Tremelo 04

1. Charmparticals - These Are Your Walking Papers (Charmparticals)
From their 2002 "Scenic EP".

2. Skywave - Nothing Left To Say(Alison)
From the 2003 album "Synthstatic"

3. Airiel - The Release (Highwheel)
Another track from what is sure to become one of the essential albums of the year "The Battle Of Sealand".

4. Jesu - Blind & Faithless (Temporary Residence)
This comes from a 12" EP which Jesu share with Evulium. Not sure how many copies were pressed but I think it's probably quite limited.

5. Ulrich Schnauss - Look At The Sky (Rob Mcvey Version) (Independiente)
From the excellent "Quicksand Memory" EP.

6. A Sunny Day In Glasgow - Summerlong Silences (Notenuf Records)
From the new EP "Tout New Age".

7. My Bloody Valentine - Swallow (Creation)
From possibly the finest EP ever to grace the surface of the planet. The "Tremolo EP" was released back in 1991 yet still manages to find it's way onto my stereo with alarming regularity. "Swallow" is the second track on the EP and contains some of the best sounds I have ever heard.

8. Spotlight Kid - Never's Too Soon (Club AC30)
From the album "Departure". One of the best debuts of the year.

9. Monoland - Starbright On s5 (Supermoder)
From the album "Ben Chantice"

10. Malory - Underwater (Claire)
From the album "Not Here, Not Now"


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Tremelo 03

1. Monotone - Kiss Me Awake (Wurlitzer Jukebox)
This is a 7" single from a few years ago. I think some of their singles have recently been released as a cd compilation but I have as yet to find a copy.

2. A Place To Bury Strangers - Don't Think Lover ()
The band will be releasing a ten track cd next month through Killer Pimp Records. I hear they are supporting The Jesus & Mary Chain at some point as well.

3. Alcest - Ciel Errant (Profound Lore)
From the bands debut album "Souvenirs d'un autre monde". Out 3rd August. This is the track I keep coming back to. Not sure if you can order it yet but try HERE

4. Jessica Bailiff - Helpless (Bad Jazz)
This is one of the most hauntingly beautiful tracks ever commited to vinyl. It has just been re-issued on a Jessica Bailiff compilation called "Old Things" which if your not familiar with Jessica Bailiff would be a very good purchase. Apart from this track there are at least three more which make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck.

5. Secret Shine - Temporal (Sarah)
From the album "After Years".

6. The Sky Drops - Now Would Be (Skydrops)
Taken from the "Clouds Of People" ep.

7. Televise - Mezzo (Drifting Falling)
Taken from the album "Strings and Wires".

8. Sleepy Eyes Of Death - Statoc For Blood (Sleep Capsule)
From the new album "Streetlights For A Ribcage".

9. The Emerald Down - Red Shift (Pop Sound)
From the briliant 2001 album "Scream The Sound".

10. My Bloody Valentine - Sugar (The Catalogue)
Not sure if this track ever got an official release. If not it certainly should have. This version comes from a flexi disc which was given away free with an issue of The Catalogue magazine back in 1989. According to Kevin Shields there could well be a new My Bloody Valentine album next year....now where have I heard that before?


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Tremelo 02

Here we go then, this weeks download is pretty unmissable by my reckoning with tracks from the brand new releases by The Fleeting Joys, Airiel, Ulrich Schnauss and Astral.
By the way if anyone would like to join the site as a contributor and do a few reviews or...well, whatever you want really, please get in touch.
On with the music.......

1. All Natural Lemon & Lime Flavours - All The Time (Gern Blandsten)
From the self titled album originally released in 1996 but re-issued through Gern Blandsten in 2001.

2. Airiel - Thinktank (Highwheel)
Taken from the brilliant new album "The Battle Of Sealand". Out 29th August. I think this is probably the best thing the band have done so far. A must have.

3. Tears Run Rings - A Question & An Answer (Disaster Club)
Title track from the California bands "Question & An Answer" EP.

4. Ulrich Schnauss - Shine (Independente)
From the new album "Goodbye". I think this is probably my favorite track although ask me tomorrow and it will another one. Great record.

5. Starflyer 59 - Droned (Tooth & Nail)
Taken from the 1998 album "Starflyer 59".

6. Rumskib - Hearts On Fire (Darla)
Without a doubt one of the most essentiel releases of the year. No record collection is comlete without one of these.

7. Fleeting Joys - Go & Come Back (Only Forever)
This comes from the new album "Despondent Transponder" which I think hits the streets on 27th July.

8. Asobi Seksu - Sooner (One Little Indian)
Definately my prefered track from the New York bands "Walk On The Moon" CD single. Should have been the lead track in my humble opinion.

9. The December Sound - Kill Me (Before I Kill You) (Northern Star)
Taken from the bands "Kill Me" EP which appeared at the back end of last year. The album is almost complete and should see a release in the autumn.

