The Irish troubadour sheds the tender folk balladry of yesteryear for a more vitriolic, electric sound. Did someone just shout “JUDAS!”?.
February, 2010
Scout Niblett – The Calcination of Scout Niblett
Whilst Niblett’s fifth album is unlikely to result in any kind of mainstream crossover, “Calcination…” is incredibly visceral and gripping.
SOTD #7 // Small Black: ‘Despicable Dogs’
The hook to “Despicable Dogs” lies centre speaker in the shape of a keyboard refrain that’s being fed through a fuzz box. That, coupled with the computer generated drums and sentimental vocal make this an absolute belter of a song.
[Photos] Vampire Weekend – Cambridge Corn Exchange 07/02/10
Vampire Weekend bring ‘Contra’ to Cambridge. Check out a bunch of fantastic photographs from the show inside.
Win tickets for Memory Tapes in London!
Did you miss Memory Tapes when they were over briefly last month? Turned away at the door during their appearance at the TLOBF Club Night? Fear not, as we have a pair of tickets for the forthcoming Cargo (London) show on March 13th.
Yeasayer – Odd Blood
Although there’s a lot to like here, ultimately, Odd Blood is like a New Year’s Eve party that starts with fireworks and make-out sessions but fails to even last until midnight.
[Opinion] How Simon Cowell is helping Haiti
An artistically cynical and snobbish attitude to international development helps no-one.
Blank Francis returns with new album
Black Francis returns with his latest long player for Cooking Vinyl, NonStopErotik, this April.
Robert A.A. Lowe & Rose Lazar – Eclipses
Robert A.A. Lowe (he of 90 Day Men, Lichens, OM and TV On The Radio) now, in tandem with Rose Lazar (who provides the odd, Deerhoof-like artwork), is making this quietly meditative hyper-real kosmiche music. And sounding right at home.
Lostprophets – The Betrayal
Amy Pay believes that The Betrayal is an addictive and heartfelt album, showing Lostprophets at the top of their game.
Thom Yorke to play Cambridge Corn Exchange for Green MP’s Benefit
Thom Yorke has announced, over on his website, that he’ll be playing a one-off benefit show for Tony Juniper at Cambridge’s Corn Exchange on 25th Feb.
Alessi’s Ark signs to Bella Union, readies new EP
Bella Union have announced they will be releasing the new EP from Alessi’s Ark.
Fire In My Bones: Raw + Rare + Other-Worldly African-American Gospel 1944-2007
Stories and liner notes aside, though, it is the music and perhaps even more the spirit of this collection that shines through. The common feature throughout is the passion and intensity with which the artists convey their message.
Stool Pigeon reveal Summer Camp’s identities
The identities of one of our biggest musical crushes of recent months have been blown. The aptly named Stool Pigeon reveal all. You’ll never guess who…
SOTD #6 // Museum of Bella Artes: ‘Who Do You Love’
Sometimes a song can slip so completely under the radar that it becomes criminal. That’s why I’ve pulled out this absolute gem from (fairly) new Swedish label Force Majeure.
[Download] Lawrence Arabia gives away ‘Apple Pie Bed’
Bella Union are in a self-proclaimed good mood and have offered the latest single from Lawrence Arabia as a free download.
