The prolific Paul Coltofeanu, the restless multi-skiller behind Free Swim about whom I have rattled on previously is about to release an album under his alter-alter-ego of The Android Angel. I’m glad to say the first songs sound great: one’s a bit New Wave, one has a sort of Spiritualized haziness and ‘Lie Back And … More The Android Angel
The second best thing about blogging about the music I like is that the people who make that music often get to see what I say about it but the very best thing is when they get in touch. After I posted my songs of the year, I was delighted to receive this message in … More Still a fan in my forties
The fabulous Free Swim (aka Paul Coltafeanu) is back with another EP and he’s STILL not charging for his music. As I’ve come to expect, it’s charming and clever but it is different from his previous madcap capers. Gone are the quirky concepts, gone are the quirky characters, gone are the jokey lyrics. But the … More The Return of Free Swim
I tried and failed to limit this list to 10. Even fifteen was difficult because, as far as I’m concerned, it’s been a very good year for music: fine new songs by old favourites and bands entirely new to me. And I’m aware that there are some I know I’m going to love but haven’t … More Top 15 Songs 2011
Here’s a little treat for the coming week. Free Swim - who I’ve not heard of previously - have a free 4-track EP of really enjoyable, upbeat indie songs that are frankly a little bit loony. They tell the story of a panda called, yes, Yolanda who escapes from captivity in order to fulfil her … More Free Free Swim EP
Adrian Masters 