For Lovvers

Judging by the baggy eyes and scowling looks I get when I raise my voice, it looks like the seniors had a good time last night. I declined their offer of a night on the tiles to see the spell checked challenged scuzz rock of Lovvers. The new single 'OCD Go Go Girls' out on Wichita is a pure slice of gorgeous lo-fi filth which has the body shaking like an old drunk. The album is of the same title as the single and comes free with a cheeky totebag (it looks pretty cool but if you don't like it girls always love a new bag). Incidently the main support act last night were The Strange Boys who have been criminally overlooked in this country since the release of their debut back in March of this year. American label In The Red have been spewing out top notch garage rock for years now and this is no exception.

The Big Pink were always a band to keep your eyes on since they won the Philip Hall Radar Award at the NME awards earlier in the spring. Since then they have been releasing a string of blissful singles, the best being the yearnfully wonderful 'Velvet' (a contender for single of year surely?). Now to coincide with the release of their debut, a single, 'Dominos' drops a week earlier. 'Dominos' is a simple enough track but ends up sticking in your head due to a chorus being the size of a London town house. This is simply addictive, good work boys.

As previously stated, my album of the month is 'XX', by The XX. This week Basic Space is delivered, the second single from the band. I've already said my piece on the four-piece before but I strongly advise you to put your life in the hands of these teenagers.

Polyester tends to be very resilient, quick drying, resistant to biological damage such as mold and mildew, easy to wash, and able to hold forms well. While polyester is often maligned as a textile, it is a new and interesting act who have conveniently added an extra L into their name. Pollyester have just issued their 'Round Clocks EP' on dance label Permanent Vacation. This EP is equally at home in a Balearic club or at your local indie establishment and it's well worth the pennies I must say.

Finally Wimbledon troubadour Jamie T is releasing EP after EP displaying new tracks before his sophomore effort 'Kings & Queens' starts September off. Something for your August Bank Holiday is 'Chaka Demus'. Wailing about blood types, scapegoats and stormy weather on the title track, Jamie and his band The Pacemakers do divide opinion as always but a small investment on this will make you love the 3-day weekend. 

Till the next time,

Martin