Ah freedom. It's such a relief to finally have control over some of my own time. I'm sure that eventually this will grow tiresome and those itchy feet will to start to tickle, but for now, this is certainly suiting my mood.
This weeks musical introduction comes from Belfast Northern Ireland, in the shape of 'Girls Names', a self described Gothic pop band with shoe-gaze sensibilities. This description isn't too far off the mark to be honest. Although, the surf rock effects on their guitars should not pass without a mention, because it is their wonderful dirge that is cast across much of 'Dead To Me', 'Girls Names' hugely listenable latest album. Thematically, the songs are saturated in a pain and romance that evokes thoughts of damp and foggy skies. However, musically you are taken elsewhere, to a place oozing in sun soaked optimism and Crystal Stilts inspired execution. I like this.
