This level of invention means that By The Throat is an unusual hip-rock record – it embraces the quirky, fucked sounds of anti-folksters like Jeffrey Lewis along with the dirt of Sub Pop groups like Nirvana.
September, 2009
Bella Union Week :: Simon Raymonde vs. Midlake
An EXCLUSIVE interview between Bella Union label boss Simon Raymonde and one of his most successful acts: Midlake.
The Leisure Society announce new single and live dates. Win tickets and CD’s inside!
Details on the re-release of The Leisure Society’s debut ‘The Sleeper’. Plus new single information, tour dates and a chance to win a whopping great big Leisure Society goodie bag.
Bella Union Week :: Sleeping States Book Club!
Markland Starkie, the man behind Sleeping States, discuss the more literary influences on his musical writing – recommending some reading material for the darkening nights.
Versus, Edinburgh’s band face-off, becomes bi-monthly!
Versus is a new bi-monthly three-pronged band stand-off that takes place in The Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh – more details inside.
Brakes ready live album
Brakes are set to release a live album in November featuring tracks hand picked by the band from two shows as part of their 2008/2009 tour.
Bella Union Week :: Last minute Fanfarlo show just announced!
Any London-ers at a loose end tonight should head on down to Bush Hall for the second evening of Bella Union’s shows. Canada’s The Acorn and Ohbijou are joined by last minute special guests Fanfarlo.
Bella Union Week :: Aunt Agony #2
More letters to your favourite Aunt. Today sees a schmuck in a rut needing some career advice and a vegetarian who doesn’t like vegetables asking for some tips. Thank the lord for Stephanie.
The Antlers – 229, London, 02/09/09
If there’s one band this year that deserves a Bon Iver-style breakthrough, it’s The Antlers according to Adam Elmahdi, who catches one of their first UK shows.
Bella Union Week :: Dustin O’Halloran vs. Peter Broderick
Two composers, one conversation: O’Halloran vs. Broderick sparks some interesting discussions about “home”, influences, favourite dish to cook and whether he has synesthesia.
Win the Los Campesinos! amazing record box set!
Win the amazing travel record box set that Los Campesinos! have been curating whilst on their recent tour of the U.S. Details inside!
The Last Dinosaur get free release for new single!
As part of Where It’s At Is Where You Are Singles Club, The Last Dinosaur (one of our favourite up and coming bands) are giving away a preview of their forthcoming EP, a track called ‘Home’.
Eagle Twin – The Unkindness of Crows
A band can’t just make a heavy record and expect that the heaviness alone will prove its worth – Eagle Twin get the balance just right according to Steve Lampiris.
Bella Union Week :: My Latest Novel’s West Side
This is pure gold: My Latest Novel take us for a walk around THEIR Scotland. The tour includes: Carbonara recipes, Mystical stones to get pished on and where you can find the best jukebox in Scotland.
Bella Union Week :: Aunt Agony #1
Judging by what we discovered in our post bag for Stephanie Dosen and her ‘Aunt Agony’ column you lot need major help. Which is why Auntie Steph is on board – to sort your messed up lives out.
The Notwist announce extra special London show in December
The Arctic Circle in association with TLOBF are incredibly excited to be announcing a very unique concert involving one of our favourite bands. The Notwist, performing with The Andromeda Mega Express Orchestra. Full details inside.
