2:54 packed out the Lexington last night – but their sub-Auf de Maur noise failed to convince.
April, 2011
RIP TV on the Radio’s Gerard Smith
TV on the Radio cancel tour dates following the sad announcement that “beloved friend and bandmate,” Gerard Smith has lost his battle with lung cancer.
Sea of Bees – Skinnybone (The Line of Best Fit Session)
London’s Westminster Reference Library is the setting for our latest The Line of Best Fit Session with Sacramento singer-songwriter Julie Ann Baenziger.
Friendly Fires – Live Those Days Tonight
One for those old enough to remember the hedonistic days of the early nineties. ‘Live Those Those Days Tonight’ features a collage of clips from the days of Fantazia, Raindance and Amnesia House that allegedly inspired the lyrics behind the track.
Padraig Whelan – Who Wears The Light Like You?
Padraig’s sublime voice sits alongside a lowly piano and a few gentle touches of slide guitar. It’s a delicate and hushed song, which is perfectly accompanied by the sparse but striking home made images of a glass being lit by candlelight.
Air France hint at 2011 return with teaser video
In typical Air France fashion, the teaser video doesn’t give too much away – what seems to be an intro to a new track, the video cuts out just before anything actually ‘happens’ along with the message “Back in 2011? Pray for Air France”.
Bon Iver confirms second album details
Bon Iver, the nom de plume of Justin Vernon, has unveiled the details of his eponymous sophomore album. Due out on 20 June via 4AD, the record was crafted over three years and promises to expand on the rustic acoustics of his stunning debut.
D/R/U/G/S announce debut EP
The electronic outfit headed up by Callum Wright are set to release their EP on 9 May amidst an extensive UK tour.
The Hidden Cameras and Woodpigeon confirmed for summer’s Canadian Blast
Taking place on 2 July, Canadian Blast will be taking over the Barbican Centre for a day of Canadian musical treats.
Laurel Collective – Sunshine Buddy
‘Sunshine Buddy’ by Laurel Collective is a decidedly British pop song that brings to mind early Mystery Jets, or The Coral when they used to be good.
Wye Oak reveal new tour, single and video
Taken from their forthcoming double a-side single, Wye Oak’s song ‘Fish’ has been given a beautiful video, which you can check out now along with the newly announced dates of the duo’s European tour.
Oregon Bike Trails – A Summer Thing
Playing the kind of sun-drenched pop that is as Californian as the Golden Gate bridge, Oregon Bike Trails is nostalgic, without losing relevance within the current musical landscape – relying as heavily on the influence of Animal Collective, as The Beach Boys.
Watch Fleet Foxes live on Jools Holland
A beautiful, earnest performance of ‘Grown Ocean’ taken from Fleet Foxes performance on Jools Holland last night.
Cults – Abducted // Song Of The Day #239
‘Abducted’ is a gloriously up tempo track, tinged with summertime. It is from Cults’ forthcoming debut album, and it is today’s Song Of The Day.
Fixers – Crystals (Memory Tapes remix)
One minute, Memory Tapes’ remix of Fixers’ ‘Crystals’ is South East Asian pop, the next it’s brilliantly overblown synth-rock anthem.
