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Matt's Top 10 Releases Of 2023

Posted by Matthew Davies on

Matt's Top 10 Releases Of 2023

The man who needs know introduction, Matt, the creator and pillar of Tangled Parrot - since the year 2000! [This is Rich writing these intros if you hadn't realised, Matt's not pumping himself up, don't worry] Matt's done and contributed so much to local music scenes, putting on local and non-local acts (even from overseas!), and with the help and recommendations he can give to customers of the shop. I'm sure countless people like myself tie a lot of bands to Matt through him introducing them. The guy is a legend. Here's to another year and hope we get to...

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Richard's Top 10 Releases Of 2023

Posted by Matthew Davies on

Richard's Top 10 Releases Of 2023

Another year, another horrible attempt at keeping up with everything. Admittedly I just end up finding old releases/bands and falling head over heels with 'em (big ones this year for me was Sibylle Baier, Mulatu Astatke and Pharoah Sanders). That said, there were some great stuff this year, and here's a playlist of the new releases (and singles!) I've been enjoying. Shout outs to these releases that are also worth your time: The Caretaker Everywhere At The End Of Time (Stage 1) [Ambient]; Meg Baird Furling [Folk]; Thoom Fantasy For Danger [Pop/Electronica]; Colin Stetson When we were that what wept for the sea...

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Huw's Top 10 Releases Of 2023

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Huw's Top 10 Releases Of 2023

Huw has been with us a good while now, serving up delicious coffee and snacks in our Swansea location - regulars will be familiar with his naturally warm and welcoming disposition. His love and knowledge of music not only introduces customers to new music but always does with us too! Here's what made Huw's top ten releases of 2023! 10. THE IRONSIDES - CHANGING LIGHT Genre: Instrumental Soul On the fantastic Colemine label, an instrumental journey into funk and soul. The Ironsides are definitely one band to watch out for in the coming years. Favourite track: The Web. 9. SAY SHE SHE -...

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Jordan's Top 10 Releases Of 2023

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Jordan's Top 10 Releases Of 2023

Jordan is the latest face to grace the Tangled Parrot line-up, making sure customers in Swansea are fed, caffeinated and share the love of music. Jordan's enthusiasm probably tops everyone else's - his genuine excitement with music is infectious. Here are his top ten releases of 2023, in no particular order. OBLIQUE OCCASIONS - 危険な心痛 lp Genre: Instrumental Hip-Hop / Electronica Sit back and enjoy a splendid journey of chill, jazzy beats created by Oblique Occasions. True to his name, he keeps it delightfully oblique. DJ K - PANICO NO SUBMUNDOGenre: Experimental Electronica / Hip-Hop Emerging from the savage depths of...

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Matt's Top Ten Releases Of 2022

Posted by Matthew Davies on

Matt's Top Ten Releases Of 2022

Thank you to everyone who visited or bought from us through the year, it's been a huge help through these troubling times (for everyone). It truly means the world to us! See you next year! Here are Matt's top picks, in no particular order. VIAGRA BOYS - CAVE WORLD Genre: Noise Rock/Alternative RockSongs: Big Boy, Punk Rock Loser, Ain't No Thief.Label: Year0001 Didn’t take to Sweden’s Viagra Boys straight away. Was recommended them when discovered Amyl and the Sniffers and they didn’t have that directness, which I now appreciate - a bit like the punk rock of Fucked Up - they’re...

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