#SRCZEssential2014 // EPs of the Year 2014
It’s the time of the year
when we start to recollect what went on in months past and what may well happen
when the haze of another New Year commences once more. We’ve already revealed
the albums that kept us entertained the most during 2014 but now it’s the turn
of the humble E.P.
5 / White Sands – ‘White Sands
EP’
This lovely little EP from
White Sands (made up of members of #SRCZ favourites Novella, Mazes and Male
Bonding) was released on very cool limited edition flexi disc with a zine and the
more modern digital download earlier in 2014 and it’s still one of our favourites.
Listen to ‘The Wait’ to find out just why…
4 / New Years Day –
‘Epidemic’
It’s not often we dip into
metal but that’s not to say we’re averse to it. In fact, when we heard Defame
me from the Epidemic EP we were instantly ear pricked. Heavy, gothic metal with
shades of electronic and big choruses that work abound on Epidemic.
3 / Courtney Love –
‘Wedding Day’ / ‘You Know My Name’
It’s always a pleasure to
hear new music from Courtney Love, (It doesn’t happen nearly enough to our
minds) and this double A side is a good start in getting more. With her often
underrated lyrics and delightfully grunge-pop sound on both tracks along with
that trademark scream and the epic guitar delights of Wedding Day we loved
this. More please!
2 / Science of the Lamps –
‘Candela E.P.’
We love lamps and we also
love science. But on a more musical note, we love Science of the Lamps. The
Candela E.P, launched in the unique surroundings of the Williamson Tunnels, a
noted Heritage site in Liverpool, is three tracks of sophisticated pop that is
sure to get you gently scatting the melodies of the songs on your commute. The
delightful Id-Pop of Superhero Me is our highlight, but the full listening
experience is recommended.
I / Us Baby Bear Bones –
‘Ursari’
Shortly before the release
of Ursari, Us Baby Bear Bones announced the news of their ‘regeneration’. As a
final record it certainly goes out on a high, retaining its wow factor many
months down the line after myriad listens. Produced by Blood Red Shoes’ Steven
Ansell, the dynamic and often hard edged sound of the songs works perfectly.
Whatever happens next, we’ll be listening…
