Double Date: True Panther & Turnstile

Every now and again one of our favourite UK labels, Turnstile lets some of their favourite people curate a 'Bento' featuring tracks from their favourite bands. That's a whole lot of favourite. This time, they're on to a real winner by pairing up with New York label True Panther Sounds; home of Lemonade, Janka Nabay, Tanlines and Glasser. Here's what they've put in their box...

Sonny & The Sunsets are a project led by San Francisco's Sonny Smith. They have a limited edition LP available on Soft Abuse but this track comes from a recent SF-based compilation on Secret Seven Records.



Broken Strings were one of the first ever True Panther releases. The lp pressing of this album is totally sold out, but mp3s are still available on Amie Street. Adam Croce is currently playing in Rainbow Bridge



Light Asylum are one of our favorite new bands from New York. Their compositions somehow manage to be both minimal and totally epic, anchored by the ebullient and mind-blowing vocals of Shannon Funhess.



Water Borders are a brand-new SF based band featuring former members of New Thrill Parade. Eerie and claustrophobic but with wonderful melodies bubbling just under the surface.



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