Camera Obscura Find That Life Goes On No Matter the Direction
Earlier, Camera Obscura contrasted their mocking pessimism of adult life with innocence. The group may still be twee, but their sneer has become more of a frown.
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Twee-Girl PYNKIE’s ‘Songies’ Brings Some of 2023’s Finest Moments
PYNKIE’s Songies blends twee, soft shoegaze, and a sharp indie pop sensibility to craft a remarkable step forward and some of 2023’s best moments thus far.
British ToyTown Pop Anyone? ‘Climb Aboard My Roundabout’
Grab your copy of Climb Aboard My Roundabout! The British Toytown Sound 1967-1974 and settle down to listen to three CDs of pre-pubescent pop.
Ferri-Chrome’s Dazzling Azure: Japanese Twee/Shoegaze Is Just Muscular Enough
Ferri-Chrome mixes Japanese shoegaze and twee-pop into a focused and eminently listenable homage to 1990s Lush on Dazzling Azure.
Los Campesinos! ‘Romance Is Boring’ Holds Up a Decade Later
The three albums Los Campesinos! released after their debut showed who the band really were: angrier, artier, and more thoughtful than we initially thought. Romance Is Boring holds up in its notable decade-on reissue release.
We Are Muffy Turn the Clock Way Back with ‘The Charcoal Pool’
The Lilac Time's Nick Duffy polishes up his autoharp and makes a quietly wonderful record with his new duo We Are Muffy.
Free Cake for Every Creature: Talking Quietly of Anything with You
These indie pop kids describe themselves best: "All you gotta be when you're 23 is yourself."
Camera Obscura: 4AD Session
There simply isn't enough to make this installment in the 4AD Session series more than just a mild curiosity.