dimanche 31 mai 2020

The Lotus Eaters - The First Picture of You & Love Still Flows


English new wave band formed in 1982 in Liverpool, consists of Peter Coyle, Jeremy Kelly (The Wild Swans) and Stephen Emmer, past members were Gerrard Quinn (The Teardrop Explodes and The Wild Swans) and Michael Dempsey (The Cure & The Associates). Their debut single "The First Picture of You", became a hit in the UK and in Europe. The band's debut studio album, "No Sense of Sin" was released in 1984 on Arista Records. You should listen to the compilation "First Picture of You" on Vinyl Japan in 1998.

1982年Liverpoolにて、Peter Coyle, Jeremy Kelly (The Wild Swans), Stephen Emmerによって結成、過去のメンバーにはGerrard Quinn (The Teardrop ExplodesとThe Wild Swans)やMichael Dempsey (The CureとThe Associates)が居ました。デビュー・アルバム"The First Picture of You"はUK~Europeでヒット。デビュー・アルバム "No Sense of Sin"は 1984年にArista Recordsからリリースされました。 Vinyl Japanから1998年にリリースされたコンピレーション"First Picture of You"も必聴。




Gentle Tuesday - I Like To Do All The Talking Myself, I've Never Been So Poorly Insulted In All My Life & Like You Alot


Four piece Swedish indie pop band, formed in 1993, led by Peter Gustavsson and Totte Pop. The debut album "A Gentleman's Laundry" was released on A Boy Wonder Records in 1998, six singles on several different labels like Firestation Records, Dorian Records and A Boy Wonder Records during the 90's.

Peter GustavssonとTotte Popによって1993年に結成されたスゥェディッシュ・インディ・ポップ・バンド。デビュー・アルバム"A Gentleman's Laundry" はA Boy Wonder Recordsから1998年にリリース、六枚のシングルは90年代にFirestation Records, Dorian Records, A Boy Wonder Recordsといったレーベルから発売されました。





Po! - Sunday never comes around & Fay & Jacqueline's house


Dans le genre DIY, on fait difficilement mieux. Po! avait son propre label, Rutland Records, et n'a sorti que peu de disques sur d'autres (Sunday Records, Elefant Records). Formé à Leicester, en Angleterre, en 1987, Po! jouait une indie pop jangly et mélodique et était composé de Ruth Miller (chant, guitare), Terri Lowe (chant, guitare), Gary Gilchrist (basse) et Paul Knight (batterie). Avant de se séparer en 1998, le groupe a sorti cinq albums, neuf singles, et deux compilations. Il s'est reformé en 2016 pour quelques concerts.

Formed in 1987 in Leicester, England, Po! played a jangly and melodic indie pop. The line up was Ruth Miller (vocals, guitar), Terri Lowe (vocals, guitar), Gary Gilchrist (bass) and Paul Knight (drums). The band has his own label, Rutland Records, and released most of its records through it. A few records were also out via the spanish label Elefant Records and the american one Sunday Records. Before Po! disbanded in 1998, the band released five albums, nine singles and two compilations. Po! reformed in 2016 to play some live gigs.





samedi 30 mai 2020

Ivy - Don't Believe a Word & Get Enough


New York based indie pop band, consists of Andy Chase, Adam Schlesinger, David Donley and Dominique Durand. They released six albums, including the cover album "Guestroom (2002)". Adam formed Fountains of Wayne in 1995, Andy married to Dominique and formed Brookville in the 00's. He also was the producer of the Tahiti 80's debut album "Puzzle (1999)" and one of the owner of Stratosphere Sound Studio in N.Y.

