AGENT SIMPLE
7"
Shaking An Egg
Fridlyst
“Shaking An Egg” is a pop journey with Agent Simple. Agent Simple knows how to make pop songs, and here are four memorable songs for you to sing along to. On this record his dark voice is mixed with the wonderful voice from Formelette, and they sound great together. This is the first release on Fridlyst a.k.a. Open Field. The EP comes with a screenprinted cover. Tracklist: “Can't Think Of Anything”, “Friday”, “Better Days” and “Tomorrow”.
50 SEK
AIRLINER and ANT
7"
Imprints Of Emotion EP
Zenith/Smudgey
A split 7” that gives the beauty of Ant and Airliner to the world. Ant is Antony Harding (who used to play the drums in Hefner) and Airliner is Kristian Rosengren (from Aerospace). The matching of them is perfect, they both make acoustic and fragile songs from their bedrooms.
35 SEK
THE AISLERS SET
7"
The Red Door
Slumberland
Three track 7” single from The Aislers Set. The brilliant and essential uptempo floorfiller “The Red Door” from Aislers’ second album “The Last Match”. The b-side sees two exclusive tracks, “Summer’s Reprise” and a live cover of Girls At Our Best’s “Warm Girls”.
40 SEK
THE ANYWAYS
7"
Sunshine Down EP
Marineville
An excellent EP by the forgotten Oxford four-piece The Anyways, released in 1993 on revived Marineville Records – and still in print! Three great tracks of jangly guitar pop, produced by Richard Haines (who ought to be a legend after his works with Blueboy and Lovejoy). Tracklist: “Wish Away”, “Wider” and “Through The Open Roof”.
45 SEK
APPLE ORCHARD
7"
A Month Of Spring
Haymarket
“A Month Of Spring” is the fifth single from the dreamy bedroom pop duo of brothers Ryan and Dale Marquez, released on their own Haymarket Recordings. Three tracks of misty, distorted and melancholic guitar pop celebrating the beauty of spring. Perfect for fans of The Sugargliders, Trembling Blue Stars and The Field Mice! Tracklist: “A Month Of Spring”, “The Rainbow’s End”, “She Knows”.
55 SEK
ARTHUR AND MARTHA
7"
Autovia
Happy Robots
Adam and Alice met one rainy night in Leeds, UK and found a shared love of Kraftwerk, Factory records and old analog synths. This led to the formation of Arthur and Martha and the duo started to compose blissful pop with echoes of afformentioned German legends, Stereolab and Broadcast. This debut single is filled with perfect pop for long and straight motorways! Tracklist: ”Autovia” and ”Japanese Kiss”.
50 SEK
BALLOON DERBY
7"
Our Finest Hour
Dorothy/Apple Crumble
This lovely two track single from Philippine pop quintet, co-released by Japanese label Apple Crumble and Philippine label Dorothy, is pure happy-go-lucky, rich orchestrated pop with some 60’s thrown in. When a band states Eggstone, Holiday, Dislocation Dance, The Pale Fountains and The Housemartins as their influences you know they’re aiming for pop perfection and the result is delicious. A bit like a mix of Holiday’s “Ready, Steady, Go!” and Seashells “Looking After Your Flowers” (two sadly forgotten albums!). Tracklist: “Lorraine” and “Moonstruck”.
55 SEK
THE BARTLEBEES
7"
So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish!
Magic Marker
A three track 7” single by German popsmiths The Bartlebees. These songs were recorded in the USA with Jeff Feuerzeig and Dean Wareham (Galaxie 500, Luna). Perfect for fans of Television Personalities and The Pastels. Tracklist: “Flight Fright”, “Zeno Cosini” and “In My Box”.
45 SEK
THE BARTLEBEES
7"
Rebuilding America On 45
Little Teddy / K
A two track 7” single by German popsmiths The Bartlebees. These songs were recorded with Calvin “K” Johnson at Dub Narcotic in Olympia, Washington during their ‘95 US Tour. Perfect for fans of Television Personalities and The Pastels. Tracklist: “My Baby Lives Her Life” and “Darling Are You Sure?”.
45 SEK
THE BARTLEBEES
7"
You Are Still Beautiful
Little Teddy
A three track 7” single by German popsmiths The Bartlebees, with a smashing “You Are Still Beautiful” on the a-side - a song that fits perfect beside old classic Television Personalities songs. Produced by Sir Mark Flunder (Television Personalities, McTells, Sportique). Tracklist: “You Are Still Beautiful”, “Time To Say Goodbye” and “Little Teddy”.
45 SEK
THE BATS
7"
Don´t You Rise
Slumberland
The Bats are legends of New Zealand music, standing tall alongside contemporaries The Clean and The Chills as linchpins of the Flying Nun label and the Dunedin/Christchurch scene. Over the course of 25 years, 7 albums and 4 world tours, the original line-up of Robert Scott, Malcolm Grant, Paul Kean and Kaye Woodward remains intact and still creating vital pastoral pop gems. Combining Robert’s mantric-like guitar pick and strum, bouncing bass with a twist from Paul, melodic hooks from Kaye on guitar and Malcolm’s snappy beats, the combination of musical ingredients works perfectly - effortlessly. The band’s reputation is sterling; based on legendary albums like Daddy’s Highway and Silverbeet and their energetic live shows, The Bats have an enthusiastic world-wide fanbase who treasure the band’s continued excellence. The “Don’t You Rise” EP gathers up four tunes from 1998 and 2003, helping to complete the discographical picture leading up to the release of their current album, “The Guilty Office”. Featuring the electric violin on Alastair Galbraith (who last featured on The Bats’ “Law Of Things”), “That’s How You Found Me” would fit in perfectly on any classic Bats album and mesmerized with its folk-pop groove. “You Don’t Belong” is a moody gem, while “Don’t You Rise”’s country-inflected strum is a live favorite. “Face Inside The Sun” rounds out the record in fine form, a mid-tempo sing-along that sounds straight off of “Daddy’s Highway”. A pretty special EP then, and ample evidence that 25 years after forming, The Bats still earn their legendary status. Tracklist: “That’s How You Found Me”, “You Don’t Belong Here”, “Don’t You Rise” and “Face Inside The Sun”.
45 SEK
BEARS
7"
Snowman
Bears
Another great release from US pop duo Bears, this time a self-released four track 7” with a Christmas/winter theme. Comes with a free six song download. Tracklist: ”I’m A Snowman”, “Holidays”, “Easy Days” and “Let Me See You Again”.
55 SEK
BEARS
7"
Who Knows
Impose
Charming 7” by Bears with two exclusive new tracks. “Who Knows” is a sparkling gem, one of the most immediate hit songs penned by Bears up to date. 1:56 in length, rushing from the start, backed by organ and handclaps and filled with ace vocal harmony bridges, “Who Knows” is made in the same manner as an a-side was originally intended way back... just one more listen, please! Included is a code that allows you to download the songs in mp3 format. Tracklist: “Who Knows” and “Making Something”. Highly recommended!
45 SEK
THE BON BON CLUB
7"
Love Is Blind
Thee Sheffield Phonographic Corporation
The Bon Bon Club are Sushi Quatro (bass, vocals), Thirsty Moore (drums, vocals) and Chapatti Smith (perc, vocals), although Sushi and Thirsty are better known under different names for their day job as the rhythm section of Sheffield glam-popsters The Long Blondes and Chapatti also plays in Slow Down Tallahassee. On this single The Bon Bon Club hit us with a Hulk-fist sized triple whammy (plus!) of cover versions. Rather than slow the songs down on acoustic guitar to ”show the great songwriting” like every Jo Wiley Live Lounge indie plodder, the Bon Bons strip ’em down and rip ’em up to the real essentials: the bass and drums. This is how you do it. This three track grey coloured vinyl single on UK label Thee Sheffield Phonographic Corporation features covers of Pulp, The Cure and …Gary Glitter. Tracklist: “Love Is Blind”, “Lullaby” and “Romantic Rights”.
45 SEK
BRICOLAGE
7"
Turn U Over
Slumberland
Bricolage started playing live in some of Glasgow’s seamier environs at the tail-end of 2005, perfecting their louche and stylish Postcard/Vic Godard-influenced uplifting pop over the early months of 2006. By the summer of 2006, the band had played live with an eclectic array of artists and released their very well-received debut single, “Footsteps”, on esteemed Lanarkshire subversive pop label Creeping Bent. “Turn U Over” is taken from Bricolage's eponymous debut album to be released on Slumberland in February 2009. It's a fresh and brilliant slice of modern pop that simultaneously recalls the Sound of Young Scotland thrills of Orange Juice and a more classic strain of 70s power-pop. Bursting with catchy melodies and chunky guitars, it's a perfect taster for one of the great pop records of 2009. “Night Falls With Vertigo” here sees vinyl for the first time, and its glam-tinged rush marks this as no mere b-side. Quality timeless pop is the game here, and Bricolage are rapidly making a reputation for themselves as a band to keep your ears open for. Tracklist: “Turn U Over” and “Night Falls With Vertigo”.
