Some Single Reviews.....

Neon Neon
I Told Her On Alderaan / Trick For Treat
I’ve often thought I’d like to transport myself back to the eighties, hook up with Corey Feldman and Haim then cruise around in a pink convertible Cadillac. The only variable that could improve that situation would be “I Told Her…” on repeat. The flip side, “Trick Or Treat” has yet to soundtrack any of my bizarre fantasies. However it’s just as irresistible .

Psychedelic Horseshit
New Wave Hippies
Half Machine

After listening to this EP I’m tempted to think that this band was started as a joke. It’s not the name that puts me off; it’s not the use of feedback either. It’s the fact their songs are, quite frankly, shit. If you want to listen to shoegaze-influenced punk, listen to Times New Viking.

Pop Levi
Dita Dimone
Counter Records

Pop Levi returns with three and half minute pop gem. While Calvin Harris continues to pollute our ears at every conceivable chance, Pop Levi proves that synth led pop can be appealing. This tune will vastly increase the chance you’ll use your steering wheel as an imaginary drum. If you get the bus, make sure the seat in front is empty…

Tokyo Police Club
In A Cave
Memphis Industries

During The Strokes extended sabbatical there’s a gap for purveyors of accessible, spiky indie. Tokyo Police Club are clearly eager to fill this void, as shown by their latest offering “In A Cave”. While early EP’s showed some promise this seems like TPC are heading straight down Editors path of MOR indie. It’s not offensive, but will anyone care in a decade? Doubt it.

Crystal Castles
Vanished
Lies Records

The “second wave of punk” tag that has been thrown at the Canadian duo is currently doing them no favours. However if they keep producing nihilistic pop gems like this they’ll deserve the accolades. This is what happens if you lock yourself in your room watch David Lynch films, smoke too much and listen to Kraftwerk.

The Teenagers
Make It Happen
Merok

While far from being the best thing off The Teenagers debut album “Make It Happen” cements the trio’s position of purveyors of blissful synth driven pop. I’m aware that the track is pretty cheesy and crap; but there’s something about this band I can’t resist. Just like I find myself drawn to YouTube videos of “Hungry Eye’s”. I know its wrong, but it feels so right!