It was the 2nd single (after ‘Cherub Rock‘) from ‘Siamese Dream‘ that Smashing Pumpkins released back in September 1993, that caught the media attention and propelled the band to mainstream success.
Continue reading “Toasting… Smashing Pumpkins – Today”Toasting… Adorable – Homeboy
The year was 1992, when the short-lived Coventry indie rock band Adorable stroke with a series of singles before their 1993 debut ‘Against Perfection‘ and this one was the absolute smasher!
Continue reading “Toasting… Adorable – Homeboy”Rolling with… Vernal Joy – Happy Home
Born in 2000 Sagi Malka is an indie singer-songwriter and is the main force behind Vernal Joy. ‘Happy Home‘ is among the most outstanding tracks from his 2022’s released debut album ‘Tales‘…
Continue reading “Rolling with… Vernal Joy – Happy Home”Rolling with… Hip Culture – Emerald Eyes
Canadian outfit Hip Culture hits gold vein with the flawless pop-rock single ‘Emerald Eyes‘.
Continue reading “Rolling with… Hip Culture – Emerald Eyes”Rolling with… MOVIE MOVIE – Bright Lights
How about some jangly power pop from 4 up and coming New York dudes, with a touch of glam and an enormous love for The Velvets? Sounds pretty cool we guess!
Continue reading “Rolling with… MOVIE MOVIE – Bright Lights”Rolling with… Former Lives – Alderson Loop (Feat. Montclaire)
Feeling ready for the ultimate, new wave-y, indie pop bliss of this summer by the up-and-coming, dreamy new wave-influenced project Former Lives, started by producer and songwriter Sean Joseph Klassen and his dog (!), Bruce Beagle?
Continue reading “Rolling with… Former Lives – Alderson Loop (Feat. Montclaire)”Rolling with… Butterfly – The Song Of I
NYC art punk/”destructive” pop by an outfit called Butterfly, and a single from their 2022 debut album ‘Calamity‘? Hmmm, let’s check those dudes out and give them a spin!
Continue reading “Rolling with… Butterfly – The Song Of I”Toasting… The Breeders – Cannonball
The lead single from The Breeders‘ 2nd album ‘Last Splash‘ was among 90s coolest indie singles accompanied with a cult visualizer directed by Kim Gordon and Spike Jonze, and featuring a kooky cannonball rolling down the streets…
Continue reading “Toasting… The Breeders – Cannonball”Rolling with… Fontaines D.C. – Roman Holiday
Dublin’s best indie music export, Fontaines D.C. returned in 2022, with their most mature and best, 3rd album, ‘Skinty Fia‘ on Partisan Records, and ‘Roman Holiday‘ is among the definitive candidates for best indie rock track of 2022….
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