Thom Yorke played a very rare solo performance at the Cambridge Corn Exchange in aid of the UK’s Green Party. Valerio Berdini was there to capture the magic.
February, 2010
Japandroids – ICA, London 23/02/10
It’s rare for me to begin a show as reviewer and walk out at the end, jaw firmly dropped, as a hardcore fan – but that’s what happens tonight.
[Download] Oh! Canada 8
Oh! Canada returns for another month of celebrating new Canadian music. This month we feature new material from familiar faces The New Pornographers, Jason Collett and Woodpigeon, as well as introducing a host of new favourites.
SOTD #18 // John Grant: ‘I Wanna Go To Marz’
Grant’s intelligent, and often witty chamber-pop lyrics fuse with backing band Midlake’s familar 1970′s soft-rock style. Essential stuff.
Massive Attack – Heligoland
Massive Attack have managed to create an album that is both muted and intense, with a multitude of influences, sounds and genres, according to Gina Louise.
A Word To The Wise Guy #3 // Save 6 Music
David Laurie of Something In Construction Records discusses the fiasco surrounding the proposed 6 Music axing. Have your say inside.
Anna Kashfi – Survival
Anna Kashfi hit the mark more often than not, finding themselves somewhere between Portishead and a downtrodden, downbeat, English She & Him.
[Video Premier] Shane MacGowan & Friends: “I Put A Spell On You”
MacGowan ropes in Johnny Depp, Nick Cave, Bobby Gillespie, Paloma Faith, Eliza Doolittle, Mick Jones and Chrissie Hynde for a Haiti charity single.
Efterklang – Magic Chairs
Although on its first listen Magic Chairs might worry anyone already familiar with Efterklang, by the time it’s reached its conclusion you’ll be a convert, safe in the knowledge that they’ve done it once again.
Rubbish Recommendations #2 – Genius
Gareth Main returns for another month of recommendations… this time straying between iPhone’s, Joanna Newsom and the classification of “genius”.
Dag För Dag – Boo
At their best, the sombre atmospherics, musical and lyrical content come together to produce something dramatic and resonant. All too often, though, there is a sense of intangibility in their songs.
TLOBF Interview :: Bertie Blackman
The Flowerpot in Kentish Town is a cozy little spot, and the place for Bertie Blackman to begin her set of London dates. Danny Wadeson caught up with her.
SOTD #17 // Dark Dark Dark: ‘Bright Bright Bright’
It’s been a while, but Dark Dark Dark are back with a new EP. We’ve got the lead track to giveaway today, a beautiful slice of Gothic Americana.
Tom Petty readies new album, massive U.S. tour
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers return with their first album in eight years, plus a massive tour of North America.
Picastro – Become Secret
Picastro have made a record unremittingly bleak, but it is nevertheless a constantly rewarding listen.
[Competition] Win one of 5 copies of John Cale’s classic Paris 1919 CDs
The Southbank Centre, who have John Cale playing Paris 1919 in full next Friday, have given us 5 copes of the remastered and expanded edition to give away!
