Released in 1984 as a single, 'Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops' features Elizabeth Fraser's ethereal vocals layered over shimmering guitars and a driving rhythm. This iconic song, found on the EP 'The Spangle Maker', showcases the Cocteau Twins' dreamy, atmospheric sound, defining a generation of alternative music.
Okay, guess I should do a #introduction, hopefully I do this correctly.
I'm a trans undergraduate philosophy student. I hope to post about music (right now I've been listening to #dreampop and #deathmetal) and also about the stuff I'm reading.
Ever since discovering her through Art Ensemble Of Chicago’s “We are On The Edge”, I have grown more fond of Moor Mother’s genius with each release. Add Lonnie Holley and she takes it to a whole new level.
I never really remember the order of the words in the hashtag #MusicWomenWednesday, but here is my weekly recommendation and the EP that I listened to first thing this morning:
#Radio Irrtum! is a German language #radioShow exploring the sonic vastnesses of the underground. Emitted transmissions may raise your attention for new unheard #music all over the genre spectrum from all over the world. Btw.: Forget about that German language aspect - it's all about the music… as in:
But can you withstand the genre jumping overdoze?
This time the Fediverse is represented via one track by #Sitka, which is the most talented @oleksiy !
Also lots of powa female energy in it! And... tape machines!
On top of that thanks to @mistfunk for raising my attention towards @pixelblip (not active here anymore unfortunately) so I could inject his animated #Teletext art into my video teaser (see below!).
As always I'll post playlist and manuscript later here (provided I’m at home, else it will come up the day after). And if you have questions about the music – I'll gladly answer! Just ask!
C U all tonight! :)
↑↑↑ English version above, the German one is still below ↓↓↓
Der Underground hat angeklopft und will seine Bandschleifen zurück! Oder Bandschleichen. Was weiß denn ich?
Jedenfalls — 1 Monat is rum, Radio Irrtum! ist wieder da! Und zwar Samstag Abend, 20 Uhr über Alex Berlin auf FM 91MHz/DAB+ Ch.7D (Stream URL oben).
Radio Irrtum! ist meine Radiosendung, in der wir zusammen die Weiten des musikalischen Untergrunds erforschen mittels Musik folgender Genres:
fast schon gotischen (so sagt man, oder?) Shoegaze Dreampop
I did not made my homework and I have nothing prepared for this #MusicWomenWednesday (by @loewe) but everyday is a perfect day for the sweet and soothing voice of Elena Tonra, within or without Daughter.
#GreatAlbums1980s - #CocteauTwins – Treasure (1984). The dreampop with which the Twins are most aligned takes flight on this, their third album. The music on "Ivo" and "Lorelei" breathes lighter than the gothier sounds of previous LPs and EPs.
"Beatrix" has an almost Baroque feel, and "Pandora" is a blissful trip to the clouds. Occasionally the electro-stomp intensifies, as on "Persephone" and "Amelia," adding variety to Treasure's colorful textures.
Lush – Tiny Smiles (youtu.be) Italian
Spooky...