TARANTULA
BAND DISCOVERED
It was back in February 2025 when my IG-algorythm catapulted this band into my timeline. They shared the stage or there were announcement of shows with Fleshwater and Dazy around this time. Somtimes it’s totally worth it to look at the supporting bands and artists. And so it was with Tarantula. Flatspot Records was following their account too. So two plus points on the list. The rest came after listening to the first notes of the song Stitches. The whole record is so easy to listen to. Everything fits and sounds great.
BESIDES THAT
The record is or was available on tape, but it seems like that these tapes will be only soled at their shows.
SATURDAYS AT YOUR PLACE
RECORD: Something Worth Celebrating
RELEASED: 10|30|2021
LABEL: Self Released
COLOUR | EDITION: White, 45 RPM, Limited to 350
FAVORITE TRACKS: Mood Swings, Coffee Cups, Desk Van, Getting Better
PURCHASED: Saturdays At Your Place Official Webstore
BAND DISCOVERED
I think I noticed this band first in 2023 at the Small Albums website, when they published a short posting about their then latest single Pourover. Small Albums was a well preferred music blog, that closed at the end of January 2025. I never stopped listen to Saturdays At Your Place after discovering them. Such a fun band.
CHARACTERISTICS THAT APPLY
bittersweet | let go | carefree | on point | sense of humor
BESIDES THAT
So glad that I saw this band live during my USA vacation in 2024 in Seattle.
THE BUDDYREVELLES
EP
The Concession
DIGITAL RELEASED
04|25|2025
FAVORITE TRACKS
Peabo, Charlie’s Theme, Crooked From The Rain
BAND DISCOVERED
Approx. 2007 when Stereogram premiered the song I Dream Of Rodney from the record Don’t Quit, which is still on my vinyl bucketlist (and it will be forever on that list, cause it was never released on vinyl).
KILLER MOMENTS
The Buddyrevelles have such a nice quirky alternative sound, so unpopular and deviating from the norm – somewhere between Pavement and Pinback.
CHARACTERISTICS THAT APPLY
introverted | melancholy | creative | reflective
SACRED SKIN
RECORD: Born In Fire
RELEASED: 09|13|2024
LABEL: Midnight Mannequin Records
COLOUR | EDITION: Pink / „True Faith“, 2x LP, 45 RPM
FAVORITE TRACKS: Waiting, Runaway, Call It Off, Show You Love, Surrender
PURCHASED: Discogs
BAND DISCOVERED
Through an instagram post from a friend of mine (thanks Carol). I fell in love with the sound, the artwork, the whole aesthetic of this outfit.
BESIDES THAT
This record is so synth-driven and cinematic. There’s simply every 80s synth sound used. Some might say it’s too much. But all the details, all the cleverness – there are so many little treasures. Many artists will ruin it, if they are using all these sounds. But here it’s exactly the essence that makes it.
WISH
I would really love to see them live.
MACSEAL
RECORD: Permanent Repeat
RELEASED: 06|12|2024
LABEL: Counter Intuitive Records
COLOUR | EDITION: Green Glitter, Limited to 1500
FAVORITE TRACKS: Golden Harbor, Four Legs, October / Permanent Repeat, Beach Vacation
PURCHASED: Underdog Recordstore
BAND DISCOVERED
I guess via Small Albums, a former music blog, when they announced the new record with the release of the first single Golden Harbor. Never noticed this band before 2024. What a shame. I fell in love immediately with this whole band. They’re writing some beautiful melodies which absolutley fits my emo-alternative listening heart.
FAVORITE LYRIC LINE
„It felt just like my favorite song on permanent repeat“ (October / Permanent Repeat)
CHARACTERISTICS THAT APPLY
heartfelt | melodic | powerful | lightweight | poppy
BESIDES THAT
I am delighted that the band came to Europe for the first time in May 2025. What a nice gig. Take a look at everything the band has released so far. I did and after the gig in Bonn, Germany I bought everything they released before Permanent Repeat.
DEAFDEAFDEAF
BAND DISCOVERED
I watched the livestream of their gig at the digital Eurosonic 2021 where the band performed in a basement (probably in Manchester) and I was very impressed by the performance itself and the songs. I bought the single Nothingness on vinyl immediately on its release date and got a nice note from the band on the cover of the 7inch. I followed them over the past years and was glad they came Europe mainland in April 2025. The gig in Liege, Belgium was a highlight.
KILLER SONG MOMENTS
0:02min – the ongoing guitar theme
2:14min – refrain part til the end, with a nice post-punk/shoegaze touch in the background
FAVORITE LYRICS LINE
„Keep hope for a fresh life, hoping something’s new, a new thing to cling to“
CHARACTERISTICS THAT APPLY
introspective | groovy | raw | haunting | melancholy
BESIDES THAT
That band could be huge some day, hopefully.
DEAFHEAVEN
RECORD: Lonely People With Power
RELEASE DATE: 03|28|2025
LABEL: Roadrunner Records
COLOUR | EDITION: Lilac Rose, 2xLP indie exclusive vinyl
FAVORITE TRACKS: Heathen, Revelator, Winona
PURCHASED: Evil Greed
BAND DISCOVERED
I’m pretty sure that it was a live recording from Pitchfork Music Festival 2014 that lifts Deafheaven on my screen. Well, maybe I was late to the party because their breakthrough record Sunbather was already one year old at this time. Since then I never stopped following their output.
BESIDES THAT
The last time I saw them live was at Outbreak Festival 2025 in the UK and I was overwhelmed by the feeling conveyed and the cohesion between the band and the audience. What a memory. Can’t wait for the live recording material from Daitan Films, who filmed nearly every set at this hardcore/punk festival.
VULTURE FEATHER
BAND/ARTIST DISCOVERED
I first heard of this band via The First Ever Podcast by Touché Amoré singer and musicnerd Jeremy Bolm, from episode 234 with guest Patrick Kindlon from Drug Church and Self Defense Family. The way Kindlon describes the music is fascinating and very interesting.
CHARACTERISTICS THAT APPLY
melancholy | monotonously | haunting | driving
FAVORITE LYRIC LINE
„So let your heart drift free in a melody / and your name dissolve in sound“
BESIDES THAT
Because of its monotonous character, the songs captivating from the very first note – no climax, no downs – and that is sometimes the ideal recipe.