Andy Chase, Adam Schlesinger, David Donley, Dominique Durandから成るニューヨークのインディ・ポップ・バンド。カバー・アルバム"Guestroom (2002)"含む六枚のアルバムをリリースしました。. AdamはFountains of Wayneを1995年に結成。AndyはDominiqueと結婚し、00年代にBrookvilleを結成し、彼はまたTahiti 80'のデビュー・アルバム "Puzzle (1999)"のプロデューサーであり、ニユーヨークStratosphere Soundスタジオのオーナーの一人でもありました。




Heavenly - Shallow & Our love is heavenly & Atta girl


Voici l'un des tauliers de l'indie pop : Heavenly ! Après le départ d'Elizabeth Price de Talulah Gosh, en 1989, les membres restants - Amelia Fletcher (chant, guitare), Peter Momtchiloff (guitare), Rob Pursey (basse) et Mathew Fletcher (batterie) - forment à Oxford ce nouveau groupe, toujours dans une veine définitivement jangly. Ils seront ensuite rejoints par Cathy Rogers (chant, claviers) qui deviendra un membre permanent du groupe. Heavenly signe logiquement chez Sarah Records qui sortira quasiment tous ces disques : trois albums ("Heavenly vs Satan" en 1990, "Le Jardin de Heavenly" en 1992, "The decline and fall of Heavenly" en 1994) et cinq 45 tours. Toujours dans la première moitié des années 90, deux EP's (dont un split avec Bis) sortent sur K Records et une compilation de leurs singles, "This is Heavenly", sur Elefant Records (1995). Après la disparition de Sarah Records en 1995, c'est le label Wiiija Records qui publie l'année suivante le dernier single du groupe et son ultime album, "Operation Heavenly". Cette année 1996 voit aussi une triste disparition... Mathew Fletcher se suicide en effet le 12 juin 1996. Les autres membres continuent un temps sous le nom de Marine Research. Ensuite, on retrouve Amelia Fletcher et Rob Pursey au sein de Sportique puis Tender Trap et maintenant The Catenary Wires.

Here is one of the most influential indie pop band : Heavenly ! Formed in 1989 in Oxford, the band evolved from Talulah Gosh after Elizabeth Price left it. The forming members were Amelia Fletcher (vocals, guitar), Peter Momtchiloff (guitar), Rob Pursey (bass) and Mathew Fletcher (drums) then joined by Cathy Rogers (vocals, keyboards). Firstly and logically, Heavenly signed to Sarah Records who released most of their records : three albums (("Heavenly vs Satan" in 1990, "Le Jardin de Heavenly" in 1992, "The decline and fall of Heavenly" in 1994) and five 7's. In the beginning of the 90's, the band also released two singles (including one split 7' with Bis) on K Records and one compilation, "This is Heavenly", via Elefant Records. After Sarah Records disappeared in 1995, it's Wiiija Records who published the last single and ultimate album, "Operation Heavenly", in 1996. Sadly, this year, Mathew Fletcher commits suicide on june 12. The remaining members formed then Marine Research. Later, Amelia Fletcher and Rob Pursey also played with Sportique, Tender Trap and now The Catenary Wires.







Gangway - Once Bitten, Twice Shy & My Girl and Me


Danish indie pop band, formed in 1982, consists of Allan Jensen (lead singer), Henrik Balling (guitar), Torben Johansen (keyboards). They released two albums "Twist (1984)" and "Sitting in the Park (1986)" on Irmgardz...Records and then released three albums "The Quiet Boy Ate The Whole Cake (1991)", "Happy Ever After (1992)" and "Optimism (1994)". Hammer label released their records in Japan. They reunited in 2017 playing concerts and released the album "Whatever It Is (2019)", their first for 23 years.

