The Ocean Blue - Between Something and Nothing (video)

Look Back In Anger: Do you ever get that feeling when you're sitting by the bay and a beautiful, dark-haired babe catches your eye that 'Gee, this about does it for me"? Yes, of course you have. We ALL have. The Ocean Blue, were dreamy late 80's post-punkers, who rattled off a string undeniably wonderful tunes that sit somewhere between Echo and the Bunnymen and The Field Mice. Between Something and Nothing is one of those vastly underheard singles that is drenched nostalgia. Its the sort of song you hear and know that you have heard before, but can never place when, or where. The clip combines all of my favorite things: Deep deep shades of blue, white canvas drapes, telecasters, bowl cuts, and worshiping at the alter of babe-dom. If you've ever put on a mock turtle-neck, looked up to the stars and wondered, will she ever be mine? This one's for you: >>>Todays post is brought to you by World Oceans Day, rockon Oceans!!

Roses - It's Over

Welcome to 2014, Bigfoot fetishees, this is Roses. A group of LA based post-punk pros, with a sound see-sawing between Orange Juice, The Clean, Birthday Party and Lush. It's Over is a mid tempo, jingle-jangler, drippin with chorus and flange. You will need to hear it:

Shocking Pinks - Not Gambling

Possibly one of the best acts to ever come out New Zealand, Shocking Pinks ends his legendary 6 year break to bring us the first single from his upcoming 3CD LP. Recognizably sad-sack, lofi, post-punk is sort of Nick Harte's go to sound and Not Gambling is a trip down familiarity lane, except its also not. Harte constructs a deconstructed jimble jamble of sounds that Shockingly morphs into a pop-hook halfway through. If you're new to SP you might be like, bro this is kind of bogus.. but let me point you to some old tracks that may sway your opin. Check this and check the oldies and if you still hate it, then I'm seriously sorry, man.