From the earth, to the stars and back down to the choppy waters of the sea; Knife World do their damnedest to take you on one hell of a journey. Sam Shepherd reviews.
August, 2009
Richmond Fontaine – We Used To Think The Freeway Sounded Like A River
An album bursting with vivid seedy imagery and hard hitting, totally compelling storytelling. Andrew Dowdall reviews.
TLOBF Staffer needs your votes in NPR jingle competition!!
TLOBF staff writer and photographer Leah Pritchard has been hand picked by NPR’s Carrie Brownstein as a finalist in the NPR competition to devise a new jingle for the ‘Monitor Mix’ show. Help her win!
Lovvers – OCD Go Go Go Girls
With Lovvers debut album OCD Go Go Go Girls the harsh sharp punk edge of the EP has been dulled somewhat, whilst the carefree classic 60s garage rock, and touches of post-punk, have been emphasized.
Terry De Castro – A Casa Verde
Covers albums are rarely essential but Casa de Verde does standalone as a charming take on myth and an appreciation of the songwriting tradition.
[Download] Rain Machine: ‘Give Blood’
Really pleased to offer a taster from TV On The Radio man Kyp Malone’s solo record. ‘Give Blood’ is the first cut from the album which was recorded under the alias of Rain Machine and will be released on September 21st.
The Last Dinosaur heads-up. London show next week!
Cambridge based folk collective and TLOBF approved act The Last Dinosaur are playing at The Social, London next week as part of the monthly Club Ugly night. More details inside.
Duke Garwood – The Sand That Falls
Recorded in a vast, deserted house, Garwood assumes the position of the meditative recluse, similar to the highly praised (and rightly so) Justin Vernon on his ‘For Emma, Forever Ago LP’.
The Twilight Sad announce October tour
With their upcoming, awesome, second album Forgot the Night Ahead, The Twilight Sad have announced a UK tour for October.
Final Fantasy sign to Domino Records
A new full length album from Final Fantasy is due in the early days of 2010, plus he’s signed to Domino Records to release it!
Yim Yames – Tribute To
Just days after the passing of George Harrison back in 2001, My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James recorded an EP of Harrison-written songs that is finally seeing an actual release. Steve Lampiris reviews.
Wordless Music NYC confirm amazing line-up for Fall shows
Wordless Music, the wonderful series of shows in NYC, have confirmed the line-up for their Fall shows… and it really is an impressive set of events.
Serengeti and Polyphonic – Terradactyl
Given that 2009 has been a pretty barren year for hip-hop (again), you could do a lot worse than give the latest effort from Serengeti and Polyphonic a spin, says Andrew Taylor.
TLOBF Interview :: múm
Peter Bloxham catches up with Örvar Þóreyjarson Smárason to talk about the Icelandic experimental pop collectives new album ‘Sing Along to Songs You Don’t Know’.
Pop Profile #4 :: The Tough Alliance
This week the slightly pastier-looking one from The Tough Alliance answers Tom Whymans probing questions. They discuss Aristotle, syphilis, potato flesh and the cold Swedish winter. Aces!
