Swedish singer Micadelia’s debut album may consist almost entirely of covers, but her abilities still shine through. Andy Johnson reviews.
March, 2009
New additions to Supersonic line-up
Three additional acts have been added to the Supersonic Festival line-up this year… more info inside!
Bob Dylan announces Roundhouse date
Bob Dylan has sneaked in a date at London’s Roundhouse on his upcoming UK tour, in between his usual slots in larger venues.
Bill Callahan – Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle
The artist formerly known as Smog’s thirteenth album in total, but his second under his given name, sees him reach an unsteady maturity.
Listen to the new Peter, Bjorn & John album now!
Peter, Bjorn and John are streaming their new album, Living Thing, in full – have a listen and let us know what you think!
The Whitest Boy Alive – Rules
The Whitest Boy Alive could effortlessly churn out hooks and funky basslines all day, but Rules’ lack of bite or surprises resigns it to design-conscious hipster muzac, says James Dalrymple
The Field confirms new album details and release date
The Field has confirmed details of their forthcoming album, to be released in May, plus tease us with plans for a tour following it.
Acoustic Ladyland to play one off date in London
Acoustic Ladyland have announced a one-off date in London in which they’ll play the entirety of their new album!
The Leisure Society – The Sleeper
A beautifully intricate and delicate slice of acoustic folk, The Leisure Society’s debut The Sleeper is an intensely honest and heartfelt record. Lauren Down reviews.
Findlay Brown – Love Will Find You
After success with Duffy, Bernard Butler is the go-to man for a retro pop sound. And now for the Radio 2 traffic update.
Life In Cartoons #5
TLOBF staffers Sonny and Pete have now been immortalised in ink alongside strip regulars Anika, Ama and Adam. Exciting stuff. Read on as Anika gets interviewed, eats stuff and takes a Spanish exam. You know you wanna!
Dan Auerbach – Keep It Hid
If, when you hear the words ‘Rhythm And Blues’, you automatically shout “Oh yeah thats like wot Kings Of Leon dus innit?”, then get the fuck off this website. Or listen to Dan Auerbach’s ‘Keep It Hid’ and get an education. Innit.
Ivan Campo – Super 7
‘Super 7′ is classic folk pop that is instantly accessible and undeniably catchy. No, the crazy haired Spanish footballer hasn’t made a record – thank christ – he’s just had his name stolen.
Starsailor – All the Plans
Starsailor have the tools, but there are many other bands able to build far better things with them. Not bad so much as tiresome and sterile, All the Plans isn’t an album worth going out of your way to hear.
TLOBF vs BRAINLOVE DJ’s – Tonight – KOKO, London
Just a quick heads up for any Londoners out there… TLOBF are DJing CLUB NME @ KOKO in Camden tonight from 10pm alongside Brainlove Records. That’s not all: Andy from Fuck Buttons, Napoleon IIIrd and Yo Majesty are also on the bill.
Tunng w/ Tinariwen – De La Warr Pavillion, Bexhill on Sea 18/03/09
While Tinariwen were a delight, there was an overwhelming sense of disappointment to the evening, a feeling of an opportunity lost. There is clearly potential in this collaboration, but it is hard not to feel that it is a potential that, on tonight’s evidence, will need far more than four days rehearsal to unlock.
