Two of our favourite labels join forces this Friday for a brand new club night – the excellently titled Fantasy On Repeat. Merok and Transparent will host the monthly night at Charlie Wright’s International Bar, situated on 45 Pitfield Street in Hoxton, East London. Win tickets inside!
November, 2010
SOTD #180 // PJ Harvey: ‘Written On The Forehead’
‘Written On The Forehead’ is a grand, assertive return for Harvey. And while the song bristles with the urgency of contemporary concerns, be sure that its just a small glimpse into the sonic wonders of what the rest of the record holds.
Nail The Cross Festival – Peckham, London 27/11/10
There is something in the air tonight; an excitement, a cool youthful disorganisation. The future of music is here…and it’s in Peckham?! Words by Lauren Down with photographs by Paul Bridgewater.
Label Profile #7 // Shape Records
Based in Cardiff, Shape was started in 2006 by brothers Mark, Lee, and John Thomas with the original aim of releasing their band’s material. Four years have passed and things have changed. Mark and John make up half of Islet and Shape is now run by Mark and Lee alone. Jake May talks to the founders about their exciting happenings…
Motorifik – Secret Things
Secret Things is a winding, exploratory journey into the past, present and future of music, akin to switching stations on the radio, as the songs swing wildly from style to style while wearing their assorted influences proudly.
Chilly Gonzales – Scala, London 23/11/10
When it comes to Chilly Gonzales, you never know what to expect; smashed guitars, dressing gowns, special guests, dual drummers, slack rap, piano ballads, sarcastic banter, or all of the above. One thing you can rely on though, is that it’ll be a concert to remember.
TLOBF Interview // Sleigh Bells
Sleigh Bells’ Alexis Krauss and Derek Miller’s ferocious blend of hardcore beats and pop harmonies have produced one of the most infectious noise pop records of 2010. Lauren Down caught up with the duo a few weeks back to talk about Treats, the whirlwind that has been the last two years and what they are planning for the years ahead.
Over The Wall – Treacherous
According to Tiffany Daniels, Over the Wall’s debut album Treacherous sits comfortably between experimental and quaint pop without tipping over into a bucket labelled ‘twee aftermath’.
Small Town Boredom – Notes From The Infirmary
Unsung Scottish miserablists’ second album of hushed folk is an absolute treat for those who enjoy a little bit of bleak introspection, and perfect for these late winter nights.
Napoleon IIIrd – Koko, London 19/11/10
Borrowing drummers from AKDK, horns from Stairs to Korea and Internet Forever, and keys from DreamTrak, tonight’s album launch at Koko sees Napoleon IIIrd blow the lid off his own carefully crafted soundscape.
Warmest Chord release “Winter mix-tape”
Having launched back in June with the release of Wild Nothing’s Evertide EP, the boutique record label Warmest Chord have put together a beautiful little mix tape comprised of all their favourite tracks.
Win! Tickets to any date on The Sadies upcoming tour
The Sadies will be bringing there near-legendary live show to UK shores for a handful of dates over the next few weeks in support of their Polaris shortlisted album Darker Circles. To celebrate we are offering tickets to any show on the tour, as well as a free download of Darker Circle’s track Another Year Again.
Saint Etienne reveal Christmas album, December tour
Saint Etienne have finally released their long awaiting Christmas album, A Glimpse Of Stocking, ahead of their UK tour dates.
Tristram: ‘Dust Disturbed’
The London based four-piece Tristram have unveiled the surreal, sepia drenched video for their brand new track ‘Dust Disturbed.’
To the Bones – Astral Magic EP
To the Bones are an indie-metal outfit from Bolton, whose main topic of interest is “rockin’ the shit out”. Tiffany Daniels braves their new EP, Astral Magic.
Cold In Berlin – Give Me Walls
Apocalyptic goth-punk isn’t everybody’s cup of tea, but Cold In Berlin’s debut album is a relentlessly exhilarating experience. OK, so it might not be ground-breaking stuff, but, with so much filth and ferocity crammed into just ten tracks, who cares?
