If there’s one thing London label Brainlove Records could never be accused of, it’s being predictable. The label’s annual one-day festival held at Brixton Windmill featured a prismatic cross-section of amazing bands.
June, 2009
[Competition] Win a pair of tickets for Neil Young’s Hard Rock Calling concert!
We’ve got a pair of tickets for the Neil Young Hard Rock Calling concert in Hyde Park to give away!
Patrick Watson – Wooden Arms
In the wake of their Polaris Prize win, Montreal’s Patrick Watson choose to follow their own path, rather than take the easy option on their latest release.
Scott Matthew – There Is An Ocean That Divides…
It may have the longest album title EVER, but is Scott Matthew’s sophomore effort worth the effort? Steve Lampiris review.
Manic Street Preachers – Roundhouse, London 30/05/09
Sam Shepherd witnesses an emotional rollercoaster of a set, but one that feels as if something has been achieved as the Manics try and bring some sort of closure to the legacy that Richey Edwards left behind.
Sleeping States names new album
This August sees the release of ‘In The Gardens of the North’, the Bella Union debut of Sleeping States, the musical project of Bristol-based Markland Starkie.
TLOBF Interview :: Wintermute meet The Tupolev Ghost
Wintermute interview their BSM label mates The Tupolev Ghost just before they head out on tour together this week. Let’s hope they don’t upset one another.
Red Red Meat- Bunny Gets Paid [Deluxe]
Sup Pop reissues the out of print Bunny Gets Paid, which sees Red Red Meat turn on, tune down and drop out, while providing a template for later period Low.
Muse announce winter tour of arenas
The trio are expected to play material from their forthcoming album ‘The Resistance’ at UK and Ireland dates. Muse are currently recording the follow-up to 2006′s ‘Black Holes And Revelations’ in Italy.
Fleetwod Mac announce stadium tour with Rumours line-up
Fleetwood Mac have announced a stadium tour of the UK in October and November with the original Rumours line-up. Start saving those pennies now!
EOTR Festival announces Unsigned & DIY winners!
The End of the Road Festival have announced the winners of their Unsigned / DIY stage!
Arctic Monkeys unveil new album details
The Arctic Monkeys have announced details of their third album, as yet untitled, which will be released in the Summer.
Lacrosse – Bandages For The Heart
“I see a brightness, so can you” sing Stockholm’s Lacrosse. This is indie pop with a capital T-W-E-E
OM ready new album & release live vinyl-only LP
OM have got two new releases on the horizon – a vinyl-only LP and a new album via Drag City recorded by Steve Albini.
Fever Ray announces first UK tour
Fever Ray, aka Karin Dreijer Andersson, one half of The Knife, has today announced her first UK tour as well as the release of new single.
Fanfarlo – Reservoir
Reservoir has been a long time coming but it is worth the wait. A suite of simple, lush songs its the perfect herald for the coming of summer. Fanfarlo don’t want to save the world with ROCK – they merely want to make it taste better. Matt Poacher writes.
