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New Twentieth Century Swansea Sounds

Stellar Album New Twentieth Century LP by UK’s Swansea Sound is a force of indie pop nature to be reckoned with. Crisp, sleek, and summery, guitar driven indie rock. But before I delve into this record.. If you peruse my blog it seems like I might know what I’m talking about. Full disclosure : I really don’t. It just so happens I am around long enough to catch wind of Heavenly. Two members of…

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Two More Names Announced for Have Yourself a Merry Indie Christmas

"Holy Day" was written especially for this album by André Csernak, a Swedish composer and pianist based in Malmö, who has co-written songs with Johan Agebjörn for his Sally Shapiro project. André also sang backing vocals on Sad Cities (2022).  André had this to say about his song -

‘The story behind my track "Holy Day" is quite interesting. The day before entering the studio all was set for another song, called "Climbing the Aerial" which describes a starry sky in midwinter. Drums (naturally including jingle bells) were programmed, lyrics halfway there, everything else well planned. I took a walk to finish the lyrics and BAM, out of nowhere, "Holy Day" just appeared in my head. Too simple, almost naïve, I tried to get it out of my system to work on my celestial lyrics, but it refused to leave. Being a believer in the flow-of-life-philosophy, I changed plans, ultimately writing a song much more lyricly relevant and encouraging than ambitious depictions of the beauty of Orion’.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_neyt_WWAs

Marlody

This was one of the first tracks that I selected for the album, and it has had to withstand the challenge of hundreds of songs to stay there. But it is that good. The singer puts the song in context here:

“Ivy” reflects on Christmas through a different lens - like Joni Mitchell’s “River”, it hints at loneliness that can run deep while others are celebrating togetherness. But sometimes a song can help as a guide through sadness or difficulty, something to hold onto that allows an emotional state time to breathe. The homeless figure of Ivy, surrounded by church bells and rain, leans into her memory of “River” and perhaps finds some small comfort in acknowledging the truth of her own suffering’.

Proceeds from all purchases of the single, “Ivy”, on Bandcamp, have been and will continue to be donated to Shelter, the homelessness charity. This year Marlody is happy to be supporting Crisis through the Have Yourselves a Merry Indie Christmas compilation.

Marlody’s first album, I’m Not Sure at All, will be released on the indie Skep Wax label in January 2023, with the track “Summer” coming out as a single on 4th November.

https://marlody.bandcamp.com/track/ivy

Find her on Instagram - @_marlody_

And Skep Wax - @skepwax

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New Audio: The Luxembourg Signal Contributes Melancholy yet Gorgeous "Travel Through Midnight" for Skep Wax's Sarah Records Tribute Compilation

New Audio: The Luxembourg Signal Contributes Melancholy yet Gorgeous "Travel Through Midnight" for Skep Wax's Sarah Records Tribute Compilation @SkepWax @LuxSignal

https://soundcloud.com/skepwax/01-the-luxembourg-signal-travel-through-midnight-master/s-OVGTwVG6yR6?si=9b00e8aac5ea4c2e80778efb44890c56&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Founded back in 1987, the Bristol, UK-based label Sarah Records had developed a reputation for being a defiantly indie label. And during its short lifetime, the label managed to create a whole…

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The Catenary Wires- “Mirrorball” b/w “I Wish You Were Here Now” (Shelflife/Skepwax)

With all of Amelia Fletcher and Rob  Pursey’s other bands I thought they had forgotten about the Catenary Wires (and really glad they haven’t!). Yeah, the last year have seen them release records/songs by other bands like European Sun and the Swansea Sound in addition to compiling a Heavenly singles compilation. Well, here are two new songs from and they’re both righteous. The a-side, “Mirrorball” is almost a dance number with some overt suaveness to it (I hear a little Legendary Jim Ruiz Group in there and some horns, too). The flip side, “I Wish You Were Here With Me” is more delicate, somber and spare with Amelia’s vocals taking the lead here and it’s quite a gorgeous tune. Now I really can’t wait for the album (oh and the digital version of the single includes a cover of the Human League’s “(keep feeling) Fascination” (maybe next time they can do “Mirror Man?”).    www.shelflife.com   www.skepwax.com   www.catenarywires.bandcamp.com

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Marlody I'm Not Sure At All + Bruised Gold New LP

Marlody I’m Not Sure At All + Bruised Gold New LP

Marlody Im Not Sure At All is the focus of this post. Also reviewed is Luna Waves late 2022 album Bruised Gold. Luna Waves is from Bedford, UK. Also Marlody is a British artist that joins the Skepwax Records roster. I’m Not Sure At All is the album that Marlody releases this January of 2023. Marlody – I’m Not Sure At All These are two bright noteworthy artists to keep an eye and ear on. They…

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New Heavenly Wax, Banshees, Acid

New Heavenly Wax, Banshees, Acid

Hallows Eve or just about that time. Exposing three very different bands. Heavenly from the UK reissuing a classic LP on Skepwax Records. Mismiths. A befitting and peculiar mashup band out of Los Angeles. Great fun for the depressed ghouls. Lastly, from Hattiesburg Mississipi, MSPAINT. No , not a paint store as far as I know. Percussive synth driven hardcore with punk vocals. At least that is the…

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New Audio: The Catenary Wires Release a Bittersweet Cover of The Human League's "Fascination"

New Audio: The Catenary Wires Release a Bittersweet Cover of THe Human League's "Fascination" @catenarywires @shelflife @skepwax @TheHumanLeague @LubyCat @HumanLeagueHQ @hdif @ctpublicity

https://soundcloud.com/skepwax/keep-feeling-fascination Deriving their name from the chain of curves made by the overhead cables seen suspended from pylons or above electric trains, the Kent, UK-based act The Catenary Wires — founding members Amelia Fletcher (vocals, harmonium) and Rob Pursey (vocals, guitar) with Fay Hallam (Hammond organ, backing vocals), Ian Button (drums, backing vocals) and…

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New Audio: The Catenary Wires Release a Bittersweet Cover of THe Human League's "Fascination"

New Audio: The Catenary Wires Release a Bittersweet Cover of THe Human League's "Fascination" @catenarywires @shelflife @skepwax @TheHumanLeague @LubyCat @HumanLeagueHQ @hdif @ctpublicity

https://soundcloud.com/skepwax/keep-feeling-fascination Deriving their name from the chain of curves made by the overhead cables seen suspended from pylons or above electric trains, the Kent, UK-based act The Catenary Wires — founding members Amelia Fletcher (vocals, harmonium) and Rob Pursey (vocals, guitar) with Fay Hallam (Hammond organ, backing vocals), Ian Button (drums, backing vocals) and…