Isis have announced that they’re to split. After a 13 year run in which they’ve released some awesomely noisy material, they’ve announced on their blog that after the current tour dates, that’ll be it. There will be one last EP as well, plus the guys will be doing individual projects. So don’t fret too much: [...]
May, 2010
Chrome Hoof – Crush Depth
Lovers of dynamic and unique music should definitely get a piece of Chrome Hoof, but it is recommended that you try before you buy, according to John Skibeat…
CocoRosie – Union Chapel, London 04/05/2010
The sisters Bianca “Coco” and Sierra “Rosie” Cassady captivated the audience from the first note of a set which drew mainly from their new latest record Grey Oceans.
Introducing // Rich Aucoin
Having gained a reputation for creating a party atmosphere at every show, we thought it was about time we caught up with Nova Scotia’s Rich Aucoin
[Competition] Win tickets to see A Place To Bury Strangers in London
Win tickets to see A Place To Bury Strangers in London next week!
The Wave Pictures announce new UK tour, new EP
Wave Pictures have announced a new, full, UK tour and EP for June.
Dirtmusic – BKO
Working with Touareg band Tamikrest, Dirtmusic create an album which isn’t always gripping, but always captures an atmosphere.
Holly Miranda announces rescheduled UK dates
XL have managed to rescheduled Holly Miranda’s UK tour for July (after the previous one was cancelled due to the volcanic ash) …plus added a few more dates and festivals. Holly will be performing with her full band on the following dates: July 15 – London – Somerset House (with Florence and the Machine) 16 [...]
This Will Destroy You ready new album, present download
Texas post-rockers This Will Destroy You have announced details of their highly anticipated new album.
The Black Keys – Brothers
It might not be the assault on the senses of their early work, or the hip-hop fuelled twist of their Blackroc project, but Brothers is still a great album according to Rich Hughes.
Eli “Paperboy” Reed – Come And Get It
If Reed wants to play around with that old time Juke feel that permeated Southern America in the early ’60s, he’s going to have to work a lot harder according to Ash Akhtar.
Aspera – Ripples
Hailing from Norway, Aspera’s debut album of melodic progressive metal preaches solely to the converted.
SOTD #65 // 1,2,3: ‘Confetti’
1,2,3 are a fledgling duo from Pittsburgh, Penyslvania who, despite a short time together, have already starting making ripples in the musical pond. They recently played their first UK show at The Great Escape festival and are set to release their single ‘Going Away Party’ as a limited 7” on May 31.
The Sword ready Warp Riders for August
Austin, TX’s The Sword have announced plans to release a new album this August via Kemado Records.
LCD Soundsystem – This Is Happening
James Murphy and Co. prove that they have been to more parties than the rest of us combined.
