Proper Records has pre-orders up for Catherine Wheel’s first 3 albums, Ferment, Chrome and Happy Days. The have a listed release date of August 18, 2023. I’m curious if Chrome will have the original cover or will follow the 2017 reissue and use the image from the 1993 CDs, which was different from the original … read more ➜
Lush, the British alternative rock band formed in London in 1987, is often hailed as one of the pioneers of shoegaze and dream pop. Comprising Miki Berenyi, Emma Anderson, Phil King, and Chris Acland, Lush created ethereal and atmospheric music that resonated with a generation of listeners. Through their mesmerizing melodies, lush harmonies, and evocative … read more ➜
A defining album of the 90s, Last Splash by The Breeders turns 30 this year. To celebrate, the band have returned to the original tapes to give it its first-ever remaster, and by doing so have also unearthed two lost tracks that will delight fans. Recorded by the ‘classic’ Breeders line-up of Kim Deal, Kelley Deal, Josephine … read more ➜
Pasteboard was a Japanese Shoegaze band based in Saitama. It was formed by Makoto Igarashi and Mihoko Tanoue. They only released one album before switching to another project, Roly Poly Rag Bear. 7th Heaven is releasing their only album, Glitter, on vinyl. It goes on sale tomorrow, April 14th. It’ll be available in black and … read more ➜
Music On Vinyl is reissuing The Catherine Wheel’s 4th album, Adam & Eve, on vinyl. English alternative rock band Catherine Wheel was evolving quite fast to a band which made an impression in both the shoegaze as Britpop scene. Their fourth album Adam & Eve didn’t sound like any of the band’s previous albums. It was a new beginning, … read more ➜
A limited edition 40th anniversary version of Unknown Pleasures will be released on June 14th, almost forty years to the day after it was originally released. The LP will be pressed on 180g ruby red vinyl with an alternative white sleeve resembling the original design idea. Order here: https://RhinoUK.lnk.to/UnknownPleasures40
Around 1991 an old friend made a mixtape for me to introduce me to new music. This tape contained songs from bands from The Pixies to the Lemonheads, and many others. It contained this tune called ‘Downtime’ from the Blake Babies which I became quite fond of. I still have this mixtape in my car … read more ➜
1990s Champaign, Illinois Alternative Rock band Hum will be selling reissues of their Downward is Heavenward album on vinyl next Sunday, January 6th at 12 PM CST. (1 PM EST / 10 AM PST) You can also order an exclusive Jay Ryan poster with the album. Downward is Heavenward was released nearly 21 years ago … read more ➜