http://notpop.co.uk Un Pop Music - Mostly, But Not Exclusively Female Artists Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:28:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Various summer commitments, including moving house, mean that posts on NotPop will be on pause for the next few weeks. Be patient :) http://notpop.co.uk/summer-holidays/2008/08/04/ A compilation by Robert Crumb... Enough said. The notes and illustrations alone make this hugely enjoyable. Essential. [audio:05 Liva.mp3] Leona Gabriel - ‘Liva’ (Martinique, French Carribean, 1932) from the album ‘Hot Women’ http://notpop.co.uk/hot-women-various-robert-crumb/2008/07/21/ Excellent! I managed to snag a copy of the out-of-pressing first album from Alela. She really should re release this one. Try ebay. As sublime as her first proper release The Pirate's Gospel. Rumored to be nearing completion on her next major release. I can't wait. Go over to Daytrotter for some free tunes... ... http://notpop.co.uk/alela-diane-forest-parade/2008/07/19/ The first post on NotPop from a Maltese band. Fronted by the voice of Alison Galea this is their forth album and very strong it is to. Beangrowers - ‘Not In A Million Lovers’ from the album ‘Not In A Million Lovers’ www.beangrowers.net MySpace http://notpop.co.uk/beangrowers-not-in-a-million-lovers/2008/07/18/ Her second album is a lovely folksy acoustic collection of very interesting cover versions. The third album from her, and her new band, is out soon and I am looking forward to it very much. Check out the UK tour dates on site/MySpace for later 2008. Kate Rogers - ‘St. Eustacia (Live)’ from ... http://notpop.co.uk/kate-rogers-seconds/2008/07/17/ This is a really mixed bag of tunes. Blues, Soul, Jazz and Gospel all make an appearance. Not all the tracks work for me, but she has one fine voice. An outstanding debut. Beth Rowley - ‘Almost Persuaded’ from the album ‘Little Dreamer’ www.bethrowley.com MySpace YouTube channel Wikipedia http://notpop.co.uk/beth-rowley-little-dreamer/2008/07/13/ A bit of a slow burner that doesn’t push too many boundaries, but none the less, a pleasant first full outing for Chandra and Leigh. [audio:07 Sky Open Up.mp3] The Watson Twins - ‘Sky Open Up’ from the album ‘Fire Songs’ www.thewatsontwins.com MySpace Wikipedia http://notpop.co.uk/the-watson-twins-fire-songs/2008/07/12/ Spurred on by that oh so catchy tune ‘Chick Habit’ used at the final scene of Death Proof, and recently used in a TV ad for Renault, I have been thoroughly enjoying this album by Elinor Blake aka April March. All good Ye-Ye fun. April March - ‘Mignonette’ from the album ‘Chrominance ... http://notpop.co.uk/april-march-chrominance-decoder/2008/07/11/ A great compilation of songs by the French Ye-Ye style singer Isabelle Marie Anne Gall. You will know this albums title track from the re-recording by April March that was used in the final scene of Death Proof. Here is the original from 1965. France Gall - ‘Laisse Tomber Les Filles’ www.francegall.fr Wikipedia http://notpop.co.uk/france-gall-vol-1-laisse-tomber-les-filles/2008/07/10/ Lali Puna haven't released anything since 2004, so it was a pleasant surprise to come across this remix album. Always a treat to listen to Valerie Trebeljahr's vocals. Lali Puna - ‘Micronomic’ originally from the album ‘Faking the Books’ www.lalipuna.com MySpace Wikipedia http://notpop.co.uk/lali-puna-i-thought-i-was-over-that/2008/07/09/