We’re fans of Rachael Dadd here on TLOBF. Her beautifully sparse and folk-tinged music has not only made me happy, but also my Dad, and you can’t ask for more than that. Following up her previous EP, Moth in the Motor, Rachael has announced plans for another EP, called Elephee, and will be released on [...]
July, 2010
Norma Waterson and Eliza Carthy – Gift
A new incarnaction of Britain’s folk dynasty, deftly blending old and new.
Bryan Ferry ropes in some old chums for new solo album
Bryan Ferry has announced plans to release a brand new solo album, via Virgin Records, on 25th October. To be called Olympia, it’ll be the first album to reunite Bryan Ferry with Phil Manzanera, Andy Mackay and Brian Eno since Roxy Music’s seminal album For Your Pleasure in 1973. It also features contributions from Pink [...]
Broken Social Scene & Tortoise co-headline London dates
Well, this sounds like a perfect evening’s entertainment. Broken Social Scene and Tortoise have been invited by those cheeky scamps at ATP to co-headline two dates at London’s Koko this November. They’re playing Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th November. Tickets go on sale this Friday. More information here.
The Telepathic Butterflies – Wow & Flutter!
Steve Lampiris isn’t all that impressed with the offering from The Telepathic Butterflies…
Folk Against Fascism – Volume 1
Folk Against Fascism is a double CD filled with folk luminaries working to combat the dumb belligerence of the BNP. It’s a strong collection but is it enough?
Grouper & Rafael Anton Irisarri announce tour dates
Grouper, aka Portland, Oregon’s Liz Harris, has announced a couple of live dates for this November, touring with the rather wonderful Rafael Anton Irisarri (The Sight Below). Fingers crossed there’ll be a few more… so watch this space. No news on a new album, but these dates might hint at something coming along… November 04 [...]
Napalm Death and more added to Supersonic Festival
This year’s Supersonic Festival is turning into one of the more essential festivals of 2010. Annoying I can’t make it… For those of you that can, they’ve added some more acts to the line-up today, including the legendary Napalm Death! Included in the update is the impressive live act PCM, who blew me ears at [...]
SOTD #102 // Coolrunnings: ‘Road To Nowhere’
If, while listening to this, you experience a slight anxiety – maybe an ever-growing fear under the surface of your sanity – do not be alarmed. The world is still in the grips of a recovery and Cool Runnings decided to siphon off the collective neurosis of an entire generation into their wobbly, barking delivery.
Win! 1-2-3-4 Festival Tickets!
We’ve got a PAIR of tickets for this year’s Shoreditch 1234 festival for you to win!
HEALTH – Disco2
The album is remarkably cohesive considering how varied both the source material and the remixes are, playing out more like a fluid, polished mix-tape than a collection of mixes, which is a testament to both HEALTH and the talented producers behind these reconstructions.
TLOBF Interview // Blitzen Trapper
TLOBF catch up Eric Earley of Portland, Oregon’s Blitzen Trapper to discuss their impressive recent fifth record, “Destroyer of the Void”.
Holy State – Holy State EP
If you do like your Pulled Apart By Horses, MEN, or anything with the more energetic edge of post-rock, these are four tracks to make you happy. Listen on repeat.
Kula Shaker – Pilgrim’s Progress
A blast from the past with their fourth album – and stop sniggering at the back, because it’s not all bad (but not that great).
Kompakt announce “TOTAL 11” Event
Following the success of Kompakt’s 3000 party in June, the label are returning to their Papierfabrik home in Cologne on the 20th August for their annual gala. This time celebrating their 11th birthday! The line up featues: Shumi (DJ) Thomas Fehlmann (Live) Michael Mayer (DJ) Superpitcher (DJ) Jan-Eric Kaiser (DJ) Coma (Live) Tobias Thomas (DJ) [...]
