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Egoism – Happy

Taken from their ‘On Our Minds’ EP, ‘Happy’ is one of the best tracks Egoism have done yet, taking the introspection and thoughtfulness we have come to love, and wrapping it up in a joyous and bouncing little wonder of a song. Like it’s shaking with excitement, it’s got a giddy energy running through it […]

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EGOISM – Here’s The Thing

EGOISM’s woozy dream-pop takes a wearier turn here, with a new track that’s as delightful as it is depressed. The guitars are still sparse and sparkle like lens flares, but the lyrics & vocals are considerably more weathered. Melodic refrains recur from previous single ‘You You’ (literally the same “you-oo-oo”), and the contrasting registers are […]

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The Underground Stereo: Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers, Egoism, Loser, The Dusty Rhodes

An occasional roundup of tracks I can’t get enough of, by bands I’ve somehow not got round to seeing live yet. Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers – Desk Chair “With that immaculately bonkers name, it’s perhaps surprising to discover the craftily-tailored songwriting that accompanies it. While this is largely made from the flavours du […]