Cooler-than-thou London independent Fitzrovian Phonographic are releasing a version of “I’m On Fire” on limited edition 7″ white vinyl on Monday. Essential stuff!

Art Of Noise // Yeti Lane
Kraftwerk meets Soft Machine via The Velvet Underground. A fantastic mix by one of the best new shoe-gaze bands around. Download inside!

Introducing :: Andrew Vincent
Andrew Vincent hits the UK next week. We thought it was about time we introduced him properly. You could even win an A.V goodie bag, including CD’s, tickets and a t-shirt. But probably not an actual bag.

Hot Club de Paris mark their return with 6 song EP
Hot Club de Paris mark their eagerly-awaited return in 2010 with a brand-new 6 song EP entitled With Days Like This As Cheap As Chewing Gum, Why Would Anyone Want To Work?

Esben and The Witch – 33
Set against hauntingly subtle keys and electronic crackles, Esben and The Witch create dramatic soundscape filled with fairytales and romance. Recommended.

jj reveal two brand new songs, download both inside
It was back in the fall of 2008 when they had both lost their virginity to insanity and were looking for moments of clarity. A plane to Spain felt like a reasonable opportunity.

Suede confirm reunion for Charity
Suede have confirmed that they’re joining the latest craze for reunions, getting back together for a one-off charity show at the Royal Albert Hall.

The JLP Sessions Project – We Are Only Riders
From the artists involved right down to the concept of the album itself, everything about ‘We Are Only Riders’ is original and full of the singular spirit of the pioneering artist the collection aims to honor.

Various Artists – Follow The Outline
A great representation of a young label that can only go on to greater things. Sam Shepherd reviews.

These New Puritans announce clues to find hidden tickets for their Hidden Tour
These New Puritans head out on tour, and have left a limited number of free tickets to each show hidden in various locations in each city for fans to find.
TLOBF Interview :: The Mary Onettes
TLOBF delivers some choice questions to Swedish band The Mary Onettes about their latest album “Islands”.

Five Finger Death Punch / Shadows Fall – Waterfront, Norwich 30/11/09
Originally, billed as a Shadows Fall headlining tour, the rise and rise of Five Finger Death Punch has meant a joint lead slot and plenty of rockers have turned up to pay homage.

[Exclusive] Alcopop Records Christmas Party Video ft Tellison, Stagecoach & More!
Those lovely guys over at Alcopop Records have given us a nice, seasonal video exclusive featuring tracks from Tellison, Stagecoach, My First Tooth & Aspen Sails.

Joy Orbison – stream his latest EP now!
You can stream the latest EP by Joy Orbison now, prior to its February release. The EP, which includes ‘The Shrew Would Have Cushioned the Blow’, a remix, and ‘So Derobe’ will be released in February.

Walter Schreifels prepares debut solo album
Big Scary Monsters Records have announced that they’ll be releasing the debut solo album from Rival Schools/Quicksand/Gorilla Biscuits man, Walter Schreifels.

Jay Reatard R.I.P.
We’re sad to report that Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr., aka Jay Reatard, has been found dead. He was 29.
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