tell it in my ear.

Fergus & Geronimo aren't actually called Fergus & Geronimo but that doesn't matter because they make wonderful fuzzy, summery pop songs that can warm even the coldest of hearts. if your teenage years were similar to those of Danny Zuko & Sandy Olsson's, then listening to this track will be like being whisked down memory lane. but of course your teenage years weren't like that because they were fictional characters, however i'm sure you get the idea.

Fergus & Geronimo - Tell It (In My Ear)

the boys at the ever impeccable Transparent are releasing this track on their own label. you can pre-order the Pure Groove exclusive right here.

vibes.

exclooooosive up in here.

i wrote about Hereford darlings Apples a little while ago now, and since then they've managed to charm the pants off just about everyone who has been lucky enough to hear them.
if you thought the tropical sounds of debut single 'Reason 45' were catchy, you're in for a real treat with this track because Apples have really outdone themselves. there are flickers of Talking Heads hidden beneath crisp vocals, 'ohh's and the caresses of a featherlight synth. the urge to dance and sing along is beyond irresistible. check it out, only here.

Apples - Monty [alt. link]

you can still get 'Reason 45' from here so do it.

wales and cats.

"'Golau Glau' are two of our favourite words that go well together. We like Wales and cats, and whales but not Cats. The noises in our heads keep leaking out." was the first email I got from mysterious northern outfit Golau Glau. intrigued, i decided to give them a whirl and really liked what i heard. their music is almost as mysterious as the song-and-dance around who they are, where they're from and what their next move is going to be. they make experimental, sometimes ethereal sometimes Bjork-whacky pop songs.

Golau Glau - Summer Games

you can get more songs if you ask the band nicely!

on motorways.

this is GREAT.

Music Painting by JUL & MAT from JUL & MAT on Vimeo.

ghosts in my bed.

i think you should probs buy 'Who's There' by Riton & Primary 1 because it is awesomely awesome. yeahhhhhh.



Riton & Primary 1 - Who's There (Style Of Eye Remix) [right click, save as]

and buy the EP here. and the remix EP here.

♥ Phantasy Sound.

basic space.

i don't know what to say other than i am in love love love love love (& love) with this band.

pre-order the incredible album here.

music boy.

hailing from the north of England are the trio Loebeat. they're a trio who not only do all their own music (obv), but they also do their own artwork, videos and photographs. bags of talent? yes. their take on girl group eletcro-pop slots nicely alongside Sugababes-esque darker, cooler, more mature music. imagine if you had Iggy Pop, James Brown, David Bowie and Shirley Bassey in a lift.... no but seriously, Loebeat are great fun so check them out.

Loebeat - Music Boy [alt. link]

Field Day review coming imminently.

errrr.

GREAT song, amazing lyrics for all those jaded folks out there. but wtf is this video about? were the band unavailable or something?



'Love Long Distance' is out September 13th.

dance or die.

this may be the most cheesy (but AMAZING) thing i ever post.

ONE TWO THREE FOUR. I DECLARE A DANCE WAR.

onlookers.

it's pretty hard to impress anyone by saying you're a boy in a four piece 'indie guitar' band anymore, so you better hope your music is pretty incredible. incredible like Onlookers who are going to stomp all over any kind of competition. raw sounding, upbeat, melodic guitars mesh with singer/guitarist Dale's intense voice brilliantly. even if you only like drum machines and stylophones don't write them off, there's something incredibly addictive about their tracks no matter how cool you probably aren't.

Onlookers - Paintstripper

their debut single is out on October 12th and you can pre-order it here.