Who better to interview the man behind one of the countries most respected labels than you, the general record buying public…
September, 2009
Metronomy – Not Fit For Love EP
‘Not Fit For Love’ is a minor watershed moment for Metronomy, as this EP is the first release from Metronomy HQ since band member Gabriel Stebbing left to concentrate on Your Twenties.
The Fiery Furnaces – I’m Going Away
I’m Going Away, unlike every other Fiery Furnaces release to date, is utterly devoid of filler, and it almost makes you wonder if, in their advanced state of hyper-clever-cleverness, they always knew they could make something like this.
Friendly Fires – Alban Arena, St Albans 03/09/09
Fresh from their Mercury Prize nomination, Friendly Fires went back to what the do best – captivating live audiences. Stuart Leech, one of our resident photographers, was at the Alban Arena in sleep St. Albans to capture their energy…
Oneida – The Garage, London 18/08/09
Valerio Berdini, usually happy with using black and white film, shifted to colour digital for the Oneida show at the Garage last month – see the results inside…
Apollo – Past, Present, Future
Not one of the 14 tracks presented here is less than excellent – this is a stunning collection of tracks from a label who have always found themselves at the cutting edge of music development.
Like A Stuntman – Original Bedouin Culture
Original Bedouin Culture is unpredictable, and at times dangerously forward thinking and this album possesses every characteristic required to become a success.
Mumford & Sons allow fans to get debut early
Mumford & Sons have announced details of a special limited edition version of their forthcoming debut album, which is being made available exclusively to fans on their current UK tour.
Young Galaxy – Invisible Republic
Young Galaxy make a strident return with ‘Invisible Republic’. A well crafted, sweeping pop record that’s truly worthy of your investigation – so says Ro Cemm.
I Like Trains ready new single, tour in October
I Like Trains have announced not only a new spelling of their name, but also a tour of the UK in October, following the release of a new single.
The Hot Melts – The Hot Melts
With the lyrics being pretty much irrelevant, and the guitars rarely playing anything but chords, the only thing that could possibly mark out The Hot Melts as special are their ridiculously cheesy backing vocals.
[Video] HEALTH – Die Slow
Video of the year? Quite possibly… HEALTH bombard the senses with their latest…
Beach House & Vetiver – Union Chapel, London 21/08/09
A perfect setting for a Beach House gig? The Union Chapel’s environment made the gig feel like a Holy Communion according to Ama Chana.
Gang of Four – The Macbeth, London 24/08/09 [Photos]
At a low key, “secret” gig back in August, Valerio Berdini caught the legendary Gang Of Four as they embark on a tour of the UK, promoting new material recording since their re-formation.
Thrill Jockey get busy – sign Mi Ami & Jack Rose
Thrill Jockey have got their chequebooks out and have signed two, very dissimilar, artists in Mi Ami and the one-time Pelt man Jack Rose.
Hockey – Mind Chaos
If Hockey can build on their strong material and are given time to develop as a band then I’m certain they’ll enjoy a successful future, but they’re not there yet says Alex Harvey.
