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Bide Ertzean

1977 was a significant year for The Basque Country and Bide Ertzean have used this as a focal point for their new album. Whilst remaining true to their elegant pop roots they recorded this live as a three piece in search of a rougher edge to their sound. Suso Saiz produced and the songs go from stripped down acoustic numbers to more distorted tunes. “Bilatuko zaitut” is one of the gems that makeup the record.

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Interiors

Glasser

We had previously heard Cameron Mesirow’s voice on Delorean’s latest album. Mesirow’s Glasser have just released their second album, “Interiors”. It’s based on Rem Koolhass’s Delirious New York and has been made with producer Van Rivers. Electronically architectured songs are what you get with the likes of “Shape”’, “Landscape” and “Keam Theme” showcasing some nice shiny pop.

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Last night on earth

Lee Ranaldo and The Dust

Lee Ronanldo’s new album has a touch of the apocalyptic to it. With band The Dust backing him once again, the mixture of guitars and noise is what takes this record to the edge. “The Rising Tide” is the clearest example of this as it conjures up Sonic Youth’s “Sugar Kane”. These great dollops of powerful noise are enabled by the length of the songs. “Black out”, for example, clocks in at a serious 12 minutes.

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Comfort

Maya Jane Coles

Young producer Maya Jane Coles has just released the best electronica record of the year. This is thanks to the mixture of deep house melodies and pop rhythms and especially to the vocalists who have collaborated on the album. From the mysterious “Burning bright”, “Come home” and “Easier to hide” to the dance floor-filling “Everything”, it’s got it all.

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Lisa & The Lips

Lisa & The Lips

We first saw Lisa Kenkaula’s huge stage presence in the band The Bellrays. They gave some really unforgettable concerts in their time. She’s back and this time she has moved away from punk to embrace rock and soul. She’s accompanied by members of The Bellrays, Diamond Dogs and True Loves. “Mary XMas”, “You Might Say” and “Stop the DJ” are all very soulful tunes.

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Anthem

Being Berber

Being Berber are a new band who were formed on holiday in the Atlas mountains. They got their name from a guidebook they had for the trip. Their debut EP “Anthem” is a very classy pop record and the influence of Death Cab For Cutie and other 80s electronica pop bands is clear for all to hear. You won’t be able to get the catchy “Deshielo” out of your head.