Oh ATP, you kill me. I thought it would be fun, I thought it would be fine, but by the time I hit the bends of the A39 I could already feel last weekend’s hangover rising in my stomach.
May, 2010
The Dead Weather – Sea Of Cowards
Alison Mosshart has grown comfortable taking over the reigns in what will always mistakenly be thought of as a Jack White side-project, leading these edgy, unpredictable songs with her unbridled vocals and mercurial attitude, leaving no doubt that these turbulent tracks are as much hers as White’s.
Tesla Boy – Modern Thrills
This Russian three-piece are unashamedly influenced by Western culture, but carry none of its unnecessary baggage to weigh them down.
SOTD #69 // Tesla Boy: ‘Thinking Of You’
Tesla Boy’s ‘Thinking Of You’ distils everything great about the eighties into a four minute reminder of why you pulled those stonewash jeans on the first time round.
[Photos] Japandroids – The Garage, London 20/05/2010
Valerio Berdini catches the amazing live performance of one of the best bands of recent times: Japandroids.
Gang of Four get Content
Gang of Four are readying a new album called Content, with exclusive Pledge prizes…
The La’s – Callin’ All
A story of a band that could never, quite, get it right? Or the sessions from a perfectionist? Callin’ All is a little bit of both.
Alan Pownall to tour with Lissie, download Seams remix inside
Alan Pownall, is set to embark on a week long joint headline tour of the UK with Lissie in June. The tour will take place ahead of the release of his debut single ‘Colourful Day’ out July 5, closely followed by his debut album True Love Stories out July 12.
Active Child – Curtis Lane EP
The Curtis Lane EP doesn’t disappoint. Echoing beats that clip at the corners of my speakers, a blanket of synths I can feel wrapping around my shoulders, and lyrics that manage to be both deeply personal and entirely accessible.
SOTD #68 // The Twilight Sad: ‘Reflection Of The Television (Errors Remix)’
It’s a Scottish shindig for today’s Song Of The Day as Kilsyth’s The Twilight Sad go head-to-head with Glasgow’s Errors.
The Android Angel – Glow Worm
A record made up of solid song-writing propelled by relentless ambition.
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings – I Learned The Hard Way
These songs swing with a bold sophistication earned from decades spent in the game, displaying more authenticity and charm than any of the young batch of British starlets who have tried in vain to replicate the soulful sound that comes so naturally for Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings.
Lonely Galaxy: ‘Time’
Jamie Harley delivers the goods once more with a new video for Lonely Galaxy. Don’t forget In July we’re doing a show in collaboration with the man himself (featuring Memoryhouse, Visions Of Trees, Treasure and How To Dress Well).
Eels announce ANOTHER new album, World tour
Eels are set to release a new album entitled Tomorrow Morning on August 23, 2010 and embark on a world tour August 3.
Menomena unveil new album, early download, London date
Menomena, the bafflingly brilliant trio, will release their fourth long-player, called Mines, on 2nd August via City Slang.
