Popinjays London, UK
The Popinjays first burst onto the UK Indie scene in 1988. A John Peel session, 3 albums for One Little Indian, and a US Alternative top ten, "Vote Elvis", which saw the band sign with Epic Records in the US. After an almost 25 year hiatus, the original line up of Wendy, Polly and the drum machine are back to making occassional live appearances. Rarities & Demos contains 10 unreleased tracks. ... more
Popinjays recommends:
Deciduous Eccentric
by Stephen Hero
Patrick's been an influence of ours since we first toured with his band Kitchens of Distinction back in 1990. His sense of melody is timeless, and his tunes haunt - in a good way!
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You can't go far wrong with Helen Love's breezy pop. Double Denim is a summer classic.
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Barry are one of current favourites. With four vocalists, yellow t-shirts and a recent Marc Riley session under their belts, get some Barry into your life!
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Gone By Fall: The Collected Works of The Shapiros
by The Shapiros
A crucial piece of mid 90s indie pop history is restored with this compilation of perfect pop from a brief Pam Berry-fronted band.
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Riveting, atmospheric pop songs with shivery hooks that manage to be warm and ghostly all at once.
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The woozy indie rock on this EP is perfect for cruising down an empty highway on a summer afternoon, top down, volume up.
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