10. Astral - Transmitter (Vibraphone)
From the bands brand new "Transmitter" EP.


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This is What I Call Minimal 80s! Vol. 12

This is going to be my last mix of these 80’s minimal/synthwave series. If you did not have a chance to get the earlier mixes, don’t miss out as there are lots of cool minimal/synth songs in them. I will be re-seeding all previous mixes this week. Enjoy and seed widely!

Los Microwaves - Time To Get Up
Dark White - Call Of The Wild (Sub Domestic Mix)
Ian North - Only Love Is Left Alive
Circuit 7 - Modern story
Bushido - An Imperial Affair
Haunted Staircase - Something For The Children (A New Kind Of Lullaby)
The Body Electric - Dreaming In A Life
David Harrow - Driving Force
Baard - Life in a Goldfish Bowl
Twilight Ritual - I Never Called You a Dream
Aaah! - Slip Away
The Higher Primates - Taking In The Summer
Poeme Electronique - The Echoes Fade
Tattoo Hosts - Whirlpool Of Noise
Greg Vandike - Clone
Factual - Wire & Chrome
Marcie's Still Waiting - For You (Not For You)
Scarlet Architect - Brave Gestures
Remote Start - Automated Man
Honeychurch - Skyscrapers
Testcard F - Unfamiliar Room
Deco Faction - Echoes Of The Past
Circuit 7 - Eastern Dream
Modern Art - Still Life
All The Madmen - Superior Life
Dark White - Article Of Life
Johnny Yen - Bodies In Motion
U.K. Viva - Radio Saviour


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Tremelo 01

Here we are then yet another new music blog. This one's a bit different though. I spend half my time trawling through the internet looking for new bands who have THAT sound. I suppose you'd probably label it Shoegaze or Dreampop or something, whatever. Anyway the purpose of this site is to save you the time and trouble of having to do that. Basically I'm going to post a playlist roughly every week containing tracks from both new and old bands. The emphasis will of course be more towards new bands and I'll also try so stay away from the more commercial bands out there. Where possible I'll post a link to a place where you can purchase the record because, and this is the important bit, If you like it buy it. Bands can't make music for free you know. If anyone wants to make any contributions or submissions to the site please get in touch. Anyway on with the music.

1. Astrobrite - Goddess (Vinyl Junkie)
From the new album "Whitenoisesuperstar".

2. Tearwave - Dream Bliss (Projekt Records)
From the new album "Tearwave"

3. Cruyff In The Bedroom - Sunflowers Bloom In Dark (3D)
From the 2003 album "Hikarihimawari".

4. Heaviness - Saddest Colour (Heaviness)
From their brilliant self title debut album.

5. Raymond Scott Woolson - Selina's Bonfire (CD)
From the album "Accidental Grace Notes".

6. The Daysleepers - Stars On Fire (White Rabbit)
From the 2005 E.P. "Hide Your eyes".

7. STAR - Switchblade Heart (Lovely Rebel)
From the album "Devastator".

8. Thrushes - Loyalty (Birdnote)
From the new album "Sun Come Undone".

9. Red Sparowes - I Saw The Sky In The North Open To The Ground And Fire Poured Out (Robotic Empire)
This comes from a split CD with Gregor Samsa. Nice.

10. Sunsplit - We Fall Away (Apolloaudio)
From the new album "Sing For Sunday".


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This is What I Call Minimal 80s! Vol. 11

Part 11 of these compilations which includes some great obscure songs. What I love about minimal synth is the fact that they were created with the least musical euipments and little or no production, sometimes from a little basement suit. That's why they sound so natural and genuine.

Tracklisting:

Those Attractive Magnets - Nightlife
Royal Family And The Poor - Feast Of The Supersensualists
Seppuku - Under Your Control
B.Troop - Computer Logic
Martin Dupont - Inside Out
Testcard F - If Only If It Wasn't
Intro - Haunted Cocktails
Cosmic Overdose - To Night
Persons Unknown - Addiction
Ian North - Sex,Lust,You
Moral - Still Remaining
Tres - Operator
Makaton Chat - The Shape Of The Song
Days of Sorrow - I Travel
Indoor Life - Searching
Silent Ambition - Remember
The Parapluies - Necessities
Lust Sacrifice - Hearting
Ruins - Short Wave
Sub Muris - Honesty

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Vibrato 20

"... a more wretched hive of scum and villainy..."

