Listen to the new single from LCD Soundsystem, in full, now…
March, 2010
Seabear – We Built a Fire
Sigfusson has been called the ‘Icelandic Beck’ and Seabear likened to Arcade Fire with the plugs pulled out… Matthew Haddrill investigates if these are true…
Galaxie 500 – Today / On Fire / This Is Our Music
Although none of these three albums quite merit classic status, those yet to subject themselves to the Galaxie 500 experience should definitely investigate these reissues.
Mono – Scala, London 15/03/10
It’s testimony to this band that they can come all the way from Japan, play songs of up to ten minutes in length and not say a single word to the audience and still leave every audience member in a state of nirvana.
SOTD #37 // The Hold Steady: ‘Hurricane J’
A pounding, relentless rhythm section, chugging power chords that are layered over classic, instantly rememberable Finn-ism’s “you’re a beautiful girl, and a pretty good waitress”.
Mew, Esben and The Witch, Los Campesinos! and Egyptian Hip Hop for Truck 2010
The first handful of acts have been announced for this years Truck Festival which is to take place at Hill Farm, Steventon on July 23rd – 25th.
The SXSW Diaries // Redux!
Freelance Whales, Magic Kids, The Middle East, Das Racist – in the world of mp3 blogs and artists breaking in a matter of months, even these names sound old. So who WERE are the buzz bands of tomorrow.. Jen Long recaps on her SXSW adventure.
Armand Van Helden to play UK show
New York City based DJ, Producer, Remixer Armand Van Helden is returning to the UK to headline This Is Not London.
Holy Fuck announce UK tour
Holy Fuck have announced plans to embrace the UK for some live action in May
Kaki King – Junior
Kaki King might want to throw herself exclusively into those billowing, wandering, overwhelming compositions and guitar performances that make you want to throw your hands in the air and learn piano…
TLOBF Interview // worriedsboutsatan vs Her Name Is Calla
Her Name Is Calla and Worried About Satan head out on tour together ON SUNDAY! We get some cross-band-interview action going… Today sees Her Name Is Calla interview Worried About Satan with a couple of TLOBF questions thrown in for good measure.
Newsround :: Featuring Dead Meadow, Charlotte Gainsbourg & Dance To The Radio
On a damp and grey morning, we’ve got some news that’ll hopefully cheer you up!
[Photos] The Go Find & The Album Leaf – Bush Hall, London 23/03/2010
Despite and evening of darkness, Seb Dehesdin battled through to take some excellent photos of the recent Album Leaf show in Bush Hall.
Josiah Wolf – Jet Lag
On Jet Lag Josiah Wolf reprises his role as Why?’s drums and glockenspiel maestro…
SOTD #36 // Brothers Of End: ‘Beats For You (Rasmus Hägg Remix)’
Using the term “remix” for Hägg’s interpretation of the song is an absolute injustice. He immerses the listener into a star lit journey of the unknown. As smooth as silk but without ever verging into MOR territory, the results are simply magical.
[Photos] Ja Ja Ja – The Lexington, London 18/03/10
Photos from this months TLOBF Sponsored Ja Ja Ja night… Featuring Hafdis Huld, Katzenjammer and Bodebrixen.
