Son Volt will return in the summer with a new album, on a new label, and will tour the U.S. after that.
April, 2009
DAF – Das Beste Von DAF
Germanic music – most people think Kraftwerk, Rammstein and, erm, The Scorpions. Spare a thought for these electro-pioneers as their most prolific period gets the “Best Of” treatment.
WIN! Pair of tickets to this year’s Green Man festival!
We’ve got a pair of tickets for this years awesome Green Man festival to give away. All YOU have to do, is answer an easy question! Result!
Jeremy Jay – Slow Dance
Rather than the enjoyable pop it ought to be, Slow Dance leans too far towards the “slow” and not enough towards the “dance”.
God Help The Girl – New project from Belle & Sebastian’s Stuart Murdoch
Belle & Sebastian’s Stuart Murdoch presents his new musical project God Help The Girl, self titled debut on Rough Trade Records. Video and track download inside!
Graham Coxon announces UK tour
To coincide with the release of his new solo album The Spinning Top, released 11th May, Graham Coxon will tour the UK in May
The Tupolev Ghost – The Tupolev Ghost
In a desperate bid to stay relevant, Tom Whyman will be reviewing everything in ‘Twitter’ format from now on. First up to benefit from this, The Tupolev Ghost, with their new self-titled mini-album…
Casiotone for the Painfully Alone – Vs. Children
The fifth album from lo-fi Californian Casiotone for the Painfully Alone may be divisive among non-fans.
Current 93 return with new album!
The Current 93 project returns with a new album, featuring a whole array of talent taking part… From a porn star to James Blackshaw… it’s going to be one bizarre listen.
TLOBF Meets… Doves
Their latest album is released today, but a couple of weeks ago Rich Hughes was transported to sunny Stockport to meet Doves and have a chat over a cuppa.
Life In Cartoons #7
This week, a double bill! Anika’s obsession with Wildbirds & Peacedrums continues, she gets lost in Kings Cross, takes a day trip to Brighton and a brand new character is revealed; The Jelly Man!
Loner – Western Sci-Fi
An album that is best played in small chunks, because it’s practically impossible to stay awake for the duration. If you *do* manage to keep consciousness, it’s then impossible to stay away from the knife drawer.
Thomas Truax – Bullingdon Arms, Oxford 26/03/09
“The weird nature of what Truax does is spellbinding” : Tonight sees Mr Truax on the first date of a UK tour that finds him covering music from the films of David Lynch. A match made in heaven, according to Sam Shepherd.