Unlike Obi-Wan Kenobi, I am referring to the pustulant sore that is the capitol of this once-great nation. Outside the halls of power, of course, the people of Washington D.C. and the surrounding area are probably no better and no worse than those found in any other part of the world.
One thing of which I am certain, however, is that they certainly have been putting out some good music in the greater D.C. area. Although part of the scene, bands like Ceremony and Screen Vinyl Image will not be included here, as they have already been used to represent Virginia. Even without them, there was still no difficulty in finding ten bands to use in this compilation. ~~NWshoegazer

1. Lake Trout - Peel (Rx) from the 2005 release "Not Them, You"
2. Velocity Girl - Sorry Again (Sub Pop) from the out of print 1994 "Sorry Again" EP
3. Alcian Blue - Night Sky (Elephant Stone) from the band's 2006 self-titled and final full-length release
4. Beach House - Apple Orchard (Carpark) from the self-titled 2006 release
5. Phaser - Life and Illusion (Emperor Norton) from the 2003 release "Sway"
6. The Sky Drops - Green to Red (Fridabear) from the 2006 "Clouds of People" EP
7. (The Sounds Of) Kaleidoscope - New Language (Hackshop) from the 2006 release "From Where You Were to How You Got There"
8. Thrushes - Aidan Quinn (Birdnote) from the 2007 release "Sun Come Undone"
9. Dead Meadow - Such Hawks Such Hounds (Matador) from the 2005 release "Feathers" ~~ some good, old-fashioned Psychedelica
10. Black Tambourines - Throw Aggi off the Bridge (Slumberland) from the 1999 release "Complete Recordings" ~~ what a shame that this one CD can hold all the music this band produced, and do it with room to spare


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This is What I Call Minimal 80s! Vol. 10

I got a few messages asking if I planed to post more of these minimal compilations. So here it is, Vol. 10. Please help seeding my torrents to allow me post more stuff. My ISP has limited my upload bandwidth so your help is appreciated.

01 The Short Wave Mystery - Pilots
02 Silicon Teens - Sun Flight
03 Reducers - Airways
04 Nightmoves - Transdance
05 Shanghai Au Go Go - Talk Back
06 The Actor - Modern Air
07 Bene Gesserit - Mickey, Please
08 Dominion - The Light Of Day
09 Last Man in Europe - A Certain Bridge
10 Mythos - Robot Secret Agents
11 Scarlet Architect - Rose Grey
12 Tattoo Host - Empty Building
13 Nocturnal Emissions - Don't Believe It's Over
14 Body 11 - Hearts
15 Ss-Say - Care
16 Minimal Man - To Hold You
17 Scatterbrains - Silly Earth
18 Naughtiest Girl Was A Monitor - All The Naked Heroes
19 Siren Sisters - Citizens
20 Click Click - Whirlpool
21 Absolute Body Control - Melting Away
22 Ian Elms - The Street Enters The House

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Vibrato 19

Cover Songs

1. Lunasect - Fascination Street [The Cure] from the out of print 2000 release "Long Lost"
2. The Lassie Foundation - Inside Out [The Mighty Lemon Drops] from the second disc of the 2006 Northern Records compilation "Through and Through"
3. The Mighty Lemon Drops - Splash #3 (Now I'm Home) [13th Floor Elevators] from the 1997 Chrysalis Records compilation "Rollercoaster"
4. Japancakes - Loomer [My Bloody Valentine] from the 2007 Darla release "Loveless" ~~I bought my copy from the iTunes Music Store and found it to be a major disappointment (I've included one of the shorter and least objectionable songs). I know that somebody is bound to like this CD, but I think there is a good reason why Shoegazing bands use effects pedals rather than pedal-steel guitars.
5. Mira - When You Sleep [My Bloody Valentine] from the self-titled 2000 Projekt release
6. Galaxie 500 - Listen, the Snow is Falling [Yoko Ono] from the out of print 1990 Rough Trade Records release "This is Our Music"
7. Chapterhouse - Rain [The Beatles] from the first disc of the out of print 1996 Dedicated release "Rownderbowt"
8. The Prids - Motor Away [Guided by Voices] from the 2007 Five03 "Something Difficult" EP
9. Seven Percent Solution - Oh Yeah [Can] from the 1998 Lone Starfighter Records special edition release "Gabriel's Walz"
10. Loop - Mother Sky [Can] from the out of print 1989 Chapter 22 release "Fade Out"


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This is What I Call Minimal 80s! Vol. 09

Here's another mix of minimal synth songs, taken from various minimal mixes.

01 Perspective Nevski - Moment of Hate
02 Linear Movement - Laughter of A Mad Man
03 What If Thinking - I Want That Boy
04 Venus in Furs - His Master's Voice
05 Informatics - What a World
06 Cablo Banaal - Is This Love
07 Dogs - Missing on The Subway
08 Lives of Angels - Red Suit
09 Xex - Holland Tunnel
10 Naked Lunch - La Femme
11 Exhibit A - Rain
12 An Unknown Command - Truncheon Reign
13 Martin Hall - Spiral
14 JYL - Universe
15 M-Byro & D.M.T. - The Empty Street
16 Sepp Maiers Gloves - Ambition
17 Nine Circles - Twinkling Stars
18 Au Pairs - It's Obvious
19 Low Class - The Alienation Battle
20 Virgin Circus - Shadow of A Doubt

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