I was telling you that Say Sue Me was to tour the US and play NYC in about three weeks. Well that gig will now be in November, not sure why. In a way it is good to me that it is a bit more spaced between the Cariño gig on the 28 and them the week after. I feel a gig a month I can probably go.

I have friends that have been going to gigs for so many months now and continue being healthy. I guess I am not that worried about health right now after getting infected in February. I should have some immunity for at least one or two more months. At the same time there is a new Omicron variant that they say will create another peak in infections.

But I want to go to see bands. Especially those that aren’t from NYC and that I won’t have much chances to see again if I miss this opportunity. For example Cariño is a true rarity. A band that sings in Spanish playing here, that is a true surprise. Say Sue Me maybe is not, they are in a label that have some muscle. But still, a band hailing from Busan and coming to NYC is something uncommon. So one has to do everything not to miss these opportunities!

The Harriets: I interviewed this fantastic Japanese band a long time ago! Their tape with “Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Moe” has been sold out for a long time too. But here is the good news, the Indonesian label Gerpfast Record is re-releasing the tape! It is limited to just 75 copies, so don’t miss it. Out on May 31.

Foliage: this project by Manuel Joseph Walker has been a favourite of mine for years now. Every time I have the chance to recommend one of his songs, I do. His latest single is “Can’t Go Anywhere”, a fine jangly track that has some beautiful melodies. There is even a video for it!

Mint Julep: another band I have followed the last few years is this duo formed by Keith and Hollie Kenniff. This latest release of them is actually a collection of covers, 7 in total, of the likes of Bananarama, Tears for Fears, Depeche Mode and more.

Stomp Talk Modstone: the Japanese band is back with “Mew”, a new full-length album with 20 songs! The band formed by Takamitsu Kawashima, Naoki Nishino, Kouta Hoshino, Megumu Asai and Ayumi Igarashi has been getting lots of praise for their brand of shoegaze. This new album seems to be available in digital format.

We.The Pigs: this record seems to be a must for everyone. At least that’s what I think. Released back in November the Swedish band has crafted a wonder. Released by the great Berlin based label Dreams Never End, the 12 songs shine and impress. I need to get a copy of this. I need to see if Jigsaw Records have copies!

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Ian Hadley on vocals, Nick Morgan on bass, Steve Chen on drums and Jamie Sinclair-Thomson on guitar were The Penny Drops.

The band hailed from Cardiff, Wales, according to the Facebook page Cardiff Music History. It was thanks to the Youtube channel that they have that I discovered three songs by this group: “To Sell Your Soul”, “Lost” and “The Chase”. These three songs come from a demo tape. Not sure if the band recorded another one as they were short-lived. The band was only around 1985 and 1986.

The only other interesting information about the band is that previously Nick Morgan and Jamie Reid-Sinclair had been in A Sound Reaction. After the demise of The Penny Drops, Jamie would be involved with The Third Uncles. With this last band the band would end up supporting the likes of The Weather Prophets, Mighty Mighty, The Jack Rubies and more.

And that’s all I can tell you about The Penny Drops. Anyone saw them live? Anyone remembers them?

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The Penny Drops – To Sell Your Soul