Blur - ParklifeAlthough Blur had long been recognised as one of the premier bands responsible for the reinvigoration of Britpop in the 1990s, it is 1994's Parklife that truly provided the template for the entire movement. At a time when Oasis were aping the sounds of their pub rock heroes on Definitely Maybe, Blur drew from the legacy of the Kinks and Small Faces to create an album that's as English as a rainy Sunday in front of the gas fire. Parklife is full of

is quieter

contributing words of her own

Supported by Worthy Records’ Gil Snapper who offered to record the quintet

intense vocals and lyrical content - create as challenging a record as you will hear this year

Oregon but was formed in Seattle

recorded at the Van Gelder Studio in Englewood

and their sole album has long-since sunk into obscurity

It’s out on July 15th via One Little Independent Records

Calamity Horse is set to release his debut album ‰Û÷A Boat Can Go Lost‰۪ on the 27th April on The Mitcham Submarine label

Nau and McGraw create a mature

‘Ivo’ and ‘Persephone’

and fierce melodic sensitivity