Motorama: Russia’s Best Kept Secret
Besides great melodies and lyrics, what makes Motorama so fantastic is the way they've used their mixing and production to create their unique wide-open sound.
The 1910 Fruitgum Company: Makers of Fine Bubblegum Since 1966
The 1910 Fruitgum Co. made exquisite bubblegum pop in the late 1960s, sold millions, and were just plain silly and fun. It's a guilty pleasure.
Edie Brickell and New Bohemians: Shooting Rubberbands At The Stars (1988)
Originally released in 1988, this is an album I really enjoy going back to. It is a gem that, despite a few lyrical rough spots, really shines.
Wolfmother “Wolfmother” (2005)
Wolfmother's 2005 self-tilted debut rocks! Are you a fan of Black Sabbath, T-Rex, Led Zeppelin, Nazareth, Kiss? The guys in this band certainly are.
Ride “Weather Diaries” (2017)
Ride returned with a noisy bang in 2017. Noisy, poppy and fun, "Weather Diaries" is modern shoegaze for the 21st century.
Amusement Parks on Fire “An Archaea” (2021)
Amusement Parks on Fire's brilliant 2021 album, "An Archaea", is a sonic voyage across the ocean on a wave of killer distortion and feedback.
Ladyhawke: An Introduction
New Zealand's Ladyhawke makes 80s New Wave inspired area-rock for a new generation. Check out our overview of her awesome output so far!
Fawning “Illusions of Control” (2021)
With a wide rage of influences on their sleeve, Graveface Records' Fawning's debut album is filled with Shoegazie Dream Pop goodness!
Black Box Recorder “Life is Unfair” (2018 Box Set)
Black Box Recorder were a short lived British indie/post punk trio that released three brilliant albums, all on vinyl for the first time in this spectacular Box Set!
INXS “Kick” (1987)
INXS's classic 1987 album "Kick" is a must-have album that still sounds fresh well into the 21st century. Turn it up.