UK indie label Alcopop has just released Alcopopular Vol. 2, a cassette tape (yup, it’s true) mix of some of their up-and-coming artists. Some of this stuff is sounding great – I’m suddenly wishing I hadn’t just gotten rid of that little mini-stereo I had been hanging on to because it was the only thing I had that still played tapes. If you, unlike me, thought ahead and still have a cassette player, this compilation can be yours for a measly £ 4. For this tiny portion of your hard-earned pay, you’ll get tracks from The Young Playthings, Harry And The Potters, Jeremy Warmsley, Sam Isaac, Kid Carpet, and a whole bunch of bands that you probably haven’t heard of yet and probably should. There’s the Weezer-esque pop of The Honey Brothers (whose drummer is none other than Adrian Greenier of the always excellent television show Entourage), some frantic madness courtesy of Johnny Foreigner (which I recommend, I’m enjoying their myspace tracks as I type), and wonderful charming loveliness from Decades. I’m still checking some of the bands out myself – I’m sure there’s more greatness to be found on there. So, if you have a tape player, get your order in now before they’re gone!
Filed under: Music, New Band Day Tagged: | Alcopopular, Indie
oh man.. even if i could buy the cassette, how am i gonna play it?? it all went down when the cassingle went outta style..
I’m with you on that one – I’d love this tape, but it would just look pretty on my shelf and I’d be sad that all that great music was wasting away. Note to self: must get old school and find a walkman.
Ah glad you like it chaps – and i know that tape is so old school it will put a lot of people off, but it’s just a bit of retro fun we wanted to have. There’s lots more stuff coming on Alcopop thatll be all CD/7″ for your perusal
Cheers for the write up
Jack POP!