Indie of the cutesy slow tread, smalltown variety from a man in a long, unkempt straggly beard. He's called Kyle Thomas and he hails from Brattleboro, Vermont which seems to be the epicenter of a small scene right now, given that Thus Love among others also work from there.
King Tuff's new record is appropriately titled Smalltown Stardust and his songs are located around modest provincial pleasures, settling for friends and loved ones as opposed to yearning for the neon lights.
Thomas is akin to a Kurt Vile if he'd fallen at an impressionable age for Marc Bolan and Paul McCartney rather than Neil Young. The record is out now and will charm many and would almost certainly cast its spell on me given a couple of further plays. I'm going to let it do just that.
An altogether gorgeous record to chance upon on during a grey early afternoon when I really ought to be tidying my flat. One to add to your list.
Will give this a listen shortly, Bruce! Currently listening to the new Burlington, Vermont-based Dari Bay album. Well worth checking out, too!
ReplyDeleteI liked King Tuff btw!
ReplyDeleteOh brilliant Darren. More tips!
ReplyDeleteOk, check out the Arbor Labor Union album, too! It's like a rustic fIREHOSE... Also, the Spice World album for more lo-fi, Aussie indie...
ReplyDeleteBrilliant. I like Arbor Labor Union a lot and have written about their previous stuff on here. Can't wait to hear their new one.
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