Glasgow’s Attic Lights have re-recorded a version of ‘I Could Be So Good For You’ to be used as the theme tune on the forthcoming new series of Minder. Eek.
January, 2009
Fever Ray – If I Had A Heart [Video]
Fever Ray, one half of the monumental swedish act The Knife, have unveiled the video for the single ‘If I Had a Heart’
Hazel Winter – Situation Normal Then
Bristolian singer songwriter formerly of the briefly lauded Blue Aeroplanes teams up with Portishead’s Adrian Utley for a walk on the wild side.
Geoff Ereth – Drunk With Translation
Lauren Down has spent many a week trying to decide what I think of Geoff Ereth’s particular orchestral folk offering, and having reached the strong conclusion that, with the exception of the almost unforgivable ABBA cover, she likes it. Well, sort of.
Elvis Perkins readies new album
Elvis Perkins, now with a full band, has announced plans to release a new album in March via XL.
EXCLUSIVE! Download a track from Alessi’s Ark debut
We’ve got an exclusive track from Alessi’s Ark debut album to give away to our readers!
Vetiver sign to Bella Union Records. Album due in March.
Announced meerly hours ago, Vetiver – the songwriting vehicle of the hugely talented Andy Cabic – have inked a deal with Bella Union records for the UK and European release of their 4th album Tight Knit.
The Whitest Boy Alive announce new album
The Whitest Boy Alive have unveiled plans for a new album, to be released in the Spring, with a UK tour to follow.
Royksopp announce new album
Royksopp have announced a new album for release in March, featuring a whole list of fantastic guest stars.
Release date and track list revealed for Neko Case newie
News reaches us that the eagerly awaited new Neko Case album Middle Cyclone will be released on Monday 2nd March. The fifteen-track album is Case’s first release since 2006′s ‘Fox Confessor Brings The Flood’.
renfro – Mathematics
renfro are an experimental electronica outfit with a peculiar style all to themselves – their sound is of electronics and systems breaking down.
New acts confirmed for ATP Festivals in May!
HEALTH, The Acorn, Shearwater, CSS and Supersuckers all added to this years ATP May Festivals. Fuck yes. Full details inside.
New Live DVD and Studio album due from Wilco
Our first news story of 2009 and it features one of our favourite bands. Could be a good year… Wilco have announced plans to release a live DVD to proceed a new studio album later in the year.
Introducing: The Buttless Chaps
They’ve been playing in their native Canada for over ten years, but TLOBF thinks it is about time the UK got better acquainted with Vancouver’s The Buttless Chaps.
Robert Wyatt – A Retrospective
One of the most treasured songwriters and performers the UK has ever produced. Rich Hughes takes a look back at Wyatt’s musical legacy.
