The Chemical Brothers are set to play their first gigs in nearly eighteen months with the announcement of two headline shows at London’s Roundhouse.
February, 2010
Vampire Weekend – De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill 05/02/10
“This is a pretty historic and beautiful building we’re in right now. This ones for all the architecture geeks.” Tonight Bexhill, tomorrow the world.
Built To Spill – There Is No Enemy
Written off by many, for no real reason, we “welcome” back the band that never actually left, and find Built To Spill firing on all cylinders…
SOTD #3 // The Radio Dept.: ‘Heaven’s On Fire’
A dream like mist of shuffling drums, jangling guitar and the unmistakeable croon of Johan Duncanson. Joyous, yet heartbreaking: “Heaven’s On Fire” is essential listening.
Lindstrøm & Christabelle – Real Life Is No Cool
Lindstrøm shows off his deft virtuosity throughout the proceedings, but reigns his vision in enough to keep these songs taut and lively, which results in a very smooth, stylish record.
[Photos] Smoke Fairies – Lexington, London 01/02/10
Valerio Berdini is at the Smoke Fairies gig in London, and shows us why they were Jack White’s first signing on his new label…
RJD2 – The Colossus
So, who is this album for then, other than RJD2 himself? Andrew Taylor investigates…
Flying Lotus get all Cosmogramma on new LP
Flying Lotus has unveiled details of his new album: a “space opera” that features collaborations with Erykah Badu, Thom Yorke and Laura Darlington.
Paperplain – Entering Pale Town
Entering Pale Town’s twee aesthetic is so utterly absorbing, it’s impossible not to allow yourself to drift off into a sepia-tinted, pleasantly snug daydream – something akin to the centrespread of a Cath Kidston catalogue.
SHIFT FESTIVAL: Robyn Hitchcock presents a Maritime Evening
Robyn Hitchcock is joined by KT Tunstall, Kathryn Williams and Graham Coxon at a Climate Awareness night at the Queen Elizabeth Hall. Ro Cemm was there.
Ardentjohn – Bull and Gate, London 30/01/10
It could be argued that on another night Ardentjohn could stuggle to inspire such a response such is the drowsy nature of some of their songs, but tonight this is a band on fire.
TLOBF Interview :: Magnetic Fields
Sebastian Reynolds catches up with Stephin Merritt to talk new albums, the fear of touring and how he’s always played with synthesizers…
Ceephax Acid Crew – United Acid Emirates
Ceephax Acid Crew’s latest album is a whirlwind concoction of thumping technicolour sound layered with synthetic arpeggios that thunder through it like a Bull at Pamplona.
SOTD #2 // Victoria & Jacob ‘With No Certainty’
Manipulated vocals, textured beats and an altogether more focused musicality ushers out the twee thrift shop electro-pop of previous singles.
Sisterworld Reinterpretations gets full tracklisting
The Liars bonus disc has a confirmed tracklisting – see which track Thom Yorke, Bradford Cox and more cover…
Zun Zun Egui and John Parish head up Bristol-based Haiti appeal
On 6th March, John Parish, Zun Zun Egui and a host of other Bristol greats (full line-up inside) will play across two venues to raise funds for the Haiti Kids Kino Project.
