SACRED PAWS - Strike A Match (Sealed) (LP)

Rachel Aggs (bass,guitar dubs and member of Trash Kit and Shopping) and Eilidh Rodgers (drums, Golden Grrrls) released their debut EP Six Songs last year and have quickly followed it up with their debut album full of raucous and layered Afropop jams. It crackles with energy from the off; Rodgers' drumming is simple yet dotted with complex rhythms, while Aggs adds scratchy and brightly bouncing riffs which dance around the percussion. The album features 10 short but very sweet infectious guitar pop tunes. It will appeal to fans of The Raincoats, Sleater Kinney, and Warpaint. LP - Heavyweight vinyl with download card included.