Babeshadow - Days of Old

On their latest single "Days Of Old", London based group Babeshadow showcase a back to basics style that takes its cues from the 21st century guitar-rock of bands such as The Libertines and Vampire Weekend, as well as adding a splash of 50s rock and roll into the mix as well. It's no wonder they've attracted some well known fans, with the band having a support slot for Florence and the Machine under their belt.

"Days of Old" is out now on Luvluvluv Records.

Fixers - Swimmhaus Johannesburg

A great philosopher once wrote, Naughty naughty, very naughty "To look forward, one must first look back." It is with these words that I look at the latest song from Oxford based 5-piece Fixers.

Their latest single, "Swimmhaus Johannes," mixes 00s bass sounds, 90s house piano and beats and 80s sample manipulation, and also contains the best emergency sirens this side of the theme tune to "The Bill."

This is music the word fun was invented for (and if it wasn't this song, then I imagine it was somewhere in the top 5)



Swimmhaus Johannesburg by Fixers.

This Many Boyfriends - I Don't Like You (Cos You Don't Like the Pastels)

I'm a great fan of jangly indie-pop, which is why I was glad to hear about Leeds five-piece This Many Boyfriends. They are releasing their Steve Lamacq approved single "Young Lovers Go Pop" on August 22th, but until then here is their quirky, self aware "I Don't Like You (Cos You Don't Like the Pastels)".

They describe themselves as "funpop", a description I can hardly argue against.



I Don't Like You (Cos You Don't Like The Pastels) by This Many Boyfriends