By no means a classic, ‘Jet Black’ is still a solid and likeable effort that shows glints of real promise. Peter Bloxham reviews Reg Vermue’s debut for cult Canadian label Arts & Crafts.
March, 2009
Track By Track :: The Law of the Playground by The Boy Least Likely To
With their new album out on Monday, we caught up with The Boy Least Likely To and asked them to walk us through each of the tracks.
The Joy Formidable – A Balloon Called Moaning
This debut album from recent (and riotous) TLOBF gig headliners, and hotly tipped new young band-on-the-rise, may be short, but it certainly sweet in a lot of the right places. Sexylove an’ shoegaze, anyone?
Explosions In The Sky and Fleet Foxes added to TLOBF friendly EOTR lineup
With other confirmations including Okkervil River, Magnolia Electric Co, The Broken Family Band, The Acorn, The Dodos and Mumford and Sons. Looks like the fourth EOTR is as TLOBF friendly as ever!
The Leisure Society announce debut TLOBF sponsored tour
Full details on the TLOBF sponsored tour… Look out for a daily tour diary, amazing competitions, interviews and whatever else we can think of in the meantime.
Final Fantasy announces one-off London show
Final Fantasy has announced a one-off London show in May, the first time he’s played the Capital for some time!
ILL FIT goes large. Exciting news from the TLOBF Club night…
After a string of successful parties in late 2008 at the Old Blue Last, ILL FIT is upscaling and is very proud to offer you a unique and extremely appetising banquet of music at one of Londons larger venues. Read on for the full and exciting details…
These Are Powers – All Aboard Future
Adam Nelson reviews the latest from These Are Powers. An album that, apparently, begs you to wobble around like one of those 1980′s dancing coke cans.
Shred Yr Face 2, Birmingham Academy 06/03/09 [Photos]
Jacob Saunders captures the live excitement of Fucked Up, Rolo Tomassi and Bronx as the Shred Yr Face bus rolls up to the Birmingham Academy.
Graham Coxon to release new album in May
Graham Coxon has announced plans to release a new album in May, with a host of live dates (as yet unannounced) to follow later in the year.
Neil Young, Fleet Foxes, Seasick Steve confirmed for Hard Rock Calling
Hard Rock Calling organisers confirmed today that the headliner for Saturday 27 June in Hyde Park, London will be Neil Young. Appearing alongside shakey will be Fleet Foxes, Ben Harper, Seasick Steve and The Pretenders.
U2 – No Line On The Horizon
It seems Bono, crumbling under the hefty weight that the mantle of ambassador brings, has decided that he just fancies a shag and a boogie.
Boy Least Likely To – The Law Of The Playground
Boy Least Likely To return with the follow up to 2005′s Best Party Ever, but are they still as lovely as ever? Catriona Boyle finds out.
Super Furry Animals unveil entire new record in gig webcast
The Super Furry Animals will be playing their new album, in its entirety, live on the 16th March on their website… you’ll even be able to download their album there and then!
Jarvis Cocker reveals more details on Steve Albini produced album
Jarvis Cocker’s new album, to be released this year, is being produced by Steve Albini. Jarvis shared some notes on the new album.
Introducing :: Sholi
Sholi blur the boudaries between rock, pop and psychedelia – weaving a rich mesh of sound that can only please the listener. Basically, they’re great.
