The Son(s) forthcoming single ‘Radar’ is accompanied by an oddly compelling, haunting and distressing video.
January, 2011
Dan Haywood’s New Hawks – Dan Haywood’s New Hawks
The countrified charm that extends throughout these 3-discs is essentially Dan Haywood’s New Hawks most appealing quality, winning you over due to its deep rooted sincerity and complete lack of ostentation. TLOBF Recommended.
Jim Noir – Zooper Dooper EP
He burst onto the scene as an exciting, eccentric maverick. Five years on, Jim Noir still has potential, but should diversify to fulfil it. Too often he seems trapped: caged in by the one idea and unsure of where to take it next.
First Ja Ja Ja line-up of 2011 revealed, Tom Robinson to curate
After a much deserved festive hiatus spent eating Lutefisk and the occasional roasted spud, Ja Ja Ja returns rejuvenated and refreshed for a new year packed with incredible talent.
Cascine reveal new signings for 2011: World Tour
Only four months old (no, really!!) yet Cascine have firmly planted themselves as one of the most exciting and forward thinking new labels operating at the moment. So it comes as no surprise whatsoever that their newest offering Word Tour is super enticing.
Song Of The Day #188 // Beardyman: ‘Twist Your Ankal’
The hush observational musings of Sir David Attenborough and Fela Kuti inspired public dance announcements form the basis of Beardyman’s hip shaking snippet ‘Twist Your Ankal’.
La Sera confirm new single
Better known to you and I as a member of Vivian Girls, Katy Goodman’s side project, La Sera, has been creating a bit of stir of late. With their hushed eponymous dream-pop debut album due out on February 14, the trio have confirmed that their latest single ‘Devils Hearts Grow Gold’ will be released on January 18 via Hardly Art.
The Kills confirm album details
The Kills have confirmed the details of their fourth studio album, Blood Pressures.
New Nordic Music Prize
The people behind Norway’s by:Larm Festival have set up the first-ever Nordic Music Prize in order to highlight the wealth of new, Scandinavian talent.
Therapies Son announces debut EP
Recent Transparent signing Therapies Son has revealed his debut EP will be called Over The Sea, and is due out in late March.
Various Artists – 14 Tracks From Planet Mu
What do Mike Paradinas and the three wise men have in common? They cometh from afar and both bestow rich treasures, and in the former’s case he presents a healthy glut of genre for famished aficionados.
New Ólöf Arnalds single featuring Björk
Taken from her critically acclaimed sophomore album, Icelandic songstress Ólöf Arnalds has announced her new single, featuring Björk, will be released this spring.
More acts confirmed for Primavera Sound 2011
Amongst those joining the likes of Pulp, Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti, Belle & Sebastian and Flaming Lips at Primavera Sound 2011 will be Tennis, Low, Yuck and Caribou.
MINKS – By the Hedge
Whilst at times the record struggles to impose itself, a strong sense of direction will ensure MINKS are not simply thrown in with the dense pool of lo-fi acts struggling to get their head above water.
The Radio Dept.: ‘Never Follow Suit’
Here’s the latest clip from The Radio Dept. – the third single to be lifted from last years game changing third album Clinging To A Scheme. Look out for their forthcoming retrospective Passive Aggressive – a collection of all their singles to date plus super rare b-sides. Released via Labrador on 25 January.
TLOBF Interview // Dust On The Breakers
Dust On The Breakers are an American collective based around core members Jeff Linsenmaier (The Czars), Jeff Davenport (d.biddle), and Tim Husmann (Crooked Fingers). Here, they shed some light on how they make a very unique musical set up work with such aplomb.
