The Swedish trio’s sixth record is the sound of a band in reflection, in a state of considered carelessness, writes Francine Gorman. Maybe its the one to finally help them break free of that whistling song…
March, 2011
Tennis confirm album’s UK release date
Cape Dory will be released in the UK on May 16 via Carmen San Diego Records.
Watcha Clan – Radio Babel
Watcha Clan has successfully shrunk the size of the world into an mp3 file with their latest effort Radio Babel.
Floating Points remixes Daedelus’ ‘Tailor Made’
Stream the full version of Floating Points’ characteristically bass-heavy remix of Daedelus’ track ‘Tailor Made’, from the album Bespoke.
CYMBALS sign to Tough Love, reveal debut video
‘Unlearn’ will be released on Tough Love Records on limited 12″ vinyl, each with a unique hand screen-printed sleeve. Some copies will be available as part of Record Store Day on 16 April, with a digital download available from 9 May.
Dodos – No Color
No Color is an album of subtleties as well as immediate strengths, one to be thrilled and swept along by its energy, but also to return to and find more. It’s the sound of a band at the top of their game, whatever colour that might look like.
Stream new Burial – ‘Stolen Dog’ and ‘Street Halo’
Stream radio rips of ‘Stolen Dog’ and ‘Street Halo’, two new tracks from Burial – and two-thirds of a new 12″, due out Monday on Hyperdub.
Ford & Lopatin – Emergency Room // Song Of The Day #221
‘Emergency Room’, the debut single from Ford & Lopatin, is characterised by the same pitch-shift synths, glitchy vocals and intricate construction that made up their output as Games. It is today’s Song Of The Day, courtesy of Software.
The Morning Benders release benefit EP for Japan, ft. Star Slinger, Twin Sister and Wild Nothing remixes
The Morning Benders return with a special digital EP of previously unreleased material in which 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Japan Society’s Eathquake Relief Fund. “We wanted to do everything we could to help”.
Win! Thousands tickets and album
Win tickets to see Thousands play London’s Slaughtered Lamb on March 31, as well as a copy of their album.
Rival Schools – Pedals
Many things can happen in a decade; countries, people and genres can all be destroyed to mean no more than a pulp of shit on the side of the road. Can the cult like success of late nineties emo veterans Rival Schools still hold its own in 2011? Katia Ganfield gets emotional.
Marianne Faithfull awarded one of France’s highest cultural honours
Singer and actress Marianne Faithfull has been made Commandeur of L’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, one of the highest cultural honours in France.
Jesca Hoop – Proud Ballroom, Brighton 21/03/11
A vivid imagination, mordant wit and a distinctive voice: Charlie Ivens reviews Jesca Hoop in Brighton.
[mpFree Premier] Ear Pwr – Baby Houses // Song Of The Day #220
Ambivalence towards vowels aside, Ear Pwr are characterised by kitchen sink percussion, lovingly crafted synth sounds, and simple yet engrossing melodies. ‘Baby Houses’ is today’s Song Of The Day, courtesy of Carpark.
Gaslamp Killer vs Jon Hopkins mix for Low End Theory
Download mixes from Gaslamp Killer and Jon Hopkins, courtesy of LA institution (and recent Thom Yorke host) Low End Theory.
Queens of the Stone Age – Queens of the Stone Age (re-issue)
13 years ago a band released an album with a front cover that depicted a woman about to pull down her pants. Unsurprisingly, it’s been out of print for nearly just as long. Until now. Michael Copus goes back to where it all began for Queens of the Stone Age.