40 SEK
BRIDESHEAD
7"
Spending Warm Summer Days Outdoors
Marsh-Marigold
Brideshead is a five piece from Wiesbaden, Germany playing charming, upbeat and jangly guitar pop. Inspired by the Brittish guitar pop bands in the 80’s they’ve managed to find a sound reminiscent of Orange Juice, McCarthy, Mighty Mighty or The Bodines. Tracklist: “On Your Trail”, “Books & T.V.”, “Sysiphos” and “Books & Bossa”.
55 SEK
BRIGHT COLOURED LIGHTS
7"
Open Your Eyes
Slumberland
Originally recorded in 1992, this single was a follow-up project to Black Tambourine helmed by Black Tambourine singer Pam and guitarist Mike. Cut short by Mike’s move to California, they were nonetheless able to pick up where Black Tambourine left off and complete a few songs, including a cover of “Leave You Behind” by the immortal Jesse Garon & The Desperadoes. The sound will be familiar to fans of Black Tambourine Tambourine – fuzz-drenched pop with a definite 60s bent and a dark, sombre atmosphere. Tracklist: “Open Your Eyes”, “Leave You Behind” and “Count The Raindrops”.
40 SEK
BRILLIANT COLORS
7"
Never Mine
Slumberland
San Francisco’s Brilliant Colors have staked-out a unique spot in the indie music landscape. Inspired in equal parts by post-punk DIY fervor and the spiky pop of C86 and early Flying Nun/Creation label output, they hearken back to a time when the best tunes came out on 7” singles and weekends were spent digging through the stacks at your favorite local record shop. Their 2009 album, Introducing, is one of the finest debuts in recent memory, combining guitar buzz with dreamy melodies and rushing rhythms into some dream combination of The Dils and Shop Assistants. Now the band is back with their first new recordings since that great album, and boy are they winners. “Never Mine” is simply 1:49 of punk-pop perfection, singer/guitarist Jess Scott’s spare riff underpinned by Diane Anastasio’s steady thump and Michelle Hill’s busy, melodic bassline. It’s Brilliant Colors in a nutshell: crunchy garage punk played with total purposefulness, leavened by an instinctive pop sense. On the flip side the pace picks up for “Kissing’s Easy”: all rolling snares and frantic guitar strum and Jess’ echoey vocal sass. Like all the best classic punk tunes it’s over just a little too soon, leaving you no option but to turn the record over and play it all over again.Recorded with DIY simplicity by Ty Segall, who knows a bit about garage pop himself, the minimal sound fits the bands tune like a glove. This great single hones Brilliant Colors’ spiky, angular crash-pop and points to a very interesting 2010 for the band. Tracklist: “Never Mine” and “Kissing’s Easy”.
40 SEK
BURNING HEARTS
7"
Night Animal
Shelflife
A new great release from Burning Hearts! After last year’s amazing “Aboa Sleeping” album Henry Ojala (Cats On Fire) and Jessika Rapo (Le Futur Pompiste) is back with the excellent “Night Animal”, backed by a remix of “A Peasant’s Dream” from Finland’s Jori Hulkkonen. Perfect and beautiful pop for fans of Brittle Stars, Broadcast, Magnetic Fields and Stereolab. Included is a code that allows you to download the songs in mp3 format. Tracklist: ”Night Animal” and ”A Peasant’s Dream (Jori Hulkkonen Remix)”. Highly recommended!
50 SEK
THE BUSY BAND
7"
The Sign Says Walk
Dashboard
First single from Amanda Aldervall (Free Loan Investments) and Samuel Petersson (The State Of Samuel). Lovely melodic lo-fi guitar pop with girl/boy vocals. Four tracks.
35 SEK
THE BUSY BAND
7"
A Voice Like Yours EP
Dashboard
Second single from Amanda Aldervall (Free Loan Investments) and Samuel Petersson (The State Of Samuel). Lovely melodic lo-fi guitar pop with girl/boy vocals. Four tracks.
35 SEK
BYE! and THE HAPPY COUPLE
7"
Searching For The Now Vol 2
Slumberland
Washington, DC meets Hamburg, DE in the second installment in Slumberland’s split single series. DC is represented by the Spectorian goodness of Bye! (featuring Archie Moore from Black Tambourine/Velocity Girl), with German side of the single held down by the swoonsome pop perfection of The Happy Couple. What a combo! Tracklist: Bye! “Oh No, Baby Don’t” and The Happy Couple “Song For The Troubadour (Accoustic Version)”.
45 SEK
CAMERA OBSCURA
7"
Lloyd, I´m Ready To Be Heartbroken
Elefant
The first single out from the new Camera Obscura album, "Lloyd, I'm Ready To Be Heartbroken", is a country soul track with a fantastic ending part where Tracyanne manages to sing up to six choruses! On the 7" vinyl release of "Lloyd, I'm ready to be heartbroken" the exclusive B-side is "I Can't Stay Mad At You" (a cover version of country singer Skeeter Davis): a drum-less melody with great vocal harmonies and beautiful keyboard arrangements. Tracklist: “Lloyd, I’m Ready To Be Heartbroken” and "I Can't Stay Mad At You".
45 SEK
CAMERA OBSCURA
7"
Tears For Affairs
Elefant
"Tears For Affairs" is the fourth song taken as a single from “Let’s Get Out Of This Country”, the highly praised third album by Camera Obscura. Along with the title track, the 7” single an exclusive, previously unreleased b-side: a cover version of ABBA’s classic "Super Trouper".
45 SEK
CATWALK
7"
Past Afar
YAY!
Second single from this three-piece guitar pop act from Oxnard, California. Their sound is quite close to the poppier bands of the C86/indiepop scene in the 80’s England. “Past Afar” contains three classic and shimmering guitar pop songs that show that this band is just getting better and better! Comes with a Catwalk poster. Tracklist: ”Past Afar”, ”Comely” and ”Can’t Believe”. Highly recommended!
50 SEK
CAUSE CO-MOTION!
7"
I Lie Awake
Slumberland
Following a series of increasingly rad singles on labels like What's Yr Rupture? and the band's own Can’t Cope, Cause Co-Motion! bring their patented reverb-happy pop to Slumberland in the form of the “I Lie Awake” EP, and it just fits like a glove. A blazing chaos of jangle, clatter, and thump - busted strings and broken hearts. Hummable tunes to scratch that TVPs/Pastels/Comet Gain itch, with more than a dash of 14 Iced Bears and Desperate Bicycles in there too. Sounding for all the world like dispatches from a future Messthetics comp, there are three doses of pure DIY pop pleasure, straight from the garage to your ears, feet and heart. If you liked previous classics like “This Time Next Year” and “Take A Look” then you will love the “I Lie Awake” EP. Tracklist: “I Lie Awake”, “You Don’t Say” and “Cry For Attention”.
40 SEK
CHAMPAGNE RIOT
7"
Paris And I
Shelflife
CDEP + 7”. You needn’t be out of touch with contemporary music or a nostalgic remnant of some other, long-past era to suspect that pop has, by and large, lost its sense of romance. Not only in terms of its willingness to lyrically explore the lexicon of love without the escape clause of postmodern irony, but the romance of unashamedly grand and eccentric gestures – the inherent romance of outsiders seeking to gently subvert the pop song, reconstructing it as something familiar yet foreign, classicist yet newfangled. Think of the Human League’s “Dare!”, ostensibly a collection of love songs made to sound like science fiction; or New Order’s plainspoken anti-poetry couched in synthetic symphonies that were the very antithesis of the everyday. It is this largely abandoned idea of the velvet melody in the robotic glove to which Champagne Riot aspires. And with its debut EP, “Paris and I”, you hear it realized. Tracklist CDEP: “Scandinavian Warfare”, “Music To My Ears”, “I Dream About You At Night” and “Before We Wave Goodbye”. Tracklist 7”: “Heroes Of Our Time” and “Blank Moon Rising”.
