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ISSUE 95 / 2016
INDIE
That Poppy has made a career
from appearing on an eponymous
Youtube channel – That Poppy.
80s Scottish rock band The Jesus
Mary Chain made it big with hits
like 'Just Like Honey' and 'April
Skies'.
The Youtube channel posts well-edited videos of
Poppy performing in surreal sketches that question
music, literature and reality.
Their philosophical nature has led some to question
Poppy's seriousness as an artist, instead citing her
ironic or satirical approach to pop music. Personally,
I think she just posts weird videos on Youtube, hey
ho. Why not eh?
It's certainly built hype around her as a musician
and led to her being picked up by a major label,
so so far so good as far as promotional tactics and
genuinely interesting material go. In 2015 Island
Records released her first single 'Lowlife'.
'Lowlife' is alright pop music but nothing
groundbreaking. Let's hope her next set of releases
matches up to her previous performance in art,
originality, style and content, as she has an incredible
foundation for a music career.
Their alternative indie was a contrast to the
electronic music output of the time and got them
recognised along with their short, violent gigs.
The band has got a new album coming out,
scheduled for release in March. It will be the band's
first release in over 18 years.
To support the album, the band are touring this
year in March and April.
GUESTLIST RECOMMANDS:
POPPY
EVENT REVIEW: THE JESUS
AND MARY CHAIN GET
GIGGING
ARTIST OF THE MONTH: JUST ALEX
Canadian singer, songwriter and producer Just Alex is one to watch for 2017
On his debut radio single 'Little Things'
the emerging Montreal-based musician
is joined by fast-rising musician and
fellow Canadian native Yan Etchevary.
'Little Things' is a product of both
musicians studying at the prestigious
Campus Notre-Dame-De-Foy in 2011.
Backed by glorious vocal melodies,
lush drum arrangements, and an
infectious chorus. Which will get you
singing along. The record's uncanny
New Orleans' vibe matches its hope-
oriented theme, to deliver a beautifully
unforgettable listening experience.
PLAYLIST
Brazil
Declan Mckenna
Dog Years
Maggie Rogers
Schtum
Lunacre
Doboom Soom
Slumbers
Here's the Indie on our playlist this month: