• David
• 25 Oct, 2022

The Shins - Oh Inverted World (2001)

I’m a new convert to James Mercer’s witty, whimsical stories and quirky, off-centre soundtracks. My first real taste of The Shins was a different kettle of fish entirely.

• • #theshins

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• David
• 24 Oct, 2022

Pink Mountaintops - Axis Of Evol (2006)

Stephen McBean, front man and guitarist of the fabulous Black Mountain, takes a trippy diversion with offshoot band, Pink Mountaintops. Fuzzed-out guitars, a wonderfully swampy, lo-fi production and wonky vocals makes for a real treat.

• • #pinkmountaintops

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• David
• 23 Oct, 2022

Dry Cleaning - Stumpwork (2022)

Dry Cleaning’s 2021 debut, “New Long Leg” was up there with my favourite peri-COVID releases. Despite it being a bit more restrained, this new record ups the musical ante significantly.

• • #drycleaning

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• David
• 20 Oct, 2022

The Books - Freedom From Expression [DVD](2012)

I picked this DVD up in Auckland recently at Flying Out Records. It was sitting all alone, on a dusty old shelf, well removed from the tsunami of vinyl.

• • #thebooks

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• David
• 19 Oct, 2022

Cracker - Sunrise In The Land Of Milk And Honey (2009)

I had a bit of a field day in Auckland during the weekend hunting for those (not so elusive) CD bargains.

• • #cracker

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