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I’m Enjoying the Latest from Hot Vestry

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hotOne of our readers pointed me in the direction of Manchester’s Hot Vestry, which has rumored links to New Order.  For me, I like the way the band switch up from a light-hearted approach in the beginning to a bit of a darker sound within an instant.  Listening to the group’s latest Tell Me How It’s Done EP, I dug this track the most due to just that, as most of the songs have a more aggressive electronic sound.  I’ll admit, I’m not one-hundred percent sold on the vocals, but this track’s pretty special, so I reckon I should offer it up your way. It’s out now via Shedhead Records.

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Floating Pop from Money

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MONEY-byJulienBourgeois02-e1331244412408There’s really not too much information floating about for Manchester outfit, Money, although they did get a decent response with their Cillian Murphy directed video.  I’m pretty impressed with the group’s sound, with the group making stunningly dense pop tunes with various movements within their tracks.  You’ve got to listen carefully to grasp, or hear rather, all the tiny touches the band put into their songwriting.  Should make for a remarkable debut when they release The Shadow of Heaven on August 26th via Bella Union.

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Another New Jam from Songs for Walter

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coverI appreciate the work of Songs for Walter, not to mention that he’s dedicated to releasing a free track every month on his way to finishing up his full-length debut.  I like the gentle quality of the guitar work, accompanied by added instrumentation.  And that voice. You can’t tell me it’s not intoxicating to a certain degree. This project is picking up steam all over the UK, so remember, you heard it hear first!

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Download: Songs For Walter – Stamping On Snails

Pleased to Meet You: Hanna Cash

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tumblr_mkdn4mcnEE1r821dno1_1364484695_coverYou know I have a penchant for really great jangling pop music, so it’s no surprise that my introduction to Hanna Cash encouraged me to share it with you.  The guitars on this tune have a nice ringing quality, while the drums steady the pace.  All the while, you’ll find the lyrics soothing, almost yearning for you to fall in love here.  Oh, and did I mention that the band is from Manchester, so their sound will continue to grow, backed by a huge history that continues to leave us with endearing bands.

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Manchester Monday with Sorry, No

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521422_449526295119320_1229524907_nSeeing as it’s been a good year for my favorite soccer team, allowing me to wake most Mondays with a win, I wanted to share a new tune from the city that’s recently been put out by Art is Hard Records.   Sorry, No is primarily the work of Luke Bather, with a little help from his friend; I like the stripped down quality of the track, which creates an intimate listening experience.  Word on the street is that a recording is in the process for an upcoming EP, which features the following track.  Sure, it’s not Madchester, but it’s still pretty damn good. Ra Ra Cantona.

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Great Slow Burner from Easter

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Sometimes you stumble upon music that moves you emotionally, though you can’t exactly put your finger on it. That’s precisely how I felt when I put on this record from Manchester’s Easter titled Innocence Man. It’s got a casual alternative rock feeling to it, like one would find with early Mark Kozelek works. Oddly, the vocal affectation that comes along with most UK bands isn’t overwhelmingly present here, which makes it feel like it wasn’t written here in the States during my formative college years.  Here’s to hoping you enjoy this on your way to a great work week.

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Download:Easter – Damp Patch [MP3]

New Tunes from Working For A Nuclear Free City

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Manchurian shoegazers, Working For A Nuclear Free City have just posted an epic free download and a new single. Below you can find a free download via the band’s soundcloud page and on their bandcamp page, you can purchase their latest single, Turning Shadow. The former, exhibits snippets of every style in which WFANFC dabbles and the latter, a solid wave of sound reminiscent of their acclaimed and highly underrated debut, Businessmen and Ghosts. It seems details are slowly emerging about the band’s follow-up to last year’s sprawling release, Jojo Burger Tempest.

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Download: A-P-O-P-T-O-S-I-S [MP3]

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