Australian-only CD single version of The Pains' latest slice of brilliance, released by our good mates at Lost & Lonesome. Includes both songs from the 7", plus a demo version of "I Wanna Go All The Way" recorded all the way back in 2007! Very limited quantities.

The new single “Passion For Water”, the fifth one from Liechtenstein, displays a somewhat new sound. The patented vocal harmonies are of course still present, as well as the feel for making fantastic pop melodies, but the sound is clearer, and the melodies more summery and groovy The jangly title track is probably the most dancy Liechtenstein song so far, and it brings to mind an imaginary eighties British beach party, where Mighty Mighty, The Siddeleys, The Desert Wolves and The Man From Delmonte have been mixed into a cooling pop cocktail. With the trumpet raising “Passion For Water” to new heights, and the careful arrangements and beautiful vocal harmonies reminiscent of Dolly Mixture on “Spending Time With You”, this is a Liechtenstein partly searching for new directions. However, the earlier post punk influences are not forgotten but represented by the finishing, short and punk-oriented “On The Tram”. (Listen)

A companion to our just-released Never Mine single, this great 7" features two more ace new tunes. "Walk Into The World" might be their most pop moment yet. Total greatness.

Brilliant four song EP that lights the way towards The Lodger's third album, due on Slumberland in Spring 2010. "I Think I Need You" is shimmering, classic guitar pop that stands tall with Lodger favorites like "Let Her Go" and "The Good Old Days." The other three songs are gems as well, full of memorable melodies, bouncing bassline and piles of jangly guitars. Pressed on green vinyl and packaged in a lovely full-colour sleeve.

After last year’s debut success with “Stalking Skills” - and a frequent gigging around in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Germany and United Kingdom - Liechtenstein is finally back with a new 7” single! Included is a code that allows you to download the songs in mp3 format. (Listen)

Assembled by ex-Lorelei guitarist Matt Dingee, LU are as likely to reference Steve Reich as they are early '80s New York label 99 Record. The group have found a niche between avant garde exploration and post-punk firepower. Still eschewing lyrics in favor of intricate guitar and keyboard melodies, "Share the load" is their second full-length album.

LU are back charting the course of their optical art blueprint with this follow up to their self-titled 2001 debut. "Amateurs talk strategy" finds LU exploring below the surface, submerged in murky sonic territory. From the water-logged cow bell in "Cut the tentacle" to the deep space echo of a carousel off its axis in "Unicorn feeding time" LU delve down and don't come up for air.

Taken from their album How I Learned to Write Backwards. Includes an acoustic version with Spanish lyrics and the non-lp b-side "I'm So Glad To See You Go."