Dot Wiggin Band – Ready! Get! Go! (Alternative Tentacles)
I’m pleased to say that Ready! Get! Go! is nothing less than brilliant, a wonderful album from start to finish. A record that can stand beside The Shaggs, and in places even goes beyond it.
Song of the day – 639: The Creases
There’s a part of me that always likes music like this. It’s the part of me I despise.
Song of the day – 635: Bitch Prefect
Beautifully laconic awkward pop from Adelaide: all crushed violet and failed romantic leanings.
Song of the day – 613: Mirror Parties
The nattily-titled ‘Bear Vomit’ will probably remain their greatest moment… but Bangs fuck a goat, it’s such a moment!
Song of the day – 577: La Luz
This vaguely recalls many delights, but has a sunlit haze charm unique to one street in my Chosen City. Like a toddler walking sideways and falling over just because she can. Delicious.
Cat Power @ The Tivoli, Brisbane 05.03.13
Even as I leave she’s still walking the stage, taking and giving flowers and hands, smiling and talking.
THE YEAR OF RIVER COTTAGE POP – My 2012 In British Pop Music
The true sound of the UK, the true folk music of our time. Not a fuckin’ Alt-J fan among them and none of them are gonna end up running a fkn dairy-farm
Everett True’s 64 Favourite Songs of 2012
Last year was sensational for music. This year was even more sensational.