With a new single out in April and an extensive tour planned for the UK, Europen and Japan, 2010 sees Gold Panda build up to the summer release of his debut album.
February, 2010
Gigi – Maintenant
Flawed and flimsy in comparison with the bygone ‘greats’, but this is too much fun to put down, in both senses of that phrase. Andrew Dowdall reviews.
Beach House – King Tut’s, Glasgow 10/02/10
Showcasing the excellent new album Teen Dream, Beach House woo the Glaswegian crowd as the King Tut’s venue reaches it’s 20th year.
Dillinger Escape Plan – Camden Barfly, London 12/02/10
Dillinger Escape Plan are one of the best bands in the world right now. Anyone who guffaws at such a claim clearly wasn’t in the tight confines of the Camden Barfly, Friday the 12th of February.
Basia Bulat – Heart Of My Own
An outwardly full and substantial sounding album, Heart Of My Own can actually be easily reduced to Bulat’s voice and the melody, really a folk sound at heart with sometimes unnecessary dressing up.
SOTD #9 // Field Music: ‘Each Time Is A New Time’
Field Music are back! With a double album! ‘Each Time Is A New Time’ is a perfect slice of 70′s tinged guitar pop.
Bestival unveils Fever Ray & The XX as guests
Bestival, this year curated by Rob Da Bank, have unveiled The XX and Fever Ray as impressive additions to their line-up.
Teeth of the Sea – Hypnoticon EP
Hypnoticon, the immense new EP from Teeth of the Sea, takes the space rock elements of their debut album and sends them skywards. Who knew dressing as Brian Blessed in silver wings could be so inspirational?
Introducing :: Rachael Dadd
With a new, beautiful, EP of modern folk-tinged music being released today, we caught up with Rachael Dadd to find out a bit more about her…
Shearwater – The Golden Archipelago
Evolution, God and ecology; simply put: ‘The Golden Archipelago’ is a crowning achievement by a genuinely underrated band.
SOTD #8 // The Morning Benders: ‘Promises’
Thick harmonies and off-kilter time signatures permit the track, coupled with a gorgeous slouchy groove make this an irresistible slice of West Coast pop.
TLOBF Interview :: The Tallest Man On Earth
The Tallest Man On Earth reveals that Bob Dylan is actually his dad. Or perhaps not. Kristian Matsson shares enough to give his fans a glimpse into what inspires him, while still maintaining the mystique that has intrigued us all from the beginning.
Hot Club De Paris – With Days Like This As Cheap As Chewing Gum… EP
This EP is an enticing release that will seriously whet the appetite of both old fans and newcomers with a math-indie-rock bent for their next full length.
[Photos] Grand Archives – The Borderline, London 08/02/10
Sub Pop’s Grand Archives make their first UK appearance at London’s Borderline. Valerio Berdini was there, lens in hand, to capture the event on film.
Gil Scott-Heron – I’m New Here
Andrew Taylor reviews the new album from Gil Scott-Heron, it’s been a while, but it’s been worth the wait…
Jamie Lidell gets his Compass out on new record
Warp records are readying Lidell’s fourth album, for release in May.
