The long-list for this years Polaris prize was announced yesterday, and sees plenty of TLOBF faves in with a shot of taking the grand prize.
June, 2010
TLOBF Opinion // Suffer Little Children – the Rise of the Kindie
Simon Rueben discusses the rise of “Kindie” and the idea of getting children on the “right track” musically…
Club Smith – The Process EP
In a few short months Club Smith have vaulted forward in their evolution, showing us that their influences include more than just post-punk.
Godspeed You! Black Emperor announce UK Tour
As well as curating ATP Nightmare Before Christmas festival this 3rd-5th December, Godspeed You! Black Emperor will also play a series of UK headlining shows. The four shows in Manchester, Glasgow, Bristol and London are on sale from 10am today! They play: Manchester Academy – Tuesday 7th December Glasgow Barrowlands – Wednesday 8th December Bristol [...]
Robyn – Body Talk (Part 1)
Robyn Carlsson continues to be as adventurous, original and personal as anyone working in pop music today. ‘Body Talk’ pairs those winning qualities with an album’s worth of pretty melodies. In this singles-dominated era more than ever, that makes it an album worth owning.
Slowdive – The Shining Breeze Anthology
An excellent collection of songs bringing together the career of the most picked on band of the early nineties. Simon Rueben stands up for Slowdive.
[Premier] The Climbers: ‘The Good Ship’
Already responsible for one of the debut albums of 2010 with The Good Ship, The Climbers have just revealed the video for the title track – and you, dear readers are amongst the first to see it. Also, read a track-by-track guide to the album written by Tim and Christian from the band.
Diamond Rings: ‘Show Me Your Stuff’
Toronto’s Diamond Ring’s wants you to show him your stuff. In possibly the best basketball jersey ever.
Supergrass – Brixton Academy, London 10/06/10
A fittingly chaotic, energised bookend to a career of being one of the top indie guitar pop bands of recent times. Sebastian Reynolds reviews the emotional Supergrass farewell show.
Frankie & The Heartstrings to tour with Summer Camp
Frankie & The Heartstrings have announced a seven-date co-headline tour with Summer Camp for September/October. Tickets go on sale 9am tomorrow, Friday 16 June. The dates are: SEPTEMBER 09 – Jam, Brighton (w/ Summer Camp) OCTOBER 01 – Lexington, London (w/ Summer Camp) 02 – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds (w/ Summer Camp) 04 – Clwb [...]
The Like return with new album, tour dates
The Like are set to return with their new, Mark Ronson produced, album. Called Release Me, it’ll be released on 30th August via Polydor. Tracklisting: 1. Wishing He Was Dead 2. He’s Not A Boy 3. Release Me 4. Walk Of Shame 5. Narcissus In A Red Dress 6. I Can See It In Your [...]
Best Coast sign to Wichita, debut album due in August
Wichita Recordings have just announced the signing of Californian blog-starlets Best Coast and the release of their debut album Crazy For You – out 2 August. MPFree, tour dates and more inside…
We Are Scientists – Barbara
Can We Are Scientists transfer their witty persona’s across more effectively on their latest album, asks Christian Cottingham?
SOTD #86 // Suckers: ‘Black Sheep’
Sometimes Suckers’ music is playful and sweet, other moments it’s wacky and scatterbrained — but every time it is oddly sincere and naturally raw, all gimmicks aside. All things go after the gloves come off. Yep, this New York City-based band is crazy and they know it.
Deepchord Presents Echospace – Liumin
Deepchord Presents Echospace is the collaborative project of Rod Modell and Steve Hitchell, two veteran producers based in Chicago and Detroit. It is their combined vision that with headphones firmly attached and eyes pressed shut can paint images of paradise.
Devo – Something for Everybody
Let’s just say it’s Something for Everybody…who already liked Devo to begin with.
