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Author: Jacob Shoobridge-Chandler

Musician, Songwriter, Graphic Designer and general Creative blob.
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LISTEN: Odina – ‘Snow’

December 19, 2018May 10, 2020Jacob Shoobridge-ChandlerComment(0)

The mere two words “Christmas song” annoy me, they’re overrated unless they’re from the ’70s/’80s. For some reason they nailed them and no one since has come close, unless they weren’t intended to be a Christmas song like ‘Holocene’ or ‘White Winter Hymnal’. These songs always remind me of Christmas, but the fact that I […]

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LISTEN: Alexei Shishkin – ‘Pigeonhole’

October 2, 2018Jacob Shoobridge-ChandlerComment(0)

‘Pigeonhole‘ is the new winter warmer from the NY via Portland musician and filmmaker Alexei Shishkin, taken from his forthcoming record, Happy Bday.

Track of the Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Margot – ‘Tired’

July 25, 2018Jacob Shoobridge-ChandlerComment(0)

The gentile nature of this jangling beast whimsically flows throughout my headspace, it is the new single from London-based Margot. The five-piece craft music of sensuality and calmness; permeating their third release is a sleek bed of gossamer synth work and melodic guitars that create an atmosphere of free flowing idyllics and late summertime frolics.

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TRACK OF THE DAY: Far Caspian – ‘Let’s Go Outside’

July 4, 2018July 4, 2018Jacob Shoobridge-ChandlerComment(0)

Leeds quartet Far Caspian tap into the sunshine atmospherics of the moment, with new summer tune ‘Let’s Go Outside.’

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TRACK OF THE DAY: Odina – ‘I’m Not Asking’

May 22, 2018Jacob Shoobridge-ChandlerComment(0)

The Iberian singer-songwriter Odina presents us with ‘I’m Not Asking‘.

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LISTEN: Kalpa – ‘B Side’

May 2, 2018Jacob Shoobridge-ChandlerComment(0)

A thumping throwback to a Seventies four-to-the-floor funky bass line sets the tone for this new single – ‘B Side‘ – from Bath quintet Kalpa. The cheekiness of the music makes you bop and walk with a spring in your step in the hope that it’s setting you up for a brain melt-down of songwriting […]

Track of the Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Kalpa – ‘Wrong Faces’

March 12, 2018Jacob Shoobridge-ChandlerComment(0)

A submerged sea of twangy energy sets off the new single from Bath-based outfit Kalpa, the distinct vocals of frontman Sam wake up my ears and I’m instantly pulled in.

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WATCH: Puppy Loop – ‘No Romantic’

February 1, 2018February 1, 2018Jacob Shoobridge-ChandlerComment(0)

Dreamy Danish pop beauties Puppy Loop have really made an impact with the visuals for their latest single ‘No Romanic.’ Encapsulating all elements of ego and vanity, with a little sprinkling of what we all love to do (secretly) and that is to pretend we’re in a music video.

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LISTEN: Mugen – ‘Commentary’

January 15, 2018Jacob Shoobridge-ChandlerComment(0)

Hello, This is my second encounter with Mugen’s monstrously melting music. Their first single ‘Come and Go’ as I remember was impeccable, now my ears have been picked to listen to some ‘Commentary‘.

Track of the Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Mugen – ‘Come and Go’

November 20, 2017Jacob Shoobridge-ChandlerComment(0)

Head bobbers… Get ready.

Album

ALBUM REVIEW: Puppet Rebellion – ‘Chemical Friends’

November 15, 2017Jacob Shoobridge-ChandlerComment(1)

Straight in, no messing around. The first track (The Pact) on Puppet Rebellion’s debut album, ‘Chemical Friends,’ hits the ears with anthemic chants coaxed by strong standardised lyrics and fast-paced power-pop chords, Henry Rogers’ adrenaline-charged drums further entice the desire to engage.

Song of the Week

SONG OF THE WEEK: CHILDCARE – ‘Getting Over You (By Dressing Up Like You)’

October 6, 2017Jacob Shoobridge-ChandlerComment(0)

CHILDCARE’s latest ‘Getting Over You (By Dressing Up Like You)’ incorporates Motown swing with sharp ’00s indie pop (recalling the likes of The Wombats). A gentle start to this heartbreak healer surprises, before launching into thrashing guitar and polyphonic delight.

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LISTEN: Toothpaste – ‘TV Years’

August 16, 2017Jacob Shoobridge-ChandlerComment(0)

A doorway to heaven creeps open with thundering force in Toothpaste’s debut single, ‘TV Years’.

Track of the Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: AUGUST – ‘Chemical’

July 23, 2017Jacob Shoobridge-ChandlerComment(0)

A spacey falsetto pace pushes the words of this emotional songwriter from London, in the new single ‘Chemical’. A song with a strong message is expected from the pop writer and is delivered; musical development from start to finish transverses a pleasant journey, from picked guitar to anthem-like drums and ambience.

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TRACK OF THE DAY: The Machiavellis – ‘She’

June 26, 2017Jacob Shoobridge-ChandlerComment(0)

Space dust fuzz fills my head with the new single, ‘She’ from The Machiavellis; the bass line hook is full of good intentions with tender atmospheric guitar riffs panning from left to right, swaying my consciousness, both delivered by the talented Ruben Elbrond-Palmer, whom also produced the track.

Album

ALBUM REVIEW: Jen Gloeckner – ‘Vine’

June 21, 2017June 21, 2017Jacob Shoobridge-ChandlerComment(0)

As I sit in amongst the breezy post-spring blues in Brighton town, I’m struck by ‘Vine’ – the first and title track in this ethereally majestic album from Jen Gloeckner.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Cigarettes After Sex – ‘Cigarettes After Sex’

June 7, 2017Jacob Shoobridge-ChandlerComment(0)

Finally. The long anticipated self-titled album from our beloved tear-jerking Texans, Cigarettes After Sex, is to be released on 9th June 2017.

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LISTEN: Swimming Tapes – ‘Queen’s Parade’

May 22, 2017Jacob Shoobridge-ChandlerComment(0)

A jolly summertime scene is painted of the Northern Irish heartland in Swimming Tapes’ latest track ‘Queen’s Parade’, a nostalgic ode to the prized Mariners strip in Bangor (where some of the band grew up).

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LISTEN: Birthday Card – ‘Heartstops’

May 1, 2017Jacob Shoobridge-ChandlerComment(0)

Aylesbury lads Birthday Card make a dreamy debut with ‘Heartstops’.

Track of the Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: SAHARA – ‘Skyline’

April 17, 2017April 17, 2017Jacob Shoobridge-ChandlerComment(0)

A Gameboy-esque intro tickles us into the new tune from indie funkers SAHARA.

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