Equal parts sad and uplifting, Ohbijou more than live up to expectations with their treatise to love and life in the modern city.
June, 2009
Broken Records – Until The Earth Begins To Part
Not dissimilar in scope and scale to countrymen The Twilight Sad, ‘Before The Earth Begins To Part’ is unashamedly epic from it’s title onwards. Andrew Grillo reviews the debut from 4AD’s latest signings.
[Download] Oh! Canada Volume 1
To Celebrate the launch of Oh! Canada, TLOBF brings you a free download album celebrating some of the best new music Canada has to offer.
Vivian Girls annouce sophomore album
Vivian Girls have confirmed details of their sophomore album, but we’ve got to wait until September till we can hear it!
Apostle of Hustle Eats Darkness this July
Apostle of Hustle have announced plans to release a new album via Arts & Crafts in July.
Thomas Truax – Songs From The Films Of David Lynch
This album is Thomas Truax covering a bunch of songs from the films of someone who is probably one of your favourite directors (and if he isn’t, you’re wrong). Tom Whyman reviews.
Savath and Savalas – La Llama
He’s a busy man, that Scott Herren, making album’s of all kinds. This time he’s back collaborating and making some ‘Catalan Psych-Folk’. Nice.
Oh! Canada #1
TLOBF is proud to launch Oh! Canada, a new column dedicated to new Canadian music. Kicking things off is a review of Canadian Blast at The Great Escape.
William – Slightly Delighted
There’s a reason Blur changed their name from ‘Seymour’ before they became big. It’s because band names that are just men’s first names are rubbish. Luckily for William then, that Tom Whyman has a NEW name for them.
Yo La Tengo release Popular Songs to the masses
Yo La Tengo have confirmed release plans for a new album, plus are giving you a chance to hear one of the tracks for free NOW.
Brendan Benson unveils new album
Brendan Benson has returned to his solo roots, with a new album due out in August.
St. Vincent announces summer UK & Ireland shows
Following the release of sophomore album ‘Actor’ (which received a rather controversial 100% score when reviewed on TLOBF), St. Vincent will return to the UK this summer for a spate of shows.
Empire of the Sun – Walking on a Dream
Are the electro popsters from down under all they’re cracked up to be? Andy Johnson investigates…
Odd Nosdam – T.I.M.E. Soundtrack
T.I.M.E. Soundtrack is an experiment – and not a particularly successful one. Angus Finlayson reviews.
Gregory & The Hawk return to European shores! Giveaway track!
Gregory & The Hawk return across the pond and announce a set of European dates, and gives us a track to give to you!
