The extravagance and colourful spectrum of Bat For Lashes makes Natasha Khan one of the most important musicians to come around in recent years.
October, 2009
Port O’Brien – Threadbare
Maybe once upon a time all they could do was sing, but ‘Threadbare’ proves that Port O’Brien are so much more than careless frolics around the sea and on the beaches.
Stephanie “Aunt Agony” Dosen joins TLOBF full time, get your letters in!
Auntie Steph will be here once a week to help you out with your problems. Be it: relationship issues, embarrassing ailments, family feuds – you name it – Stephanie will *help* in her own *unique* way…
Kings of Convenience – Declaration of Dependence
The reconvening of duo Erlend Øye and Eirik Bøe might get some hot under the cardigan collar, but is their latest, Declaration of Dependence, worth the wait?
The Pastels / Tenniscoats – Two Sunsets
Unlike much of the Pastels’ early output, ‘Two Sunsets’ isn’t a record that will change lives. It is, however, a record of rare, unassuming beauty; a quiet, gentle phenomenon.
The Magic Numbers return with nationwide tour and free download
To celebrate the imminent release of their new album, The Magic Numbers have put together a tour of some of their favourite small pubs and clubs in the UK. Also, download a brand new song inside!
Wavves confirm rescheduled UK tour
Having cancelled their European tour earlier this year and recruited the skills of ex-Hella drummer Zach Hill, Wavves will finally be bringing his own brand of scuzzy lo-fi pop to the UK next month.
The Mary Onettes announce new album and unveil video for ‘Puzzles’
Hailing from Jönköping, Sweden – The Mary Onettes specialise in epic-widescreen pop. Not unlike The Kissaway Trail in scope and sheer wide-eyed wonder. Video and downloads inside.
The Brute Chorus – The Brute Chorus
The Brute Chorus’ debut album then is a gripping flight of fancy; intelligent but visceral, refreshingly honest and expertly conceived. Danny Wadeson reviews.
[Download] BlakRoc: ‘Ain’t Nothing Like You (Hoochie Coo)’
We’re lucky enough to be given the following track as a free download: ‘Ain’t Nothing Like You (Hoochie Coo)’ is taken from the forthcoming Black Keys’ hip-hop collaboration album.
A Place To Bury Strangers – Exploding Head
Can A Place To Bury Strangers build on the awesome noise they created on their debut? Daniel Offen investigates…
[Download] Summer Camp: ‘I Only Have Eyes For You’
Hopelessly romantic and full of wide eyed wonder – this is SUMMER CAMP folks. Remember their name. Download ‘I Only Have Eyes For You’ inside.
Vivian Girls return to the UK early 2010
Vivian Girls will be heading back to the UK next January to play a couple of shows in support of their rather excellent new album ‘Everything Goes Wrong’.
TLOBF :: Now Playing
A little late, perhaps, but another monthly run down of what our writers have been enjoying, musically of course… From Nine Inch Nails to Speed Caravan and a healthy dose of Kyuss, we’ve got a mixed bag…
BBC to run documentary on Krautrock next week, Synth Britannia starts tonight!
BBC Four start a series of great new music documentaries this week starting with Synth Britannia and following into Krautrock – The Rebirth of Germany!
Animal Collective to reissue Campfire Songs
Animal Collective are set to reissue their Campfire Songs album via Paw Tracks. It will also be available for the first time digitally.
