Mixtape #156


Spanish quartet Melenas, comprising Oihana (guitar, vocals), Leire (bass), María (keyboards) & Lauri (drums), have been making waves since forming in 2016 with their energetic and compelling krautpop compositions. Hailing from Pamplona, they’ve been an integral part of the city’s underground music scene. Last year they released their incredible third album, Ahora, crystallizing the musical vibrancy they’re known for whilst taking a more nuanced and complex approach to their sound. We’re excited to have them curate this month’s mixtape, offering a glimpse into their diverse musical influences.

  1. Angel Corpus-Christi – Dream, Baby, Dream [Munster Records | Criminal Damage]
  2. Lizzy Mercier Descloux – Five Troubles Mambo [Philips]
  3. Ela Orleans – Planet Mars [La Station Radar | Atelier Ciseaux]
  4. Karen Marks – Cold Café [Efficient Space]
  5. Air waves – Star Earring [Fire Records]
  6. Psychic Tv – Godstar [Temple Records]
  7. Chandra – Stranger [Telephone Explosion]
  8. Can – Moonshake [United Artists]
  9. Sofia – El Cielo Blanco [Humo Internacional | Espora Records]
  10. Brian Eno – I’ll Come Running [Island]
  11. Airu – Es por tu bien [Oso Polita]
  12. Bar Italia – Nurse! [Matador]
  13. Adiós amores – La Fuente [Snap! Clap! Club | Ground Control]
  14. Fleetwood Mac – Dreams [Dragonfly Records]
  15. Spunky Onions – How I Lost My Virginity [Optimo Music]
  16. Vivien Goldman – Launderette [Staubgold]
  17. The Durutti Column – Tomorrow [Factory Benelux]

Ela Orleans, U.S. Girls, Slim Twig and Dirty Beaches release split LP

Earlier this month, ClanDestine Records have released The Statement, a four-way split LP featuring new songs by Ela Orleans, U.S. Girls, Slim Twig and Dirty Beaches.
The Statement is limited to 500 copies and can be ordered here.
‘The Season’ is one of tracks lifted from the split LP by Polish born, Glasgow based artist Ela Orleans. Listen to it below.

Mixtape #25

  1. Yellow Magic Orchestra – Seoul Music [Alfa Records]
  2. Tyondai Braxton – Pulse March [Cantaloupe Music]
  3. Gala Drop – Broda [Gala Drop Records]
  4. Pinkunoizu – Death Is Not A Cover [Full Time Hobby]
  5. Seluah – Sail Straight Into The Bombs [Karate Body Records]
  6. Ensemble Economique – To Feel The Night As It Really Is [Dekorder]
  7. Debo Band – Belomi Benna [self-released]
  8. Ryan Power – Mondo Rush [NNA Tapes]
  9. Halo Halo – Sunshine Kim [Savoury Days / M'Lady's Records]
  10. Yo La Tengo – Everyday [Matador Records]
  11. Dean Cercone – A Reflection Of You [self-released]
  12. Black To Comm – Mirror [De Stijl]
  13. Blank Realm – Full Moon Door [Bedroom Suck]
  14. Kevin Ayers – Town Feeling [Harvest]
  15. Ela Orleans – Reading Stones [La Station Radar]