The Supersonic Festival have added some more great acts to this year’s line-up.
May, 2009
A Hawk and a Hacksaw add more UK dates
The wonderful A Hawk and A Hacksaw have added more dates to their upcoming UK tour.
Canadian Blast at The Great Escape
If you’re going to The Great Escape this week, why not treat yourself to a showcase of the finest Canadian acts around.
Esser – Braveface
Ben Esser is no knackered stallion. Many will point to his quiff, his bedroom production or a perceived notion that he’s this years Lily Allen (God help us), but be assured this is an album of real depth and quality, and one that will surely introduce a real talent to a larger audience.
Peaches – I Feel Cream
2009 is supposed to be the year everybody starts noticing electroclash again. At 40, Peaches has undoubtedly grown up, and while she hasn’t lost her edge, her fourth album finds her a good deal smoother.
TLOBF Interview :: Thomas Truax
We discuss film, music and the lack of decent cherry pie in England with one of the strangest exponents of the one man band you’re ever likely to meet. One more cup of damn fine coffee please…
Friday Video Round-Up: Sky Larkin, Mike Bones & More [Videos]
It’s a Friday afternoon… everyone’s sitting quietly at their desks counting down the minutes till home time. Well, how about we provide you with some audio/visual stimulus…
Castrovalva – Castrovalva
This self-titled mini-album from Leeds based duo Castrovalva will steamroll over your balls and then have the gall to spit in your face. Steve Lampiris gets a good pasting inside.
On Song :: Jon Boden
Jon Boden, Bellowhead ring leader and established solo artist, is this week’s interviewee for our On Song feature.
Niobe – Blackbird’s Echo
Talented producer, skilled vocalist or exceptional songcrafter, which description fits raven haired singer Niobe? Answer: All of them. Sean Bamberger reviews.
Introducing :: The Forest and The Trees
The Forest & The Trees are Joel and Linnea Edin, they live in marital bliss at their apartment outside of Stockholm, Sweden where they sleep, eat and create spectaculary joyous pop music. What’s not to love?
Dear Reader – Replace Why With Funny
Hailing from the not-so-musically-renowned South Africa, this three-piece band and their butter-wouldn’t-melt tunes are the perfect soundtrack to a lazy summers day. Emily Sergent reviews.
Prefuse 73 tours, releases new EP
Prefuse 73 embarks on a UK tour in July, with the support act being Diamond Watch Wrists – Herren’s side project with Mars Volta drummer Zach Hill.
Simian Mobile Disco ready new album
Simian Mobile Disco have confirmed details of a new album, to be released in August, with a whole host of guest vocalists.
The Dø – A Mouthful
An oddball French/Finnish co-production, this album throws folk, pop and hip hop (!) at us all at once.
House of Brothers – Document 1 EP
The second EP from ex-Murder of Rosa Luxemburg member Andrew Jackson, with a shaky start and a splendid conclusion. Simon Reuben reviews.
