Zurück in die Zuflucht

Ein Glück gibt’s Musik. Man kann sich den Herausforderungen des Lebens also versuchsweise aussetzen – in dem Wissen, nach einer Weile zurück in die gewünschte Klangwelt abtauchen zu dürfen. Wir haben für die heutige Ausgabe einige Stücke zusammengesucht, die Zuflucht bieten, und zwar gleichermaßen für die Musiker:innen wie auch für deren Publikum.

Zurück in die Zuflucht war zu hören am Mittwoch, den 10.07.24 – 17:00-19:00 Uhr. Wdh.: Donnerstag, 11.07. von 7:00-9:00 Uhr und Samstag, 13.07. von 15:00-17:00 Uhr

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Hamburg UKW: 91,7 & 104,0 MHz & DAB+
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ArtistTrackLabel
Yea-Ming and The RumoursPretendingDandy Boy
The Alan BownTechnicolour DreamGrapefruit
VillagersI Want What I Don't NeedDomino
KarenCarrier BagOld Bad Habits
The Lionheart Brothers50 Souls And A Disco BowlRacing Junior
Bror ForsgrenLook At You GoPerfect Danger Records
Way DynamicOne Of A KindSpoilsport Records
Way DynamicSportsSpoilsport Records
The Heavy HeavyHappiness ATO Records
The Male GaysBe KindChapter Music / Amour Foo
MagonCarolDecember Square
FinomDirtJoyful Noise
Kelley StoltzHide In A SongDandy Boy / Agitated
Kelley StoltzAwake In A DreamDandy Boy / Agitated
MEMORIALSAcceptable Experience Fire Records
Sissy Space Echo & The Invisible CollaboratorsThe Butterfly (Fill The Frame)Old Bad Habits
Isobel CampbellDo or DieCooking Vinyl
Eliza NiemiNot Killing Bad EnergyTin Angel Records
Rui GabrielDreamy BoysCarpark
ParqsDream The World Awakeparqs-band.bandcamp.com
LaughingGarden PathMeritorio
Binary SunsetPas de fleurs feat. NuritOh, Sister Records
IschiaSleepSiluh
DIVESBe FineSiluh
Pedro The LionSanta CruzPolyvinyl
Sorry3000Es Ist Alles Nicht So SchlimmAudiolith
NeutralsWish You Were HereSlumberland
NeutralsThe Iron That Never SwungSlumberland
Pantomime HorsesLily MolitaSubjangle
MnevisSparks (Zig Zag)Red Brick Records
Fr¿kedalEllis ValsFysisk Format
Eva MayWhere Does The Time GoFull Time Hobby
Daisy RickmanBleujen an Howlself-released

Pop Underground

Im Schatten der Akropolis fand vergangene Woche die zweite Ausgabe des Pop Underground Festivals statt. Sagenumwobene Bands wie The Flatmates und Karen (mit Brilliant Corners-Sänger Davey Woodward) waren in Athen im familiären Rahmen zu erleben. Ebenfalls dabei: The Legendary Bang mit yours truly am Schlagzeug. In der heutigen Golden Glades-Ausgabe erfolgt ein kleiner Erlebnisbericht aus teilnehmender Beobachtung.

Pop Underground war zu hören am Mittwoch, den 29.05.24 – 17:00-19:00 Uhr. Wdh.: Donnerstag, 30.05. von 7:00-9:00 Uhr und Samstag, 01.06. von 15:00-17:00 Uhr

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Hamburg UKW: 91,7 & 104,0 MHz & DAB+
Berlin DAB+: Kanal 7B


