Blog: Warped Reality

Slumberland Records is having a phenomenal renaissance right now. They've been releasing fantastic music for yonks (since 1989 or thereabouts). Inspired by the likes of Postcard, él, Fast Product, Sarah and early Creation, the label took C-86 (and its never-been-equalled mix of twee, lo-fi jangle and angular noise) as a jumping-off point for a musical aesthetic that's remained remarkably steadfast. Some 20 years and 80 releases later, the fickle public seems to have caught up with them at last. 'Bout time, I say. Today, their stellar roster includes shoegaze babies [...]

• Liechtenstein - Roses In The Park
• The Champagne Socialists - Blue Genes