This album won’t change your life, but it’ll make a great soundtrack to the times that you let your hair down and be a man. Or a woman. Dependant on genitalia.
February, 2009
King Creosote signs to Domino, readies new material
King Creosote has signed to Domino for the release of his new album, due in April, and reveals some inspiration behind the writing of the lead single…
The Broken Family Band return with new album
The Broken Family Band return with a new album based on being nice to people. Ahhh. They also play a one off set in Glasgow in March.
The Gullivers – Ambulance EP
Lewis Denby encounters his very surprise of the year. The Gullivers ‘Ambulance EP’ is full of great music that belies the old comment of giving people a second chance…
4AD sneak in new signings before the transfer window closes!
The Big Pink, Broken Records and Camera Obscura have all penned deals with 4AD this week, with views to releasing new material in 2009!
Eddi Reader – The Songs Of Robert Burns (Deluxe Edition)
A soothing balm of heather scented romance and whiskey soaked melancholy. Valentine’s Day gift: sorted.
Pure Reason Revolution announce new album and UK tour
Pure Reason Revolution have announced the imminent release of new album ‘Amor Vincit Omnia’ on the 9th March. The band will also be supporting the release with a full headline UK tour.
The Drones announce new album, TLOBF rejoice
Announced today; Australia’s finest rock n roll exports The Drones release their eagerly awaited new album ‘Havilah’ via ATP Recordings on February 16th. Full details inside.
[Download] Brand new Heartless Bastards song inside!
Heartless Bastards released their third album The Mountain via Fat Possum this week. You can download the rollicking title track inside, plus details on their US tour and recent Daytrotter session.
Pearl Jam re-issue ‘Ten’. Exclusive video inside.
Pearl Jam have unearthed a host of unreleased tracks and special surprises from its vaults for a deluxe reissue of its fabled 1991 debut album, ‘Ten’. Full details, plus an exclusive video inside.
Hot Panda – Volcano… Bloody Volcano
Hot Panda are from Canada. They MIGHT sound like Wolf Parade and their album’s good, even if Tom Whyman has some difficulties in articulating it…
Vessels plan UK trek for April
Vessels, one of the best new bands in the UK, have announced an extensive tour of the UK in April. Catch them if you can…
The Veils return! New album and tour!
The Veils have announced a new album, via Rough Trade records, as well as a series of four live shows in London this month.
‘Bloctober’ as Bloc Party announce UK tour
Bloc Party have announced a month long tour of the UK, creating BLOCTOBER!
Andrew Bird – Noble Beast
Always a mystery, Andrew Bird’s fourth studio album finds the Chicago-born troubador at one with himself. Billy Hamilton reviews its sometimes luscious, sometimes languid, troves…
The Phantom Band – Checkmate Savage
There’s definitely something in the water North of the border. Another Scottish band playing epic, exciting and fantastic music. Matt Poacher reviews the debut album by The Phantom Band.