ArtistTrackLabel
The InfinitesNight CleanerMeritorio
La Luz Good Luck With Your SecretSub Pop
Good MorningToyPolyvinyl
Marching BandBad TimesUrband & Lazar Music
Max BlansjaarBurning In Our NameBeanie Tapes
Jess LockeRocket To RideDot Dash / Remote Control
Penny ArcadeOne MoreTapete
Syd BarrettBaby LemonadeHarvest / EMI
Jake NicollSpeaking Is EasyTiny Room Records
Jake NicollMusic For No OneTiny Room Records
Way DynamicCandlelightSpoilsport Records
Chris CohenDamageHardly Art
Marina AllenDeep FakeFire Records
Susan JamesMagnificentself-released
Human BarbieSlow Downtherealhumanbarbie.bandcamp.com
CrabberDriftwoodJigsaw
CandymouseKing Of The PricksRaving Pop Blast!
The Candy DarlingsThat's Where Caroline LivesTeatime Records
The Brilliant CornersBrian RixMcQueen Records
KarenEstuaryOld Bad Habits / Raving Pop Blast!
Davey WoodwardMumbo In The JumboLast Night From Glasgow
Silver BiplanesTravelling By CandlelightOld Bad Habits / WIAIWYA
Socialist Leisure PartyDown With The KidsShambotic
The FlatmatesHappy All The TimeSubway Organization
Soundtracks & HeadRed SailsGlass Modern
Silent IndustryA Crow And A BabyOld Bad Habits
BMX BanditsMy Name Is Duglas Tapete
The PearlfishersWhen The Sun Comes BackÉMarina Records
Sparky BosqueI Won't Be Foundsparkybosque.bandcamp.com
Abigail LapellAnniversary SongOutside Music
Constant FollowerTurn Around For MeGolden Hum Recordings
LightheadedStill Sitting SundaySlumberland
The WesleysGreat Big SmileLittle Village Records
Dent MayTime Flies When You're Having Fun Carpark Records

Erste Sekunden

Die These ist ja bekannt: Alles entscheidet sich in den ersten Sekunden. Ob man das Jobinterview erfolgreich übersteht, mit wem wir unser Leben verbringen – aber natürlich auch, ob ein Song es vermag, uns direkt anzusprechen.

«First Second» haben Pulse Park ihr zweites Album benannt, was die Eingangsthese zugleich bestätigt und widerlegt, weil man eine Sekunde braucht, um den doppelten Sinn zu begreifen. Was unmittelbar erfreut und was sich erst mit der Zeit entfaltet: Beiderlei findet sich in der heutigen (wie überhaupt in jeder) Golden Glades-Ausgabe.

Erste Sekunden war zu hören am Mittwoch, den 17.04.24 – 17:00-19:00 Uhr. Wdh.: Donnerstag, 18.04. von 7:00-9:00 Uhr und Samstag, 20.04. von 15:00-17:00 Uhr

Stream online here: ByteFM
Hamburg UKW: 91,7 & 104,0 MHz & DAB+
Berlin DAB+: Kanal 7B

ArtistTrackLabel
Cool SoundsBug LifeChapter Music
Elephant StoneGoing UndergroundFuzz Club Records
The Lemon TwigsA Dream Is All I KnowCaptured Tracks
Sarah MaisonA La Clarte Du JourMuzul Productions
The Reed Conservation SocietyA Coeur JoieViolette Records
MagonBreakthrough BlitzDecember Square
Dana GavanskiLate Slap (feat. Cornelia Murr)Full Time Hobby
Dana GavanskiLet Them RowFull Time Hobby
Rural FranceTag AlongMeritorio
Holiday GhostsBig CongratulationsFat Cat
Max BlansjaarAnna MadonnaBeanie Tapes
Katie von SchleicherPileaSipsman Records
Dent MayCoasting On Fumes (feat. Jordana)Carpark Records
BMX BanditsHop Skip Jump (For Your Love)Tapete
Hooper CrescentLate Night TVSpoilsport Records
Hooper CrescentKaraoke LoveSpoilsport Records
Nights TemplarLonely Like the DevilPaisley Shirt Records
La LuzPoppiesSub Pop
Susan JamesTime Is Nowself-released
Nancy PriddyAnd Who Will You Be ThenRev-Ola
Way DynamicMaterialSpoilsport Records
Short CircusIn Another Lightshortcircus.bandcamp.com
Pulse ParkWide ArrayHall + Echo
Pulse ParkInertia and MassHall + Echo
Klaus Johann GrobeWhen You LeaveTrouble In Mind
Henny HerzThe ReaderInselgruppe
Pernice BrothersWhat We HadNew West Records
Pernice BrothersWho Will You BelieveNew West Records
The PearlfishersWe're Gonna Make A Hit Record, BoyMarina Records
House of ZenHigh FivesAburAc
John Canning YatesUnder Cobalt SkiesViolette Records

