Kurt Vile’s latest has all these cool aesthetic choices, vocals through a megaphone, slacker vibes, grainy electric guitar theatrics, off-the-cuff cool; but it’s not quite all there for Simon Gurney.
October, 2009
Sky Larkin – Bungalows and Bears, Sheffield 27/09/09
“I thought you’d melted for a second, there”, Katie softy jests with a photographer at one point, who had left a spilt pint in his place after searching for a better camera-angle. Sky Larkin take on Sheffield.
July Skies, Epic45 play free show at Union Chapel on Saturday
The pioneering independent record label, Make Mine Music will host a free spectacular this Saturday at London’s Union Chapel featuring July Skies and Epic45.
Magnolia Electric Co.’s Molina and Centro-matic’s Johnson Team Up
In what can only be described as an Americana wet dream, Jason Molina and Will Johnson have teamed up to form a band who’ll be releasing their debut next month!
[Competition] Fresh on the Net Festival giveaway!
On Tuesday 20th October, BBC Introducing’s Tom Robinson takes up residency at Hammersmith’s Riverside Studios, thus getting the Fresh On The Net Festival underway. We’ve got two pairs of tickets to giveaway!
Paramore – Brand New Eyes
“Do you really want me to review this? I asked for anything heavy…and you sent me this!” And so went the conversation with TLOBF editor in chief.
Heavenly Records celebrate 10 Years of The Social with a string of special shows
The Charlatans, Saint Etienne, The Magic Numbers and Annie head up an all star cast for a month long party at The Social bar in London’s West End.
Homelife – Exotic Interlude
Homelife’s aptly-titled ‘Exotic Interlude’ is folkier and more stripped-down than their previous albums, but the characteristic shuffling jazziness and dreaminess pervade, says James Dalrymple.
J.Tillman – Year In The Kingdom
Year in the Kingdom is a beautifully understated album, each track aching with a simple honesty. Yet again, Tillman proves he’s so much more than just “the drummer from Fleet Foxes”.
Brian Wilson – The Roundhouse, London 03/09/09
Some misunderstandings at TLOBF Towers have delayed this report, but what’s a month when you’ve been waiting a lifetime to see Brian Wilson in concert?
Hudson Mohawke – Butter
With a hotter than hell debut album entitled Butter, Hudson Mohawke is the U.K.’s new king of the new style. A warm welcome, one and all, to the Scottish Godfather of Glitch.
Introducing :: Curly Hair
Yes, another ‘folk’ band from Willkommen – but Curly Hair’s ramshackle recordings, lo-fi pop ethic and use of thrift store keyboards really do pull them apart from the more traditional folk kneelings of say, Sons of Noel & Adrian or Shoreline.
Beep Beep – Enchanted Islands
From its bizarre opening of a meek voice whimpering “hello children” you know that this isn’t really going to be a mentally comfortable ride. Mike Copus reviews the latest from Beep Beep.
Taken By Trees – East Of Eden
What really works on ‘East Of Eden’ is the warmth it exudes, the field recordings of street noise or people talking in the street are done in such a way as to draw you in and soothe.
Massive Attack – Brixton Academy, London 17/09/09
Massive Attack’s residency at London’s Brixton Academy was one every fan wanted to attend. The question is, did they live up to their reputation?
Noah and The Whale – Manchester Academy 29/09/09
Holly Arrowsmith witnesses Noah and The Whale v2.0. Grown up, dour and Laura Marling-less as they take their latest album ‘First Days Of Spring’ to the people of Manchester.
