In which our hero ventures to the Borderline to catch an intimate M. Ward show only to be scolded by his security guard. She also bumps into a doppelganger of a fellow TLOBF staffer. Spooky.
February, 2009
The Brighton Port Authority – I Think We’re Gonna Need A Bigger Boat
Norman Cook’s high-concept compilation album features some big-name contributions, but ultimately fails to float this reviewer’s boat. Much.
Moriarty – Gee Whiz But This Is A Lonesome Town
From the backwaters of Americana folk come Moriarity. Part bluegrass, part olde folk and part country, their debut ‘Gee Whizz…’ reminds us what is good about indigenous American folk.
[Download] TLOBF Playlist #2.09
This month sees hotly tipped post-hardcore band The Tupolev Ghost snuggle up with some more laid-back tunes from perennial favourites Air France as well as the latest from The Thermals and Of Montreal. Plus a TLOBF Exclusive from Storsveit Nix Noltes! Enjoy!
A very special ATP: The Fans Strike Back competition
ATP usually have an introduction to the festival written by the curators which goes in the front of the festival programme. However as the co-curators for this event are The Fans, ATP thought that this time one of them should write it on behalf of fellow ticketholders!
Here We Go Magic – Here We Go Magic
Here We Go Magic, the latest surfacing of Luke Temple is an intriguing mix of textures that ultimately fails to live up to its promise.
On Song :: The Gay Blades
We managed to catch up with Puppy Mills, one half of kick ass NYC duo Gay Blades whilst Clark Westfield was busy (not) setting off smoke alarms in Brody Dale’s dressing room…
Florence & The Machine / Friendly Fires / White Lies / Glasvegas: NME Tour – Cambridge, 20/02/09
Valerio Berdini got down with the kids and experiences the yearly NME Awards tour that hit Cambridge…
Dan Auerbach announces trio of dates
The Black Keys main man Dan Auerbach, who’s recently released a solo album, has announced a trio of solo dates in May.
Nya Vågen #1
The first in our new series all about the burgeoning Swedish music scene; Nya Vågen (The New Wave). This month sees Victor Svedberg disect what is happening right now in Gothenburg, Stockholm and Malmö.
Sunny Day Sets Fire – Summer Palace
A band which features members from five different countries attempt to corner the market in romantic summery, lightly psychedelic acoustic guitar pop.
Telepathe – Dance Mother
If you’re like Sean Bamberger, and have an automatic bias against anything that is obviously “cool”, follow his footsteps and have a listen to the new Telepathe album, it may just surprise you.
Watch the new Black Lips video, plus European tour dates revealed
Black Lips are set to return on March 16th with their second album ’200 Million Thousand’. Prepare for vintage Lips: a snotty 14-track celebration of unadorned rock n roll and no-bullshit songwriting.
Conor Oberst reveals new album details
Conor Oberst and The Mystic Valley Band will release a brand new album on Wichita Recordings in May…
Benicassim announces latest line up for 2009
Benicassim has announced a clutch of new bands for this years line-up, its 15th year!
News on Phil Ek produced Animal Kingdom debut single, tour dates and video
London four-piece Animal Kingdom are set to launch their imminent tour with a nice treat for fans. Their debut single ‘Chalk Stars’, in a limited edition of 500, will be available only for fans at the shows, with each single containing its own unique artwork.
