Requested: Witch Hazel – Plain
By request for e6gMan, the B-side of the “Just Don’t Try” 7″. Hmm, I couldn’t remember what this song sounded like and now I remember why. Unfortunately it’s not one of the band’s finer moments… and...
View ArticleThe Cat’s Miaow – I Really Don’t Know
The Cat’s Miaow “I Really Don’t Know” was released as part of the Contrast label’s split 7″ single series, vol 1 in 1993. I especially love Cat’s Miaow songs when Bart took on vocal duties. …And that...
View ArticleJim’s Twenty-One – Map of the World
Jim’s Twenty-One released one 7″ single in 1987 called “Throwaway Friend” on the Tulip label (tulip 1). The group consisted of Max on guitar & vocals, Andy on guitar & vocals, Sean on bass...
View ArticleSnow In Mexico – Velvet
Snow In Mexico is a dream pop/shoegaze group from Rome, Italy featuring Massimiliano Cruciani and Andrea Novelli. Their songs at times remind me of The Radio Dept., Auburn Lull and M83, so this is...
View ArticleHomer – Lucky Thirteen
Homer released their debut single “Lucky Thirteen” in 1995 on Platform Records. The song was produced by the legendary Hugh Jones (who produced all of the great early Liverpool singles from The...
View ArticleCelestial – Lonely Boulevard
I just saw that the video for “Lonely Boulevard” by Celestial was posted via Music Is My Girlfriend. It’s my favorite song from the album. A video for “Try to Understand” is also up....
View ArticleDearly – I Don’t Want To Go
Here’s another under-rated treasure of a single. “Only Between” b/w “I Don’t Want To Go” from the Minneapolis band Dearly. It was released in 1994 on Grimsey Records and produced by Bomb Pop’s Bryan...
View ArticleBomb Pops – Girl Daredevil
That Dearly post got me thinking more about Bryan Hanna and how “Girl Daredevil” by the Bomb Pops is probably the best single in the world. Read Alistair Fitchett’s write-up on the Bomb Pops on Pique....
View ArticleHoliday Records
Holiday Records is a new label started by Jacob (from the Shelflife band Horse Shoes) along with some friends and family. Their concept is pretty refreshing, every Friday (starting today) they’ll have...
View ArticlePoastal – Dizzy
Today I’ve been listing more 7″s up on eBay. I happen to have multiple copies of this Poastal / #Poundsign# split single, so I thought I would offer up a copy. The Poastal side is especially...
View ArticleThe Almanacs – I Sure Do!
The Almanacs were a band from Derby featuring Ian Turner on guitar and vocals, Paul Stewart on vocals and guitars, and Rob Fleay on bass, vocals and solo guitars. Ian and Paul started the band as a...
View ArticleKG – Candy Loves Me So
This first KG 7″ single “Candy Loves Me So” is so good I own three copies of it. It’s what noise pop should be — short songs, great vocals and NOISE. It has the pop sensibilities of Rocketship and...
View ArticleFriends of the Family – Rotten To The Core
I’ve been wanting to do a Friends of the Family blog post for a while now. I usually don’t like to put anything up until I have all my facts straight, but unfortunately there’s not much I can go on....
View ArticleBlack Fantastic – Keep The Conversation Going
Hello. It’s been a while I know. This month I’m trying to finish our second Tears Run Rings album so I’m dedicating all my free time to the studio. That said I’m hoping to start posting on a regular...
View ArticleCitrus – Colo Colo Meets The Stripes
“Over 150 BPM” is a good description of my life lately. Hectic. So I’m craving this single from the Japanese pop band Citrus. They were definitely one of the most unique of the Trattoria catalogue...
View ArticleWhite Town – Hair Like Alain Delon
One of the greatest things about Laura and I merging our record collections is that all of a sudden I have a wealth of new music to listen to… and mostly stuff that I never really gave a chance at the...
View ArticleHorse Shoes – The Imperial School
We’re excited! The eagerly awaited Horse Shoes “The Imperial School” CD+7″ release is finally here! Hopefully you’ll appreciate all the extra time and care that went into it. While it’s not...
View ArticleFree Loan Investments – The Last Dance
Magic Marker Records has made all of us Free Loan Investments fans incredibly happy by releasing their final EP “The Last Dance” on 7″. It’s pressed on lovely red vinyl and comes with a download code...
View ArticleChampagne Riot – Xmas Safari
More Champagne Riot goodness for you. The band has recorded a new holiday mp3 single called “Xmas Safari” available as a free download below! Happy holidays! Download it here! Listen to Champagne Riot...
View ArticleSoda Shop – Farewell
Soda Shop – Farewell from Drew Diver on Vimeo. In celebration of our first 7″ single here on Shelflife, I decided to put together a simple little music video for the A-side “Farewell.” This is my...
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