Cities is something like the 30th release Smith has been a part of, and yet he still manages to create new and beautiful soundscapes that explore folk, post-rock and drone music.
September, 2009
Rodrigo y Gabriela – 11:11
It’s been three long years but, happily, the Mexican acoustic guitar masters are back.
Bella Union Week :: Josh T Pearson vs. Warren Ellis
Beard on beard. The great Josh T Pearson of Bella Union legends Lift To Experience talks to the Dirty Three’s Warren Ellis. Pure interview gold….read on.
Welcome to Bella Union Week!
All week we will be featuring some AMAZING content – sent direct from the wonderful folk at Bella Union in order to help celebrate their 12th birthday. Inside, a quick note from boss Simon Raymonde.
Nirvana Live At Reading to be released as CD/DVD
Nirvana’s historic set at the Reading festival from 1992 will get an official release this November!
I’m From Barcelona – Concorde 2, Brighton 28/08/09
As a result of Brighton festival Beachdown being cancelled, Swedish multi-limbed pop beast I’m From Barcelona found themselves at a loose end by the seaside last weekend. Ro Cemm reviews.
Mama’s Gun – Routes to Riches
As if we didn’t have enough “Riches” here at TLOBF Towers already, London-based souk/funk outfit Mama’s Gun, fronted by Andy Platt, want to show us how to find our way to some more.
Hecuba – Paradise
Hecuba’s brand of witchy electro-art pop is so hot right now. Another camera-friendly boy/girl duo from Southern California, they’re easy to typecast, harder to pin down.
Sunset Rubdown’s Marc Nicol hit by lightning
Sunset Rubdown may be about to hit the UK for a string of dates later this month, but what is more impressive is what’s been hitting them.
[Download] Oh! Canada Volume 4
Another month, another huge wad of brand new Canadian music for y’all. This month: exclusives from Ohbijou sideproject Kite Hill and a ‘hot off the mixing desk’ song from Evening Hymns.
The Most Serene Republic – …And the Ever Expanding Universe
Adam Nelson reviews the third album from The Most Serene Republic – yet another band from the outstanding Canadian label Arts & Crafts. Will it be another classic? Or lumped in with that second Stills album that no-one ever talks about…?
[Exclusive] Alela Diane :: Travelblog #1
Whilst Alela Diane is touring around the UK, she’s going to be writing a bit of a blog about her escapades…
Efterklang sign to 4AD
Efterklang have signed with 4AD, who’ll be releasing their new album, due sometime in 2010.
Noah and the Whale – The First Days of Spring
Perhaps not what you’d expect from these guys based on their debut, The First Days of Spring isn’t only a great album, but is also a concept album about breaking up…
La Route Du Rock – St. Malo, France 14th-16th August 2009
Our second installment of festival coverage this week: Moving from Wales to St. Malo, France for La Route Du Rock.
Ohbijou Tour / release new Video / giveaway track for TLOBF readers!
To celebrate their UK tour, Ohbijou have given us a track from their tour 12″ with The Acorn, and a sneak peak at their new video.
