The Line Of Best Fit and London label Something In Constriction are back for yet another (by now, legendary) ILL FIT. Oh yes. Full details inside.
February, 2010
Skullflower – Strange Keys To Untune God’s Firmament
Strange Keys To Untune God’s Firmament is an utter riot in which to immerse yourself, a cacophony of messages all sounding off at once.
Rachael Dadd tours with Alessi’s Ark, unveils video & mini LP
The wonderful Rachael Dadd has unveiled a series of tour dates around the UK in support of her mini album, Moth in the Motor.
1986 return with full-length Everybody Is Whatever I Think They Are
1986 is the project of Giorgio Angelini and Cully Symington. Two names you might not recognised, but if you’ve heard Bishop Allen, The Rosebuds, The Gutter Twins, Cursive, or Okkervil River then you’ve seen their work.
Xiu Xiu and Deerhoof to Perform Joy Division’s Unknown Pleasures
Xiu Xiu and Deerhoof will perform Joy Division’s Unknown Pleasures on April 29th at the Donaufestival in April… the first reason to move to Austria?
Infinite Body – Carve Out the Face of My God
Gina Louise wonders whether the infinite sound of Infinite Body’s drone LP is something to get excited about…
SOTD #1 // Caribou: ‘Odessa’
Bubbling with spikey funk basslines, pepperings of percussion and lead by the Erlend Øye-esque vocals, the song rolls in and out of a plastic fantastic indie dream.
Joel Alme – Waiting For The Bells
Joel Alme has created an album with one foot firmly in the past; a record of warmth, heart and emotion. When it comes to Swedish crooners, Jens Lekman is no longer the only name on the list.
Ja Ja Ja :: Ungdomskulen
Since the release of Cry Baby, Ungdomskulen has toured the globe, including two UK tour with their biggest fans, Young Knives and shows at CMJ and SXSW festivals in the US.
The Album Leaf – A Chorus Of Storytellers
A Chorus of Storytellers sees The Album Leaf recording as a band, and it’ll certainly be interesting to see where The Album Leaf go next…
Danton Eeprom – Yes Is More
Dark, subtle and eclectic, Danton Eeprom is a smooth operator, and a hugely talented chap to boot. Sean Bamberger reviews.
Soft core 80′s pop from NYC: Acrylics
Ever wondered what the Shout Out Louds would sound like if they had a female vocalist and listened to Tango in the Night on repeat?
Colour of Birmingham announce trio of shows
Willy Vlautin, The Declining Winter with Fieldhead and Woodenbox With a Fistful of Fivers have announced shows under the Colour promoter banner in Birmingham
Tempelhof – We Were Not There From The Beginning…
Tempelhof have created a hazy mess of sound to immerse yourself in completely, and have done it rather well, says Gina Louise.
[Photos] Ja Ja Ja Club Night – The Lexington, London 21/01/10
The third TLOBF sponsored Ja Ja Ja night, curated by Sean Adams of Drowned In Sound featuring Leaves, Simon Says No and Sudden Weather Change. All photographs by Paul Bridgewater.