Best Of 2022

Although the new year is already in full swing, it’s always worth taking a look back. Here are some of my favourite albums released in 2022:

Michael Rault: Michael Rault

A warm and sonic depth runs through this self-titled album by Michael Rault. The songwriting of Harry Nilsson springs to mind, Emitt Rhodes or even Stevie Wonder. Amidst the lush harmonies and spacious analogue sound, you could almost get the idea that this is a lost work from the 70s that only recently has been rediscovered. But no: Michael Rault releases music since 2008. His present work is the second for Wick Records, which in turn are associated with Daptone. And shows a very mature and passionate songwriting. The sensitive quality is surely also related to the fact that many things changed in Michael Rault’s life: he left his partner, his manager and his backing band, moved from Montreal to Los Angeles and recorded some of the songs in his bedroom. But for the big production, for the smooth string and wind arrangements, there was plenty of help from his circle of friends and rounds off this historically well-inspired piece of classic pop just perfectly.

Apollo Ghosts: Pink Tiger

In their native Canada, Apollo Ghosts are already known and appreciated. The band was formed in 2009 around songwriter Adrian Teacher and drummer Amanda Panda. Most recently, they released an album with ambient tracks as well as a collection of local cover songs, whereby only artists from Vancouver were re-scored by Apollo Ghosts. And now, titled Pink Tiger, there is a regular studio work that deserves special attention: Pink Tiger by Apollo Ghosts was created over the last three years: 22 songs, divided into two chapters: Pink features the acoustic version of the band. It shows a smooth and clever songwriting, in which Teacher undergoes a self-analysis. During the recordings he had the feeling that everything was falling apart: his father was dying and he also lost part of his hearing. The second chapter – Tiger – was recorded a year later and celebrates the endurance of friendship, music and hope. Garnished with strumming guitars, the three piece presents some good old energetic indie rock. So this double-album shows two different sides of one and the same band. And the good thing is: both are absolutely entertaining from beginning to end.

Papercuts: Past Life Regression

Music that refers to the baroque pop of the 60s is still occasionally produced today. For example, by Jason Quever and his project Papercuts. Past Life Regression, his eighth album, sounds very organic and you can hear that the man behind Papercuts not only writes songs but also works as a producer for others: Sugar Candy Mountain, Cass MacCombs or Beach House –  they all have placed themselves in his trusting hands. When Quever himself plays music as Papercuts, his songs often have a melancholic touch and the vintage-heavy sound palette plays well into his hands.

Partner Look: By The Book

When two people wear the same or a very similar outfit, one often speaks of a partner look. I didn’t realise until now that this term is only common in German-speaking countries and tends to cause confusion elsewhere. But that’s exactly why a band from Melbourne has named itself after this pseudoanglizism. The quartet Partner Look consists of the German-born sisters Ambrin and Anila Hasnain and their partners Dainis Lacey and Lachlen Denton. All four musicians are also involved in other music projects: Cool Sounds, The Ocean Party and Studio Magic and also move in related pop terrain. They play through their debut very nonchalantly: By the Book by Partner Look is an album that offers very good entertainment in its casual, charming way.

Dana Gavanski: When It Comes

Dana Gavanski and her music have been on my radar from the very beginning. I’ve watched her songwriting evolve from humble, soulful folk to a more daring art-pop direction. On her second album, When It Comes, the Serbian-Canadian songwriter is coming a step closer to the wondrous sound world of Robert Wyatt. She has a very playful and honest style, and like Wyatt, it’s the fragile voice that really carries you away. Hard to believe, but it wasn’t long ago that Gavanski lost her voice due to illness. Thankfully, she’s back again and in great shape and has delivered this wonderful, timeless yet beautifully idiosyncratic album that sadly far too few people know about. Also check out the live report from last year’s Reeperbahn Festival. It was a very special event!

