Portland duo-turned-trio Quasi have now announced details of a new album.
December, 2009
The Answering Machine – Club Academy, Manchester 26/11/09
After months of extensive touring and a residency in New York, Holly Arrowsmith reviews a homecoming show for Manchster’s The Answering Machine.
TLOBF Interview :: Coeur De Pirate
Coeur De Pirate is the stage name of 20 year old Montreal pianist and singer Beatrice Martin, before her debut London show Anika Mottershaw had a chat.
Fever Ray – The Forum, London 05/12/09
The final UK performance of the year for Fever Ray – one of the most impressive side-projects of 2009, and one that can’t be upset by the usual London crowd or the Forum’s sound problems… Adam Elmahdi was there.
Race Horses – Man In My Mind EP
An EP that impresses Gina Louise, but only because their not quite The Hoosiers…
Tunng look ahead with new album
Tunng have announced details of a new album, a tour and free download.
Art Of Noise #6 :: Soulsavers
Here, we delve into Rich Machin’s record collection as he presents eight of his favourite songs: from Ray Charles to Fuck Buttons – it’s a rich and varied mix for sure.
Polar Bear to tour, release new album
Polar Bear have announced plans to release their fourth album via the Leaf label next year, and have announced some tour dates as well.
Stream Neil Young’s Dreamin’ Man Live ‘92
The next instalment of Neil Young’s Archive Performance Series is set to be released early next year, but you can stream it now.
The Watson Twins & Greg Laswell – Slaughtered Lamb, London 25/11/09
A tiny darkened room hosted intimate sets from Vanguard Records new stablemates Greg Laswell and The Watson Twins, both of whom were showcasing their soon to be released albums.
Matthew Friedberger – Winter Woman / Holy Ghost Language School
Adam Nelson can’t understand the reason behind reissuing these early works by Fiery Furnaces mainman Matthew Friedberger. However, there’s plenty to enjoy, in patches, over these two works.
Museum Of Bellas Artes – Club King Kong @ Sjöhästen, Stockholm 05/12/09
From one of the most exciting Swedish labels to emerge in years come Museum Of Bellas Artes. Stockholm based Mats Rajala reviews.
The Tragically Hip – The Forum, London 30/11/09
For one night only, Kentish Town became a part of Canada. Hockey Shirts, toques, the works. Ro Cemm reviews one of Canada’s greatest exports: The Tragically Hip.
Esben and The Witch reveal new single and tour for 2010
One of TLOBF’s tips for 2010 announce details of their debut single, a UK tour and make their debut ep available for free!
Goldfrapp jump Head First into new album
Goldfrapp have announced details of a brand new album, set for release next year!
