Swiss independent label A Tree in a Field Records is hitting you this time with a triple reverb attack from Roy & the Devil’s Motorcycle. The four piece around the three Stähli brothers unveils a most unpolished garage/basement sound on their new 7 inch single I’ll Sing You a Song. The title track and Sweet Reputation both lead us back to good old Velvet Underground but with an unmistakable 21. century appeal and a juvenile charm.

After switching to another side (and to a speed of 33 rpm) things get a bit peculiar  with Rock’n’Roll Soldier – it’s a bright psychedelic tune infused with traditional reggae sound. It made me ponder a bit about this strange combination, although I’m aware that this is far from unprecedented… Actually, the term Jamaican fusion sounds like a horrible idea in theory (with numerous mainstream examples supporting this notion) but if you consider Bad Brains, Serge Gainsbourg or Polish post punk pioneers, Brygada Kryzys for example, the outcome can be the coolest thing ever. Roy & the DMC’s  effort is by all means within the cool league!

Order the vinyl from A Tree in a Field Records and check it out for yourself!

Hungarian Austrian jazz singer film maker enfant terrible femme fatale, Réka Csiszér
Thai Vietnamese Parisian burlesque performer, Lala Morte
Swiss musician, Simone form The Pussywarmers
Italian musician, Nene from Movie Star Junkies
recorded Dawn Penn’s reggae hit from 1967, You Don’t Love Me
in a Billy Holiday and a Jane Birkin style French versions.

The Me’s – Oui Oui Oui

7″ by Voodoo Rhythm Records

If you know The Pussywarmers then you will be surprised. There is no trace of the punk swing. Chansons, folk ballads, psychedelic beats, rocks and seagulls on a tropical coast. I like this better than the previous albums, but one thing is missing for me, the polyglotry.

The Pussywarmers and Réka – I Saw Them Leaving by Wild Honey

And look this: a 7″ by Réka Csiszér a „Hungarian Austrian Jazz Singer Film Maker Enfant Terrible” Femme Fatale + Lala Morte a „Thai Vietnamese Parisian Burlesque Performer” + Simone (Pussywarmers) + Nene (Movie Star Junkies). They recorded Dawn Penn’s reggae hit from 1967, You Don’t Love Me in a Billy Holiday and a Jane Birkin style French versions. It’s released by Voodoo Rhythm

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D.Charles Speer is a guitarist. Grew up in Deep South of America. Moving to New York in the early 90s. Member of No-Neck Blues Band, a folk, drone, psychedelia, free jazz, noise and everything big band, who like to use the wharves, parks, rooftops and other unusual places for performances, so their shows have been shot down frequently by police. He likes and plays Greek and Arabic music. And rock’n’roll, blues, country and rockabilly

D Charles Speer & The Helix – Double Exposure LP by Thrill Jockey