Elemenophee – Small Packages
August 5, 2011 § Leave a comment
Stan says: #Friday. One from the vaults. The illegitimate offspring of Gainsbourg + Byrne’s little known 60’s love affair.
‘Ooh I like big things in Small Packages …’.
Grant Lee Buffalo – Mockingbirds
August 3, 2011 § Leave a comment
Stan says: #Wednesday. #Songsthatcouldhavebeenhits. Back on tour (dates here) and worth a quick reminder of one of the best songs about train station pick ups ever.
Lo-Fi-Fnk – Marchin In
August 1, 2011 § Leave a comment
Stan says: #Monday. We’ve always loved a good intro and this one picks us up every time. The first 90 seconds of ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ used to work some similar magic back in the day though we haven’t retested that particular potion for a while now. Must go back to Sweden soon.
Bon Iver – Calgary (Azedia Remix)
July 25, 2011 § Leave a comment
Stan says: #Wednesday. PC thinks the Bon Iver record is one of the best he has heard in AGES. Stan has only just fully digested but is coming around despite initial misgivings.
Questions:
1. Have Justin Vernon and TVOTR’s Tunde Adebimpe ever been seen in the same room together?
2. How much did Bruce Hornsby and Steve Windwood get paid for performing session duties on Beth/Rest?
Deep River Running – Don’t Give It Up
July 25, 2011 § Leave a comment
Stan says: It’s hard to tell entirely, being a hardy sort of chap as I am, but there is a very small chance that some real emotion might have slipped through the net when watching this.
The High Wire – The Sleep Tape
June 24, 2011 § Leave a comment
Released 08/3/2010 (Grandpa Stan)
Cat number STAN008
Produced by The High Wire
Additional Production & Mix by Rik Simpson
Buy CD Digipak & Tape
Buy on itunes
Stan says: Full stream of debut album by The High Wire.
Includes ‘Odds & Evens’, ‘Pump Your Little Heart’ and ‘The Midnight Bell’.
Live on BBC Introducing Stage, Glastonbury – Sat 25 June
“Twinkling lazy day loveliness …” Clash Magazine
“A narcoleptic wonderland … simply dreamy” NME « Read the rest of this entry »
Radiohead – Staircase
June 20, 2011 § Leave a comment
Taken From The Basement
Stan Says: Something new to listen to when the winter sets in.
Björn Kleinhenz – ‘Starlit Queen’ (Live)
June 1, 2011 § Leave a comment
Stan says: In a fairer world the original version of this would have been used in every episode of House MD to date.
The High Wire – Ahead Of The Rain
May 30, 2011 § Leave a comment
Released 15/12/2008 (Grandpa Stan)
Cat Number STAN004
Produced by The High Wire & Julian Simmons
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Debut 9 track album by The High Wire.
“… psych-pop soundscapes of a billowing expansiveness that recalls MBV, Spiritualized and Mercury Rev at their most abundant … if you’re looking for the album to soundtrack your spring and summer escapism, Ahead of the Rain is it.” The Sunday Times
“… lusciously woozy affair, recalling the hazy, narcotic ballads of US dream-popsters Galaxie 500…potent stuff…” Q
” MBV – meets – Mercury Rev… gorgeous…” Uncut « Read the rest of this entry »
The Heart Strings – Try Fly Blue Sky
May 28, 2011 § Leave a comment
Released 7/7/2008 (Grandpa Stan)
Cat Number STAN003
Produced by Julian Simmons & The Heart Strings
Buy CD Digipak & Download album
“One listen & you’ll be hooked. It has the same energy & excitement as hearing Sufjan Stevens for the first time & just like Sufjan this will become a shop favourite. An absolutely charming & essential album you must hear.” A Rough Trade Album of the Week & Year 2008
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