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Monday, 13 April 2020

Meritorio Records - Music for Gloves (The Maureens, Girlatones, Holy Tunics)


Released: 23 March 2020
Label: Meritorio
Listen and Buy Here

This is a great trio of songs, from artists on the Spanish record label - Meritorio. The label is a new discovery for me. Proceeds of the release will be  for providing protective gear to Hospitals, currently combating Coronavirus. 

A number of labels are taking part in this but this one caught my attention particularly.

The Maureens - Rain or Shine, is a lovely example of Byrdsian jangle. It is very strong melodically, with emotional lyrics and beautiful harmonies. The band are from The Netherlands and I was aware of their album from last year which has Teenage Fanclub vibes.

Girlatones are an indie pop band from Melbourne. 'Doing the Right Thing' is a fun song with simple yet catchy melodies. Their album 'Horn if You're Honky' from this year is well worth investigating too. The more melodic, sensitive side of indie pop. 

It ends with Holy Tunics - 60s Again. The song lives upto its title. It is very garage/DIY sounding production wise, and is a blast from the past. It does actually sound like it could be from that era. 

A superb selection of songs from a record label well worth checking out, and also for a great cause. A highly recommended listen.