Hong Kong 'gazers Lucid Express first jumped into my consciousness with the release of their 2018 single ‘Ado’. At the time the band were known as Thud and aptly named they were, too. That single fairly knocked me for six. Fast forward to 2021 and the release of their debut, self-titled album. The album was a critical and commercial success, quickly selling out two variants of the album on vinyl. […]
When the chief sent me over this track to blog about, he said “when you see who it is, you’ll know”. How right he was. Lucid Express are five young dreamers creating a stunningly airy blend of shoegaze and indie pop amongst Hong Kong’s skyscrapers, mountains, and packed alleyways. I had been on a massive quest to locate the seven-inch single of "Ado", the band's 2018 single released under their […]
We're featuring this week's freshest tracks, including a world premiere from Vancouver sonic heroes Palm Haze (pictured above, photo courtesy Marie Catafesta). "Walk Away" features all the sonic signatures that make Palm Haze a creative force to be reckoned with: languid vocals, atmospheric distorted guitar churn, and a carefully-charted sonic journey. "Walk Away" releases to all your favorite platforms next week, so keep ears peeled for this one! Among our […]
It should come as no surprise when we say we have more quality new music than we have time to spin. We'll try to do it anyway. Proud to feature the new double single from Thud (pictured above), who have only grown and focused over time, producing some shimmering and tuneful songs that are sure to remain in heavy rotation around these studios. But we're also well pleased with the […]
Amidst a wash of new releases, we're also beset with difficulties with our carrier network, which is collapsing and restarting servers along the chain. We soldier on. The new LP from Elsa (pictured above), plus the long-awaited return of PARLOUR (if it seems like it's been years, you're not far wrong). New music from Palm Haze, The Smilies, The Stargazer Lilies, WIDOWSPEAK, Intenna, Justine Never Knew the Rules, Black Sea, […]
Our cup overfloweth. Brand new music from Thud, and only a select few have access to it for airplay. Great band, great tune, great video, premiered on Sounds Better With Reverb. New sounds from Strange Relations, Turnip King, The Florist (we'll go deep with the full album), The Indigo Palms, Big Deal, Boyfriend's Dead, Did You Die, Foliage, Ghost Box Orchestra, Heavy Heart, Omega Vague, Porcelain Raft, Tonemirror, João Bispo […]
A lot of new releases this week to catch you up on, including several just today! We're packing in the new EP from Perth's HYLA, Fever Calls Late. Let the tasty lo-fi textures was over you. New music from Reverse, about to embark on their international tour, the Part Time Punks Sessions from staff favorites Bleak Boys, the beautifully-crafted 'Floret' EP from Thud, a fresh track from Waterfall, Jigsaw Puzzle […]
NEW! This weekend's New Tracks Weekend brings the world broadcast premiere of Flying Cape Experience's We're All Gonna Die EP, out Sunday on El Vals de Conejo. Their long awaited follow-up to 2013's Let's Sing More About the Eyes, there are all the dreamy colours and textures you'd expect from FCE. But that's not the only world premiere on offer! Dream punk-accented tunes from Fir Cone Children, from the debut […]
We're behind! The big Top 50 Tracks of 2014 set us behind in bringing you the newest sounds. This weekend, we're fixing that. Couldn't be more pleased to bring you two World Broadcast Premieres, the first from Hong Kong's Thud on the Border Series netlabel, and the second (but no less awesome) from Aerial Love Feed, whose new album may be expected in the next few weeks. This taster will […]
