de-minimis

11 August 2016

father john misty - 'real love baby'

His public persona seems to be that of being a bit of a twat at times but there's no denying that he makes great music. This is his latest track.

sufjan stevens - 'eugene'

'Carrie and Lowell' is a hell of an album and I'm glad I accidentally re-discovered it this evening. If you haven't heard it yet then give yourself a treat and listen and soon and often.

the modern lovers - 'hospital'

I've never really given The Modern Lovers the attention they deserve. They were clearly a big influence on Blur as this song proves.

nina simone - 'the ballad of hollis brown'

A live version of an under-rated classic from Nina Simone. It always seems to me that Dylan's songs are invariably better when sung by someone else.

get well soon -'too much love'

One for Kraftwerk and New Order fans, this tune is quite sublimely beautiful.

frazey ford - 'september fields'

I'm a big, big fan of Ms Ford and her 2014 album 'Indian Ocean' is in my opinion a stone-cold classic. If you hear a better mix of soul and country anywhere then I'd like to hear it.

07 August 2016

field mouse - 'the order of things'

Gotta love a jangly indie-guitar sound. This is from their new album 'Episodic'.

Another new band for me, Corbu are a New York electronic pop outfit that sound decidedly un-American to my ears. They have a dream pop quality that makes me think of Scandinavian bands rather than the USA. No worries as this type of sound is certainly my cup of tea and I'm really enjoying their new album 'Crayon Soul'. This track could be a latecomer for my sound of the Summer.

amp fiddler - 'soul fly pt.1'

Oh boy, if you're after some authentic 60s-sounding funk and soul then you have to check this track out from Amp Fiddler's new album. It's fantastic.

hockey dad - 'jump the gun'

I think Boronia is the second album by Aussie band Hockey Dad but they're completely new to me and when it's released next week I'm going to treat myself to a digital copy. They've got a great energy to their music and very fresh-sounding too. I hope the rest of the album is as good as this.

blossoms - 'at most a kiss'

Manchester's proud tradition of producing great guitar-driven indie rock is well-founded and Blossoms are carrying that on with some aplomb. I've been listening this morning to the 'At Most A Kiss' and it's bloody good. Check this out.

blind pilot - 'umpqua rushing'

Great to see that Oregon band Blind Pilot have a new album out and first listening suggests it's a very strong collection of tunes indeed. This is the first track from the album 'And Then Like Lions', I think you'll like it.

daniel steinberg - 'corn dog (original mix)'

Post-Brighton Pride is always an interesting time and a good hangover tune is essential. I was therefore delighted to see that my favourite DJ producer Daniel Steinberg has a new track out and it's a lovely slice of techno with a hypnotic beat and a lovely vibe.

06 August 2016

crybaby - 'i cherish the heartbreak more than the love i lost'

Voice like Roy Orbison, lyrics like Morrissey. It's a winning combination.

massive attack and ghostpoet - 'come near me'

The collaboration has an inevitability to it, it's a marriage made in heaven.

bobby gentry - 'ode to billy joe'

It was the 3rd June another dusty Delta day.

jj - 'my life'

I'm grinding til I'm tired...

the clash - 'guns of brixton'

When they kick in your door, how you gonna come - with your hands on your head or on the trigger of your gun?

05 August 2016

scott fagan - 'crystal ball'

How come no-one ever mentioned Scott Fagan to me before? He's brilliant. Sort of David Bowie meets Scott Walker.

haley bonar - 'kismet kill'

The new Haley Bonar album is awesome. I've spent this evening thoroughly entertained by it. If you're a fan of Jenny Lewis or later Debbie Harry then you'll love this.