What the show lacked in depth, it made up for in visceral, foot-tapping musical thrills, with Matt Ward’s impassioned piano playing and some top-notch old school blues jamming ensuring that things rarely got dull.
March, 2009
Sebastien Grainger and The Mountains – S/T
Death From Above 1979 man finds synth power pop. Ouch. Ever wandered what it would sound like if The Killers decided to cover The Thermals? What about if they were covering The Thermals doing a cover version of Andrew WK? Read on…
Le Reno Amps – Tear It Open
With some awful power-pop and great punk made by the same band on the same record, this is an unusual album: one that defies explanation.
Love Is All – A Hundred Things Keep Me Up At Night
‘A Hundred Things Keep Me Up At Night’ is an enjoyable throwaway listen that doesn’t ever seek to promise more than it delivers. Andrew Grillo reviews the sophomore from the Swedish saxophone toting noiseniks.
New Tortoise record! – Beacons of Ancestorship
Tortoise have announced plans to release a new album on Thrill Jockey in June. For further details, hit the link!
Marilyn Manson to release free download from forthcoming album
It’s a slow news day, so we’ll post this info on the upcoming new album from Marilyn Manson who’s giving away a track this week on his official website.
Bonnie Prince Billy – Beware
‘Like finding a penguin in the Bahamas’. Ro Cemm is troubled to find saxophone solos, flutes and the kitchen sink thrown into the production of Will Oldham’s latest as Bonnie Prince Billy.
The Decemberists – The Hazards Of Love
The Decemberists follow up the excellent Crane Wife with another album-long love story. How does ‘The Hazards Of Love’ stack up? Read on to find out.
TLOBF Festival Guide 2009
Ah, the great British festival. We love them, you love them. Which is why we’ve compiled THE definitive list of all the outdoor events worth bothering with this Summer.
Leo Abrahams – The Grape and the Grain
Subtle, instrumental and affecting, this album from Leo Abrahams is as much a grower as its title suggests. Andy Johnson reviews.
The Balky Mule – The Length of The Rail
Packed with pretty melodies and lyrical grace and style, it’s these elements that deserve your recognition far more than the random aural fireworks which punctuate the songs contained in The Length Of The Rail.
Leonard Cohen’s “Live In London” Now Streaming on NPR
You can stream Leonard Cohen’s new live release over at NPR from today – a chance to see one of the live sets from last years run of shows in London.
WIN tickets to see Soap & Skin next week in London
WIN WIN WIN! We’ve got a pair of tickets for the Soap & Skin date at London’s Bush Hall next week to give away!
The Rakes – Klang!
The third album from second-wave post-punkers with songs about boozing, smoking and pulling. Is their failure to mature depressing or strangely admirable? Jude Clarke tries to decide.
Crystal Antlers confirm May tour
Crystal Antlers have confirmed a series of UK dates, plus festival shows, for this May.
Latitude announces first acts – middle aged festival goers rejoice!
Latitude festival has announced the first acts to headline and play at this years festival…
