Electronic music takes centre stage this week with some fantastic work from Teeth Of The Sea, banging techno from Modeselektor, acid influenced psych rock from The Young Gods and a majestic EP from Snow Palms.
Snow Palms – Everything Ascending (EP)
An epic blend of dance, electronica and neo-classical that works together seamlessly
Rating: 8/10 – Read full review
The Young Gods – Data Mirage Tangram
Nice mix of industro-psych rock with some serious acid effects going on at times. Highly intriguing.
Rating: 7/10
Drenge – Strange Creatures
Buzzsaw bass, squelchy synths, and post-punk guitars make for an at-times absorbing, but ultimately patchy album.
Rating: 7/10
Du Blonde – Lung Bread For Daddy
A darker, grungy indie work that begs for your attention.
Rating: 7/10
Pom Poko – Birthday
Bouncy pop punk and indie rock with a strong Japanese influence in its styling. Certainly worth a couple of listens.
Rating: 7/10
Feels – Post Earth
Enjoyable enough indie-pop-rock but not going to set the world on fire.
Rating: 6/10
Desperate Journalist – In Search Of The Miraculous
Indie-rock with a tinge of post-punk/Cure to it.Friendly on the ears but a bit standard and probably taking itself too seriously.
Rating: 5.5/10
Sleaford Mods– Eton Alive
Likeable, but very samey. Bar the caustic lyrics, the songs fail to take you anywhere musically.
Rating: 5.5/10
Gary Clark Jr. – This Land
Blues-rock with the odd bit of synth thrown in. Acceptable but nothing more.
Rating: 5/10
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