Our trusty photographer Sonny Malhotra was on hand to take pictures of November 17th’s launch party. Francis, I Was A King, Kira Kira and TV Off from Finland all wowed the heaving throng that turned up to support the all new club night.
November, 2009
[Download] Korallreven: ‘Loved Up’ (Nhessingtons Remix)
Nhessingtons have remixed the debut single by Sweden’s Korallreven to help celebrate the release of the latters new album!
Sparrow and The Workshop – Into The Wild
Throughout Into the Wild Sparrow and The Workshop manage to evoke hundreds of bands and songs without sounding like anyone but themselves.
Asobi Seksu – Rewolf
With the guitar effects stripped away, Asobi Seksu are able to highlight the delicate and compassionate songwriting they’re capable of, creating an album which shines, sparkles and shows the band really are a diamond in the rough.
Massive Attack confirm new album details and release date
Massive Attack are set to release their new album in February next year. Full details and list of contributors inside!
Atlas Sound – Cargo, London 15/11/09
Bradford Cox woos the crowds at an intimate gig at London’s Cargo. Ama Chana was there.
High Above The Storm – S/T
The debut album from London’s High Above The Storm is made with undeniable musicianship and sparkling production values, but, unfortunately, there’s not much else…
Spencer Krug will never get bored – readies another new project: Moonface
Moonface is Spencer Krug’s new guise, releasing a vinyl only EP early in 2010.
Xiu Xiu to release new album
Kill Rock Stars have announced plans to release a new album by Xiu Xiu.
TLOBF Interview :: The Fiery Furnaces
We’re still on training ground when it comes to how oddball the ‘Furnaces can possibly get. Laura Snapes meets up with Matthew and Eleanor Friedberger to discuss their new “covers” album, amongst other things.
Biffy Clyro – Only Revolutions
Only Revolutions feels like an album that’s set out to prove that there is more to Biffy Clyro than straightforward rock. Amy Pay reviews.
[Stream] Malcolm Middleton: ‘Girl Pop Song EP’
Here, Malcolm talks us through his suprising choices for his all new ‘Girl Pop Song EP’ – who’d have thought he was a Girls Aloud fan!? Also, stream the EP in full inside.
TLOBF Interview :: Sparky Deathcap
On new EP Tear Jerky, Sparky explores the break-up of a relationship through songs which he plays in front of a screen projecting his cartoons. We caught up with him before his gig supporting Los Campesinos! for a chat.
Shearwater to release new album in February 2010
Shearwater have confirmed plans to release a new album in February, and play a quartet of UK dates around then too.
The Feelies – Crazy Rhythms / The Good Earth
The Feelies were a bunch of geeky minimalists who’ve finally had the reissue treatment on their two albums. Tom Whyman reviews.
The Rest – Everyone All At Once
At times dark and disillusioned, at others festive and blissful, often in the same song, The Rest are a very intelligent band, thought provoking and lyrically poetic.