Way Dynamic: So Familiar

There are always cultural hotspots, places where a lot of talented musicians gather at one time and create something special: an exceptional sound that stands for a certain time and a certain place. One such hotspot at the moment is clearly Melbourne in Australia. Good projects are springing up like mushrooms and everything is somehow connected. Way Dynamic is the name of the project of the Australian Dylan Young. Young, who was just touring as a drummer with Emma Russack & Lachlan Denton as well as Snowy Band. He played two gigs each evening and now presents his ambitious solo project: Way Dynamic. On his stunning debut So Familiar, Young shows a knack for putting together familiar retro sounds in a new way. The sound of the American West Coast and the early 70ties shimmers through, yet it is not simply copied. Once again, I’m amazed at how a single person manages to replace an entire band so effortlessly.

No Frills: Downward Dog

Downward Dog is the fabulous debut of the Canadian band No Frills. In their own words, this is a collection of DIY pop hits with serious themes such as depression, despair, life and death. But most of all, this band wants to have fun! And that is noticeable all along the record: No Frills from Toronto moves quite nonchalantly through the songs. Also the recording process was exceptional. For example, the singer wore a hygiene mask and sang through a toilet paper roll attached to the microphone. Just to capture the right sound for his voice. This pretty much sums up the album – lots of ideas floating around to discover!

Pete Astor: Time On Earth

Pete Astor and his bands The Loft and The Weather Prophets are among the best Creation Records had to offer in the 80s. And British songwriter is still a very good storyteller: Time On Earth is the name of his new album, and as on its predecessor One For The Ghost, the theme of „life after death“ plays a central role. Pete Astor shows himself reflective and personal, and he knows exactly what he is singing about. Dealing with death can be a cheerful and comforting thing when you think of dear friends who have recently passed away and are sorely missed. Life goes on while Pete Astor created one of his most beautiful albums.

Vertraute Klänge

Allerhand vertraute Klänge gibt es heute bei Golden Glades – und dies, obwohl wir es vornehmlich mit Erstlingswerken zu tun haben. «Old music is very direct, emotional and to the point; it involved camaraderie – people sharing and playing together». So (v)erklärt Ben Schwab, weshalb der Westküsten-Sound der 1970er Jahre gerade wieder so angesagt ist. Der Kalifornier gibt sein Debüt als Sylvie und ist zugleich als Teil des Softrock-Kollektivs Drugdealer aktiv.

Der Australier Dylan Young alias Way Dynamic setzt ebenso offenherzig auf Retroklänge. Folglich treffend ist sein Debütwerk «So Familiar» betitelt. Obwohl bestens im heimischen Melbourne vernetzt, hat Way Dynamic hier im Alleingang opulent-eklektizistische Klanglandschaften kreiert.

Vertraute Klänge war zu hören am Mittwoch, den 02.11.22 – 17:00-19:00 Uhr.
Wdh.: Donnerstag, 03.11. von 7:00-9:00 Uhr und Samstag, 05.11. von 15:00-17:00 Uhr

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Berlin DAB+: Kanal 7B


ArtistTrackLabel
SoftlanderElmo Atomic BombOh, Sister Records
Marker StarlingYet You Go OnTin Angel Records
lazylazyNothing For No Onelazylazymusic.bandcamp.com
Frankie CosmosAbigailSub Pop
Frankie CosmosEmpty HeadSub Pop
The ChantsA Man Without A FaceGrapefruit
Cormac O CaoimhDidn't WeBaby Moon
Robert ForsterShe's A FighterTapete
EggSHow It Was BeforeHowlin' Banana / Prefect Rec
Laure BriardNe pas trop rester bleueThird Eye Stimuli
Maria Rode_sRecordarteElefant
Lia PaminaEncriptadoElefant
Way DynamicFoodwaydynamic.bandcamp.com
Way DynamicMarionwaydynamic.bandcamp.com
Dear NoraFruitful StreamsOrindal
Lewis McLaughlinRollin' OnMonohands Records
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Model ShopCompilation TapeMeritorio
The Go! TeamLook Away, Look AwayMemphis Industries
The Natural LinesIt's A TrapBella Union
UltracrushBruiseself-released
Maxine FunkeSouth DunedinDisciples
Andi SchoonThe Boy and the Mantledeformationprofessionnelle.bandcamp.com
FloorbrothersNewsouthwalesIkarus Records
Say Sue MeElevate Me LaterDamnably
The ClienteleThe NeighbourTapete
Bill PritchardTrenthamTapete
Cozy SlippersRemiKUS / Subjangle
TH Da FreakThe CallHowlin' Banana Rec
DrugdealerBaby (feat. Tim Presley)Mexican Summer
SylvieShooting StarFull Time Hobby
DisqPrize Contest LifeSaddle Creek
the sheavesHit SillyMoone Records

