Novelty Island

**Novelty Island** is the brainchild of Liverpool-based musician Tom McConnell, crafting shimmering indie pop with a nostalgic twist. Blending jangly guitars, psychedelic-tinged melodies, and witty lyrical observations, McConnell’s project feels like a time capsule of British psychedelia meeting modern DIY charm. Tracks like *The Only Train Driver In England* and *How Are You Coping with This Century?* showcase his knack for blending bittersweet storytelling with sun-kissed, retro-inspired arrangements, earning nods from the U.K. indie scene.

Drawing comparisons to acts like The Coral or Super Furry Animals, Novelty Island’s releases—including 2023’s *Apollo*—buzz with a playful, slightly surreal energy. Whether pondering rainy-day ennui (*Rainy*) or crafting surreal character sketches (*Foam Animals*), McConnell’s songs feel like quirky postcards from a parallel universe where ’60s pop and modern anxieties collide. Keep an ear out for his knack for turning existential musings into melodies you’ll hum all week.

Genres

Power Pop

Neo-psychedelic

Indie Pop

Alternative Rock

Dream Pop

Lo-fi

Art Pop

Folk Rock

Post-punk

Jangle Pop

Psychedelic Pop

Britpop

Related Artists

Tame Impala

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard

Car Seat Headrest

Temples

Glass Animals

The Smiths

Alex G

Bon Iver

Kate Bush

Sufjan Stevens

Vampire Weekend

Beck

Latest Release

Jigsaw Causeway

Novelty Island

Album - 10 Tracks - Released October 3, 2025