Mono’s fifth album may be beautifully presented and packaged, but Jude Clarke finds the integrated music/art/story of this cinematic post-rock ultimately disappointing.
March, 2009
TLOBF Interview :: Trouble Books
This spring, dream of sleepy morning cuddles soundtracked by the new EP by Trouble Books, whose debut album was one of TLOBF’s favourite lower-key releases of last year. Tom Whyman recently fired a few questions to frontman Keith.
Higamos Hogamos – Higamos Hogamos
A band that can’t quite decide on what it wants to be, their debut album would, with some clever editing, make a killer EP. Steve Lampiris reviews.
The Empty Set – As Neat As A New Pin
Almost certain to be the lost indie-pop classic of the year. According to Tom Whyman you literally have no excuse whatsoever for not listening to this album.
Hockey take the hype round Britain with new tour
Hockey, one of the most talked about bands of the moment, have announced a UK headline tour after their support slot with Friendly Fires next month.
Fanfarlo plot UK tour and reveal album release date
Fanfarlo, off the back of a series of talked about SXSW shows, embark on a UK tour in May… finally revealing the release date for their fantastic debut album
Reading & Leeds festival headliners announced
The line up for this years Reading & Leeds festival has been announced… but it’s not REALLY that exciting… You could probably take a guess as to who’s headlining and you wouldn’t be far off…
Heartless Bastards announce UK Tour
Fresh from a US tour with The Gaslight Anthem, Heartless Bastards have announced a clutch full of shows to tie in with their recently confirmed appearance at ATP curated by The Breeders.
Future Of The Left announce new album and tour
The Future of the Left have announced plans to release a new album in June, plus a UK tour to proceed in it May.
The Lemonheads return with covers album
The Lemonheads have announced plans to release their new album, of cover versions, through Cooking Vinyl in June.
Swan Lake – Enemy Mine
Canada supergroup Swan Lake prove that they are the very definition of collaboration on their new album.
Introducing :: Dinosaur Pile-Up
DPU are a hulking monster of rock machismo, splayed legs, riffs, insane drumming and the biggest bass sound you’ll hear in your life. We caught up with mainman Matt Bigland to find out their vital statistics.
Cambridge Folk Festival announces line-up
The Cambridge Folk Festival has announced it’s line-up for the 45th time. Featuring an eclectic mix of acts this year, lets hope the weather is better than last…
Dan Deacon – Bromst
Better than Animal Collective’s recent? Most definitely. Adam Elmahdi reviews the greatest album of 2009 so far…
Bat For Lashes – Two Suns
Two Suns: a daring, second album; one that is simultaneously bold and expansive and fragile and intimate. Andrew Grillo reviews the sophomore from one of Britains leading talents.
Bob Dylan gives away new track on website
Bob Dylan has made available on of the tracks from his new album free to download… but for a limited time only!
