Let’s take a look back to 1988 and the early Morrissey single “Everyday is Like Sunday.” This is the double A side promotional 7-inch for the song by the former frontman of The Smiths, who stepped into a successful solo career after that band dissolved. I dig into the history […]
Today, we remember Brian Wilson, the soul of the Beach Boys and a true voice of a generation. His unforgettable melodies defined an era, spanned generations, and shaped the early days of pop music. It’s time to reflect on his legendary career and the impact he had on music, and […]
Andy from the FensePost Indie Music & Vinyl Blog looks at Blue Rev, the 2022 album by Alvvays on Blue Vinyl. Released on Polyvinyl Records, it’s the band’s third LP and it’s a progression from Antisocialites and their self-titled debut. Andy talks about how the band didn’t intend for it […]
Popping in from my holiday break to give you one last video before the new year: it’s the second annual YEAR IN REVIEW(s)! Happy new year, and thank you all for your continued loyalty to the channel. Keep in touch: Instagram: @abigaildevoe https://www.instagram.com/abigaildevoe/ Tiktok: @abigaildevoe My website: https://www.reallifelayla.com I cohost […]
In 2005, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah didn’t sidestep the music business. They bulldozed right past it. And in doing so, they changed how bands could break through. This is the story of the band that went viral before “going viral” was really even a thing. It’s a story of […]
Andy from the FensePost Indie Music & Vinyl Blog looks at the 10th Anniversary pressing of Yeah I Know by Darlings on Hand-Poured Vinyl. Limited to just 150 copies and released by Famous Class Records in 2019, this 10th Anniversary pressing remains the only vinyl version of Darlings’ debut 2009 […]
(insert the cowbell here) Welcome (or welcome back) to Vinyl Monday! This is my series where I give the who/what/when/where/why and how I feel about classic albums in my collection. We’re celebrating the 55th anniversary of Climbing with a very special guest: Corky Laing, drummer of Mountain. Subscribe for more […]
What happens when a pop band turns a London council block into a concept album? In 2005, Saint Etienne released “Tales from Turnpike House,” a quietly radical record that captured the rhythms, routines, and quiet poetry of suburban life. Today we explore the album’s architectural inspiration, its place in the […]
Andy from the FensePost Indie Music & Vinyl Blog looks at Late Developers by Belle And Sebastian on Matador Records. He talks a little about the lack of hype around the album’s release and how quickly it was announced then rolled out. Andy unboxes his orange vinyl version, showing off […]
WAAAAAOH! Welcome (or welcome back) to Vinyl Monday! This is my series where I give the who/what/when/where/why and how I feel about classic albums in my collection. This week we’re celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Sonics’ explosive debut, Here Are The Sonics. Subscribe for more Vinyl Monday! Keep in […]
