Interpol is the last album from the band to feature bassist Carlos D, who announced his departure in March after the album’s completion. It also brings a return to the dark sound of their earlier days, this time in an engulfing and atmospheric way.
September, 2010
The Bug gets Infected on new EP
Infected is a double 12″ and is a bridge between the acclaimed London Zoo album and The Bug’s forthcoming dub battle with legendary producer Adrian Sherwood. It’s out on 15th November on Ninja Tune.
Bloodshot Records Week Interview // Elia Einhorn (Scotland Yard Gospel Choir) interviews Jon Langford
Elia Einhorn, founder and chief songwriter for Scotland Yard Gospel Choir, got a chance to chat to one of his all-time heroes: Jon Langford from The Mekons.
Shadowplayers: The Rise and Fall of Factory Records – James Nice
An incredibly detailed look at the rise and the messy fall of Factory Records, ideal reading for Manchester obsessed music fans and the casual reader alike.
The Hundred In The Hands – The Hundred In The Hands
Gina Louise wonders whether the wider world is ready for The Hundred In The Hands particular take on kooky pop music.
Darwin Deez: ‘Constellations’
Probably one of my favourite tracks on Darwin Deez’s debut long player, it’s now got a rather wonderful official video.
Dag för Dag give-away brand new ‘Releases EP’ via TLOBF
Thrilled to be able to offer out a brand new EP from Stockholm based brother-sister duo Dag för Dag. Fresh from the release of the mesmerising tour de force of debut album Boo earlier in the year, Jacob and Sarah Snavely return with Releases.
The Concretes: ‘All Day’
The Concretes continue to spread the word of their forthcoming album WYWH with a rather spiffy new video for lead single ‘All Day’ which sees a restless Lisa Milberg hanging around an apartment lit solely by vivid projections of stuff she’d probably rather be doing. Like hanging out at the beach and stuff.
TLOBF Interview // Blank Dogs
Adrian Mules had a last minute opportunity to speak to Mike Sniper before he set out on tour, with no chance to listen to the album or pack his toothbrush, he set about putting some questions to the man behind the dogs.
Kisses announce debut album, plus short UK tour
No strangers to the digital pages of TLOBF, one of our best finds of 2010 – Kisses – have finally announced the official release of their debut record The Heart Of The Nightlife which will coincide with a short UK tour taking in two dates at Manchester’s industry shindig In The City.
SOTD #130 // Dex Romweber Duo: ‘Lookout’ [Bloodshot Takeover]
One of Jack White’s favourite artists, Dex Romweber Duo also features Dex’s celebrated sibling Sara Romweber on drums. Don’t be fooled by her slight frame or affable demeanor, she smacks the shit out her kit.
Weezer: ‘Memories’
Weezer present their new video for ‘Memories’ taken from their latest album Hurley. Here they are goofing about with the Jackass crew, but remember kids – don’t try this at home.
Screaming Females – Castle Talk
Screaming Females make Jen Long feel fourteen again, listening to Everclear in headphones and quietly thinking she hates her parents. But in a good way, of course.
Foxtrot Festival – Stanmer House, Brighton 12/09/2010
A stone’s throw from the University of Sussex, in the garden and rooms of a fine 18th-century mansion, Brighton’s Willkommen Collective bring a day of folkish music (and tasty burgers) to 450 pairs of ears for the second year.
Titus Andronicus announce UK tour
With their album The Monitor still ringing in my ears, Titus Andronicus have announced a UK tour for November.
Eno Speaks about Small Craft on a Milk Sea
Brian Eno has given us some insight into his upcoming album, and collaboration with Leo Abrahams and Jon Hopkin, called Small Craft On A Milk Sea, which is due for release on 15th November on Warp.