120 SEK
THE CHAMPAGNE SOCIALISTS
7"
Blue Genes
Slumberland
LA-based musician Devon Williams has been making quite a name for himself over the last few years, splitting time between working with folk/performance band Lavender Diamond, playing with up-and-coming power-pop sensations The Champagne Socialists and all the while developing and recording his own baroque pop songs under his own name. Ably abetted by friends Allen Bleye and Greg Arnold, Williams spent a year and a half painstakingly piecing together a beautiful, coherent set of songs to form one very unique album. The fruit of this labour was the brilliant album “Carefree”, released in 2008 on Ba Da Bing. Demonstrating a knack for crafting timeless pop that’s equal parts Brill Building and Topanga Canyon, Williams hearkened back to great songwriters like Nilsson, Chilton, Downes and Westerberg. Buoyed by Wall of Sound production, economical arrangements and a wealth of 12-string jangle, “Carefree” is a perfect pop record in the truest sense, a record bursting with melody that rewards repeated listens. Now we’re quite excited to welcome Devon to the Slumberland family with this excellent new single, a taster for his upcoming Slumberland album. “Sufferer” adds a bit of new wave flavor to the mix, the chorused and reverb-laden guitars reminiscent of mid-period Cure or perhaps the power-pop of Tommy Keene or Let’s Active. The tune is another Williams future-classic, instantly memorable and charming with its driving elegance. “Who Cares About Forever” also impresses, a slow-dance simmer with a wonderful melody and soaring, spare guitar jangle. Both songs reinforce Williams’ status as one of our finest song-writers and arrangers, and are ample evidence that his next album will be something quite special indeed. Tracklist: “Blue Genes” and “Young Runaways”.
40 SEK
THE CLIENTELE
7"
Since K Got Over Me
Pointy
Three-track 7” single with the title track taken from The Clientele’s third album “Strange Geometry”. The flipside’s “Devil Got My Woman” and “I Believe It” are exclusive for this single.
45 SEK
COCOANUT GROOVE
7"
The End Of The Summer On Bookbinder Road
Phonic Kidnapping
Fabulous and highly anticipated debut single by Cocoanut Groove! If you’re into 60’s sunshine pop you’re most probably thrilled by the band name (taken from the amazing Roger Nichols & The Small Circle Of Friends album) even before you’ve heard the tunes... And you’ll be rewarded, these songs written and arranged by Olov Antonsson are wonderful pop songs where the title track is a modern sunshine pop hit with its delicate baroque sound and Olovs haunting vocals on top. Like The Left Banke, The Clientele and The Smoke joined their forces under an avenue of birches... or just like a great pop song! Tracklist: “The End Of The Summer On Bookbinder Road” and “Shadow”. Highly recommended!
45 SEK
COMET GAIN
7"
Love Without Lies
Twee As Fuck/What´s Your Rupture?
“Love Without Lies” is classic “Realistes”-era skronk-soul (but this time with added POP! catchiness) and with a chorus that’ll instantly take up residence in your head. Anyone not yet privy to Comet Gain’s awesome majesty should prepare themselves for a blast of northern-soul inspired punka-rama-lama that’ll be setting fire to all the most discerning indie dance floors over the coming months. Together with the wonderfully evocative ballad “Books Of California” on the other side, this hand-crafted and beautifully packaged 7” only release is the first fruit of London indiepop club Twee As Fuck’s newly-minted record label in collaboration with New York’s What’s Your Rupture?.
55 SEK
THE COMPANY and THE HERMIT CRABS
7"
Searching For The Now Vol 1
Slumberland
Slumberland kicks off its new split single series in grand fashion with this double-header. The Company features Roy Moller and Stevie Jackson and rock an infectious brand of glam-happy 70s pop, while The Hermit Crabs will win you over with their sweet folk pop. It's an all-Glasgow show for Volume 1, and a rousing start to the series. Tracklist: The Company Presents Roy Moller “Join The Dots” and The Hermit Crabs “Flaxen-Haired Boy”.
45 SEK
ROBERT COOPER
7"
Fireworks At Noon
Library
“Fireworks At Noon” is the lovely debut single by Robert Cooper (The Sugargliders, The Earthmen, Pencil Tin, The Steinbecks) . Two tracks of breezy and sunshiny pop for lovers of fine Aussie pop, Burt Bacharach and Saint Etienne. Tracklist: “Fireworks At Noon” and “Hole”.
35 SEK
THE CRABAPPLES
7"
Crabapples For Change
Slumberland
Inspired equally by ‘78-’79 punk (Buzzcocks, Swell Maps) and ‘80s and ‘90s pop (This Poison!, Television Personalities, Boyracer, Sportique), The Crabapples were a tough little Bay Area four-piece that exploded briefly on the scene a few years back. Loud but melodic, their specialty was short, catchy tunes played with sloppy abandon. Live shows clocked in at around 15 minutes and this 4-song EP is an ideal keepsake of The Crabapples effervescent charms. From the mod-ish pogo of “Quality (Not Quantity)” to the angular “The Earnest Young Man Song” to the full-on near-hardcore of “Crabapples For Change,” this great EP rushes along in a breathless blur, fuelled by lager, explosive tunes and a love of great pop. Featuring members of The Frenchmen and Black Tambourine. Tracklist“Quality (Not Quantity)”, “Crabapples For Change”, “London Belongs To Me, Pt 2” and “All The Earnest Young Men”.
40 SEK
CRYSTAL STILTS
7"
Love Is A Wave
Slumberland
Crystal Stilts burst out of Brooklyn in 2008 to become one of the most talked about bands in years. Perfecting a sound that ably mixes post-punk gloom with classic 60s pop & garage, Suicide-ish 50s buzz/twang and a dash of 80s jangle, Crystal Stilts capped the year with the release of their amazing debut album, “Alight Of Night”. Rightly recognized as one of the best albums of the year, “Alight Of Night” won rave reviews all over the place. Tours with Vivian Girls and Love Is All only added to the excitement, building anticipation for Crystal Stilts’ next record. This ace single features two brand-new songs not to be found on their album. “Love Is A Wave” is a firm favorite of the band’s live show, a perfect two-minute pop nugget in the best punk rock tradition. Fired by an insistent fast-strummed riff, an eager beat and barely-contained feedback, “Love Is A Wave” is an instant classic that stands tall with tunes like “Never Understand” and “I Heard Her Call My Name” in the noise-pop pantheon. B-side “Sugarbaby” is no slouch either, sounding for all the world like The Clean if they had been produced by Lee Hazlewood back in Arizona in the late 50s. With a spookily evocative keyboard line, breathless backing vocals and undistorted twang, “Sugarbaby” could be from 1959, or 1969, or 1989. But it’s pure 2009, and another great example of how Crystal Stilts have managed to mine rock’s past and create something entirely new and crucial for today. Tracklist: “Love Is A Wave” and “Sugarbaby”.
45 SEK
DANDELION WINE
7"
Daytime
Marineville
The debut single from Dandelion Wine, released in 1992 on revived Marineville Records – and still in print! Two post-Razorcuts guitar pop tracks from Tim Vass (Razorcuts, Red Chair Fadeaway). Tracklist: “Daytime” and “High And Low”.
45 SEK
DOROTEA
7"
EP 1
Starke Adolf
The classic debut single on the short-lived Starke Adolf label from favourite Swedish punkpop trio Dorotea. Fronted by the songwriting and vocally splendid Mikael Carlsson (The Honeydrips). Five great, short and snappy songs wrapped in a nice Saul Bass-inspired sleeve. Tracklist: “Decent”, “Let’s Give It A Shot”, “It’s Gonna Be Me (But I Couldn’t Care Less)”, “We’ve Had Enough” and “The Noble Art Of Being Naive”.
40 SEK
DREAMS END
7"
Death Disco
Smashing Time
Debut single by Göteborg quartet Dreams End on Smashing Time. Energetic and distorted pop, a bit like Joy Divison and early The Jesus & Mary Chain. Three tracks: “Death Disco”, “If You Could Only Know” and “Linda”.
35 SEK
DUM DUM GIRLS
7"
Jail La La
Sub Pop
The fab Dum Dum Girls song “Jail La La” is taken from the debut album “I Will Be”. On the flipside you’ll find a cover of “Play With Fire” by The Rolling Stones. Mixed by Alonzo Vargas and Richard Gottehrer.
50 SEK
ELENETTE
7"
Kär (Imaginär) Pensionär
Meta Rekords
A two track 7” single from Stockholm quartet Elenette, with the title track taken from their recently released debut album “Neurosor”, also on their own Meta Rekords. After a couple of now sold out CDR’s, the concept of Elenette is still to make intellectual synthpop music with its roots in the Swedish early 80’s synthpop scene, and Lustans Lakejer in particular. Together with the saxophones and the gifted and humorous lyrics in Swedish, the main part about gender issues, Elenette has created their own brilliant Swedish academic pop style! Tracklist: ”Kär (Imaginär) Pensionär” and ”Dialog Mandarinmän Emellan”.
40 SEK
THE FELT TIPS
7"
Lifeskills
Cloudberry
Second single from Glasgow pop quartet The Felt Tips. Two songs of twangy, jangly guitar pop influenced by early Belle & Sebastian and The Smiths. Tracklist: ”Lifeskills” and ”My Girlfriend Tried To Run Me Over”.
