This striking new video is for the Wild Beasts forthcoming single, ‘Hooting & Howling’, the first track from the Wild Beasts forthcoming album, Two Dancers.
June, 2009
Willkommen take over Stanmer House
Willkommen take over Stanmer House, Sunday July 5th with Peggy Sue, Caroline Weeks, Alessi’s Ark, The Leisure Society, Sons of Noel and Adrian and more…
The Lemonheads – Varshons
Alex Wisgard reckons ‘Varshons’ – a collection of cover versions – is possibly the strongest (though, hardly consistent) album to bear the Lemonheads name since the mid-nineties.
Tyondai Braxton of Battles releases solo album
Tyondai Braxton, him from Battles, has announced plans to release a solo album, via Warp, in September…
The Victorian English Gentlemens Club confirm UK tour
The Victorian English Gentlemens Club have confirmed a string of UK tour dates this Summer, in addition to their single launch shows in London and Cardiff.
Swimming – The Fireflow Trade
Can Swimming improve upon their mediocre 2008 EP “Primary”? Andy Johnson seems to think so…
WIN VIP tickets for the Wakestock Festival!
Fancy seeing Super Furry Animals, Mr Scruff and Dizzee Rascal on a beach in North Wales for free? ‘Course you do! Full details inside!
Chimes & Bells make UK debut with three London shows
Get excited peoples. Bella Union’s newest signings Chimes & Bells will be heading over to this fair isle next month for three London shows, including a performance at the Wireless Festival.
Laroca – Valley of The Bears
There will be snobs who dismiss this album as muzak, but that’s their problem. ‘Valley of The Bears’ is a real grower, with a depth that can only be discovered if you’re willing to invest a little time in it.
Wave Machines – Wave If You’re Really There
A catchy album full of pop hooks, bright and cheesy synths and should really soundtrack the Summer months… if it stays sunny, that is.
TLOBF Interview :: Mastodon
Mike Copus sits down for an intimate chat with metal titans Mastodon. Taking in their obsession with ‘legendary beasts’ and the huge success of current album ‘Crack The Skye’.
Spinnerette – Spinnerette
If it was Spinnerette’s intention to release an exceptionally maddening listen, then it succeeded well beyond its objective. If it was Spinnerette’s intention to release a meaningful collection of songs, then it failed wretchedly.
Enter Shikari – Common Dreads
Whilst ‘Common Dreads’ misses a lot more than it hits, it’s still a positive sign that the band want to explore challenging thematic areas, even if their lyrical prowess is found lacking.
The Housemartins – London 0 Hull 4 (Deluxe Edition)
‘London 0 Hull 4′ remains a pretty comprehensive guide to everything right and wrong with Thatcher-era indie. Alex Wisgard reviews the latest in a never-ending line of re-issues.
The Brother Kite reveal demos from new album
Rhode Island based shoegazers The Brother Kite are finally back and busy at work on their third album – the followup to the glorious 2006 sophomore ‘Waiting For The Time To Be Right’. Listen to some demos inside.
10 Years of ATP! Special Festival just announed!
The Ten Years Of ATP festival will take place at Butlins Resort in Minehead from Friday 11th December to Sunday 13th December, 2009. Explosions In The Sky, Dirty Three and of course Shellac will all be playing.
