{"title":"Taffy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaffy is a British singer from Deptford, in south-east London. She rose to fame with her Italo-disco hit 'I Love My Radio', which reached no.6 in the UK chart on 8th February 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith her catchy tunes and infectious energy, Taffy quickly became a household name in the music industry. Her unique blend of pop and disco captivated audiences across the globe, earning her a dedicated fan base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by artists such as Fun Fun, Valerie Dore, and Albert One, Taffy's music embodies the vibrant spirit of the 80s. 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The EP is a swirl of transcendental melodies, broken up by British pop sensibilities reminiscent of Elastica and The Stone Roses. \"The Breeders are reincarnated via Tokyo with feedback and gossamer female vocals\" The Times\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Club AC30","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50471073055051,"sku":"389124","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/e13c12e2-0b88-4e27-bf59-e548fb33e671_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727390407"},{"product_id":"deep-dark-creep-love","title":"Deep Dark Creep Love","description":"\u003cp\u003eCritically acclaimed Japanese indie-pop four piece Taffy return this year with their fifth studio album. \u003ci\u003eDeep Dark Creep Love\u003c\/i\u003e encapsulates the bands infectious, melodic take on the noise-pop genre, with a greater emphasis on big choruses and backing vocals than their previous work. The material has honed in on that classic Taffy contrast which is musically light but delves into dark places vocally. In tone it feels softer, but effortlessly dips into tracks such as \u003ci\u003eThe Bates\u003c\/i\u003e, based on Psycho's infamous lead and his sinister relationship with his mother. They've also recruited new guitarist Nao who's effectively built on the bands atmospheric guitar work and textured shoegaze sound. The LP masterfully showcases their renowned dreamy, sugar-sweet inflections, underpinned by Graham Coxon-esque 90's guitar riffs. A swirl of transcendental melodies, tracks such as \u003ci\u003eSunless Echo\u003c\/i\u003e and lead single \u003ci\u003eShe and She \u003c\/i\u003eare reverb-drenched, held in line by a solid and at times refrained rhythm section. Iris's unmistakable vocal backed with beautiful, psychedelic soundscapes. 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Iris added, \"During covid, we sadly lost some great artists and I myself have lost few of my loved ones. Not being able to meet in person for a long period of time, it felt as though it would go on forever. It made me realise who and what really matters to me. All those mixed emotions and feelings went into each and every one of the songs on the album.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the band's first new material in 5 years, Iris continued, \"I've missed the people, places, things, bands, shows, tours, just every little thing that we used to do and have, but at the same time I've also felt that everything and everyone was changing. 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