The ferocity of Lighting Bolt clashing with Extreme Noise Terror over the last parking space in Sainsbury’s.
May, 2010
The Pack AD – We Kill Computers
The Pack A.D. have wrestled the challenge of taking a new direction to the ground and defeated it to craft a mighty, loud rock-a-thon.
TLOBF Interview // Steve Mason
We caught up with Steve Mason following the release of his new album Boys Outside; to find out a little more about the man behind The Beta Band, King Biscuit Time and Black Affair.
SOTD #61 // Pallers: ‘The Kiss’
Building slowly under a haze of synths and congas, ‘The Kiss’ is like dipping your toes into an indigo blue ocean, whilst the soft balearic breeze floats on by it is perhaps the perfect soundtrack for watching the sunset (or indeed sunrise).
We Have Band – We Have Band
If, like myself, you consider yourself a stickler for the proper use of grammar, it may be wise to give We Have Band a wide berth…
David G. Cox: ‘Please Don’t Cry’
Recorded and released by the rather wonderful guys at Dreamtrak, here’s the debut video from David G. Cox. Like what you see? He’ll be playing the Brainlove Festival at Brixton Windmill on 29 May.
Bombay Bicycle Club unveil acoustic album
Bombay Bicycle Club have announced plans to release a new, acoustic, album. Called Flaws, it’ll be released on 12th July. Recorded in between touring over the past year and a half, a few early tracks were laid down at The Church studio and were produced by Neill MacColl (guitarist Jamie’s Dad), but the rest was [...]
The National – High Violet
While the songs on High Violet might not be as immediately affecting and compelling as those on the National’s last two records, these tracks have a lasting, absorbing appeal that only flourishes over time.
Twin Sister: ‘Lady Daydream’
Here’s the video for a track we featured just over a week ago on Song Of The Day. Directed by Imaginary Animal whose past work includes clips for Washed Out, Black Moth Super Rainbow and Bye Bye Blackbird, ‘Lady Daydream’ is just as beautiful as anything that has preceded it.
Lewis & Clarke do Daytrotter
One of our favourite psych-folk groups, Lewis & Clarke, have done a session for the wonderful Daytrotter blog. Lewis & Clarke’s excellent debut album Blasts of Holy Birth, is still frequently played, as well as the gorgeous Light Time EP. Since then, there’s been many changes surrounding the band. They’re currently writing and recording material [...]
Yuck to tour with Teenage Fanclub
Beginning later this month – and sandwiching their appearances at Dot to Dot Festival – Yuck will be playing in Manchester, Sheffield and Aberdeen with the newly reformed Teenage Fanclub. UPCOMING LIVE DATES * with Teenage Fanclub MAY 13 – The Great Escape, Brighton 17 – The Harley w/ Japandroids, Sheffield 18 – Shepherd’s Bush [...]
The Mary Onettes: ‘The Night Before The Funeral’
‘The Night Before The Funeral’ is Philip of The Mary Onettes’ debut as a director. The video connects very strongly to him and bandmate / brother Henrik who plays the main character in the video.
Quack Quack – Slow As An Eyeball
Quack Quack are a Leeds trio who mesh together the best drum breaks from a Marnie Stern album with synth lines straight out of Mike Patton’s mind, all in the tone of M83 thumbing a Casio keyboard.
U.N.K.L.E. – Where Did the Night Fall
Frustratingly consistent, the latest UNKLE album seems to tick an awful lot of boxes for Ian Gordon.
Canadian Blast, The Local & TLOBF Present: CANADA Festival
Over the course of three days, eight London venues will play host to nineteen bands from across Canada. ‘Canadian Blast and The Local Present CANADA’ aims to showcase the very best of all Canadian music. The participating venues will be split into four music genres, hip-hop, folk, electro and rock.
TLOBF Interview // Ten City Nation
Despite a relatively small following, Miss Black America were cherished by those under their spell. Far from disappearing off the face of the planet they are now playing together as the amazing Ten City Nation. We caught up with guitarist (and occasional vocalist) Seymour Patrick to find out more.
