Fury UK have crafted, on their second album, a massively impressive wall of METAL, according to Shawn Murtough.
August, 2009
Thought Forms – Thought Forms
This album may lack the ‘hazy and mirage like’ quality of a true studio experiment, but then that’s no bad thing; the trio who make up Thought Forms seem largely focussed on capturing a live sound on their debut album.
Rec.tangle – Heavy Maple
This .seems, at times, like a soundtrack album – incremental and enjoyable enough when noticed, but is essentially happy to stay in the background, largely ignored.
Oh! Canada vs. Dan Mangan
Oh! Canada caught up with Vancoverite Dan Mangan to talk festivals, brushes with death and 7 degrees of Rolf Klausener. He even gave us some music to give to you!
The Embassy – Tacking
Screw Williamsburg and its hipster gentry – ‘Tacking’ is the latest addition to the recent glut of brilliance proving that Gothenburg, Sweden is a heady force to be reckoned with musically. Laura Snapes reviews.
Dan Black – Un
Dan Black’s debut album would be better off if only he’d kept to the short, sharp and high-octane side of life…
Raygun video RULES the internet, Internet Forever bite back
Channel 4 must have their fingers on the pulse as a few weeks back they also filmed an interview with two thirds of our beloved Internet Forever. They get down deep to the core of the band and talk ethics, influences and most intriguingly of all, their method of songwriting.
Sweet Baboo – Hello Wave
Looking beyond the quirky charm, Stephen Black’s second album also reveals dark elements, spirituality and a judicious sprinkling of animal references. Not fun? Well, kinda…
Everything Goes Wrong for the Vivian Girls in September
The Vivian Girls have announced plans to release their second album in September, which promises to be a little longer than the 22 minutes of their debut…
Hot Gossip – You Look Faster When You Are Young
There just isn’t anything worse in music than a song or an album that doesn’t matter on any level beyond superficiality. Sadly, Italian trio Hot Gossip have discovered this fact with their sophomore effort.
Field Day 2009 – London, 01/08/09
Located in Victoria Park with a great atmosphere, Field Day managed to keep the crowds entertained during a rain affected day in London.
[Video] Music Go Music: ‘Warm In The Shadows’
The trio from LA create infectious pop music that is the missing link between ABBA and St Etienne. In a word, they are incredible. Watch the video for new single ‘Warm In The Shadows’ out on August 10th via Mercury/Secretly Canadian.
Sudden Weather Change – Stop! Hand Grenade in the Name of Crib Death ‘nderstand
Described in their Icelandic homeland as one of their finest exports, Sudden Weather Change have a reputation to live up to on their debut album. Shain Shapiro investigates.
The Mountain Goats announce new album
The Mountain Goats have announced a new album on 4AD – you can download a taster track now!
Tour Date Update ft James Blackshaw, Andrew Bird, Mountain Goats & More!
Loads of tours being announced at the moment, so find out the latest dates for Andrew Bird, James Blackshaw, Thank You, Mountain Goats and Shearwater inside…
The Rumble Strips – Welcome To The Walk Alone
The Rumble Strips have created an album that’s harmless fun, but it shouldn’t be mistaken with any of the other hit factories around at present.
