Jim O’Rourke, the ruiner of records, has announced details of a new album, to be released on Drag City later next month.
July, 2009
TLOBF Interview :: Women
Fresh from their European tour, and just prior to recieving the news that their self titled release had been longlisted for the 2009 Polaris Prize, TLOBF’s Oh! Canada column took time out with Calgary’s Women.
Amazing Baby – Rewild
As far as musical “scenes” go, this electro-indie-dance-pop one has been by far the worst in recent memory. Amazing Baby don’t bulk this trend, just continue it with rehashed musical ideas that make MGMT look like geniuses.
[Video] The Domino State – Firefly
Currently putting the finishing touches to their debut album, The Domino State today released their new single ‘Firefly’ which is available from Rough Trade. Of course, you really want to know what you’ll be spending your hard earned on so why not watch the video inside…
WIN!!! Two pairs of tickets to see The Leisure Society in London
The Leisure Society are currently preparing for their biggest headline show of their career so far. Next Wednesday (22nd July) will see the band play London’s ULU with support from Dan Michaelson & The Coastguards. Win tickets inside!
White Rabbits – It’s Frightening
It’s Frightening, the sophomore effort from Brooklyn/Missouri six piece White Rabbits, is the sound of a band working through a gift and a curse: while neither crystallizing the sound of the first album nor charting a truly new direction.
Silversun Pickups – O2 Academy 2, Oxford, 06/07/09
In support of their new album “Swoon”, LA-based Silversun Pickups roll into Oxford – TLOBF was in attendance.
Her Name Is Calla announce UK & European dates
Her Name is Calla hit the road in August for a handful of shows in the UK and Europe, including an appearence at Summer Sundae Festival.
Bike For Three! – More Heart Than Brains
Did you ever have a penfriend that you told everything too? Did you swap mixtapes with them? Even if you did, the chances are you probably didn’t make an intercontinental Hip Hop record with them as Canada’s Buck 65 and Belgium’s Greetings from Tuksan have here
TLOBF Interview :: The Low Anthem
Responsible for one of the most genuinely moving releases of 2009 with ‘Oh My God, Charlie Darwin’, Peter Bloxham catches up with Rhode Island trio The Low Anthem over breakfast.
Introducing :: Gold Panda
Gold Panda makes organic electronica that brings to mind the best bits of The Field but, at its center, is a human heart to its processed exterior.
Acoustic Ladyland – Living With a Tiger
Essentially, on their fourth long-player, Acoustic Ladyland seem to have lost a lot of their quirk and personality in a bid to become a more defined ‘rock’ band. Shame, says Angus Finlayson.
Pearl Jam announce new album
Pearl Jam have announced a new album that’ll be released via Universal / Island Records in the UK in September.
Ponitak bring their VERY LOUD live show to the UK
Pontiak are three brothers from the rural hills of Virginia. They will be playing VERY LOUD, along with with cosmic space rock behemoths Earthless, at a number of venues this summer…
[Video] Tartufi – Fleet Week
Something for you to watch during your Friday lunchtime… the rather lovely video from Tartufi for their latest track ‘Fleet Week’.
OIB Records Split Series – Volume 2
One image comes to mind when anticipating an experimental EP featuring Suburban Kids with Biblical Names and Half-Handed Cloud. Cute, like a kitten. Rebecca Parnell reviews.
