Ominous and dark and unsettling: Jen Long watches SALEM amongst a sea of “witch house battery chickens”.
December, 2010
Coloração Desbotada – Eu, eu mesmo e os vários beijos cafeinados
Coloração Desbotada revel in a new music that re-imagines South America as a land of vibrant colours and limitless possibilities created by filtering the sounds of the second golden age of American global commercial and ideological expansion.
David Vertesi – Cardiography
David Vertesi’s debut Cardiography will help you make sense of matters of the heart…or at the very least, give you some catchy tunes to better remember them by.
TLOBF Introducing // Chad Valley
Chad Valley’s recently released eponymous EP showcases his talents for taking the already infectious balearic pop of the eighties and cutting and adding luscious hazy samples in addition to incorporating a strong R&B edge.
Various Artists – Black Hole: Californian Punk 1977-1980
Jon Savage shines a light on the forgotten and fallen of the Californian Punk scene.
Three Mile Pilot – The Inevitable Past Is The Future Forgotten
Three Mile Pilot return with their first album in 13 years – The Inevitable Past Is The Future Forgotten.
The Tallest Man on Earth – Electric Ballroom, London 24/11/10
The diminutive Swede puts in a fine performance for his biggest London headline show yet – a shame that it’s in a venue that does him no justice and on a night that sees The Luminaire announce its end.
Gruff Rhys – Toynbee Studios, London 26/11/10
As a taster for forthcoming album Hotel Shampoo, it’s ideal. The new songs sound superb. The old ones like familiar friends. A charming evening in a lovely venue makes these Super Furries split rumours feel like nothing to worry about.
Stream tracks from 19 CD Sandy Denny Boxset, win stuff inside!
Island Records have recently released a lavish box set focusing on the life and work of folk icon Sandy Denny. To promote the release Island printed up around 50 collectable promos that contain a selection of tracks from the boxset. We have 5 copies of said promo to give away.
Various Artists – Bangs And Works Vol.1 (A Chicago Footwork Compilation)
Planet Mu have lifted the lid on the production expertise of DJ’s and the D.I.Y nature that fuels the Footwork scene in the Windy City.
J.C. Satan – Sick Of Love
The French and Italians resurrecting British psychedelia, what could possibly go wrong …?
Double Denim Records to release Star Slinger / Hard Mix split 7″
A 7” split between Star Slinger and Hard Mix, Double Denim’s next release will be out on February 7. Having previously put out Blackbird Blackbird and Seapony, the labels next outing sees Manchester based Star Slinger’s twisted electronic ambience perfectly accompany Hard Mix’s hazy trip hop beats.
Rose Kemp – Golden Shroud
Rose Kemp weaves her musical alchemy with a pinch of doom and a sprig of folk to forge an elixir that’s both unusual and intoxicating.
Lords Of Falconry – Lords Of Falconry
Avid ornithologist John Skibeat takes flight with the Lords Of Falconry.
Waka Flocka Flame – Flockaveli
Waka Flocka Flame is part of a rising, unaffiliated group of rappers that is the closest thing to punk rock that hip hop has seen since Eminem.
Les Savy Fav confirm February tour
New York art rockers Les Savy Fav have revealed they will be returning to our shores for live dates in February.
