Fragile

A few days ago I was in the train on the way to my office with earphones on listening to music and reading a novel. Then a a song appeared and I stopped reading. It was Fragile by Sun Kil Moon from their latest record released a few month ago. I seldom listened to intimate lyrics like that. Mark Kozelek tells us about losing a close friend on leukemia and how they enjoyed listening to Chris Squire and listening to Yes. A very sad story and I remember to those who died very too early during the last decades. May they rest in peace.

Sun Kil Moon - Fragile

Are We Ready

Two Doors Cinema Club is one of those bands that found their place between indie-rock and synthie-pop. Definitely not the next big thing as promoted during the last years but mostly mostly worth to listen for a few minutes. This song is an appetizer from their next record. A  mixture of post-punk guitars, sugary synths and a children choir. Music for a ride in an open car.

Thank You Iceland

Now it is over - the big surprise didn't take place and Iceland have to go home. But they don't have to worry because the played more than well in this tournament. Me and a lot of others really liked the way they played the game. With a big heart and a strong will to win they made us fans of this team. On the last evening France got the drop on nearly everything. Better and faster strikers and a solid defense made France win. Iceland can leave with their heads held high and their reputation in football is much higher than before.

Beautiful Thing

It is not necessary to introduce Manchester's Stone Roses. They the time until the release of their new album with another song. I always liked them for their hypnotic indie-trance sound. Beautiful Thing has a lot of what I expect from them: a funky guitar part, an irresistible breakbeat and a hypnotic combination of resonance and smoke.

Lzndrf

Lnzndrf (it's an Austrian town called Lanzendorf without vowels) is a side project by the brothers Scott and Bryan Devendorf from The National and Ben Lanz from Beirut. Touring in New Zealand back in 2011 The National's support act have been short-terminated. The The national rhythm department (bass, drums) realises ad hoc that the chance has come to give to her slope to motor-psychedelic herbal rock excursions. Together with Beirut-trombonist and The nNtional collaborator Ben Lanz as a guitarist one names himself to a picturesque Austrian village and fills the Opener slot. A few weeks ago Lnzdrf released their fist full length record with the same name. I got it and it was on heavy rotation during the last days. All members have a slope to Krautrock, instrumental jams, post rock and post punk. Last year they locked themself in a church in Cincinnati and recorded in two days their first record. Based on a steady drum groove they celebrate old heroes like NEU!, Can and sometimes Mogwai. A very special and unique sound that can make you addicted to. Probably one of the best records in 2016 so far.

Future
Beneath The Black Sea
Hypno-Skate

Congrats Wales

The game between Wales and Belgium just ended and I am so happy that Wales reached the semi final of the UEFA Euro 2016. It was a very interesting game to watch and it was more than earned that Wales won this game. I supposed before that Wales would win because they are a TEAM, playing with hope in their hearts and I am looking forward to the next game. Hope they kick out Portugal and fucking CR7. Anyway, watching the games of Wales were the greatest fun in this tournament (except Iceland of course).

Half Man Half Biscuit - I Was A Teenage Armchair Honved Fan

Girls Of 1926

It is about a year ago when I first noticed Chorusgirl in my in-box. From the first time I listened to their sound I fell in love with their sound. Chorusgirl is a German/English collaboration formed a few years ago. What made me love them was that they combine a lot of influences from the last decades. Mastermind and singer/songwriter Silvi Wersing takes some surf sounds and combines it with the sound of Cure and JAMC. Spindly bass lines, catchy hooks and guitar riffs sharp as knives. Seldom heard a band that combined post-punk with pop like them. As far as I know they are on a road to get better known month by month. For me it is still a record that will company me during the summer.