When Saints Go Machine have produced something very striking and just a little out of the ordinary. Operating in lush fields of vernal sonic atmospheres, but all the while maintaining a strong connection to melody and movement.
January, 2011
Edwyn Collins and The Drums to release co-written single
Edwyn Collins has announced the release of Losing Sleep track ‘In Your Eyes’ as his next single.
Teengirl Fantasy to tour Europe
Following a small string of live dates last year, electronica duo Teengirl Fantasy have announced their forthcoming European tour.
The Dodos to release new album
San Francisco trio The Dodos have revealed details of their fourth album No Colour.
Bella Union unveil new signing: Thousands
Bella Union’s latest signing comes in the form of Seattle based folk duo Thousands, who are set to release their debut album on March 14.
Kisses release ‘Midnight Lover’
Balearic disco-pop duo Kisses have announced the third single to be taken from their debut album will be ‘Midnight Lover’.
Suuns – Zeroes QC
All intent on announcing themselves, Suuns have let their determination point them in the wrong direction. Their debut, Zeroes QC, although glowing in a refreshing urge to experiment and transgress genres, comes off as a little naive, expressing too much at one time and giving the listener a royal headache.
TLOBF Interview // Screaming Females
Jen Long calls up Mike, Marissa and Jarrett from Screaming Females (down an irritatingly intermittent phone line) to talk about one of the most overlooked records of 2010. Plus, what the imminent future holds for the New Jersey based trio.
Song Of The Day #187 // Sarabeth Tucek: ‘Get Well Soon’
What exactly makes a great track? Is it personal depth and meaning, pristine vocals or perhaps a tantalising introduction leaving you frozen in captivation? Either way, all these qualities are easily found in Sarabeth Tucek’s new track: ‘Get Well Soon’.
GroupLove reveal UK tour, new single and new video
LA’s sun-kissed indie five-piece GroupLove have revealed the video for their brand new single ‘Colours’ and have announced they will be heading to the UK for a string of dates in February.
Niki and the Dove – Mother Protect (The Line of Best Fit Session)
Magical, transcendant and classy on a level we never even thought possible: Minds were truly blown and Niki and the Dove’s place as our new favourite band was reaffirmed.
Mogwai announce intimate London show
Mogwai have announced they will play to an intimate crowd at Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen on February 9.
Rebekka Karijord – The Noble Art of Letting Go
Although available in Scandinavia for a while now, the UK release of Karijord’s icy third album is both timely and whole heatedly recommended. Andy Johnson reviews.
jj – Kills
Stockholm lazy-pop duo jj made you a mixtape full of their favourite jams, but dropped it in the bath or something; it’s just a little sultry! It’s still good, it’s still good!
Cults unveil debut UK single
New York duo Cults debut single ‘Go Outside’ is now set for its UK release via In The Name Of/Columbia on February 20.
