THE REAL GONE SINGLES BAR #172

Welcome back to the Real Gone Singles Bar, the place where we explore some of the more interesting individual tracks that have landed in our inbox over the past couple of weeks. This time around, we’re pleased to share some adult oriented pop-rock, new works from a couple of great singer songwriters, a slice of great power pop from Australia…and more besides. As always, we hope you find something new to enjoy!

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TINY MAGNETIC PETS – Astralux EP

Back in 2025, Irish synth poppers Tiny Magnetic Pets released ‘Harmonious Grey’, a four track EP that combined some strong songwriting chops with some very familiar sounding 80s and 90s inspired sounds. The lead track, ‘Low Places’ mixed the band’s poppier instincts with a slightly sinister, low sounding synth riff that created a hook that worked even more directly than any of the band’s lyrics.

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THE REAL GONE SINGLES BAR #169

Welcome back to the Real Gone Singles Bar, the place where we explore some of the more interesting individual tracks that have landed in our inbox over the past few weeks. This time around, we’re pleased to share a piece of retro pop, a great track from an up and coming singer songwriter, a slab of ambient desert rock, and more besides. As always, we hope you find something new to enjoy!

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THE REAL GONE SINGLES BAR #166

Welcome back to the Real Gone Singles Bar, the place where we explore some of the more interesting individual tracks that have landed in our inbox over the past few weeks. This time out, we’ve got the return of an up and coming singer songwriter, a quirky piece of alt-pop, a retro sounding synth banger, a solid offering from a still-new Irish vocalist, and more besides. As always, we hope you find something new to enjoy!

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THE REAL GONE SINGLES BAR #165

Welcome back to the Real Gone Singles Bar, the place where we explore some of the more interesting individual tracks that have landed in our inbox over the past few weeks. This time out, we bring you an unheard offering from the most cult of shoegaze bands, a track with post punk leanings, a couple of tunes with a huge 90s influence, something with a guest spot from Elvis Costello…and more besides. As always, we hope you find something new to enjoy!

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