
Sea lions are awesome and not just for the fact that they are really good at dancing, have tusks and are killer surfers. These tusked Pinnipeds are also righteous music warriors who once tried to fuck up the Jonas Brothes and have inspired the kids of sea lion hotspot Oxnard, California to put down the guns and pick up the C86. Read more »
Posted on November 4th, 2009 | 30 Comments
Tagged: Jonas Brothers, Orange Juice, The Sea Lions, The Shop Assistants, Yay! Records

Neverever used to be called the Champagne Socialists, but something made them change their name. Maybe it was a new-found awakening in socialist spirit that meant they put down their Bollinger and are now out on the streets fighting for Obama’s evil healthcare system. Perhaps they are scared of right-wing Americans who might think that they intend to stab them in the heart with the sword of socialism. Or more likely, they just didn’t like the name. It was a little try-hard. Read more »
Posted on August 25th, 2009 | 6 Comments
Tagged: Bollinger Bolsheviks, Bricolage, C86, Champagne Socialists, Healthcare, indie-pop, Neverever, Orange Juice, Slumberland, The Royal We

Sweden must be the most charming place on Earth because it has more brilliant, dreamy pop music than anywhere else. You may have heard of acts like the Tough Alliance and Air France, but scratch under the surface and there are even more Saint Etienne worshipers, Pet Shop Boys acolytes, and Orange Juice disciples. It’s a religion out there. Read more »
Posted on July 23rd, 2009 | 9 Comments
Tagged: Air France, Boat Club, luxxury, New Order Saint Etienne, Orange Juice, Pet Shop Boys, Sincerely Yours, The Tough Alliance