1982年にAllan Jensen (lead singer), Henrik Balling (guitar), Torben Johansen (keyboards)が中心となり結成されたデンマークのバンド。Irmgardz...Recordsから二枚のアルバム "Twist (1984)"と"Sitting in the Park (1986)"をリリース、その後"The Quiet Boy Ate The Whole Cake (1991)", "Happy Ever After (1992)", "Optimism (1994)"三枚のアルバムを発表。Hammer labelが日本で彼らのレコードをリリースしていました。2017年に再結成しコンサートを行い、 アルバム"Whatever It Is (2019)", を23年ぶりに発表。





Chapterhouse - Pearl & Rain


Shoegazing band from Reading, UK, formed in 1987, consists of Stephen Patman, Andrew Sherriff, Simon Rowe, Russell Barrett, and Ashley Bates. They released two albums "Whirlpool (1990)" and "Blood Music (1993)" on Dedicated Records, also released a series of singles, including "Pearl", which featured guest vocals by Rachel Goswell of Slowdive. The band split in 1994 then reunioned with two gigs in London (2009–2010) and tours in North America and Japan in 2010.

イギリスはReading出身、メンバーStephen Patman, Andrew Sherriff, Simon Rowe, Russell Barrett, Ashley Batesによって1987年に結成。 彼らは "Whirlpool (1990)"と"Blood Music (1993)" 二枚のアルバムをDedicated Recordsからリリース、 またゲスト・ボーカルにSlowdiveのRachel Goswellを迎えた曲"Pearl"含むシングルも発表しました。1994年にバンドは解散、後に再結成しLondonで二回のギグ(2009–2010)、2010年には北米や日本でツアーも行いました。





vendredi 29 mai 2020

Brighter - Does Love Last Forever ? & Poppy Day


Trio from Brighton, UK, led by singer, songwriter and guitarist Keris Howard with old school-friends Alex Sharkey and Alison Cousens on bass and guitar. They released four singles and an album "Laurel (1990)" on Sarah Records. You should listen to the compilations "Singles 1989 - 1992" and "Out to the Sea" on Matinée Recordings. After, Keris went to form Harper Lee and joined Trembling Blue Stars.

イギリスはブライトン出身のトリオ。シンガー / ソングライター / ギタリストのKeris Howardと彼の学生の頃の友人Alex SharkeyとAlison Cousens(bass and guitar)によって結成。Sarah Recordsから四枚のシングルとアルバム"Laurel (1990)"をリリースしました。Matinée Recordingsからのコンピレーション"Singles 1989 - 1992 "と"Out to the Sea"も聴くべきです。後にKerisはHarper Leeを結成、Trembling Blue Starsへ加入しました。





McCarthy - The Well of Loneliness, This Nelson Rockefeller & Should the Bible Be Banned ?


British indie pop band, formed in London, England, in 1984 by Malcolm Eden (voice and guitar) and Tim Gane (lead guitar) with John Williamson (bass guitar) and Gary Baker (drums). Laetitia Sadier joined the band later. They released three studio albums "I Am A Wallet" (September Records 1987)", "The Enraged Will Inherit the Earth (Midnight Music 1989 )" and "Banking, Violence and the Inner Life Today" (Midnight Music 1999)". After Tim and Laetitia went on to form Stereolab.

1984年にロンドンで結成。メンバーはMalcolm Eden (voice and guitar) , Tim Gane (lead guitar), John Williamson (bass guitar) , Gary Baker (drums)で後にLaetitia Sadierが加入しました。彼らは三枚のアルバム"I Am A Wallet" (September Records 1987) ", "The Enraged Will Inherit the Earth (Midnight Music 1989 )", "Banking, Violence and the Inner Life Today" (Midnight Music 1999)"をリリース、その後TimとLaetitiaはStereolabを結成。







Des Garçons Ordinaires - Clouds & My favorite garden


C'est au tout début des années 90, en pleine vague indie pop, que s'est formé à Rennes un des meilleurs représentants français du genre : Des Garçons Ordinaires. Ces garçons, ils étaient au nombre de quatre : Alban (basse), Stéphane (chant, guitare, harmonica), Boris (guitare) et Emmanuel (chant, batterie, guitare, claviers). Hormis des participations à diverses compilations (dont la vidéo "Munch Part I" éditée par le label australien Season Records en 1994), le groupe n'a malheureusement sorti que deux disques : un flexi, "Sister Love and Mr Moon" (1992) sur le label Glam Records, et un album éponyme paru en 1993 sur le label bordelais Cornflakes Zoo.

