Imogen Heap is a fantastic show-woman, and one that intermittently has the musical chops to match but, one’s left with the distinct suspicion she’s capable of so much more…
February, 2010
Vampire Weekend – Contra
Like it (and you should) or not, Contra proves all over again that Vampire Weekend is one of the most original and enjoyable acts of recent years.
SOTD #13 // Veronica Falls: ‘Found Love In A Graveyeard’
One foot in the past, and one firmly pointed towards the future, “Found Love In A Graveyard” is a perverse teeny-bopper hit for the masses with a dagger rammed firmly in its sock hop heart.
Jack Rose – Luck in the Valley
Luck in the Valley is a posthumous release as Jack Rose died at the horribly early age of 38 in December of last year. It befits his stature that this, his last record, is for the most part a raucous, joyous clatter . The beer tent is this way…
[Photos] Spoon / White Rabbits – Electric Ballroom, London 16/02/10
Valerio Berdini photographs one of the best bands in the World as Spoon come to London in support of their latest long-player.
Tune Yards – Cargo, London 15/02/10
Tune Yards play to a packed and obsessive Cargo crowd, performing an early contender for gig of the year. Anika Mottershaw was there.
Jason and The Scorchers – Halcyon Times
If it’s big dumb thrills you’re after, you could do a lot worse than joining Jason and The Scorchers on their trip to who knows where – it’ll be a blast.
Jim O’Rourke works on Burt Bacharach tribute album
Jim O’Rourke has produced and played on an upcoming tribute album to Burt Bacharach, featuring contributions from Thurston Moore and Yoshimi.
Hot Chip – One Life Stand
Hot Chip pull in many different directions on this album. But can the humble listener keep up? Catriona Boyle reviews.
Fucked Up – Couple Tracks
When a band unexpectedly finds success a few years into their career, it is the norm for them to release the obligatory singles album. Canadian hardcore punk outfit Fucked Up are no different, with their release of Couple Tracks.
TLOBF Interview :: Adam Green
We have ways of making you talk! TLOBF interrogates Adam Green. “Excuse me, I’ve just gotta go fart in here……”
Ja Ja Ja :: The Good The Bad
The Good The Bad’s lip-trembling, bone-rattling, hip-shaking dirty cool has been increasing the birth-rate in Denmark by the day ever since their own explosive conception just one year ago.
SOTD #12 // Perfume Genius: ‘Mr Petersen’
I’m not about to declare Perfume Genius (aka one Mike Hadreas) as the new Dylan or anything – but his fragility, wiry frame and vague anonymity reminds me of a young Bobby Zimmerman at the height of his amphetamine fueled early days. Touch him and he’ll snap in half.
Yuck to tour with Times New Viking (including TLOBF show)
Yuck, the hotly tipped London four-piece, have been confirmed as tour support for the upcoming Times New Viking dates, which includes a TLOBF Sponsored show at Cambridge’s Portland Arms.
Win! Tickets for Owl Parliament 2010 w/ Emmy The Great, Jeremy Warmsley and Phil Elverum
The folk responsible for organising Owl Parliament have very kindly given us two pairs of all-day tickets to giveaway. Full details inside!
Clare and the Reasons – Arrow
Clare and the Reasons are back with another orchestral pop album to prove that love songs don’t have to come in the form of ‘80s power ballads. Gina Louise reviews.
