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I have absolutely no club at what genre I would classify this. It kinda feels like Extratone/noise but it is neither of both. Its a rather sad song, but this is a song, that actually tells something without the lyrics. A very good song where lyrics and melody are working together to create a very atmospheric song.

While finding more about The Linda Lindas, I discovered that Kristin from Dum Dum Girls was involved in their genesis. Here’s a track that reminds me of Mazzy Star. I only recently made that connection but it seems quite obvious in hindsight.

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This song is in my head a lot. I fucking love the hell out of it.

Cameo appearance by Naoko from Shonen Knife.

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New track from FF. Album coming up at some stage. 👍

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I was reminded of this tune today. Cordrazine had a moment in Australia in the late 90s, with this song being reasonably prominent at an "alternative" level, even getting to #42 on the mainstream chart. The corresponding album reached #9.

The band was fronted by Hamish Cowan who had previously been in another indie band called Blindside with Cordrazine guitarist, Nick Batterham. I was socially acquainted with Hamish at the time, but don't know where he is now.

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I did not not have it on my 2024 list (or any other years list) that The Jesus Lizard would release a new album.

A snapshot of the current shoegaze revival which is taking the gauzy indie rock style into a multitude of distinct directions, influenced by club music, ambient, breaks and more.

I've shared other things from this Georgia (US) band before. This is their second ful length LP. Good stuff but a bit different from before. I need to listen some more to get fully into it.

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The album came out a year ago, but even though they are from the city I live in (Melbourne), I just discovered them today. I like the sound of this track and have queued the rest of the album to have a listen to.

Here's what a review I read said about them:

Frankston's The Belair Lip Bombs deliver their genuinely unique brand of left-field indie rock with complete poise.

At one moment you'll hear shades of Interpol and The Smiths, at others they hint at PJ Harvey and Best Coast. Ultimately, the band's infectious take on a well-traversed genre is their own.

They will have truly cross-generational appeal, giving their younger peers the kind of guitar-driven indie rock many of them crave, and offering older fans something fresh that still taps into something a little nostalgic.

They're honestly a band too difficult to describe, but one that indie rock fans must be across. They've already signed to Jack White's Third Man Records, so now is the time to get on board.

You're feeling lucky

Those eyes light a fire in my stomach

Hey y'all... I know some folks have issues with the new owner of Bandcamp, but I still like to support bands via their platform.

If you have some money and a favorite band on there, go support them, eh.

Bandcamp Fridays began in March of 2020 at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic when the shuttering of venues led to a loss of vital tour revenue for artists. Bandcamp Fridays—on which we waive our revenue share and pass the funds directly to artists & labels—has resulted in millions of fans paying over $120 million directly to labels and musicians they love.

Might I suggest Teens In Trouble?

https://teensintrouble.bandcamp.com/album/whats-mine-2

A new chapter for Linkin Park.