Blog: SoundsXP

Wow. What a way to mark your return. It's been over two years since ex Tidy Ups man Olov Antonsson's last record with Cocoanut Groove , and his quest for baroque indiepop perfection continues to satisfy at the highest level. This six-track EP is a masterclass in picking, choosing, merging and combining classic sounds into some exquisite and captivating songs that will make instant fans out of even those uninitiated with such orchestral pop delights. Title track 'Colours' is sixties French pop augmented by delicate brass, the occasional touch of flamenco guitar and a brief flurry of 'Paint It [...]