Kurt Vile will be playing a ONE OFF London show at The Lexington, London on 15th December. I’m excited, and you should be too.
September, 2009
Monsters of Folk – Monsters of Folk
Conor Oberst, M. Ward and Jim James. Are Monsters Of Folk about to change the general consensus that supergroup albums are always a bit naff? Matt Poacher decides.
Reggae Chartbusters: The Series “Volumes 1 – 6″
Even well stocked fans of the genre will love these reissues, if only for the original artwork and the beauty of having these classic tunes in context from a fresh and worthwhile angle.
[Exclusive Stream] The Leisure Society: ‘A Product Of The Ego Drain EP’
We’re very pleased to be able to offer an exclusive stream of the new Leisure Society EP ‘A Product Of The Ego Drain’, which gets its release on Monday 5th October.
Fruit Bats – The Ruminant Band
Over the last few days the UK has found itself bathed in glorious sunlight, a warm glow that has boosted spirits and moods no end. The laid back country-pop of ‘The Ruminant Band’ may just be the perfect accompaniment to these late, hazy days of summer.
On Song :: Strike The Colours
Strike The Colours’ Jenny Reeve took some time out of promoting new album ‘Seven Roads’ to tell us little about her musical mind and what songs make her tick.
The Low Anthem announce their biggest UK show to date
The Low Anthem have just announced news of their biggest UK headline show to date, at Shepherds Bush Empire on February 11th.
Baddies – Do The Job
Undeniably energetic post punk Baddies have been hailed as one of the best live bands currently operating in the UK, but personally I think that just sells the UK music scene extremely short.
Pens – Hey Friend, What You Doing?
Tom Whyman reviews the debut album by Pens. Basically, this album is fun and we should all spend our hard earned cash on it before we die of Swine Flu.
[Video] Stairs To Korea: ‘Boy Bear It In Mind’
The latest release from the ever impressive Brainlove Records is the debut single from Anglo-Icelandic Stairs To Korea. A one man band with uber impressive pop chops. Watch his debut video inside!
A Psychedelic Hurricane from Finland… Joensuu 1685
Joensuu 1685, Scandi-psych merchants make a rare UK appearence next week at London’s Social. Full details inside.
[Exclusive] Stream the debut release by Treetop Flyers now!
Ahead of their release party tonight at the Lexington in London, we’ve got, for you dear readers, the chance to listen to the Treetop Flyers debut release!
J. Tillman tours UK in October
J. Tillman, whose latest album Year in the Kingdom, was released on Monday (and very good it is too) will be touring a few venues around the UK next month.
Bleeding Heart Narrative – Tongue Tangled Hair
‘Tongue Tangled Hair’ is a stunning record, and one that finds Oliver Barrett in sensational form. Sam Shepherd reviews.
Steven Tyler – The Biography
The Man. The Myth. The Sex. The Drugs. The Rock ‘n Roll. Yes, Steve Tyler of Aerosmith has a biography, and it’s all you can expect…
Jamie T – Kings and Queens
Jamie T seems to have lost his way on the follow-up to the Mercury nominated debut… Ash Akhtar wonders what happened to the youth of today…
