The natural

Sweet Oblivion

This Getxo band’s third record is full of positive sunny pop-rock sounds, just take a listen to “I believe” to see what we mean. The arrangements on the record are top class and all the songs showcase great character. The songs “You will miss me when I´m gone”, “Black sheep” and “My dear” featuring piano and playing on the voices of Alfonso and Mercedes are very strong tunes indeed.

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Litoral

Pau Rock (La Habitación Roja) is at the helms of this project that centres on traditional Mediterranean folk music. With the help of musician friends he has released this four track Ep. The lyrics are in Catalan and the songs are immersed in a sweet bossa-sounding atmosphere such as on the song “El nostra meridiá de Greenwich privat”. A record to be listened to and enjoyed with time and tranquillity.

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Mamba Beat

The Bilbao-based Mamba Beat have come up with a bunch of songs on their new record that really gets you going live. The band want to capture the energy of the moment and they certainly do so on the likes of the very danceable “Gaua”. The use of electronica is more evident than ever on this new record. Not to be missed live.

‘Mueven el esqueleto’

Los Tiki Phantoms

The resurrected surfing monkeys are back from another world. This third album is full of the usual energetic songs although they have moved away from the darker elements they explored on their previous album. On songs like “La cuerda floja” they have come up with a sound that conjures up the wild west and on “Fuego” they live up to the title of the song – scorching hot. Itching to see them live we are.

‘Underneath the pine’

Toro y Moi

Toro y Moi have been hailed as the new stars of indietronica of the last few years. He’s back with a new record and he has all the latest tricks up his sleeve with which to impress us, with songs like the very danceable organic “New beat”. The song ”Light black” is heavy on the psychedelic and helps give backbone to the record. For those of you looking for something a little different.

Shadow to Shine

Bin Ji Ling

Quinn Luke of Incarnations and Phenomenal Handclap Band famei s unstoppable. Using pseudonym Bin Ji Ling he has released this colourful little sparkler that brings together soul, pop and the psychedelic. Twelve songs and from the first song “Move on” you’re hooked. The record is the fruit of great song-writing. Ever since we bought it, we just can’t put it down.