55 SEK
FIREFLIES
7"
Cherry Blossom Girl
Papillons Noirs
Papillons Noirs is a brand new London/Belfast 7” single label and this new Fireflies single is their very first release. That’s certainly a great way to start a label, because Lisle Mitnik (the guy behind the Fireflies moniker) has created a stunning cover of Air’s “Cherry Blossom Girl”! On the b-side you’ll find an excellent Mitnik original song, “Les Belles Étoles”, a lovely pocket symphony and yet another example of Fireflies’ beautiful sound, which has gained so many pop hearts around the world.
50 SEK
FITNESS FOREVER
7"
Mondo Fitness EP
Elefant
Carlos Valderrama and crew gave us one of the most marvelous pop discs we had heard in a long time last year; taking influence from the great Italian pop singers of the sixties and seventies, and combining it with modern influences like Belle & Sebastian and La Casa Azul, they made a fierily lit disc, full of dreamlike arrangements, tremendously immediate and inevitable melodies. Now we get two compositions in green color vinyl, limited edition format as a continuation of that great debut album. On side A we have “Mondo Fitness”, a song that reminds us of the Italian group’s ability to make indubitable hits while, at the same time, filling them with elegance and delicacy. On the other side, side B, “Diego Mon Amour” offers a more restrained facet of the band, that fills itself with a Mediterranean sound between Marseille and Salvador de Bahía, between the French chanson and bossa nova: a seaside cocktail while we watch the sunrise, after spending the night dancing in the most unimaginable bars. Because, as you know, staying in shape is important. Tracklist: “Mondo Fitness” and “Diego Mon Amour”.
55 SEK
FOSCA
7"
The Man I´m Not Today
But Is It Art?
“The Man I’m Not Today” is the new single from Fosca, following their third album “The Painted Side Of The Rocket”. This 7” single, released on Swedish label But Is It Art?, features two previously unreleased songs by Dickon Edwards, produced by Niklas Gustafsson (Friday Bridge, This Year’s Model). Tracklist: “The Man I’m Not Today” and “My Diogenes Heart”.
45 SEK
FREE LOAN INVESTMENTS
7"
Puppy Love
Where It´s At Is Where You Are
A great, old Free Loan Investments 7” that has resurfaced (brand new of course, but with unsized cover sheet). Two excellent tracks written by Amanda Aldervall (The Andersen Tapes) and Roger Gunnarsson (Nixon, The Garlands, Cloetta Paris)! Tracklist: “Puppy Love” and “Ronan Keating”. Highly recommended!
45 SEK
THE FRENCHMEN
7"
Powdered Blue
Shelflife
Debut single by The Frenchmen from Sacramento, California. Four songs to satisfy lovers of C86 punkpop like Talulah Gosh, The Flatmates and Free Loan Investments.
45 SEK
FRIDAY BRIDGE and KELLY SLUSHER
7"
The End Of The Affair + Be There
Surreal Ceremonies
“The End Of The Affair” is a brand new track from Ylva Lindberg, better known as Friday Bridge, doing dreamy, beautiful and sad electronic pop songs for fans of Action Biker and Vashti Bunyan. On the flipside you’ll find the sweet voice of Kelly Slusher, who’ve previously released records on labels as Elefant and Red Square. Tracklist: Friday Bridge “The End Of The Affair” and Kelly Slusher “Be There”.
45 SEK
THE GARLANDS and THE SUGARPLUMS
7"
Open Arms
Atomic Beat
A new release from the excellent UK 7” label Atomic Beat records. And the first new released songs from Swedish indiepop darlings The Garlands since the self titled EP on Cosy/Cloudberry. And the very first vinyl release from US indiepop quartet The Sugarplums, who include Mathew Edwards of Skatterbrain fame along their members – and state 90s Slumberland, DC and reverb as their influences! Yes - of course - it’s another lovely release from Atomic Beat! Tracklist: The Garlands “Open Arms” and “Tell Me”. The Sugarplums “April Again” and “Joyce’s Bicycle Gang”.
55 SEK
GIRLFRENDO
7"
10 000 Km
Kakafoni
The final single from Girlfrendo before 3/5 of them formed Love Is All. Released in 2001 on Kakafoni, a short-lived label run by Josephine Olausson (Girlfrendo, Love Is All) and Per Idborg (Iller, Girlfrendo). Tracklist: “10 000 Km”, “Brutal Mistake”, “Ten Wishes” and “I’m On Your Side”.
40 SEK
GLO-WORM
7"
Wishing Well
Slumberland
With a core band of Pam Berry (Black Tambourine/Castaway Stones), Terry Banks (Saturday People/Tree Fort Angst) and Dan Searing (Saturday People/Castaway Stones), how could you go wrong? Lovely, gently-swinging pop with a classic sixties sound that wouldn't have been out of place on the él label. “Beyond The Sea” is a smoochy Bobby Darin cover. Beautiful. Tracklist: “Wishing Well”, “Beyond The Sea” and “Change of Heart”.
40 SEK
GO SAILOR
7"
Long Distance (Alternate Mix)
Slumberland/Take A Day
Super limited one-sided color vinyl single released for the west coast Slumberland twentieth anniversary shows. Cool mix by Rocketship's Dustin Reske that strips the tune down and then builds it back up. Tracklist: “Long Distance (Alternate Mix)”.
45 SEK
PETE GREEN
7"
Everything I Do Is Gonna Be Sparkly
Atomic Beat
Beautifully crafted, catchy songs about sparkliness, football and the art of patience will have you humming in your sleep. Includes the famous Periodic Table of Sparkly! Tracklist: “Everything I Do Is Gonna Be Sparkly”, “The Ballad Of Phil Jevons” and “Take Your Time”.
55 SEK
THE HANSHALF TRIO
7"
Cilla Black´s Farewell To The Nineties
Little Teddy
The one and only 7” single from The Hanshalf Trio, led by Mike Nichols (Blairmailer, Crabstick), backed up by A.J. Withycome and Bart Cummings, who both made their way in bands like Cat’s Miaow, Hydroplane, Bart & Friends amongst others. This band is a very honest lo-fi pop brew that brings comparisons to mind of likes The Beat Happening, McTells, Bartlebees and sorts. Tracklist: “The Organ Solo Song”, “I’m Sick Of Being Burned (parts I & II)”, “That’s What I’m For” and “Clogs”.
45 SEK
HARPER LEE
7"
Dry Land
Matinée
Great debut single from the Brighton duo Harper Lee, featuring Keris Howard (Brighter, Hal) and Laura Bridge (Hood). “Dry Land” appears on the (now out of print) debut album “Go Back To Bed” while “No Happy Ending” is exclusive for this single.
40 SEK
HARPER LEE
7"
Bug
Matinée
Second single from the Brighton duo Harper Lee, featuring Keris Howard (Brighter, Hal) and Laura Bridge (Hood). “Bug” appears on the (now out of print) debut album “Go Back To Bed” while the indispensable B-side “You Kill Me” is exclusive for this single.
40 SEK
HOROWITZ
7"
Tracyanne
Glo-Fi
Excellent two track single from Stoke-On-Trent’s finest in indiepop. This transparent yellow 7” is really a double a-side with two great songs taken from Horowitz’s out of print debut CDR on Cloudberry: “Tracyanne” and the classic indiepop theme “Popkids Of The World Unite”. This three-piece, with members from 80’s indiepop darlings Rosehips, and their sweet and fuzzy guitar pop is yet another fine example of the emerging indiepop scene in UK!
45 SEK
HOROWITZ
7"
How To Look Imploring
Cloudberry
A great two track 7” single from favourite UK fuzzpop duo Horowitz – and their finest release so far! Tracklist: “How to Look Imploring” and “The Drunks Are Writing Punk Songs”.
55 SEK
THE HOW and BOYRACER
7"
Polly
Slumberland/555
Super limited split single released for the west coast Slumberland twentieth anniversary shows. The How are Matt from Henry's Dress/Sic Alps and Stew Boyracer, teaming up to create some explosive mod/beat pop. Here they blow-up a Kinks b-side to great effect. Meanwhile on the flip, Boyracer contribute their LAST two original tunes, and they're both absolute corkers.
45 SEK
THE HOW
7"
Happy Matt
Slumberland
The mod-rocking brainchild of Matt (Henry’s Dress, The Coachwhips, Sic Alps) and Stewie Anderson (Boyracer, 555 Records), The How pays cheeky tribute to the Spirit of ‘66: slashing guitars, pop-art graphics, sharp threads and even sharper tunes. Tracklist: “Happy Matt” and “When I Was A Boy”.
