Threadbare, the new album by Port O’Brien is released this Monday (19th October) via City Slang. Here, the band make us an imaginary mixtape of some of their current favourite tracks.
October, 2009
Introducing :: Hannah Georgas
Oh! Canada caught up with Vancouver’s rising star Hannah Georgas to talk crazy dancing, the importance of ‘booty shorts’ and her discount bra hell.
Sad Day For Puppets announce new single and UK tour
A Sad Day For Puppets have announced a set of tour dates supporting A Place To Bury Strangers and a new double A sided single.
Trans Am announce live album and DVD
Trans Am have announced details of a live album and DVD to be released next month, charting their live shows from 1993 to 2008.
Doug Paisley – s/t
Likened to Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy’s debut album I See A Darkness, and often musically comparable to Ryan Adams’ Heartbreaker, Paisley’s debut is a recipe cooked up especially for those who like their music uncontrived and sincere.
Boo Hewerdine announces UK tour, free download
The Bible’s former front-man Boo Hewerdine has announced details of a new album and UK tour.
Megafaun – Gather, Form and Fly
There is something vaguely unsettling about 3 folky weird-beards on horseback dabbling with electronic skronk, field recordings and musique concrete – that Megafaun, on this their second album not only pull it off but actually make the resulting mess into something warm and wholesome is quite some feat.
The Decemberists get new animated video, announce two UK dates
See the brand new animated video for The Decemberists track ‘The Rakes Song’, whilst their two UK dates for November are almost sold out…
Cate Le Bon – Me Oh My
Cate Le Bon’s debut effort is a strikingly honest folky affair with a haunting, almost isolated air underlying the upbeat melodies. And you will be happy to know that you lucky people can hear tracks from her new album tomorrow at The Old Blue Last
The Northwestern return with tour and new EP
The Northwestern have announced details of a new EP to be released next month, plus a series of dates around the UK in support of it.
Fuck Buttons – Tarot Sport
“I’m not a religious man but I could easily evangalise for Fuck Buttons. Their light pours out of me.” Daniel Marner reviews the triumphant second album ‘Tarot Sport’.
Left With Pictures – Beyond Our Means
Left With Pictures have produced a smart, sweet breeze of a record. Short it may be, but it’s a treat you’ll come back to. Andy Johnson reviews.
Lord Auch announce new EP and tour
Lord Auch, the Leeds based 5-piece have announced a new EP via Young and Lost Club. “To The Shit House” will be released on 12″ and download, and will coincide with a special show at London’s The Legion.
[Video] Death Cab For Cutie: ‘Meet Me On The Equinox’
Rejoice! Death Cab For Cutie are back and what’s more, they’re back with a single that’s way stronger than anything on last years dissapointing ‘Narrow Stairs’. Watch the video inside.
Fionn Regan signs to Heavenly Records, new album out early 2010
Fionn Regan inks a deal with Heavenly Records and announces new album ‘The Shadow Of An Empire’ is set to be released early 2010, with a 7″ single preceding next month.
