An album mixing up melodic folk rock with moments of Van Occupanther harmonies through visitations of banjo and fiddle to the polite wrist-slashing melancholy of The Cowboy Junkies.
April, 2009
Sonic Youth give away taster, play London’s Scala next Monday!
Sonic Youth are giving away the first track from their new album, plus have announced a one-off special show at London’s Scala!
Super Furry Animals – Dark Days/Light Years
More an admirer than a fan of the Super Furries – James Dalrymple’s prior favourite SFA album was Phantom Power. However, Dark Days/Light Years is a genuine revelation.
Jarvis Cocker gives away track!
Jarvis Cocker has announced details of a free download of ‘Angela’, a track taken from his forthcoming second solo album on Rough Trade, Further Complications.
Wilco come to the UK, release DVD
Wilco have announced a couple of UK dates for the summer, plus have finally got round to releasing their long awaited live DVD.
Introducing :: Huw M
Huw M writes and plays some of the most beautiful Welsh-inspired folk music to come from across the Severn since Meic Stevens. We find out a bit more about him.
Loney dear / Snowbird / The Leisure Society – Scala, London 14/04/09
After a series of shows at The Old Blue Last, ILL FIT ups sticks and moves to an entirely new venue, the luxurious Scala. A bigger room, a bigger stage – how better to fill it than with some of our favourite, music-making friends of ours?
Waylon Jennings – Waylon Forever
With a combined total of eight tracks, including one cover and just one new tune, Waylon Forever begs the question – was it really worth the wait?
Life In Cartoons #9
This week, Anika immortilised in ink The Line Of Best Fit’s club night ‘ILL FIT’ which took place earlier in the week at London’s Scala. Beware of Stephanie Dosen’s creeeeeepy necklace!
Pitchfork Festival adds further acts to stellar line-up
If the initial line-up for July’s Pitchfork Festival didn’t look tantalising enough, a whole slew of awesome new bands have been recently added to a roster that would make even the most cynical muso drool in anticipation.
WIN! Tickets for Hinterland Festival + Download free compilation!
The kind folk at Hinterland Festival; Glasgow’s brand new arts and music festival have given us a pair of tickets to give away for one lucky reader! Plus, download an exclusive compilation of bands playing inside!
Pearl Jam – Ten [Reissue]
Just in case anyone missed it the first time, ‘Ten’ is back, remastered and remixed by long term Pearl Jam collaborator Brendan O’Brien and with a whole host of bonus bits and bobs.
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PJ Harvey & John Parish, Tom Brosseau – Corn Exchange, Brighton, 15/04/09
Double Denim troubadour plays the role of the quiet American while PJ Harvey and John Parish play the part of the bored English people on a rainy night by the sea.
Health / Nullifier – The Albert, Brighton 13/4/09 [Photos]
Ro Cemms gets to witness the HEALTH live show – an awesome mix of disco and fashion riding on a wave of noise.
Papercuts – You Can Have What You Want
It may come as a surprise to learn You Can Have What You Want is Papercuts’ fourth studio album. Yet Jason Robert Quever seems to take two-steps back and one-step forward…
