The second album from the Bellowhead main man is a foreboding prospect for the uninitiated.
March, 2009
TLOBF Interview :: J. Tillman
Lauren Down catches up with Fleet Foxes’ sticksman and acclaimed singer-songwriter Joshua Tillman who talks intimately about his musical beginnings, Bob Dylan and religion.
Pitchfork Festival announces initial line-up!
The initial line-up for the fourth annual Pitchfork Festival has just been announced, and as you’d expect from an event curated by the US indie bible, it’s already looking rather stellar.
Life In Cartoons #3
This week Anika sees ‘THE BEST SHOW EVER’ – Wildbirds & Peacdrums at The Social. She also runs into ‘The Rock’ who apparently only goes to gigs with female singers. Creepy.
Crystal Stilts – Alight Of Night
The latest act to emerge out of the latest Shoegaze craze, but do Crystal Stilts have the musical chops to compete with the genres big hitters Deerhunter, M83 and Maps? John Brainlove decides.
Prego announce new single funded by NME journo, tour UK
Hotly Tipped London space rockers Prego ‐ Lamacq’s first ‘New Favourite Band’ of 2009 ‐ release their new downloadonly single ‘The Longest Calm’ on 13th April 2009 on Year Zero recordings, a label set up by NME scribe Mark Beaumont to release this one song only.
Owl Parliament – Union Chapel, London 21/02/09
There’s worse things in the world than spending a sunny afternoon in Islington’s beautiful Union Chapel, especially when you’ve got a succession of supremely talented folkies to serenade you.
Vivian Girls annouce UK tour
The Vivian Girls are to release a new single next month, then tour the UK in May.
School Of Seven Bells – Alpinisms
School of Seven Bells give us their debut record of dreamy layered pop. Ro Cemm thinks Madonna could learn a thing or two.
Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson gets UK deal!
Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson has signed to Transgressive Records in the UK, who’ll release his debut album in May.
On Song :: Dark Dark Dark
From Jackson’s Thriller to Debussy – we find out the influences behind the wonderful sounds of Dark Dark Dark.
Jenny Wilson – Hardships!
The second album from Swede Jenny Wilson. Often ominous and piano-dominated, ‘Hardships!’ is a a sophisticated and frequently nervy pop record.
Urgent Talk- &/&&
As far as Tom Whyman sees it, Urgent Talk’s sheer existence is a massive win for the universe. Here he reviews their debut EP’s ‘&’ and ‘&&’.
Fleet Foxes – Roundhouse, London 24/02/09
In the space of nine months, Robin Pecknold and his merry band of bearded harmonisers have seen their profile explode beyond their wildest dreams. From the miniscule Hoxton Bar and Grill in May last year to this three-night residency at the 2000-capacity Camden Roundhouse.
Ohbijou sign to Bella Union, postpone Canadian tour, reveal new mp3
It was announced earlier today that Canadian septet Ohbijou have signed to Bella Union for the UK/Europe release of their sophomore album ‘Beacons’. Also inside, a statement about the cancellation of their tour and a brand new mp3!
Casiotone for the Painfully Alone – Advance Base Battery Life
Offering little to seasoned CFTPA fans and even less to those of unaccustomed lugs, Advance Base Battery Life feels like a record label stroll down memory lane…
