Celtic rolled r’s ripple like breakers concealing the controlled power beneath the restful swell. The unpronouncable ones that are the best.
March, 2009
Venice Is Sinking – AZAR
Portuguese readers might look at that title and think “oh, bad luck”; but don’t pity the band who’ve made this stunning album. Simon Rueben reviews.
Patrick Wolf – The Junction, Cambridge, 10/03/09 [Photos]
Valerio Berdini gets to witness the Patrick Wolf live show upclose and personal, taking some fantastic shots of his performance.
1990s announce UK tour
With the release of their forthcoming album ‘Kicks’ just around the corner (and it’s a good ‘un), the 1990s have decided to head out on the road.
Simon Reynolds – Totally Wired: Post-Punk Interviews And Overviews
The companion book to the indispensible Rip It Up And Start Again expands upon the interviews conducted about one of alternative pop’s most creative periods.
Listen to the new Royksopp album in full!
Look inside for an official excerpt of the artwork from the new Royksopp album, plus details on where you can hear the new album in full ahead of its release.
Beneath The Surface #1
Welcome to the ramblings of Simon Raymonde. The first in our semi-regular column from the Bella Union head honcho, ex-Cocteau Twin and acclaimed record producer.
The Monroe Transfer – I Dreamt I Was a Hammer and Everything Was Glass
The Monroe Transfer’s seventh release is a beautiful piece of work, and is exactly what the seminal Godspeed You! Black Emperor might be doing today if the word hiatus hadn’t been invented.
Brighton’s Loop festival announcement
The first set of acts have been announced for this years Loop festival in Brighton, taking place over the weekend of the 10th-13th of July.
Alessi’s Ark does Bandstand Busking
Alessi’s voice is more bewitching than on record, and stripped of all the bells and whistles that occasionally bog down her sound – ‘The Horse’, ‘The Dog’ and ‘Over The Hill’ all shine marvelously here.
Grammtics – Grammatics
Lewis Denby reviews the eagerly anticipated debut album from Grammatics and wonders whether it’s the most perfect debut ever…
A Hawk and a Hacksaw return with album and tour
A Hawk and a Hacksaw return! New album, single and tour news! A perfect way to start your Thursday morning.
Sholi – Sholi
Sholi’s debut album is full of schizophrenic changes in music making it an exhilarating listen, according to Bruce Porter.
J. Tillman – Bush Hall, London 05/03/09
J. Tillman is fresh off his flight from Stockholm, and despite living hard on his current solo tour the energy of his performance tonight does not fail to deliver
Chimes & Bells – Into Pieces of Wood EP
This debut EP possesses the kind of grim beauty and far-flung ambition that surpasses all the half-baked hype in the world. For now, Chimes & Bells are a mirage, both in reputation and style. Enjoy the mystique while you can.
Eels confirm tracklisting, cover art for new album
Eels have confirmed the tracklisting and cover art for their forthcoming new album, due in June this year.
