Just because you operate the world’s most influential independent music website doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to put on a decent festival. Pitchfork give it a damn good try though…

Tiny Masters of Today – Skeletons
They’re tiny. They’re masters. They’re today. Catriona Boyle reviews the second offering from the brother/sister combo barley out of short trousers.

Engineers – Three Fact Fader
Three Fact Fader is a massively assured record from a band who clearly know exactly what they want and how to achieve it. This could be one of the best records you’ll hear this year. Sam Shepherd reviews.

Pop Profile #3 :: Internet Forever
This week: Laura Wolf from trendy trend-setters Internet Forever! Plus, you can listen to the catchiest most addictive slice of lo-fi scuzz-pop you’re likely to hear all day inside! Sweet.

Viva Machine – Viva Machine
Theres nothing complex here, just straight forward, good time, dumbed down rock. You’ll either cherish it like your favourite uncles Tommy Cooper impressions or as my missus so eloquently declared, “you might think…its all a bit crap.”

Stephanie Dosen, Agony Aunt extraordinaire joins TLOBF
Stephanie Dosen, Bella Union recording artiste and one half of Snowbird will be answering your problems in an exclusive agony aunt column for TLOBF. So if you have a burning issue, concern or worry – fear not! Stephanie is on hand to help.
HEADLINES
- Slow Club announce new UK tour
- Lana Del Rey to re-release her Lizzy Grant album
- Hooded Fang announce London tour dates, reveal new video
- Bill Callahan to release tour documentary
- Grimes to perform intimate London show in February
- Mute to launch new imprint
- Perfume Genius promo video banned from Google/YouTube
- Blood Red Shoes reveal new album, track and UK tour
- Saint Etienne reveal new track, ready new album
- Grimes announces UK/European tour dates
Videos
Latest Reviews
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- First Aid Kit – The Lion’s Roar
- The Soft Hills – The Bird Is Coming Down To Earth
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