Part of the ever explanding Willkommen Collective, Sons Of Noel and Adrian return in the new year with an EP, album and new material recorded with Alessi’s Ark.
December, 2009
Pagan Wanderer Lu announces digital EP, Internet Forever remix
To wrap up an amazing 2009, Brainlove Records is to release a final EP by one the label’s mainstays, Cardiff’s Pagan Wanderer Lu.
Ex Libras – Suite(s)
‘Suite(s)’ is essentially a recipe that has been mixed to perfection. Ex Libras’ do it yourself debut is an enrapturing treat so says Mike Copus.
Win tickets to see The Horrors!
With ‘Primary Colours’ appearing on countless 2009 “best of” lists, The Horrors are set to perform their last London show of the year at the HMV Forum on Sunday 20th December. Win tickets inside!
Crossing Border Festival – The Hague, 19-21 November ’09
Crossing Border fully deserves it’s reputation as a festival ascending to a major highlight on the literature and music calendar. Peter Bloxham reviews.
TLOBF Exclusive :: Communion’s Ten Point Plan to Creating the Perfect Club Night
Communion is a club night and record label based in West London. It’s run by Kevin Jones and Ben Lovett from Mumford & Sons. They’ve come up with a Ten Point Plan to Creating the Perfect Club Night. Inside, they share that with us…
New Young Pony Club reveal new album, UK tour and download track
New Young Pony Club return with a new album, extensive UK tour and free track from Monday!
Living Colour – The Garage, London 06/12/09
Ash Akhtar goes on a personal journey on a visit to the Garage to witness the legendary Living Colour.
The Joy Formidable give away Christmas song… for free!
Their festive spirit has been kindled, so the Joy Formidable are giving away a Christmas song for free!
TLOBF Interview :: Beach House
“One lesson we learnt from making this record: You can’t trust anyone!” Thomas Vorreyer has a date with Beach House in Berlin.
Paul Haig – Relive
Paul Haig may be reaching a respectable 50 years of age but he is currently in one of the richest veins of creativity of his career, as Relive proves to Alex Harvey.
Midlake to release limited edition vinyl 12″ this Monday
With their long awaited third album The Courage Of Others due for release 1st February, Midlake have announced news of an extra-special vinyl release to keep their hardcore fans happy in the meantime…
Ja Ja Ja :: Harrys Gym
“Not to step over any step over any boundaries, but the song I’m about to show, literally gives you an orgasmic feeling all over your body.”
Florence Rawlings – A Fool In Love
Here’s the latest discovery from Mike Batt, famed for his previous unearthing of Katie Melua a few years back and, in the early 70s, The Wombles… Rubbish, then.
Memory Tapes chooses UK for first live dates
So far, Memory Tapes is only booked for two shows – one in Manchester and one in London, but we can confirm there are more in the pipeline – both in the UK and US. More on that within the next few days hopefully.
Lightning Dust – Bush Hall, London 30/11/09
Lightning Dust maybe another side-project of those guys from Black Mountain, but their beautiful alt-country vibes are perfectly suite to a live setting according to Adam Elmahdi.
