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Saturday, February 27, 2021
The Bloodbuzzed Jukebox Week 281
Last weekend of February and there's a feeling things are starting to get going. Frustrantingly slowly, maybe. But there's a different vibe. For example, take a look (or more important, a listen) to our latest TOP TEN JUKEBOX, an exciting and diverse combination of newcomers and consecrated names. We have in-your-face rock, mellow sounds, elegant ballads, scathing social and political commentary... a little for everyone, so plenty to enjoy. Check it out, and remember to join us at our Soundcloud page!
Monday, February 22, 2021
Premiere: 'Mirrorball', with The Catenary Wires at an 80s disco
It's a real honor. And a very special occasion. This humble Blog is among the few ones selected to unveil today the flamboyant new single from The Catenary Wires, one of the latest music endeavours (not forgetting the promising Swansea Sound) from indiepop legends Amelia Fletcher and Rob Pursey (Marine Research, Talulah Gosh, Heavenly, Tender Trap, can't believe I'm writing this, beat that!!). It's called Mirrorball, and is a wonderful slice of charming, classy and wise indiepop. 3.40 minutes of pure joy & romance under the crystal ball of an 80s disco. Take a listen below!
Rob & Amelia started The Catenary Wires as a duo in 2014, but is now a full band with the contributions on keyboards from Fay Hallam, Ian Button on drums, and Andy Lewis on bass. Mirrorball is the a-side of forthcoming 7", backed with Wish You Were Here in the physical release (a digital version will be also available) to be released on April 16th on our beloved Shelflife Records (US), and their own label Skep Wax (UK & rest of the world). The single anticipates the arrival of their third album Birling Gap, scheduled for May. Expectations couldn't be higher for Spring!
Thanks Amelia, Rob and the rest of the 'Wires'. And thanks a million, Mike.
Saturday, February 20, 2021
The Bloodbuzzed Jukebox Week 280
A lot we could talk about this week. The groundhog day of our elections. The debate on freedom of expression. Violence in the streets. The role of social networks and new media on this angst. To summarise: The world's on fire (and we still fall in love) / The world's on fire (and we're not giving up, no). So, thanks Parker Woodland, thanks Crowded House (such an honor to feature you here) and the rest of our latest TOP TEN JUKEBOX, For giving us words, hope, distractions and hymns to get going. Take a break and enjoy the tunes... And remember to join us at our Soundcloud page!
Saturday, February 13, 2021
The Bloodbuzzed Jukebox Week 279
The year started a bit "slowly" and "moody" (more than understandable, considering the circumstances), and tomorrow we have elections in Catalonia (depressing ones, same old empty song all over again). But we refuse to be let down. February seems to have a different vibe, right? As an example, take a listen to our latest TOP TEN JUKEBOX, full of exciting new tunes from exciting new names, alongside stunning returns from most beloved acts, led by the infallible The Chills. Be safe and smart out there, enjoy the music and remember to join us at our Soundcloud page!
Saturday, January 30, 2021
The Bloodbuzzed Jukebox Week 278
January comes to an end, and the uncertainty and permanent feeling of impasse doesn't seem to go away anytime soon. Luckily, we have exciting new music awaiting to be discovered to ease these annoying standstill sense. Like the ones gathered in our latest TOP TEN JUKEBOX, a nice collection of most promising new names. Enjoy, have a nice rest of the weekend, be safe and smart out there. And remember to join us at our Soundcloud page!
Sunday, January 17, 2021
The Bloodbuzzed Jukebox Week 277
Happy 2021 everyone! We know it's a bit late, but hey, the craziness of 2020 won't vanish that easily. It's going to be a special one for the Blog, one that will dress us up for a humble celebration that we will reveal it at the time. And one we have begun with the aim (New Year's resolution) of recovering some dear sections, and maybe a couple of new ideas to develop. But for now, let's kick out 2021 with our traditional TOP TEN JUKEBOX. The first ten exciting songs, with an intriguing mix of Blog's most-beloved names, a couple of obscure classics (who would be better to celebrate the surreal Wednesday's "change of guards" than Mark E. Smith?) and newbies. Have a nice Sunday, be safe and smart out there. And remember to join us at our Soundcloud page!
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Best Records of the Year 2020: 1-20
As promised yesterday, it's time to close the list of Best Records of 2020 with our Top 20. In a year of (worldwide) struggles, shortcomings, and forced introspection, music has had a balsamic effect. While listening the albums again in order to draft the list, we have seen sort of a trend (aside from a couple of exceptions and the Blog's trademark love for the Antipodean sounds) in the selection: an eerie, pensive, yet very warm vibe. Makes total sense. These are comforting, enduring songs against the uncertainty. Hope these are shared (or about to be) feelings with you all. So, enjoy the music and Happy 2021!
19. There Is No Other- Isobel Campbell
18. Are You In Love?- Basia Bulat
17. The Universal Want- Doves
16. Drowning in Blessings- Sinead O’Brien
15. Under the Spell of Joy- Death Valley Girls
14. A Strange Dream- Smokescreens
13. Marjorie- Núria Graham
12. The Very Most Needs Help- The Very Most
11. The Passing Scene- Leah Senior
9. Saint Cloud- Waxahatchee
8. From a View- Floodlights
7. Mystic Hotline- Latitude
6. Feral- RVG
5. Introduction, Presence- Nation of Language
4. Serpentine Prison- Matt Berninger
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3. Foothills- The Bats
2. Shore- Fleet Foxes
1. See You Tomorrow- The Innocence Mission
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