January 12, 2009

A new start

The year has barely started, but there are loads of reasons to be excited already!

It begun with lots of cutting, folding and the release of Starting Anew, a compilation I'm utterly proud of, and it's been great. It's selling really quick, so if you'd like a copy and haven't got it yet, don't wait too long.

The first ever London popfest has been announced last week. I've always felt a bit jealous of all the american popfests, so having the fun started here is certainly a treat!

Our second release of the year is just up for pre-ordering now, a lovely 3 track ep by The felt tips, who we are very pleased to welcome to the weepop! roster.

The Felt Tips are Miguel, Andrew, Neil and Kev, and make the most exquisite uptempo winsome pop, led by Andrew's crooner style voice, confident and quirky, full of subtle nuance, and recalling stories of trips to London, romantic interludes and missed opportunities. This is their third release, following two wonderful singles on Cloudberry records.

They are playing a pre-release gig in Glasgow this Friday (16/01), at a new indiepop night called "silence can break your heart" (gotta love hefner!) at The Captains rest in Glasgow. If you have the chance to go see them, don't miss it.

And then there's lots planned for the coming months, including new eps by The mexican kids at home, The just joans and Colin clary (yow!).

Have a great start of the year! xx