We love Fanfarlo, and their brilliant album Reservoir finally made it to the shops this week. So, we found out what they’ve been listening to and watching on their recent tour…
May, 2009
Shapes – The Pasture, The Oil EP
There are a fair few moments on ‘The Pasture, The Oil’ that suggest Shapes could be a musical gem which has yet to reveal its full lustre. A name to keep a beady eye on, no doubt.
Morrissey statement: O2 Academy Brixton dates cancelled
Regrettably, the rest of Morrissey’s UK tour dates at the O2 Academy Brixton have been cancelled.
The Handsome Family – Islington Academy, London 21/05/2009
If you could find a better lineup in London town on 21st May we’d eat our hat. Dan Marner witnesses a staggering trio of acts as Smoke Fairies, Liz Green and The Handsome Family all deliver a memorable performance.
Stórsveit Nix Noltes – Royal Family / Divorce
Made up of between 9 and 12 Icelandic musicians, Stórsveit Nix Noltes are an Eastern European folk music arkestra with a punk-rock aesthetic. John Brainlove reviews the latest from the FatCat stable.
All Tomorrow’s Parties 2009 – Photo Special [Part 2]
We thought it’d be a nice way to end our bumper ATP coverage for this Summer by running a selection of our favourite photos from the two Minehead based weekends. Today, it’s the turn of ATP curated by The Breeders!!!
TLOBF Interview :: Richard Skelton (A Broken Consort)
Richard Skelton aka A Broken Consort, is reissuing the beautiful Box of Birch album via Tompkins Square. What better time to chat about his approach to music and art.
The Field – Yesterday and Today
The Field’s debut album was a thing of joy and wonder – sampling 80s anthems and crafting something special. Does the follow-up reach the same heights? Tom Whyman reviews.
Phoenix – Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix
Phoenix seem to be channelling some sort of mysterious energy from another dimension where everybody is cool and French and hangs out with Daft Punk. And if that’s starting to get old, they really don’t seem to care.
Message In A Bottle! Alcopop unveil their new compilation…
First it was a 3″CD, then a tape… and now the third in the series of DIY-indie pop label Alcopop Record’s compilations comes released as a treasure map in a glass bottle. It’s surely the natural progression right??!
Deerhunter – Concorde 2, Brighton 25/05/09
Self proclaimed “Ambient Punks” Deerhunter make swoonsome sounds by the sea, but Esben and the Witch steal the show with their taught nightmare pop. Ro Cemm reviews.
Man Like Me – Man Like Me
There’s something here for everyone, wrapped up in an essentially British package and given a smooth, well produced varnish until it shines like the jewel case it’s presented in. Something for everyone, says Sean Bamberger.
Maxïmo Park – Manchester Academy, 23/05/09
With a power failure threatening the show, Maxïmo Park delivered the ultimate irony of the night; with Paul Smith alone delivering more than enough to energy to power the Academy and all the houses in Manchester for a month.
All Tomorrow’s Parties 2009 – Photo Special [Part 1]
We thought it’d be a nice way to end our bumper ATP coverage for this Summer by running a selection of our favourite photos from the two Minehead based weekends. Today = ATP vs The Fans Strike Back!!!
A Hawk And A Hacksaw – Délivrance
Délivrance is no Gogol Bordello Balkan pastiche, nor does it deserve to get lumped into the category of ‘world music’. Rather, it’s a remarkable fusion, the sound of a band living and breathing a musical culture far removed from their own.
