Check out the brand new video from Italian born musician Alessio Natalizia, aka Banjo or Freakout.

Curren$y – Full Metal
‘Full Metal’ is the first leak from Curren$y’s forthcoming Covert Coup mixtape, produced by Alchemist. The tape is due out 20 April.

The Bees to support Fleet Foxes this summer
The Bees will be bringing their own unique brand of folk to the UK this summer with a string of dates supporting Fleet Foxes as well as a few headline dates of their own.
Charlotte Gainsbourg and Villagers to release split 7”
‘Memoirs’ was written by Villagers Conor O’Brien for Charlotte Gainsbourg, and will be released as part of a split 7″ for Record Store Day.

Record Store Day: Something In Construcion, ‘Records and Me’
From Loney Dear to Memory Tapes, Air France to The Concretes – needless to say, the man hath taste. A long-time supporter and friend to TLOBF, we asked David Laurie to tell us just exactly what his record collection means to him.

Josh T. Pearson reveals new London show
‘An Evening with Josh T. Pearson and Guests’ will take place in November, following the singer’s previously announced May dates.

Vetiver announce UK tour, free download
Taken from their forthcoming album ‘Errant Charm’ you can download ‘Can’t You Tell’ for free ahead of the Vetiver’s tour in June/July.

Eat Your Own Ears announce gigs in the dark
Eat Your Own Ears and Late Of The Pier’s Sam Potter are collaborating on Blackout – a series of gigs that will take place completely in the dark.

Niki and The Dove – Gentle Roar (Mylo Remix)
A perfect slice of understated dance-pop, Scottish producer Mylo has remixed Niki and The Dove’s brand new track ‘Gentle Roar.’

Record Store Day: Jen Long meets Spiller’s Ashli Todd
Continuing our coverage of all things independent for Record Store Day, Jen Long speaks to Spiller’s Record store owner Ashli Todd about the trials and tribulations of running “the oldest record shop in the world.”

Bachelorette – Blanket // Song Of The Day #235
Channelling the spirit of Vangelis and Tomorrow’s World comes the Avey Tare-esque soothing rainbow swirl of ‘Blanket’, a new offering from Bachelorette, aka New Zealander Annabel Alpers.

Love Inks – Black Eye
Minimalist Texan dream pop trio Love Inks’ ‘Blackeye’ is simple and effective pop that captures the most complicated teen feelings.

Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti extend UK tour
Ariel Rosenberg fronted, LA pop enthusiasts Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti have revealed an extended May tour.

S.C.U.M – Summon The Sound
Watch the suitably ominous video for ‘Summon The Sound’ by S.C.U.M, taken from the forthcoming Mute compilation Volwarts.

Listen: James Vincent McMorrow ‘We Don’t Eat (Adventure Club Remix)’
Check out Adventure Club’s electronic, dub-heavy remix of James Vincent McMorrow’s song ‘We Don’t Eat.’

TLOBF Introducing // The Hysterical Injury
The Hysterical Injury are trying to marry influences as diverse as Lightning Bolt and Edith Piaf. Tiffany Daniels spoke to them about their debut album, DIY tour booking, and Joe Strummer’s posthumous kindness.
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