40 SEK
KISSING MIRRORS
7"
Let´s Kill Cupid
Fabulous Friends
Brilliant debut single from Stockholm’s Kissing Mirrors, a band formed by Per Johansson (who used to write for the Benno fanzine). He is the musical director of the band and writes the lyrics, makes the sleeves... i e everything except the music itself. In this way Kissing Mirrors is very much a reflection of his personal taste in pop culture: “Knives sharpening, girls combing the beards of goats, Kissing Mirrors are coming to town. The heavy suitcase that they’re carrying around is filled with bloody handprints, ominous shadows, dubious literature, a kiss from a ghost, and the two muses Euterpe and Polyhymnia shackled and chained. Their aim is to offer an even mix of jangly indiepop, romantic flutes, white fake-funk, and delirious pretentions. Failure to do so will cause them to take a direct flight to France to strangle a child on Serge Gainsbourg’s tomb.” The band is something of a Swedish indiepop supergroup featuring members of The Honeydrips, Action Biker, Florian, Twig and Hanna Fahl (of P3 Pop fame). This single is really well-orchestrated and holds two real Pop gems, refreshing in the way the lyrics and the music work together/oppose each other. Highly recommended!
40 SEK
KRISTALLIN
7"
Alain Prost EP
Marsh-Marigold
Great debut EP from ex-The Legendary Bang members. “G,E,D,G,E” are the chords of one song and an homage to Mr. David Gedge, the fast hand of the Wedding Present, their favourite band! Tracklist: “The Legendary Bang”, “Gedge”, “Mirrorman” and “Girls And Injuries”.
50 SEK
KURYAKIN
7"
Still Here
Shelflife
CDEP + 7”. Another great combo release from Shelflife! Swedish duo Kuryakin have created a lovely collection of songs, bringing together electronic sounds and great pop melodies with sixties sunshine pop orchestration and a dose of bossa nova. Sophisticated pop with a warm sound. Includes a cover of The Electric Prunes “Onie”. Tracklist CDEP: “Take My Hand”, “Still Here”, “Snow”, “Rain” and “Peace Of Mind”. Tracklist 7”: “Onie” and “A Parade”.
120 SEK
THE LEGENDS
7"
Call It Ours
Little Teddy
A four track 7” EP with the title track “Call It Ours” from The Legends’ debut album “Up Against The Legends”, an indie-punk-pop-soul album inspired by Television Personalities, Comet Gain, Motown and C-86. The other three tracks on this 7” are not included on the album. Tracklist: “Call It Ours”, “The Ballad Of The Band”, “Against Time” and “Change”.
45 SEK
DON LENNON
7"
Junior Year Abroad
Fabulous Friends
New release on Fabulous Friends, run by Roger Gunnarsson (Nixon, Free Loan Investments).The dancey pop track “Junior Year Abroad” is taken from Don Lennon’s fourth album “Routine”. Tracklist: “Junior Year Abroad” and “Junior Year Abroad” (Shroom In A-dam Mix).
40 SEK
LIECHTENSTEIN
7"
Passion For Water
Fraction Discs
A whole year has passed since their last record release (the debut album “Survival Strategies In A Modern World”), but now Liechtenstein are back! During this year the girls have, among other things, visited the US East Coast for a tour, travelled around in Europe (including a show in Vaduz, Liechtenstein!), and a new bass player - Ulrika Mild from synthpop band Compute - has joined the band. The new single “Passion For Water”, the fifth one from Liechtenstein, displays a somewhat new sound. The patented vocal harmonies are of course still present, as well as the feel for making fantastic pop melodies, but the sound is clearer, and the melodies more summery and groovy. The jangly title track is probably the most dancy Liechtenstein song so far, and it brings to mind an imaginary eighties British beach party, where Mighty Mighty, The Siddeleys, The Desert Wolves and The Man From Delmonte have been mixed into a cooling pop cocktail. With the trumpet raising “Passion For Water” to new heights, and the careful arrangements and beautiful vocal harmonies reminiscent of Dolly Mixture on “Spending Time With You”, this is a Liechtenstein partly searching for new directions. However, the earlier post punk influences are not forgotten but represented by the finishing, short and punk-oriented “On The Tram”. The single contains a download code for the mp3 files of the songs, as well as a music video for the song “On The Tram”. Tracklist: “Passion For Water”, “Spending Time With You” and “On The Tram”.
45 SEK
LIECHTENSTEIN
7"
Apathy
Fraction Discs
After last year’s debut success with “Stalking Skills” - and a frequent gigging around in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Germany and United Kingdom - Liechtenstein is finally back with a new 7” single! The title track “Apathy”, which offers a contemplation of an alternative reality, is built upon plenty of beautifully arranged vocal harmonies and proves once again that between a sweet sounding pop song and a protest emerges a sparkling assembly. On the flipside you’ll find the dymanic and stirring “Security By Design” where Liechtenstein this time has brightened the sound with a slightly Mexican sounding trumpet, almost like it was cut out from a Californian masterpiece anno 1968. Included is a code that allows you to download the songs in mp3 format. Tracklist: “Apathy” and “Security By Design”.
40 SEK
LOVE DANCE
7"
You Should Know Where I´m Standing
Marsh-Marigold
Brilliant debut single from three-piece Love Dance from Bergen, Norway. Four songs full of jangly guitars, drum machines and excellent songwriting, for fans of The Field Mice and Another Sunny Day. Tracklist: “You Should Know Where I’m Standing”, “So Long”, “Stay Handsome” and “What Does This Tell You?”. Highly recommended!
55 SEK
LOVE IS ALL
7"
Felt Tip EP
Smashing Time
The third single from Love Is All! Includes "Felt Tip", "Talk Talk Talk Talk" and "Busy Doing Nothing". Great!
40 SEK
LOVEJOY
7"
A Taste Of The High Life
Matinée
Lovejoy is Richard Preece (The Spinning Wheels), in collaboration with Ally Board, Keith Girdler (Blueboy, Beaumont) and Paul Stewart (Blueboy, Beaumont). This is their debut single, featuring three exclusive tracks: “Getting Away With It All”, “Merry Go Round” and “Winter L.D”. For fans of Blueboy, Razorcuts and Biff Bang Pow!
40 SEK
LOVEJOY
7"
Plays Biff Bang Pow!
Matinée
Third single by Lovejoy, on which they show their love to Biff Bang Pow! Ace acoustic cover versions of “Hug Me Honey” and “The Beat Hotel”. Lead vocals by Keith Girdler (Blueboy & Beaumont) on “Hug Me Honey”.
40 SEK
THE LUCKSMITHS
7"
Friendless Summer
Matinée
This 7” single was released to coincide with Australian hitmakers The Lucksmiths’ US tour in June and July 2001. Recorded by Karl Smith (Sodastream) just after "Why That Doesn't Surprise Me". Tracklist: “Friendless Summer” and “Goodness Gracious”.
40 SEK
MARIA
7"
Love Is Something I Know Nothing About
YAY!
“Love Is Something I Know Nothing About” is the highly anticipated fourth single from this fab indiepop quartet from Oxnard, California. Just as the case is with the YAY! label, Maria too just keeps getting better and better with every new release! On this lovely three track 7” single every song is an a-side and a reason to bounce around quite frenetically! If you’re into jangly pop with boy/girl vocals and if you’ve ever fancied bands like Orange Juice, The Pastels, Cause Co-Motion!, Sea Lions or Second-Hand Furniture you’ll soon have Maria spinning on that turntable of yours. Comes with a Maria poster. Tracklist: “Love Is Something I Know Nothing About”, “Spend My Days With You” and “When The Sun Goes Down”. Highly recommended!
50 SEK
MARIA
7"
Oh Victoria!
YAY!
“Oh Victoria” is the debut single by this great quartet from Oxnard, California. Maria makes the sort of jangly, playful pop melodies with boy/girl vocals that really makes your feet move and wonder where they’ve been all along? This is great Pop for friends of old school stuff like Orange Juice, The Pastels, the C86 era, Sarah records and more recent acts like Pants Yell! and Second-Hand Furniture. Tracklist: “Oh Victoria!”, “I Remember What It Was To Feel” and “I Should Be Dead”. Comes with a Maria poster.
50 SEK
MELVYN & THE SMARTYS
7"
Sing Songs From Their Saturday Morning TV Show!
Little Teddy
A four song EP that was taken from the archives of Paul Bevoir of The Jetset fame. And yes you’re right, the band is indeed actually the famous Jetset. All tunes are exclusive and have previously only been available on some limited run fanclub tapes. Featuring original artwork from Paul Bevoir himself. Perfect for fans of The Monochrome Set and 60’s bubblegum and sunshine pop. Tracklist: “The Ali Baba Song”, “Theme From Melvyn And The Smartys”, “Don’t Ask Ronnie” and “The Red Balloon”.
45 SEK
MILKMAN
7"
Escalator Love EP
Zenith
Four track EP of fragile bedroom pop with guitar and cello from Joel Görsch (Javelins) a k a Milkman. Sleevenotes by Blåpojken (Try Happiness). Tracklist: “Escalator Love”, “(Don't Want To) Belong”, “About A Boy” and “Mistakes”.
