Songs for a Rainy Afternoon

Epic45 - England Fallen Over

The term "Atmospheric" is used in abundance, and often abused, in such music reviews. When it comes to actually describing the music, rather than rattling on about who a band is or what influences them, it's an important word. Start with an innocent melody weaving its way through a drum loop and synth, and before you know it the vocal enters the mix telling you the one thing that's on most people's minds - time. Listen to this one with the curtain open as the splashes hit the window. New songs from their soon to be released album, 'May Your Heart Be the Map', here.

From the 'England Fallen Over EP'. Released on Make Mine Music. Buy.


Guillemots - Burnt

One of the only bands that springs to mind where the female member of the band isn't overwhelmed by ego, either from herself or her fellow male band mates. Fyfe Dangerfield may take a little liberty in stealing the first refrains of "She" by Elvis Costello, but then Aristazabal Hawkes' innocent vocal comes and adds the ganache to this cake.

From the 'We're Here' single. Released on Fantastic Plastic. Buy.