Sleigh Bells have crafted a relentless sonic onslaught that manages to be catchy simply because you can’t escape their massive sound, consuming the listener while also captivating them at the same time.
August, 2010
TLOBF Interview // The Morning Benders
Seemingly on a never-ending tour in support of their rather excellent sophomore album Big Echo, The Morning Benders recently completed their first stint around the UK. Whilst the band were in Scotland, we sent our pal Halina Rifai to chat to the Benders’ lead singer and chief song-writer Chris Chu.
Shine 2009: ‘New Rules’
What Shine 2009 do is nothing new, yet at the same time, I can’t think of any act around at the moment that sound as fresh as these guys. Fans of Saint Etienne, Bummed-era Happy Mondays and The Embassy will reap dividends.
Who are these masked musicians? Spoiler Alert! release their first EP
Here they come to save the day! Crime-fighting and rock prove to be excellent bedfellows with this three track EP of Superhero themed songs.
Elliot Smith best of planned
Whilst it’s worrying to think that there are people out there who aren’t aware of Elliot Smith’s genius, it’s reassuring to know that Domino records are preparing the right that wrong with a compilation album entitled An Introduction to…Elliott Smith due out on the 1st of Novemeber
SOTD #119 // No Age: ‘Glitter’
The lead single from No Age’s upcoming long player Everything In Between is just what you’ve been waiting for…
Niki & The Dove: ‘Under The Bridges’
We’re literally salivating at anything that gets thrown in our direction from this mysterious Swede, hence the posting of the new video for ‘Under The Bridges’, premiered via NME.com a couple of days ago. I don’t know about you, but I’ve got a feeling this is going to be a long-term love affair.
Summer Camp: ‘Round The Moon’
Talk about a contender for video of the year. Here’s the brand new clip from London-duo Summer Camp, the first to be lifted from their forthcoming Moshi Moshi EP ‘Young’, released 6 September.
The Bees announce comeback!
The Bees have confirmed details of a first London headline show in over three years, at Bush Hall on Wednesday 15 September. The show will be an early opportunity to hear the band perform songs from their just-completed fourth album Every Step’s A Yes, due for release on 11 October on Fiction. The album track [...]
Einstürzende Neubauten confirm London dates
The Berlin based Einstürzende Neubauten have confirmed two London shows for this October. They’re playing the HMV Forum on Saturday 16th October 2010 and then at The Relentless Garage on Sunday 17th October 2010. Tickets can be bought for both shows for £33 (advance) or for individual shows, at £22.50 (advance) for the HMV Forum [...]
Sjofn – Secret
This album documents the bewitching work of Alaskan songstress Sjofn, and intrigues more consistently than it entertains.
Fennesz Daniell Buck – Knoxville
Thrill Jockey release a unique album to be admired from a distance.
SOTD #118 // How To Dress Well: ‘Ecstasy With Jojo’
Make no mistake: this will be the breakthrough song that establishes How To Dress Well as a substantial, consistently ambitious musician.
Drum Eyes – Gira Gira
The music of Drum Eyes is mad. Not in an ostentatious, or a frivolous, unsettling way; it just seems to be the product of a group with plenty of talent who have realised that a lot of modern music bores them.
Factory Floor, Peter Broderick, Nissenmondai & more added to Supersonic
The final additions to this year’s impressive Supersonic line-up have been announced: KING MIDAS SOUND ZENI GEVA CLOAKS (exclusive solo DJ set) FACTORY FLOOR NISENNENMONDAI MUGSTAR DEVILMAN PETER BRODERICK PIERRE BASTIEN + MALE INSTRUMENTY FUKPIG LASH FRENZY vs KK NULL KHYAM ALLAMI AND MASTER MUSICIANS OF UKKAKE PRESENT: BOSPHOREAN MONARCH DEAD FADER STINKY WIZZLETEAT This [...]
The Like: ‘Wishing He Was Dead’
The Like have unveiled the video for their upcoming single ‘Wish He Was Dead’ which is due to drop on 30th August, preceding the new album Release Me on 6th September. Catch the band live at the following dates: August 28 Leeds Festival 29 Reading Festival September 01 Glasgow King Tuts 02 Newcastle The Cluny [...]