35 SEK
MILKY WIMPSHAKE
7"
Needed Heart Handbook
Fabulous Friends
Three tracks of punky indie pop from Milky Wimpshake. “Needed: Heart Handbook” was released in 2004 on Swedish label Fabulous Friends, run by Roger Gunnarsson (Nixon, Free Loan Investments, Cloetta Partis). Tracklist: “Needed: Heart Handbook”, “Rodent Philosophy” and “I Got Everything I Need”.
40 SEK
MINISNAP
7"
Whistler
Cloudberry
Two jangly pop songs from Minisnap, which is a side project to The Bats featuring the songs of Kaye Woodward accompanied by fellow Bats members Paul Kean and Malcolm Grant along with Marcus Winstanley from The Undercurrents. Tracklist: ”Whistler” and ”Human Error”.
55 SEK
MONTEREY
7"
The Motorway EP
Matinée
The first and only release from this New York City band featuring former members of the Autocollants and Coloring Book. Released in 1999. Bright, orchestrated pop with girl/boy vocal interplay, intertwined guitars, and bass, plus touches of cello, melodica, and vibes. Perfect for fans of Club 8, La Buena Vida, and Blueboy. Tracklist: “Another You”, “I Don’t Mind” and “Motorway”.
40 SEK
MY COFFEE MOMENT
7"
Beginning To See The Light
Firestation
Three track 7” single by Japanese guitar pop quartet My Coffee Moment. Sophisticated jangle pop in the veins of Aztec Camera. Tracklist: “Remember”, “Heaven Bound” and “The Bird From Northern Britain”.
40 SEK
MY DARLING YOU!
7"
Let The Good Times Roll
Luxury
After a bunch of CDEP’s and 12”s My Darling YOU! returns to the 7” single format once again. A perfect choice for these two new tracks, who mark a return to the pop roots of My Darling YOU! Tracklist: “Flaming Dread” and “Alcohol”.
45 SEK
THE PAINS OF BEING PURE AT HEART
7"
Higher Than The Stars
Fortuna Pop!
Not content to rest on the laurels of having one of the best and most talked-about albums of 2009, The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart are back with “Higher Than The Stars”, brand-new songs that do what the band does best – breathe fresh life into indie-pop with exuberance, charm and of course quality tunes. The 7” version couples two of the songs from the EP, the New Wave-flavored bliss of “Higher Than The Stars” and the fizzy noise-pop of “103”, with the Others In Conversation remix of the title track. Tracklist: “Higher Than The Stars”, “103” and “Higher Than The Stars (Others In Conversation Remix)”.
50 SEK
THE PARALLELOGRAMS
7"
Dream On Daisy
Cloudberry
The Parallelograms started in 2005 as a Rosehips tribute band. After a few gigs including The Rosehips 20th anniversary gig (for which they managed to get three of the original Rosehips on stage with them) they started writing their own songs and thus The Parallelograms was born. Their influences are Talulah Gosh, The Popguns, The Flatmates, The Shop Assistants, The Primitives and, of course, The Rosehips. “Dream on Daisy” is their debut 7” and it’s pure C86 indie pop heaven. The band previously released a split 7” with The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart on Atomic Beat Records and a 3” CDR on Cloudberry. Finally, and quite excitingly, Cloudberry have finally, finally released “Dream On Daisy” by the sorely missed The Parallelograms. If you’ve never heard the Parallelograms, and I envy you the delight of discovery, think The Rosehips, Talulah Gosh, the best bits of C86 and Subway records, girl vocals and more than a touch of charm. Tracklist: “Dream On Daisy”, “Papageno” and “Making Faces”.
55 SEK
THE POCONOS
7"
Days Are Getting Shorter
Jigsaw
A duo consisting of good friends Mike Appelstein (of Caught In Flux zine fame) and Tami Heaton, these six songs perfectly capture the spirit and feel of bands like Beat Happening, the Pastels and the Marine Girls, complete with songs about love lost, found and/or longed for. Features a cover of Trixie’s Big Red Motorbike’s “That’s The End Of That”. Tracklist: “October”, “Booksmart”, “Waterslide”, “That’s The End Of That”, “Valentine's Day” and “10 Hour Drive”.
45 SEK
RONDERLIN
7"
Aside
Tomt
Two wonderful songs from five piece Ronderlin - a very promising apertif in the waiting for their second album! The old melodic pop sound is still there, but they seem to have expanded or maybe exploded in a more electronic direction. Earlier mentioned references were Nick Drake and Belle & Sebastian - now we add New Order and Pet Shop Boys to that list. Tracklist: “Aside” and “Closed Eyes”. Highly recommended!
45 SEK
FRANKIE ROSE
7"
Thee Only One
Slumberland
As a founding member, songwriter, instrumentalist and vocalist in Vivian Girls and drummer and occasional vocalist in Crystal Stilts, Frankie Rose has been an integral part of two of the most highly acclaimed and influential groups to come out of Brooklyn’s still-vital music scene in the past several years. Her solo project not only reflects the aesthetic earmarks of both those groups, but it also reveals her as a fully-formed artist in her own right. Ms. Rose’s music is haunted by the ghosts of 60s girl group, Brill Building, and 80s and 90s noise pop in equal measure. It’s a spooky, lovely sound – Frankie’s ethereal yet affectation-free voice swirling in a sea of church-like harmonies over a bed of tambourines, bells, and propulsive drumming. Recalling in spirit such groups as The Aislers Set and Black Tambourine, Frankie’s music is both timeless and immediate, both deeply personal and completely universal. Pitchfork cited her song “Where Do You Run To?” as one of the best of 2008, and now with much anticipation we are excited to bring you Frankie’s debut 7” Recorded at Marlborough Farms Studio with Gary Olson, Kyle Forrester and Crystal Stilts’ J.B. Townsend, “Thee Only One” is a perfect slice of surf-tinged noise-pop. Laden with rumbling reverb and tangy guitar twang, it’s an ideal tune with which to wrap up another (almost) endless summer. On the flip, “Hollow Life” is a more subdued affair, spectral psychedelia that resembles nothing so much as Opal’s Kendra Smith at her most haunting. Building to a mesmerizing crescendo, “Hollow Life” is a sublime complement to “Thee Only One”, rounding out this excellent single in fine fashion and marking Ms. Rose as a talent to watch. Tracklist: “Thee Only One” and “Hollow Life”.
45 SEK
SARANDON
7"
Joe´s Record
Slumberland
Brilliant post-punk pop that pays homage to the best of 80s UK DIY. Short, angular tunes that combine the brusque drive of Big Flame and Bogshed with the spiky melodicism of June Brides and Josef K. Tracklist: “Joe's Record”, “The Linguist” and “Through With Humour”.
40 SEK
SEXY KIDS
7"
Sisters Are Forever
Slumberland
In the grand tradition of great pop music from Glasgow come Sexy Kids. Featuring three members of the sadly departed Royal We, Sexy Kids specialize in spiky post-pop with the emphasis on POP. Drawing comparisons to groups like Girls At Our Best and The Raincoats, Sexy Kids tunes never take the most direct route, rather they revel in finding a roundabout path to that killer chorus. Listening to “Sisters Are Forever”, the adjectives charming, playful and earnest spring readily to mind. It’s a massive tune, with enough drive, energy and smarts to mark it as a future classic. “Drown Me” is more minimal, a skeletal jangle hanging on 8th note hi-hats, handclaps and a la-la chorus. Pure magic, and a perfect complement to the punkish pop of “Sisters Are Forever”. This is Sexy Kids’ debut single, and on the strength of these two ace tunes we think you'll be eagerly awaiting more from them. Tracklist: “Sisters Are Forever” and “Drown Me”.
40 SEK
SHRAG
7"
Rabbit Kids
Where It´s At Is Where You Are
Fresh from their tour with The Cribs, and inclusion on the Rough trade Indiepop 2009 album, Brighton-based Shrag release their 6th single, and first new material since their acclaimed debut album. “Rabbit Kids” is another fine chance to get acquainted with the band’s charms. The oblique title and muffled production again suggest the early DIY movement. The surging boy-girl chorus and exposed nerves could almost entice you to visit MySpace again. We don’t hear the full story, but the scene is one of painful departure: “Why don’t you just stay?/ It’s hard to see you fall apart that way.” Little details - “The hand in palm/ The coral dawn” - help what sounds like personal heartache resonate for a wider world. It doesn’t hurt that the song is bright, scrappy, and exuberantly melodic enough to rank alongside tracks by Love Is All, The Long Blondes, or early Los Campesinos!. Tracklist: “Rabbit Kids” and “Erratic Fictions”.