In the beginning of the 90's, one of the best french indie pop band ever formed in Rennes : Des Garçons Ordinaires. These boys were four : Alban (bass), Stéphane (vocals, guitar, harmonica), Boris (guitar) and Emmanuel (vocals, drums, guitar, keyboards). Apart from the participations to several compilations (including the video "Munch Part I" - 1994 - from the australian label Season Records), the band sadly only released two records : one flexi, "Sister Love and Mr Moon" (1992) via Glam Records, and one album out in 1993 through the label from Bordeaux Cornflakes Zoo.




Kirsty MacColl - A New England & They Don't Know


British singer and songwriter, recorded several pop hits in the 80's and 90's, including cover versions of Billy Bragg's "A New Englamd" and The Kinks' "Days". Her song "They Don't Know" was covered by Tracey Ullman. She also sang on recordings produced by her then-husband Steve Lillywhite, notably "Fairlytale of New York" by The Pogues. She released six studio albums on several major labels.

イギリスのシンガーソングライターで80年代から90年代にかけて何枚かのポップ・ヒットをリリース。Billy Braggの"A New Englamd"やThe Kinksの "Days"のカバー曲なども。彼女の曲"They Don't Know"はTracey Ullmanによってカバーされました。当時の夫Steve Lillywhite氏が プロデュースしたThe Poguesの"Fairlytale of New York" でも歌っています。彼女は6枚のアルバムを幾つかのメジャー・レーベルからリリース。




jeudi 28 mai 2020

Belle and Sebastian - Like Dylan In The Movies, Legal Man & Another Sunny Day


Indie pop band formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 1994, by Stuart Murdoch and Stuart David, named after a novel by Cécile Aubry about a boy "Sébastien" and his dog "Belle", popular children's TV series in France in the late 60's. Their debut album "Tigermilk (1996)" was released on Electric Honey Records, originally only 1000 copies were pressed in vinyl. Stevie Jackson (guitar and vocals), Isobel Campbell  (cello / vocals), Chris Geddes (keys) and Richard Colburn (drums) joined the group. They signed to Jeepster Recordings and released four albums "If You Feeling Sinister (1996)", "The Boy With The Arab Strap (1998)", "Fold Your Hands Child, You Walk Like a Peasant (2000)" and "Storytelling (2002)". After the takeover of Rough Trade Records and release of three albums "Dear Catastrophe Waitress (2003, produced by Trevor Horn) ", "The Life Pursuit (2006)" and "Write about Love (2010)", Stuart David left the band to concentrate on his side project Looper and V-Twin. Isobel Campbell left the band in 2002 and started a solo career, first as The Gentle Waves and later under her own name. Stuart Murdoch directed the film "God Help The Girl (2014)" and also formed the band of the same name with female vocalists such as Catherine Ireton. The Bowlie Weekender was a music festival curated by Belle & Sebastian, held in 1999 and 2010. In the 2010's, they signed to U.S. label Matador Records and released two albums.

