VPME : The Best Songs of 2021
The last post of a fairly miserable year, cheered up by some great music and the emergence of Wet Leg who reminded me what fun actually was. I also discovered what a perfect match Lauren
Track Of The Day
The VPME’s curated track of the day. Come Back for new music daily!
Track Of The Week – Momma – Medicine
This is very cool, sounds a little like a mix of Belly and Throwing Muses, who are themselves of course a mix of both. This is NYC’s Momma who has just been signed to Lucky
Track Of The Week – Blood Red Shoes – Morbid Fascination
To be honest I thought I’d posted about this last week. But I hadn’t and can only conclude I am losing the few marbles I had left. GHOSTS ON TAPE by Blood Red Shoes Anyway,
Track Of The Day – Laura Mary Carter – Town Called Nothing
Well this is just great! Laura-Mary Carter, of the mighty Blood Red Shoes, unveils the title track of her forthcoming mini solo album Town Called Nothing. It’s a much more refelctive sound than Carter’s normal ouevre
Track Of The Day (2) – Wet Leg – Wet Dream
And the second Isle Of Wight based Track Of The Day comes from Wet Leg who have already released one of the songs tor year in the form of “Chaise Longue”. The follow-up single “Wet
Track Of the Day – Coach Party – “FLAG (Feel Like A Girl” )
I sense a bit of an Isle Of Wight take over this week! First up it’s Coach Party following up their excellent After Party Ep with their new single “FLAG( Feel Like A Girl.)” The
Track Of The Day – A VOID – Stepping On Snails
A VOID are an Anglo-French trio consisting of Aaron Hartmann – Bass, Camille Alexander – Vocals/Guitar and Marie Niemiec – Drums/Backing Vocals. They are also purveyors of compelling unhinged grunge pop. Their latest single driven
Track Of The Day – Bnny – August
Everything by Bnny Chicago artist Bnny led by Jess Viscius alongside her twin sister Alexa Viscius, plus best friends Tim Makowski, Matt Pelkey and Adam Schubert, share their new single, ‘August‘. I’m not sure if suggesting there are some Mazzy Star vibes
Track Of The Day – Stores – Bones
I’ve always said the best bands on Merseyside are bands that don’t really sound like they are from Merseyside. They don’t have a penchant for flammable jarg sportswear they aren’t obsessed with restrictive postcode music
Track Of The Day – Karima Francis – Say.
Karima Francis · Say Karima Francis has had her ups and downs in the music business. She moved from Blackpool to Manchester, had a big record deal, hit the party scene and appeared on Jools
Track Of The Day – Mumble Tide – Good 4 Me
Everything Ugly by Mumble Tide Bristol couple Mumble Tide who met through Gumtree when Gina Leonard advertised for a bassist and Ryan Rogers responded; (“the boyfriend part was a bonus” ) unveil the opening track “Good 4 Me”
Track Of The Day – girlhouse – Happy Now
girlhouse · happy now After a slew of impressive singles which included an alternative Christmas classic and a sparkling debut Ep (the girlhouse EP) actress and vocalist with LA trio WILD Lauren Luiz releases a