From Biel Switzerland, comes this little known group. One of the few all-girl bands (along with Kleenex/Lilliput) to come out of the early 80's Swiss punk scene. Chin Chin definitely considered themselves a punk band. Although their catchy pop vocals and harmonies strongly aligned them with the burgeoning C86 scene. They shared bills with The Shop Assistants, Television Personalities, The Pogues and New Model Army, before the band drifted into obscurity. This 7" was originally released in 1984 on the band's own, Farmer Records. It contains 3 self-penned songs and marks their first and punkest release. Keep your eyes peeled for their full length LP out soon as a split between the Mississippi and Slumberland labels.

Brilliant four song EP that lights the way towards The Lodger's third album, due on Slumberland in Spring 2010. "I Think I Need You" is shimmering, classic guitar pop that stands tall with Lodger favorites like "Let Her Go" and "The Good Old Days." The other three songs are gems as well, full of memorable melodies, bouncing bassline and piles of jangly guitars. Pressed on green vinyl and packaged in a lovely full-colour sleeve.

After last year’s debut success with “Stalking Skills” - and a frequent gigging around in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Germany and United Kingdom - Liechtenstein is finally back with a new 7” single! Included is a code that allows you to download the songs in mp3 format. (Listen)

Possible the last copies of this smashing four song EP. Peerless crash-pop from this great band, and rare as hen's teeth on vinyl. Don't sleep!

Gorgeous EP of psychedelic folk-pop with echoes of The Zombies, The Millenium/Sagittarius, Os Mutantes and Margo Guryan. Brilliant songwriting and arranging lift this WAY above the pack. Look for an EP soon on Slumberland and an album later this year.

Assembled by ex-Lorelei guitarist Matt Dingee, LU are as likely to reference Steve Reich as they are early '80s New York label 99 Record. The group have found a niche between avant garde exploration and post-punk firepower. Still eschewing lyrics in favor of intricate guitar and keyboard melodies, "Share the load" is their second full-length album.

LU are back charting the course of their optical art blueprint with this follow up to their self-titled 2001 debut. "Amateurs talk strategy" finds LU exploring below the surface, submerged in murky sonic territory. From the water-logged cow bell in "Cut the tentacle" to the deep space echo of a carousel off its axis in "Unicorn feeding time" LU delve down and don't come up for air.

Taken from their album How I Learned to Write Backwards. Includes an acoustic version with Spanish lyrics and the non-lp b-side "I'm So Glad To See You Go."