Stuart MurdochとStuart Davidによって1994年にスコットランドはグラスゴーにて結成。バンド名は、60年代後期にフランスで有名だった子供番組TVシリーズで、少年"Sébastien" と彼の犬 "Belle"について書かれたCécile Aubryの小説から名付けられました。デビュー・アルバム "Tigermilk (1996)" はElectric Honey Recordsからアナログ・オンリーで僅か1000枚でリリースされました。Stevie Jackson (guitar and vocals), Isobel Campbell  (cello / vocals), Chris Geddes (keys), Richard Colburn (drums)が加わり、 Jeepster Recordingsと契約し4枚のアルバム"If You Feeling Sinister (1996)", "The Boy With The Arab Strap (1998)", "Fold Your Hands Child, You Walk Like a Peasant (2000)", "Storytelling (2002)"をリリース。Rough Trade Recordsへ移籍し3枚のアルバム"Dear Catastrophe Waitress (2003, produced by Trevor Horn) ", "The Life Pursuit (2006)", "Write about Love (2010)" を発表。 Stuart Davidはバンドを去りLooperとV-Twinを結成、Campbellもまた2002年に去り The Gentle Waves~自己名義でソロ・キャリアをスタートしました。 Stuart Murdochは"God Help The Girl (2014)" の映画を手掛け、Catherine Iretonら女性ボーカリストを迎えて同名のバンドも結成。The Bowlie Weekenderは彼らがオーガナイズした音楽フェスティバルで、1999年と2010年に開催されました。2010年代にはアメリカのMatador Recordsと契約し2枚のアルバムをリリース。






Shop Assistants - Safety net & I don't want to be friends with you & All day long


Le groupe s'est d'abord appelé Buba and the Shop Assistants et a changé de nom après son premier single, "Something to do" sorti en 1984 (sur lequel on retrouve Stephen et Aggi des Pastels), pour devenir ensuite Shop Assistants. Formé à Edimbourg, en Ecosse, en 1983, il était composé d'Alex Taylor (chant), David Keegan (guitare), Sarah Kneale (basse), Laura McPhail (batterie) et Ann Donald (batterie). Il publie ses premiers singles sur le label de Bristol The Subway Organization avant de rejoindre 53rd & 3rd, un label co-fondé par David Keegan. En 1986, Shop Assistants rejoint le label Blue Guitar / Chrysalis qui édite un single et son premier et unique album. Cette année-là, il participe aussi à la compilation "C-86" publiée par le NME. Après deux singles sortis en 1990, David Keegan quitte le groupe et rejoint les Pastels. Ce sera la fin des Shop Assistants, groupe qui reste l'un des meilleurs représentants de la noisy pop.

The band was first named Buba and the Shop Assistants and changed his name to Shop Assistants after releasing its first single in 1984 (which featured Stephen and Aggi from The Pastels). Formed in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1983, it was comprised by Alex Taylor (vocals), David Keegan (guitar), Sarah Kneale (bass), Laura McPhail (drums) and Ann Donald (drums). Shop Assistants published their first singles via the Bristol label The Subway Organization and then joined 53rd & 3rd, label co-founded by David Keegan. In 1986, the band joined the label Blue Guitar / Chrysalis who released one single and its first and only album. They also contributed the NME compilation "C-86". In 1990, the band released two singles and disbanded when David Keegan joined The Pastels. Alex Taylor also played with The Motorcycle Boy with ex-members from Meat Whiplash. Ann Donald also joined The Fizzbombs. Shop Assistants remains one of the best noisy pop band.






Hey Paulette - I Do Really Love Penelope & Happy To Be Here


Irish indie pop band, consists of Colm Fitzpatrick, Derrick Dalton and Eamonn Davis. Micky Rourke's Fridge Records released their two singles. Then the compilation "Long Ball Into Nowhere " was released on Firestation Records in 2006. Derrick formed Crumb and released the album "Evenings and Weekends (2005 / Micky Rourke's Fridge)", also formed Aeromodeller and released the album "First Flight (2010 / Yesboyicecream Records)".

Colm Fitzpatrick, Derrick Dalton, Eamonn Davisによって、Dublinにて1987年に結成されたアイリッシュ・トリオ。Micky Rourke's Fridge Recordsは彼らの2枚のシングルをリリース、後に全ての楽曲が収めらられたコンピレーション"Long Ball Into Nowhere"はFirestation Recordsから2006年にリリースされました。DerrickはCrumbを結成しアルバム"Evenings and Weekends (2005 / Micky Rourke's Fridge)"を~Aeromodellerも結成し"First Flight (2010 / Yesboyicecream Records)"をリリース。