45 SEK
SIGNED PAPERCUTS
7"
Of My Heart
Cloudberry
A two track 7” single by Signed Papercuts from Göteborg/Alingsås, Sweden, following their now sold out 3” CDR on Cloudberry records. “Of My Heart” is a fine dreampop/shoegaze pop song with boy/girl vocals, perfect for fans of Ride, Slowdive and The Cat’s Miaow. Tracklist: ”Of My Heart” and ”Sound Of Silence Pt. 2”.
55 SEK
SLIPSLIDE
7"
Sleeptalk
Matinée
Info on this item coming soon.
40 SEK
SLOW DOWN TALLAHASSEE and STANDARD FARE
7"
Angel Of Death
Thee Sheffield Phonographic Corporation
Slow Down Tallahassee follow up their highly acclaimed debut album “The Beautiful Light” with new single “Angel Of Death”/”Trick”. These two new songs continue to display their knack for perfectly fuzzy pop and the darker side of life, ahead of their second album, due in summer 2009. Joining them on this release are the latest band to join Thee SPC roster, Standard Fare. They’re a three piece fronted by Emma, who’s soaring vocals are a mix of Isobel Campbell and Debbie Harry. Their debut release “Dancing” is a tale of broken relationships told to a delicious melody that’s musically somewhere between The Lemonheads and Los Campesinos. Tracklist: Slow Down Tallahassee “Angel Of Death”, “Tricks” and Standard Fare “Dancing”. Comes with a download code that allows you to download the single as mp3 files.
45 SEK
THE SMITTENS and THE JUST JOANS
7"
What Do We Do Now
WeePOP!
A beautifully packaged split 7” from lovely London DIY label WeePOP. Divided by the Atlantic Ocean but united in their love of melodic indiepop, The Smittens and The Just Joans are doing one cover of each other’s songs and one brand new original. A lo-fidelity summer smash hit on pink vinyl! Comes with a mp3 token. Tracklist: The Smittens “What Do We Do Now?” and “Summer Sunshine”. The Just Joans “Gin And Platonic” and “I Hear You’re The Man Now, John”.
55 SEK
SMOKERS DIE YOUNGER
7"
Sketchpads
Thee Sheffield Phonographic Corporation
”Sketchpads” is the lovely tribute to the 4-track tape recorder by the South Yorkshire skew indiepop/new wave band Smokers Die Younger. The title track has the upbeat pop brilliance a la The Lodger and at the same time the angular and unorthodox melody structure that brings Pavement to mind. Tracklist: “Sketchpads” and “Yer Actual (Ross Orton Remix)”.
45 SEK
SPORTIQUE
7"
Don´t Believe A Word I Say
Matinée
This single released 2000 features “Don’t Believe A Word I Say” and “A Nation Of Soul”, two exclusive non-album tracks from English punkpop band Sportique, including former members of legendary groups Razorcuts, Heavenly, Television Personalities and Talulah Gosh.
40 SEK
ST CHRISTOPHER
7"
Radio France Sessions EP
Slumberland
Four track 7” EP from these kings of of passionate, painful pop who put out very impressive recordings on Sarah and Vinyl Japan. Their classic pop with its charachteristic reverberated production can be described as “The Walker Brothers on Sarah records”. These songs were recorded live in the studio for French radio. Tracklist: “Cathedral High”, “Stab”, “Here Comes The Past” and “Bewitched”.
40 SEK
SUMMER CATS
7"
Lonely Planet
Cloudberry
The third 7” release from Cloudberry presents Australian guitar pop quintet Summer Cats. “Lonely Planet” is lovely, upbeat pop with a droning keyboard. Tracklist: ”Lonely Planet” and ”Lazy Susan”.
55 SEK
SUMMER CATS
7"
Your Timetable
Slumberland
Your Timetable is a well-honed slice of noise-pop, full of fuzz guitar, romping organ and a chorus to die for. Augmented by new second guitarist Jeremy Cole, Summer Cats turn Your Timetable into a glorious racket of barely-contained guitar squall and crashing drums. On the flip we have live favorite TV Guide finally given the studio treatment. TV Guide is an organ-driven bopper featuring excellent vocals from Scott Stevens, restrained guitar jangle 'n' strum, and yet another indelibly catchy melody and chorus. Tracklist: “Your Timetable” and “TV Guide”.
45 SEK
SWEET WILLIAM
7"
Fedora
Library
Third single by Australian three-piece Sweet William released in 1998 on Bart Cummings’ (The Cats’s Miaow, Bart & Friends) Library records. Featuring “Fedora” and “He’s Leaving Tomorrow”, this single is a bit different compared to Sweet William’s other releases, slower, more atmospheric and featuring Louey instead of Jason on lead vocals. Still, all the Sweet William ingredients are there, including their lovingly and The Field Mice-scenting drum machine Dr. Rhythm.
35 SEK
SWEET WILLIAM
7"
Lovely Norman
Matinée
Beloved Australian group's final single features mixed male and female vocals and timeless jangle pop sure to solidify support of Smiths and Sarah fans worldwide. These three engaging tracks from early in the band's career mix elegance, idealism and sincerity. Tracklist: “Lovely Norman”, “Not Actual, Not Lasting” and “Run For Your Life”.
40 SEK
TELEVISION PERSONALITIES
7"
Now That I´m A Junkie
Little Teddy
Two track 7” single released by Little Teddy in 1996, featuring two Dan Treacy songs: “Now That I'm A Junkie” and “How Does It Feel To Be Loved?”.
45 SEK
TELEVISION PERSONALITIES
7"
Time Goes Slowly When You´re Drowning
Little Teddy
Two track 7” single released by Little Teddy in 1995, featuring two psych pop songs: “Time Goes Slowly When You're Drowning” and “Meanwhile In A Luxury Dockland Home”.
45 SEK
TILLMANNS
7"
Run EP
Fraction Discs
The duo Tillmanns consists of Anders Tillman and Björn Fridholm, who make their debut with “Run EP”, four tracks with metallic guitar sounds winding through layers of icy, minimalistic synthesizers and pulsating drum machines. Life-affirming pop melodies where melancholia is right underneath the surface. Tillmanns sound like no others today, an electric dream in bleached colours accompaning rainy and windy pavements somewhere in Göteborg where echoes of The Field Mice, The Wake, My Bloody Valentine and Stockholm Monsters can be heard. Tracklist: “Run”, “My London Love”, “Twist (Spaced-Out)” and “Background”.
45 SEK
TULLYCRAFT
7"
Our Days In Kansas
Little Teddy
“Our Days In Kansas” is taken from the new Tullycraft album “Disenchanted Hearts Unite”. The flipside of this single features the exclusive tracks “Sad, Sad, Day” (Remix) and “Wild Bikini” (Swedish Radio Session).
45 SEK
TWIG
7"
Hourglass and Scattered Dreams
Fraction Discs
Twig was one of the many bands who showed up during the early 00s in Stockholm – a very creative era for the Swedish indiepop music scene – put out a few CDR releases, and then fell silent for a few years… That is why, when American indiepop label Cloudberry released their double A-side ”Ciao Ciao Bomb / Wentworth” as the first vinyl single on the label, we were both surprised and excited, as we had presumed that they had quit playing together. This was of no importance however, as one of the best Swedish bands around had suddenly re-emerged – no doubt influenced by British 80s pop and inumerable hours spent at libraries in the Swedish capital. Singer Henrik Linden’s Edwyn Collins-like voice combined with Mathias Nilsson’s chiming, jangly guitars (just the way they sounded during the heydays of Felt) completely blew our minds! Later followed a brilliant debut album, “Life After Ridge”, on Peruvian label Plastilina, celebrated gigs… and yet another long wait for new releases from this magnificent three-piece. So, it is with great pride We present a new double A-side single with the band. On ”Hourglass / Scattered Dreams” we meet the very same Twig that we know from their earlier releases, only with a more refined sound. Ville Hopponen from Finnish pop elegants Cats On Fire makes a guest appearance behind the drums which, on “Hourglass”, adds new dynamics and energy to the rhythm section on this Twig hit, where they succeed in sounding both explosive and moderate at the same time. On the flip side we find ”Scattered Dreams”, a more melancohlic tune, where Kalle Berglund sets the mood by joining the band on saxophone. All neatly wrapped up in the characteristic fable sleeve design by Joakim Bengtsson this ressembles nothing else today. The parts may be familiar, but the whole, with Henrik Lindens sharp lyrics, turns into something of their own. Something we dare say is unique today. Included is a code that allows you to download the songs in mp3 format. Tracklist: ”Hourglass” and ”Scattered Dreams”.
45 SEK
TWIG
7"
Ciao Ciao Bomb
Cloudberry
Excellent two-track single from Stockholm guitar pop trio Twig. Listening to these lovely produced tracks is like opening a time capsule, sealed somewhere in UK around the first years of the 80’s, with a young Edwyn Collins singing over an unknown Wild Swans track… Or The Lotus Eaters covering Felt. This is the very first 7” vinyl single on Miami based Cloudberry records, known for releasing lots of great jangly pop on 3” CDR. Tracklist: “Ciao Ciao Bomb” and “Wentworth”. Highly recommended!