Zurück in die 1970er

Wohl kaum ein Jahrzehnt war musikalisch so vielseitig wie die 1970er-Jahre: Punk und Funk, Avantgarde und Disco, Reggea und Progrock. Doch es ist vor allem der geschmeidige AM Pop, der sich in aktuellen Variationen in dieser Golden Glades-Ausgabe wiederfindet:

Marina Allen bewahrt mit ihrem zweiten Album «Centrifics» den künstlerischen Geist des Laurel Canyon. Ihre Songs klingen auf Anhieb vertraut, obwohl die Arrangements allerhand Wendungen vollziehen. Ihr kalifornischer Kollege Chris Cohen hat mitgeholfen, diesen warmen und vielseitigen Sound umzusetzen.

Auch die in Salt Lake City ansässige britische Künstlerin Suzanne May aka Fonteyn orientiert sich an der Songwriterschule der 70er Jahre. Ihr Debüt «Trip the Light Fantastic» erinnert an The Carpenters oder Carole King.

Einen etwas anderen Eindruck des Jahrzehnts vermittelt die vom Kulturwissenschaftler Jon Savage zusammengestellte Compilation «Symbols Clashing Everywhere». Wie der Name schon andeutet, ist hier eine Auswahl der seinerzeit koexistierenden Genres vertreten, vornehmlich aus den Jahren 1977-1979.

Zurück in die 1970er war zu hören am Mittwoch, den 21.09.22 – 17:00-19:00 Uhr.
Wdh.: Donnerstag, 22.09. von 7:00-9:00 Uhr und Samstag, 24.09. von 15:00-17:00 Uhr

Stream online here: ByteFM
Hamburg UKW: 91,7 & 104,0 MHz & DAB+
Berlin DAB+: Kanal 7B


ArtistTrackLabel
Stephen BaileyThe HolderThird Eye Stimuli
Living HourMiss Miss MissKanine
Son ParapluieA l'assaut du ciel f/ Isobel Campbell80 Proof Records
Aoife Nessa FrancisThis Still LifePartisan Records
Marina AllenCeladonFire Records
Chris CohenMonadCaptured Tracks
Marina AllenHalfway HomeFire Records
Judee SillJesus Was A Cross MakerAsylum
Way DynamicSo Familiarwaydynamic.bandcamp.com
The DiodesTired of Waking Up TiredAce Records
Brian EnoKing's Lead HatAce Records
Sunbeam Sound MachineParadiseDot Dash/Remote Control
The Boys with The Perpetual NervousnessOld Pictures of OurselvesBobo Integral
Bill CallahanCoyotesDrag City
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TriptidesI'm With YouCuration Records
Max GowanGuardianSound As Language
FonteynThese DaysBorn Losers Records
FonteynSavannahBorn Losers Records
Rozi PlainAgreeing For TwoMemphis Industries
SoftlanderBoliviaOh, Sister Records
Arthur VerocaiCabocloMr. Bongo
Tim BernardesFaltaComala
Kate BollingerRunningGhostly International
Andi SchoonBurd Ellen and Young Tamlanedeformationprofessionnelle.bandcamp.com
The Düsseldorf DüsterboysGangsterStaatsakt
Horse Jumper of LoveI Poured Sugar in Your ShoesRun For Cover
Alex GMiraclesDomino
The Slow SummitsTime's On Your SideHundreds and Thousands Rec
The OrchidsEchos (Have Hope)Skep Wax
Weyes BloodIt's Not Just Me, It's EverybodySub Pop
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