I have just seen the new release schedule from the rather wonderful Matinée Records. And it looks a little bit special - bands Tom and I have championed over the past few years are all set to get releases on Matinée.
So what do they have in store for us?
First up is going to be an EP by Bubblegum Lemonade - it will feature these four songs - 'Ten Years Younger' (which is available to stream on the Matinée site), 'The Tomorrow People', 'Unsafe at Any Speed' and 'That Thing You Do.' This is going to be one of the records of the year - a fine slice of old style indie - think Razorcuts mixed with 85 era Mary Chain and you are getting close. Beautiful stuff.
If it wasn't enough that Bubblegum Lemonade are finally getting a release - Matinée follow this up with a debut EP from Strawberry Whiplash. The EPs track listing is nearly finalised and will include 'Who's In Your Dreams?' along with 'Factory Girl' and 'My Day Today' and a mystery fourth track. 'Who's In Your Dreams' is available for streaming on the Matinée sounds page as well. If you have not heard Strawberry Whiplash before you are in for a treat. They're like the best bits of c86 rolled up into a decidely lovely ball of indiepop.
Ok, those two releases alone would be enough to keep me going. But Matinée don't let up - and the next release is going to be by The Electric Pop Group. The 'I Could See The Lights' EP is going to feature four new songs. Joy. As anyone who saw the band play the Lostmusic Presents night back in June can testify - they are simply one of the best bands on the planet at the moment. If the new songs are as strong as 'My Only Inspiration' which is featured on the bands My Space page - we are in for a treat.
[Matinée News]
[Matinée Sounds]
[Bubblegum Lemonade]
[Strawberry Whiplash]
[The Electric Pop Group]
So what do they have in store for us?
First up is going to be an EP by Bubblegum Lemonade - it will feature these four songs - 'Ten Years Younger' (which is available to stream on the Matinée site), 'The Tomorrow People', 'Unsafe at Any Speed' and 'That Thing You Do.' This is going to be one of the records of the year - a fine slice of old style indie - think Razorcuts mixed with 85 era Mary Chain and you are getting close. Beautiful stuff.
If it wasn't enough that Bubblegum Lemonade are finally getting a release - Matinée follow this up with a debut EP from Strawberry Whiplash. The EPs track listing is nearly finalised and will include 'Who's In Your Dreams?' along with 'Factory Girl' and 'My Day Today' and a mystery fourth track. 'Who's In Your Dreams' is available for streaming on the Matinée sounds page as well. If you have not heard Strawberry Whiplash before you are in for a treat. They're like the best bits of c86 rolled up into a decidely lovely ball of indiepop.
Ok, those two releases alone would be enough to keep me going. But Matinée don't let up - and the next release is going to be by The Electric Pop Group. The 'I Could See The Lights' EP is going to feature four new songs. Joy. As anyone who saw the band play the Lostmusic Presents night back in June can testify - they are simply one of the best bands on the planet at the moment. If the new songs are as strong as 'My Only Inspiration' which is featured on the bands My Space page - we are in for a treat.[Matinée News]
[Matinée Sounds]
[Bubblegum Lemonade]
[Strawberry Whiplash]
[The Electric Pop Group]
Bubble Gum Lemonade bears a striking resemblance to Wreckless Eric:
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