Reviewing this record does seem rather like the critical equivalent of shooting fish in a barrel. But truly, Different Gear, Still Speeding is so unfathomably ridiculous that its release could well be the event that renders satire unnecessary. Oasis fans look away now.
February, 2011
Star Slinger remixes James Vincent McMorrow
You can download the original and the remix of ‘If I Had A Boat’ for free.
Papercuts – Fading Parade
Writing gloriously sad pop songs is made to sound easy by Jason Robert Quever, the brains behind Papercuts. Form an orderly queue to have your heart broken here…
Win! Tickets to see Ringo Deathstarr
Win a pair of tickets to see Ringo Deathstarr at The Luminaire on March 7 as well as two signed copies of their debut album.
Rural Alberta Advantage unveil ‘Stamp’ Video and UK tour
Toronto’s The Rural Alberta Advantage will be returning to UK shores in May for a handful of dates to support the release of their long awaited sophomore album Departing.
Anni Rossi unveils new album, free single
The first official single to be taken from Anni Rossi’s forthcoming full-length, ‘Land Majestic’ is available to download for free.
Alessi’s Ark to tour UK
Following the release of her second album on April 25, Alessi’s Ark will be touring the UK.
Battles announce new album
‘Gloss Drop’ is the long awaited second album from post-rock supergroup Battles.
Big Deal reveal new single
Having signed to Mute Records for the release of their full-length later this year, boy/girl duo Big Deal have revealed single ‘Talk’ will be due out via Moshi Moshi Singles Club.
The Besnard Lakes soundtrack “Welcome to Pine Point”
The Besnard Lakes have provided music for a new Interactive documentary collaboration between The Goggles (Paul Shoebridge and Mike Simons) and the National Film Board Of Canada.
Forest – Forest
If you think that electronic music is unable to capture the beauty in nature, Swedish trio Forest will make you think again.
Erland & The Carnival: ‘Nightingale’ Teaser
Erland & The Carnival have put together snippets of their forthcoming album into a perfectly tantalising video teaser.
Deerhunter to release ‘Memory Boy’
Ahead of their European/UK tour the band will release the second single to be taken from last year’s full-length.
Scritti Politti – Absolute
What do Miles Davis, Robert Wyatt, Shabba Ranks and Mos Def have in common? They all show up on Scritti Politti’s first “career-spanning” best-of, which Alex Wisgard deconstructs.
[Photos] The Joy Formidable – St Paul’s, Cambridge 12/02/11
A blonde with a guitar and a fringe: ever a favourite in the TLOBF world. Valerio Berdini shoots The Joy Formidable at their recent Cambridge show.
