Hailing from Blighty and Italy respectively, Lebatol and Planet Brain join forces on this inspiringly titled “Split” album. Andy Johnson reviews.
October, 2009
Beak> – Beak>
Geoff Barrow’s new band Beak> further explores the gloomy Krautrock, post punk and psychedelia that characterised Portishead’s ‘Third’. The result is a bleak homage to its influences, says James Dalrymple
Peter Von Poehl returns with new album
Peter Von Poehl is set to return with a new album, May Day, which will see the light of day in January 2010 via tôt Ou tard records.
Isis & Mothlite – Koko, London, 21/10/09
On a performance note, Isis are nigh on flawless. Captivating and mesmerising and never giving the impression that they’re phoning this one in. Tonight’s main gripe, thought, comes from not how they perform, but what they choose to play according to Mike Copus.
Rameses III – I Could Not Love You More
It may very well be different for each person, but I can’t possibly see how someone could not have a strong reaction (whatever that might be) to I Could Not Love You More.
[Video] The Low Anthem – Charlie Darwin
With hard graft, sleepless nights and plenty of coffee, a portion of the team behind The End of the Road Festival worked hard to bring the film to life through the arduous but rewarding process of stop-frame animation.
Field Music return with double album and tour
Following a self-imposed three year hiatus, Sunderland’s Field Music are all set to return with a new 20 track double album on 15th February 2010 (16th in the US).
Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou – Volume 2: Echos Hypnotiques
This compilation, though filled with music three and four decades old, suggests that if you look hard enough you can still find real, unpolluted music. TLOBF Recommended.
No Age – Scala, London 19/10/09
No Age prove that you don’t need fancy guitar skills, discernible lyrics that you can relate to, or for that matter, a bassist, to play songs that have a real profound feeling or energy.
Win tickets to see The Twilight Sad in London this week…
We’re giving away two pairs of tickets to see The Twilight Sad at London’s Scala this Thursday (29th October). The winners will also win a copy of new album ‘Forget The Night Ahead’.
Charlotte Hatherley – New Worlds
New Worlds is the sound of Hatherly and band kicking back and having fun. Perhaps now there has been enough time since she left Ash that she doesn’t feel she has to prove herself and she can relax and concentrate on the tunes. Andrew Grillo reviews.
Leyland Kirby – Sadly, The Future Is No Longer What It Was
Is Sadly, The Future Is No Longer What It Was, a four-hour ambient epic, the soundtrack to our sad, decaying times or Leyland Kirby’s folly? Matt Poacher decides.
Los Campesinos! confirm new album details!
Los Campesions! have announced the title and track listing of their forthcoming album.
Doves – Roundhouse, London, 22/10/09 [Electric Proms]
Doves take part in this year’s Electric Proms, their usual life performance augmented by the addition of the London Bulgarian Choir, who add an air of the exotic to proceedings.
Broadcast And The Focus Group – Broadcast And The Focus Group Investigate Witch Cults Of The Radio Age
Birmingham’s much admired retro-futurists team up with their hauntologist friend for a collaboration heavy on sci-fi noises, sound effects and eerie library music.
Spearmint – A Week Away (Special Edition)
This 24 track Special Edition of ‘A Week Away’ is a long and detailed induction course for the new listener, as well as a nostalgia-fest for those who were there with the band for its original outing.
