacring well known tunes though, these lads from Edinburgh have crafted a post-punk anthem in waiting. We’re very excited by these guys and can’t wait for their forthcoming album!
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Matt
I’m sure its happened to him before but Shirley Lee is actually a man ! (Unless you know something that I don’t about a radical operation he has had!)
PS: Sweeping The Nation by Spearmint was one of those all time classic “Should have been a hit but wasn’t” songs. Ironically the lyrics were about bands that never had any hits !
Thanks Robin, weirdly, I did know (I’d checked), but then typed that anyway… all amended now! I really should check out Spearmint too (for some reason I pictured The Wondermints).