Castanet’s trembling take on folk country takes elements of electronic and post rock music resulting in nothing short of beautiful. Marc Higgins reviews.
September, 2009
TV On The Radio, Engineers and Dälek get busy on Steven Wilson remix album
The debut album from Porcupine Tree frontman Steven Wilson gets the remix treatment from the likes of David Sitek (TV On The Radio), Engineers and Dälek.
Piney Gir – The Yearling
Falling randomly on Adam Nelson’s lap. Piney Gir’s ‘The Yearling’ turns out to be the most fun album he’s heard all year – even if it is a common or garden “break-up album”.
She Keeps Bees – The Wilmington Arms, London 10/09/09
Daniel Offen heads to the Wilmington Arms in North London to catch a triple bill of Patrick Bowler, Twi The Humble Feather and She Keeps Bees.
Harmonia ’76 – Tracks and Traces
There is something almost illicit and disturbing at the thought of the crackle and hum of mental and physical processes that must have been at work in the brief studio time Harmonia ’76 spent together – yet the album is not a disappointment exactly but… Matt Poacher investigates.
UPDATED!! :: ILL FIT returns with TWO shows in October
After a long, long Summer break TLOBF’s clubnight is back! And what’s more, we’re back for good. Oh yes. Once a spasm, now, a regular heartbeat. ILL FIT has come to life for real.
Windmill – Epcot Starfields
Epcot Starfields, like the album that preceded it, is a showcase of the wonderful talent of Matthew Thomas Dillon. There are some spectacular moments on it, and when everything clicks Windmill can be phenomenally beautiful.
Dan Mangan wins Verge XM Artist of the Year, Tours Europe
Dan Mangan wins Verge XM Artist of the Year award- celebrates by announcing European Tour and releasing a new video.
Euros Childs – Son of Euro Child
Euros Childs releases a record featuring a “shed’s worth” of synths, and it’s yours to download for free. What’s not to like?
Black Sabbath – Reissues
Steve Lampiris takes on the epic task of reviewing the five re-issued Black Sabbath albums: ‘Vol. 4′, ‘Sabbath Bloody Sabbath’, ‘Sabotage’, ‘Technical Ecstasy’ and ‘Never Say Die!’.
Hallelujah The Hills – Colonial Drones
‘Colonial Drones’, as the title aptly suggests, is a work full of fantasy-like explorations, laden with anthemic choruses and lyrics freely open for interpretation.
Willkommen Collective announce new signing: The Climbers
Featuring members of The Leisure Society, Sons Of Noel & Adrian and Shoreline – The Climbers are the next in a long line of quality acts from the consistently great Willkommen stable.
Mumford & Sons – Scala, London 16/09/09
Emily Sergent witnesses one of the countries current favourite live acts. Mumford & Sons perform to a sold out audience at Scala with support from King Charles and Alessi’s Ark.
Bestival – Isle of Wight, 11-13/09/09
It’s like a proper holiday, you’ve got to take a Ferry (or hovercraft) and everything! Ama Chana gets to witness the wonders of Bestival.
Sigur Ros, Memory Tapes, The Leisure Society, The Antlers and more prep charity compilation…
‘Sing Me To Sleep’, a compilation from American Laundromat Records will feature some of todays best indie artists covering traditional & non-traditional childrens lullabies for charity.
