It’s “best of” time for San Diego-based alt rock band Switchfoot.
January, 2009
White Lies – To Lose My Life
Tom Whyman reviews the debut album by one of the most hyped acts of last year, White Lies. Readers of a nervous disposition and those who find swearing offensive should not enter…
The Wrens begin recording new album (yes, definitely this time!)
The Wrens have finally broken cover and started recording their fourth album. Honest! They’re even given away the first track to download NOW!
Loney Dear premier three new songs on Bandstand Busking
Bandstand Busking’s most recent set features Loney Dear premiering material from his eagerly anticipated new album, Dear John, and featuring a familiar TLOBF face on guitar…
Franz Ferdinand – ‘Ulysses’ [Video]
The latest video from Franz Ferdinand for their new single ‘Ulysses’.
Papercuts sign to Memphis Industries, ready new album
More new album news! This time it’s Papercuts whose third album will be released by Memphis Industries in the UK.
Animal Collective – Merriweather Post Pavilion
Less “how weird can you go” than you might think, Animal Collective’s ninth album is an admittedly odd, but cerebral and engaging experience.
Bat For Lashes reveals ‘Two Suns’
Bat For Lashes has confirmed details of a new album, due in April, working with some rather impressive names…
The Walkmen announce new single, tour UK
‘In The New Year’ will be released as a limited edition 7″ and download on February 23rd. In support of this, the Brooklynites will return to our shores for a brief jaunt including a date at London’s Scala to celebrate their record label’s fifteenth birthday.
Peter Broderick tours UK next month
Peter Broderick has announced a UK tour for next month, taking in some great venues and appearing at a special Bella Union Valentines party!
Between the Pine – Friends, Foes, Kith and Kin
The sophomore release by Between The Pine touches all the bases from Amerian indie to British folk – a carefully orchestrated record with plenty to recommend. Lewis Denby reviews.
Fancy watching Emmy The Great and The Leisure Society for free this Sunday? Read on..
If you’re brave enough to drag yourselves away from the Hollyoaks omnibus and brave the cold this coming Sunday (11th January), you’ll be able to catch The Leisure Society and Emmy The Great perform a small set. Details inside.
Napoleon IIIrd mini-album announced, tour with Wild Beasts
Napoleon IIIrd returns next month in support of brand new EP/mini-album Hideki Yukawa, the first release since the cult success of his 2007 debut ‘In Debt To’. Download an EXCLUSIVE track inside..
Black Britanyaa – The Windrush Volume 2
Though laced with bitterness for what has gone before and continues to afflict, Black Britanyaa are looking for inclusive common ground and are proud in their righteous message to the black and most definitely British youth of the UK.
Fanfarlo to play London this weekend!
Friends of TLOBF, Fanfarlo, have announced a one-off data in London for this coming Sat!
