Other Truths finds the post-rock of Do Make Say Think expand to fill other, wonderful areas of musical creativity. Pete Bloxham reviews.
October, 2009
Editors – In This Light and On This Evening
On album number three there’s a sense that Editors wanted to create a career defining album. The question is, have they done it? Shawn Murtough reviews.
No Age Celebrity Playlist
Short. Sharp. Sweet. No Age’s Dean Spunt threw us a mixtape for various band activites…
eaststrikewest – Wolvves
Wolvves is compelling debut, with some outstanding tracks, but for me the best moments are just a little too samey to make this a classic.
Interview Podcast – Efterklang on performing Parades
As previously announced, Efterklang are set to perform their magnificent album ‘Parades’ at The Barbican on 28th October. Listen to a special “Eftercast” inside for an insight into the show.
Lau – The Forge, Basingstoke, 11/10/09
Touring their excellent new album Arc Light, Lau managed to find themselves shoe-horned into a tiny venue in Basingstoke. Unlucky. However, our Catriona Boyle was there to see them work their magic.
Os Mutantes – Haih Or Amortecedor
Brazilian psych-rockers Os Mutantes return from hibernating since 1974 – Haih or Amortecedor makes it seem worthwhile.
The Tragically Hip unveil new album, tour and video
Multi award winning, Canadian superstars The Tragically Hip gear up for album number 11, and a European Tour to go with it.
Lightning Bolt confirm UK dates
Lightning Bolt have confirmed a short UK tour for December, in support of their impressive new album (which is released next week!)
Grizzly Bear announce Roundhouse date, re-release Veckatimest
The fantastic Grizzly Bear will continue their current run of success with their largest London headline show to date next March at the Roundhouse with support from Beach House.
The Mountain Goats – Life Of The World To Come
Tom Whyman isn’t a fan of folk music. So what the hell is he doing reviewing the new album from The Mountain Goats? Lord only knows…
TLOBF Interview :: Bell Orchestre
Bell Orchestre, who released their latest album As Seen Through Windows, last week, took some time out to speak to TLOBF about their song writing and influences.
Brand New – Daisy
Brand New return with their fourth long-player. Tom Walters reviews and wonders whether this could top their impressive output so far…
Wild Beasts & Blue Roses – Oxford O2 Academy, 07/10/09
In Oxford, Hayden Thorpe is in commanding voice and Wild Beasts have honed their rhythmic chops on recent tours and are now as tight a live band as you’re likely to see.
Eels to release surprise new album in January!
The eighth Eels studio album, entitled End Times, will be released next year, only six months after the latest Eels album, Hombre Lobo.