55 SEK
WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS
7"
With The Light On
YAY!
Watercolor Paintings is the sibling duo of Rebecca and Joshua Redman. Four tracks of beautiful and acoustic lo-fidelity pop that’s The cup of tea on an autumn night! Comes with a Watercolor Paintings poster/folder. Tracklist: “Beetle”, “Smile”, “Snail” and “With The Light On”.
50 SEK
WE ARE SOLDIERS WE HAVE GUNS
7"
Wild World
Lavender
We Are Soldiers We Have Guns is the solo project of Malin Dahlberg (Douglas Heart, Laurel Music). On this thematic 7” single, the first vinyl release on Lavender, she makes cover versions of two well-known songs from the music history: Cat Stevens’ “Wild World” and Marvin Gaye’s “Wherever I Lay My Hat (That’s My Home)”. Malin herself has written a piece about her thoughts on these two songs: “I did not record these songs so that couples can chuckle recognizingly over their couple dinners and comment on how odd it sounds when the girl with the baby voice sings these oh so masculine songs. / I did not record them in some kind of radical revolt against the sexist crap in the mainstream radio,in an attempt to put people on an exlusive diet of Crass instead. That would be stupid. / I recorded them because I wanted for once to be the girl who tells her little boy about the wild world out there, and the gal who is always on the roam. Most of the time, in popular music, only men get to roam and teach. / Women in pop lyrics are shelters from the storm, still around the morning after, saying show me show me show me how you do that trick. / These songs are me pointing that out. And trying hard to be something else.”
45 SEK
GREGORY WEBSTER
7"
Promised Land
Slumberland/Where It´s At Is Where You Are
Gregory first emerged during the mid-80s UK C86 scene with Razorcuts, who hit on a sound somewhere between the 12 string heavy folk-rock sound of mid-60s LA and the characterful pop sensibilities of the UK post-punk scene. The Carousel soon followed, a gorgeously out-of-time Psyche-Folk duo formed with Talulah Gosh founder member Elizabeth Price. After the acoustic simplicity of his first solo LP “My Wicked Wicked Ways” in 1995, Gregory put together perhaps his most prolific (and noisy) outfit, Sportique, with ex-TV Personality Mark Flunder and Heavenly’s Amelia Fletcher & Rob Pursey. “Promised Land” sees Gregory returning to matters of the heart, utilizing the acoustic 12 string based sound familiar to those who have seen his regular Popfest performances in recent years. Although never foolish enough to adopt the mannerisms of another culture for his own, Gregory’s love of American folk and country greats such as Willie Nelson and Hank Williams clearly shines through. In fact the b-side is a radically different interpretation of Hank Williams’ lesser known classic “Won’t You Sometimes Think Of Me?”. Simplicity rules throughout, complementing the naked honestly of the songwriting. Gregory’s signature 12 string sound is augmented by haunting harmonium accompaniment from The Birthday Girl (Vatican Cellars) and beautifully uplifting vocal flourishes provided by Pam Berry of the legendary Black Tambourine. As Gregory dreams of love away from the glare of city lights, take a ride out to the country with him on this beautifully packaged return to vinyl. Tracklist: “Promised Land” and “Won’t You Sometimes Think Of Me?”.
45 SEK
THE WENDY DARLINGS
7"
Not A Match Made In Heaven
Marineville
“Not A Match Made In Heaven” is the first 7” single from young French band The Wendy Darlings, and also the very first release on Marineville Records since 1993! Four lovely tracks of jangly riot grrl noise/doo wop/noisy twee pop/power pop with female vocals! Tracklist: “Zero Zero Seven”, “Suffer Girl”, “So Bored” and “Seven Years’ Bad Luck”.
45 SEK
THE VERMONT SUGAR HOUSE
7"
Braveheart
Firestation
The Vermont Sugar House’s debut single, released in 1999. Featuring two great tracks penned by Martin King and David Platten, known from Manchester’s jangle pop heroes The Desert Wolves. Tracklist: “Braveheart” and “Absolutely”.
40 SEK
THE WESTFIELD MINING DISASTER
7"
Hank Williams Saved My Life
Cloudberry
Two track 7” single from English indiepop quintet featuring Paul Towler of The Haywains fame. Jangly C86 pop with a country twist, influenced by old time legends such as The Brilliant Corners, The Monochrome Set and Orange Juice. Tracklist: “Hank Williams Saved My Life” and “Six Months In Arreas”.
55 SEK
DEVON WILLIAMS
7"
Sufferer
Slumberland
LA-based musician Devon Williams has been making quite a name for himself over the last few years, splitting time between working with folk/performance band Lavender Diamond, playing with up-and-coming power-pop sensations The Champagne Socialists and all the while developing and recording his own baroque pop songs under his own name. Ably abetted by friends Allen Bleye and Greg Arnold, Williams spent a year and a half painstakingly piecing together a beautiful, coherent set of songs to form one very unique album. The fruit of this labor was the brilliant album “Carefree”, released in 2008 on Ba Da Bing. Demonstrating a knack for crafting timeless pop that’s equal parts Brill Building and Topanga Canyon, Williams hearkened back to great songwriters like Nilsson, Chilton, Downes and Westerberg. Buoyed by Wall of Sound production, economical arrangements and a wealth of 12-string jangle, Carefree is a perfect pop record in the truest sense, a record bursting with melody that rewards repeated listens. Now we’re quite excited to welcome Devon to the Slumberland family with this excellent new single, a taster for his upcoming Slumberland album. “Sufferer” adds a bit of new wave flavor to the mix, the chorused and reverb-laden guitars reminiscent of mid-period Cure or perhaps the power-pop of Tommy Keene or Let's Active. The tune is another Williams future-classic, instantly memorable and charming with its driving elegance. “Who Cares About Forever” also impresses, a slow-dance simmer with a wonderful melody and soaring, spare guitar jangle. Both songs reinforce Williams’ status as one of our finest song-writers and arrangers, and are ample evidence that his next album will be something quite special indeed. Tracklist: “Sufferer” and “Who Cares About Forever”.
40 SEK
PHIL WILSON
7"
Industrial Strength
Slumberland
As main songwriter and singer of mid-80s English pop legends the June Brides, Phil Wilson's influence looms large over nearly all UK guitar pop since. A bridge between early 80s groups like Josef K and the later Creation scene, Phil and the June Brides kept the flame burning for earnest, tuneful pop underpinned by fiercely strummed, jangly guitars. Following the dissolution of the June Brides, Phil released a handful of solo singles on Creation and Caff, then, soured on the music business, he retired. His legend has only grown though, with bands as diverse as the Manic Street Preachers, Belle and Sebastian, The Aislers Set and Franz Ferdinand citing Phil and the Brides as important influences. And now the silence is broken, and Slumberland releases Phil's Industrial Strength double 7" EP. As a path to getting back into songwriting, Phil has decided to learn other people's songs, “pulling them apart, seeing how they worked and putting them back together in the wrong order.” Industrial Strength is the first fruit of those experiments. Recording at home, totally solo, using acoustic guitars, mandolin and banjo, Phil has re-worked four songs from Throbbing Gristle, Kraftwerk, Faust and contemporary German band S/T. While guitar folk/pop and experimental rock might not seem like the most obvious combination, Phil has dug deep to expose the melodic roots of these songs. The layered acoustic instruments and skeletal programmed beats lay down a mesmerizing drone-folk groove, and the result is a wonderful, hypnotic record that reveals fresh nuances on each listen. It's a very auspicious new beginning for Mr. Wilson that points to more fascinating music yet to come. Tracklist: “Neon Lights”, “United”, “It's A Rainy Day, Sunshine Girl” and “What Happens... Happens”.
50 SEK
THE WINDMILLS
7"
Three Sixty Degrees
Matinée
“Three Sixty Degrees”, released in 1999, brings new songs from a legendary mid-80's UK indie group. This is their first release since 1988's “The Day Dawned On Me” - featuring excellent male vocals and jangling guitars. Friendly strumming and brilliantly catchy melodies abound on two pop numbers for fans of The Loft, The Go-Betweens, East Village, and The Servants. Tracklist: “Three Sixty Degrees” and “Bad Luck Charm”.
40 SEK
WOULD-BE-GOODS
7"
Sugar Mummy
Fortuna Pop!
Three track single on UK label Fortuna Pop! Two exclusive tracks plus a re-recorded version of “Perfect Dear (2001)”, originally released on "The Camera Loves Me", Would-Be-Goods’ classic debut album on él. Tracklist: “Sugar Mummy”, ”Spanish Tragedy” and ”Perfect Dear (2001)”.
45 SEK