The Shaky Hands started life perceived in some quarters as a folk orientated band but they seem to have made a concerted effort to move away from that perception, as a straight-up indie-rock sound is more prevalent on sophomore album ‘Lunglight’.
January, 2009
Melody Klyman – Sovereign
Oh deary, deary me. Sean Bamberger is NOT a happy man as he suggests Melody Klyman’s recent ‘critically acclaimed’ release is about as emotionally affecting as a sock. A grey sock.
Keith – Vice and Virtue
Vice and Virtue, the full-length from Keith, turns out to be less inclusive and exciting that its title implies.
Super Furry Animals announce new album
Super Furry Animals have announced plans to release a new album in March, digitally, then on Rough Trade records in April. We have a tracklisting but no album title yet…
Frida Hyvönen – Silence Is Wild
Possibly the only time Swedish songstress Frida Hyvönen’s songs will EVER be compared to the vast musical output of Hulk
Hogan. Adam Elmahdi takes a closer look at the sophomore from the former touring partner of Jens Lekman.
Loney dear – St Giles Church, London 28/01/09
In a set that further reinforced the Scandinavian stranglehold on superior harmonic folk-pop; Loney dear perform a dazzling set in the intimate surroundings of St Giles Church in support of the soon to be released fifth album ‘Dear John’.
Phosphorescent – To Willie
Phosphorescent turns in a beautifully selected, performed and delivered tribute to Willy Nelson on this covers album: often world-weary, sometimes cynical, battle-hardened, but always moving and honest.
Patrick Wolf announces March tour dates
As a warm up for Wolf’s yet-to-be-announced world tour, the glitter-adorned, self-proclaimed lycanthrope has plotted a four-date tour in March.
Whole Schebang – Stranger Than The Weather EP
Whole Schebang have already put together three tiny EPs, and the three-song Stranger Than The Weather is the latest in their line of diminutive releases.
John Martyn RIP
It has been announced that John Martyn, one of the most influential artists to fuse folk, jazz and blues, has died at the age of 60.
Luke Haines – Bad Vibes: Britpop And My Part In Its Downfall
Simon Tyers examines the bitter, wry memoirs of the Auteurs and Black Box Recorder leader and “recovering egomaniac”. Damon Albarn doesn’t come out well.
Sky Larkin – The Golden Spike
Adam Nelson reviews the debut album from the Leeds hopefuls Sky Larkin but finds it difficult to be positive about it.
This Town Needs Guns announce UK tour
This Town Needs Guns have announced a UK tour plus details of a US release for their debut album in March.
Titus Andronicus – The Airing of Grievances
Kicking off with a rousing, shouted-in-unison “fuck you!”- self-conscious statement of intent if ever there was one- The Airing Of Grievances is just the album to give your sister… if she’s a loud, dirty, boozy sort of girl.
Doves announce new album, free download & tour!
As we promised last night, we’ve got further details of the latest album from Doves, some live dates, and details of a download!
