popcast #15 - a subjective history, '95-96, as told mainly through the medium of 7" vinyl records

This is a slight departure from our norm, more noisepop than indiepop, and also more personally themed.
These are mostly all 7"s i bought between 1995-'96, and as such, is rather subjective, and by no means does it paint any kind of complete picture or history. I was still living in Glasgow at the time, so the mix is mostly comprised of Glasgow bands. At first i was going to make it into a potted history of Glasgow bands around that time, however I had a few fav 7"s such as the Dub Narcotic, Ladies Who Lunch, and The Make Up, which are very much associated in my head with that period of time. Really this is just a personal mix for me, after having ripped all the 7"s, but hopefully you will enjoy it too!
The first Spare Snare track "Shine On Now" was actually from their 10" "Live At Home" which is maybe my favorite record i own, and yes, i know there are three Spare Snare tracks, but they were/are still so good! The Belle And Sebastian pre-Tigermilk demo is just something I had downloaded, but as i always saw those kids around town, they were very much part of the scene around that time, and I wanted to include something more original than from Tigermilk or If You're Feeling Sinister. The "Ladies Who Lunch - Kims We Love" 7" was another favorite at the time - i believe it was two girls from Lusicous Jackson, a pink vinyl tribute to Kim Gordon and Kim Deal, with one side a cover of Sonic Youth's 'Bull In The Heather' and the Pixies 'Gigantic' done on lil' lo-fi drum machines, and released on the Beastie Boy's Grand Royale label.
Also, being more of a mix, i decided to omit any sort of introduction from the popcast, so its just music,music,music! get your lo-fi party hat on, and dance like it's 1996!
hope you enjoy it!

Tracklisting is:
Spare Snare - Shine On Now
Urusei Yatsura - Kernel
The Yummy Fur - Shrinky Dinc
Pink Kross - Velocababy
Ladies Who Lunch - Bull In The Heather
Belle and Sebastian - Pocketbook Angel
Adventures In Stereo - Airline
The Delgados - Monica Webster
Spare Snare - Haircut
Bis - Kill Yr Boyfriend
Lung Leg - Disco Biscuit
Dub Narcotic - Fuck Shit Up
Eska - III Spike
Ladies Who Lunch - Gigantic
Super Furry Animals - Don't Be A Fool, Billy!
Kenickie - Come Out 2nite
Spare Snare - Wired for Sound
The Make Up - Are You A Believer?

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Mmm, if theres two things i really love, its comic books and Jacob Borshard, so when Jacob Borshard records a new song called "The Bat Days (summer of 89)" - i get kinda excited!
Its up for free download on his myspace at http://www.myspace.com/jacob
Its pretty fun! Its a bit more novelty than his other recordings, but i can't get enough of his recordings, so anything new makes me happy!

Popcast #3 - Cover Versions!

Ola!
time for another popcast, this one based on Cover Versions - It was loads of fun making and researching! Hope you enjoy it and find out a few new artists, or songs!
Quiztime as well - we want to see your answers to who the original artists are in the comments! :)

Tracklisting is:

Tullycraft - Girl about town
Gregory Webster - Untidy towns
Genoe - Miss Douglas County
Billie The Vision & The Dancers - I'm a Cuckoo
Acid House Kings - Keep your love
Strawberry Story - Made Of Stone
The Guild League - Between Delta and Delaware
Math and Physics Club - You're So Good To Me
The Softies - Hey Hey Girl
Six Cents And Natalie - Your Class
The Smittens - Party time
Colin Clary - Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want
The World Record - She Plays Guitar
All Girl Summer Fun Band - Look of love
Sun Hill - Falling Out Of Love (With You)
Jacob Borshard - I'll Be Your Mirror
Basil the Mouse - Here Comes The Sun

Download it here..

thanks! thor + camila

tinyfolk - free mini album

hello!




If you're not already subscribed to them, i would recommend the mp3 label disguised as a blog that is.. A Bunch of Beatniks Riding a Rocket

Their latest posting/release is by Tinyfolk "Little Mice and Other Things That Go Skitter Skitter" and its a whole big hug of twee lo-fi indiepop, and its going to be a perfect soundtrack to my upcoming weekend! You can download the album from http://bunchofbeatniks.blogspot.com/2007/04/bob022-tinyfolk-little-mice-and-other.html.

If it is your first introduction to the mp3 label, theres load to check out, all of exceptionally high quality - one of my personal favs is a single from Nate Mitchell & Becky Brooks, two solo tracks from the members of Cars Can Be Blue.

Popcast #1 - Superpowers!

Ola! Here's the first in our series of popcasts, each based loosely around a theme. Our first episode is themed around superheros and superpowers! Tracklisting is:

Tullycraft - Superboy & Supergirl
Masters Of The Hemisphere -Meteor
Showdown At The Equator - Powers
Kissing book - Superman vs. Lloyd
Tricycle Bicycle Cycle - The Time I Learned To Yogic Fly
The Apples in Stereo - Signal in the sky (let's go)
Cars Can Be Blue - Dating Batman
The Bright Lights - You Have Amazing Powers
Basil The Mouse - Supergirls
Six Cents and Natalie - Fly With Me
Milky Wimpshake - Spidey
The Galactic Heroes - Heroes And Villains
Jim Guthrie - Where Have All The Heroes Gone?
Vaccum Tube Technology WIll Render Your Fear Obsolete - Superheroes in Love
Shermans - Fly Away
Shonen Knife - Buttercup ( I'm a super girl )
Aikagi - Invisible Friends

Download link is here