Alternative
Alternative music CDs from new unsigned indie bands, groups and artists.
The Vending Machine Heart - Vending Machine Heart E.P.
The Vending Machine Heart is Jason Applin and Stuart Wills. They formed the Vending Machine Heart and started writing acoustic based songs after finding that they had a common admiration for many of the same songwriters - in particular Elliot Smith. The Vending Machine Heart’s music has been described as two parts Elliot Smith to one part Simon and Garfunkel.
Virtual Strangers is a collection of stories about the complexities of modern life, relationships and our reliance on technology. Released Jun 2016
Chunky Planet - Walking In My Shoes
A husband and wife collaboration, Chunky Planet's commentary style lyrics and alternative indie/folk sound is no recipe for nostalgic love songs. A 'tell it how you see it' approach, they switch from the sweet to the absurd always bringing a certain edge and rawness to their music.Their music has made comparisons from Tom Waits to The Eels. They play a variety of instruments including acoustic guitar, bodhrán, irish harp, tin whistle and percussion, using traditional instruments for...
The quirky lyrics of vocalist Laura Collins set to the tranquil compositions of trumpeter Ben Thomas. "New beginnings point the way."
The Love Family - When Time Meant Nothing EP
A four track EP, full of melody, and mood, and power.
This is my 4th album, its more refined and a lot darker than my previous work. Its about change, the full moon, the night and the darkest hour before dawn.
Yellow Jumps Twice - Yellow Jumps Twice
The brilliant debut album of German rock/pop band Yellow Jumps Twice. The band have perfected their Beatles and Oasis-esque 'Brit Pop' sound so well that you'd think they were a British rock band.
10 songs...4 fast...3 medium and 3...oh...you want something a little more descriptive? Well let's see, "Your Today" combines sounds reminiscent of bands such as Coldplay, Better Than Ezra, Crowded House and Dave Maththews Band with shadows of (or "traces of" can't decide which sounds better) the vocal styles of James Taylor, Bruce Hornsby, Paul Simon and Neil Young. Sometimes rough & edgy, other times gentle & empathic. Always inspirational and a good listen.
