Jeremy Warmsley gives away a track for Valetines Day and curates an all-day gig at the Slaughtered Lamb this coming Sunday.
February, 2009
El Perro del Mar returns with new album, collaborates with Studio
Swedish songstress El Perro del Mar as she’s more commonly known) is releasing a brand new record on April 1st. That news in itself is exciting enough, but add to the equation that El Perro has teamed up with Rasmus Hägg of Studdio to make ‘Love Is Not Pop’, the anticipation levels literally go through the roof.
Ane Brun – Changing of the Seasons
Originally released in the Spring of 2008, Ane Brun’s fourth album ‘Changing of the Seasons’ is only now recieving a UK release. Andy Johnson reviews.
Ladyhawke announces full headling tour
Ladyhawke has announced a series of UK dates for May, her first full headline tour for some time…
Frida Hyvönen – Bush Hall, London 05/02/09
It must be something in the water. Sweden seems to produce charming purveyors of joyous melodies and swoonsome harmonies by the dozen, and Frida Hyvönen is yet another fine addition to the country’s impeccable musical tradition.
The View – Which Bitch?
A quirky hit-and-miss affair reminiscent of a noughties answer to The Faces. But there’s a lot to like, and a lot you might not expect as these scallies show signs of maturing.
MONO announce Albini produced new album
Just in time for their 10-year anniversary, MONO return with their fifth studio album, Hymn To The Immortal Wind due to be released March 30th via Conspiracy Records.
The Virgins announce tour and video, get close to Peaches Geldof
NYC indie-funk sleazepop upstarts The Virgins have announced a one off Club NME show this March, and a headline UK tour in April.
Brakes – Cambridge Junction 06/02/09 [Photos]
On a cold, icy and difficult night for public transport, Brakes headlined an all-ages gig in Cambridge. As it was the first TLOBF meet of 2009, curry and beer were consumed to both celebrate and keep the cold at bay.
Sleeps In Oysters – We Kept The Memories Locked Away Like The Beetles Of Our Childhood, or How To Appreciate Someone Who’s Always Around
This is an interesting album, in the way it deals with instruments and the way it weaves together narrative, both musically and lyrically. Blackbirds, spiders and bees appear in a patched-together inscrutable twisted fairy tale.
Air France – No Excuses [Video]
Marcus Söderlund is arguably one of the most in demand video directors in Swedish indie-dom at the moment. Having recently worked with Loney Dear he has also just wrapped up work on a short with Air France for their new single ‘No Excuses’.
Death – …For The Whole World To See
Recorded in 1975 and never released until now, Drag City bring us the electrifying debut by Detroit proto-punk three-piece Death. Andy Johnson reviews.
Alela Diane – To Be Still
Currently being talked up by a Mr Guy Garvey, Alela Diane releases her second album. Catriona Boyle finds out if it’s worth the lip service.
Various Artists – Rough Trade Counter Culture 08
The annual staff handpicked compilation of the most exciting, offbeat and plain curious music to have emerged last year, from folk to dubstep to, um, shitgaze.
Art & Music fuse at festival in Barrow in Furness this month
A art and music festival is taking place at Barrow in Furness on February 28th with a whole host of great bands and artworks to see.
