Tag Archives: lo fi

New Rock for November 2014 part one

Georgio “the Dove’ Valentino – “Mille Plataux” – Self Released – 2×12” LP Outrageously impressive artwork graces the covers and sleeves of this double vinyl. The music is astoundingly brilliant.  It comprises of a mixture of post punk, psyche, folk … Continue reading

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The Rok Lok Records Showcase!

Kind of Like Paris — S/T EP — cassette Here’s a sweet little cassette EP packing in three tracks.  This is some dreamy lo fi indie pop, reminding me at times of REM, Silversun Pickups, and perhaps a tiny bit … Continue reading

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Reviews for Early June 2013

Gnar Tapes releases Love Cop’s a new cassette: “Eat Yr Heart Out.” Seems that Love Cop has been releasing a load of material this year and despite the high numbers of tunes, the quality has stayed constantly perfect.  This is … Continue reading

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TAPE//STRY Reviews

Leo Robinson, of Cult Party, runs a small cassette label out of Newcastle under Lyme.  Having had a chance to listen to an earlier Cult Party release via Correspondence Tapes, I was quite excited to see he had his own … Continue reading

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Dressed Like Wolves – Heaven Is Just Memories, Of A Place I Used To Know

Artist: Dressed Like Wolves Title: Heaven is Just Memories, of a Place I Used to Know Released: December 3rd, 2012 Label: Correspondence Tapes Format: Cassette, digital Genre: Folk, folk pop, indie, lo fi Dressed Like Wolves is a project I’ve … Continue reading

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Madeline’s “Slow Bang” LP Reissue!

Artist: Madeline Title: Slow Bang (reissue) Released: 2012 Label: This Will Be Our Summer Records Format: LP / CD Genre: Folk, folk rock Madeline gracefully reissues her release, “Slow Bang” on This Will Be Our Summer Records, alongside a sweet … Continue reading

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Cult Party – “You, Me and the Ocean”

Artist: Cult Party Title: You, Me and the Ocean Released: July 2, 2012 Label: Correspondence Tapes Format: cassette, digital Genre: indie rock, lo fi, acoustic indie Our good friends at Correspondence Tapes are back with another glorious cassette for your … Continue reading

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Soft Power Records: September Girls Cassette

Artist: September Girls Title: Wanting More Released: Monday, April 30, 2012 Label: Soft Power Records Format: Cassette Single (limited edition of 100 – 70 blue, 30 yellow) Genre: garage pop, psyche, lo fi Our friends at Soft Power have this … Continue reading

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Ian Kahl

As I sipped a Dortmunder, trying to keep warm in my living room, I received an email.  It arrived shortly after posting the review for Merch’s LP, and as I read the message, I was surprised.  It wasn’t a press … Continue reading

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Merch via Sassafras

Artist: Merch Title: This Betrayal Will Be Our End Released: 2012 Label: Sassafras Records & Distro. Format: 12” LP, digital Genre: Indie, lo fi, rock, alt rock, garage rock After several manufacturing delays, Merch’s album, “This Betrayal Will Be Our … Continue reading

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