In our new feature, Little Indie sits one person in the guest reviewer's chair with a pair of headphones and five new tracks to swirl through their ears to give their opinion on each.
In the chair this week, Richard Clarke.
Job: Lead singer and guitarist at Casual Drag.
Musical hates: When shite pop bands describe themselves as 'rock'.
Musical loves: Reverb drenched garage punk with a little bit of psych thrown in.
On my personal player:
Future Glue - The Devil's Pulpit (without a doubt Glasgow's best punk band, they released this as part of an EP earlier in the year and I've lost count of the number of times I've listened to this song. A bit of a departure for them and the saxophone has a nice Bowie vibe to it)
Cheap Teeth - Ageless (this has been on repeat for me for the last month, these chaps are from Edinburgh and are flying a flag for good punk coming out of the city. Great lyrics and I love the outro to this one)
FAT PABLO - PERCOLATOR
Credit: Erica Coburn
Dublin's neo-psych sextet Fat Pablo return with this new single, released July 19 - their fourth of 2019 already. Opening in a slow-building fashion, ‘Percolator’ finely balances various nuances and textures. The track soon shifts tempo with a combination of otherworldly synths, ferocious drums and captivating vocals.
I like this a lot - tons of good music coming out of Dublin at the moment and Fat Pablo can be added to the list. Nice floaty psychedelic intro and a strong Tame Impala-esque outro. Best song of the five. Well done, boys!
Star rating: ★★★★☆
PORTEOUS - VIBE WITH YOU
Released last week, the debut single from 20-year-old London multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer. A four-minute mix of jazzy keys, impresive, soulfully raw vocals and easy pop-esque ambience.
This is not my thing at all, but I'm sure there are people out there who love Porteous and I'm sure he's a lovely lad, judging by his mellow tones. Clearly talented and good at writing the music he wants to.
Star rating: ★★★☆☆
PETTY THIEVES - ON THE WALL
The former Falkirk duo who branched out into a five-piece (whose name comes from a line in Morrissey’s ‘First Of The Gang To Die') last year, with their just released, self-titled debut EP being the first sample of their sound. This track from it showcases big riffs and choruses in an indie pop-rock style.
This reminds me a lot of the early Noughties indie that I thought had died out, but is coming back in a big way. Nice guitar work weaving its way across the track, also reminiscent of another Falkirk band Pleasure Heads, no bad thing.
Star rating: ★★★☆☆
JEKYLL - MARIONETTE
Premiered by Huw Stephens on Radio 1, the Blackpool outfit dropped this new single on Fierce Panda, following on from their ‘Jekyll’ EP in 2018 and the recent ‘Echoes’ single. Swooping vocals and sweeping melodies, underpinned by a throbbing sense of genteel menace and all wrapped up in three minutes and 21 seconds.
The music in this one reminds me a lot of the Arctic Monkeys, with clearly some excellent drumming driving the track. This kind of tune will probably sound at home in an arena setting.
Star rating: ★★★☆☆
THE NAKED FEEDBACK - SILENT DISCO
Credit: Brooke Heasman
Glasgow rockers The Naked Feedback return with their Baby Strange Johnny Madden co-produced latest offering. The funk-pop-influenced number was heavily influenced by Stevie Wonder, Prince, Michael Jackson, Pharrell and Mark Ronson - mixed with the band's signature rock guitars and powerful vocals.
The guitar on this has a very nice late 70s Bowie feel to it; it sounds class. Also sounds a lot like 'AM'-era Arctic Monkeys. I'm sure these boys will go far, they've got the look and the sound to match it.
Star rating: ★★★★☆
Another belter from the naked feedack!
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