• David
• 25 Jul, 2019

Hatchie - Keepsake (2019)

I was (and still am) a big fan of the dirgy, ethereal, dreamy sounds of mid-eighties Cocteau Twins, Lush, Ride and the collective sounds of This Mortal Coil.

• • #hatchie

• David
• 24 Jul, 2019

Cloud Control - Bliss Release (2010)

While the Aussies continue to under-perform in the sporting arena, those playing for the psychedelic dream pop team are scoring a lot of points on the ear candy ledger.

• • #cloudcontrol

• David
• 23 Jul, 2019

Martins's Session - Jul 19

The themes was: Three tracks showcasing the human voice - with the usual encouragement to creatively interpret, misinterpret, cause offence, push the envelope, overstep boundaries and cross lines in the sand.

• • #martinssessioncopy
  • #neilyoung
  • #tomwaits
  • #jonimitchell

• David
• 10 Jul, 2019

Stereolab - Transient Random-Noise Bursts With Announcements (1993)

On pristine clear vinyl Another big slab of early Stereolab. Unrefined and noisy, it’s a fantastic and very unsettling journey.

• • #stereolab

• David
• 09 Jul, 2019

Low - Drums And Guns (2007)

This record just shouldn’t work. News Flash: Low, the protagonists of slowcore, embrace abrasive percussive elements and discordant organ textures. What it does uphold though, is the wonderful solo and harmonised voices of Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker.

• • #low

• David
• 07 Jul, 2019

Hot Chip - A Bath Full Of Ecstasy [Tidal] (2019)

Sunday afternoon is not a time to get the heavies out. Something soft and bouncy is called for. Hot Chip is a London band reportedly on the fringes of dance music and whatever the fuck “alternative” music is?

• • #hotchip

• David
• 05 Jul, 2019

Stereolab - Mars Audiac Quintet (1994)

One of my newly acquired possessions appropriated during a recent raid of “The Family Jewels”. Who could resist the Stereolabs on 6 sides of see through, clear vinyl?

• • #stereolab

• David
• 03 Jul, 2019

Dimmer - I Believer You Are A Star (2001)

My top NZ Desert Island disc. Definitely my most played NZ record of all time and finally purchased on vinyl. It’s big, it’s bold, it’s brilliant!

• • #dimmer

• David
• 02 Jul, 2019

Talk Talk - The Colour Of Spring [DVD-A] (1986)

One of my all time favorites, this record just oozes class. Buying this on vinyl was a no-brainer. Getting a free copy of this astounding album on hi-res DVD-A along with the vinyl copy was the icing on top.

• • #talktalk

• David
• 29 Jun, 2019

The Modern Lovers (1976)

I made the big mistake of popping in to see Smithies at “Family Jewels Records” at the Freehouse this afternoon. Hey, we were just going for a pint, chunky sandwich and some of Steve’s famous chips.