A newly reformed Electrelane will be playing London’s Field Day Festival this August alongside the likes of Wild Beasts and Mount Kimbie.
February, 2011
Ringo Deathstarr – Colour Trip
A genetic splice of all your favourite shoegaze and scuzzy indie records of the last 25 years, Ringo Deathstarr’s full debut musters the verve to make all that pillaging worthwhile. Colour Trip is a cracking 30-odd minutes of short, sweet, fuzzy pop that finds captivating variety in its narrow frame of reference.
Mogwai – Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen, London 09/02/11
When The Quietus announced an intimate London show to anticipate the release of Mogwai’s latest album Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will, it was no surprise that it sold out before most folks could find their debit cards. There was rage. Some eBay skulduggery was afoot. But so it goes.
PJ Harvey – Let England Shake
Polly Jean Harvey has stoically and elegantly documented the days when the dancing has stopped and the bloom has fallen off the last living rose, and in the process has crafted an album that difficultly defines our troubled times while also offering hope that out of these dark days something beautiful can be born.
Abigail Washburn – City of Refuge
Ably assisted by a glittering guest cast, clawhammer banjoist Abigail Washburn’s second solo release creates a warm, inventive and twinkling sound. Producer Tucker Martine oversees a well-crafted record, reviewed by Chris Jones.
Chapel Club – Palace
Chapel Club clearly have the promise and potential for a landmark album in their future, but unfortunately this Palace of theirs at this point remains a bit unfinished. Even though the foundation they’ve laid is clearly quite impressive, some of the stately rooms look a tad empty as they are, awaiting the grand adornments that will better suit their ambitious designs.
[UK Exclusive] Maps & Atlases: ‘Living Decoration’
Returning with more Don Caballero inspired hooks, Maps & Atlases track ‘Living Decorations’ is a twisting, winding and compelling slice of math-pop.
SOTD #203 // Dimbleby and Capper: ‘Let You Go’
Opening with smooth, half-spoken lyrics and fluttering guitar echoes, ‘Let You Go’ is a jagged 3:58 minute battle between anthemic pop, ambient electronica and post-rock.
Sonic Youth – SYR9: Simon Werner a Disparu
Its release on Sonic Youth’s own boutique label may immediately set this soundtrack up to be a fans-only curiosity, but over a few listens, ‘Simon Werner a Disparu’ acquires a grace all of its own. Alex Wisgard gets lost in SYR9.
Asobi Seksu reveal new video, UK tour
Ahead of a UK tour in April, Asobi Seksu have revealed the new video for lead album track ‘Trails.’
Memoryhouse remix Seven Saturdays
A Memoryhouse remix of Seven Saturdays’ ‘Au Revoir’? This can only be a beautiful thing.
Pete Yorn – Pete Yorn
Yorn has always struggled to stand out from the sea of similar singer-songwriters, as such Pete Yorn simply sounds like another pretty-good album from a musician whose presence continues to be rather negligible.
Stream The Low Anthem’s entire album
Ahead of it’s release on Monday 21, you can listen to The Low Anthem’s ‘Smart Flesh’ in full, for free.
Manic Street Preachers announce new shows, video
Manic Street Preachers have unveiled their latest video and plans for three new shows in May this year.
Religious To Damn – Glass Prayer
Gypsy-psych outfit Religious To Damn produce a debut that firmly wears its influence on its sleeve – yet ultimately fails to venture beyond the derivative. Annette Barlow reviews.
Fleet Foxes to headline Green Man Festival
2011′s Green Man Festival will see a headline performance from the Seattle based folksters alongside live sets from the likes of Wild Nothing and Villagers.
