The LA quartet have revealed a headlining show in London following an extensive European tour, you can also download their track ‘Repeating Angel’ for free.
April, 2011
Wire – The Mohawk, Austin TX 08/04/11
Wire stuck to their new stuff rather than the easy classics, and continue to prove that they want to remain a band in their twilight years, not a caricature of an era. Luke Winkie reviews.
TLOBF Introducing // Night Angles
Tim Eve writes space disco under the name Night Angles, and has a 12″ forthcoming on Force Majeure. Sharon Kean spoke to him about Bladerunner, photography, and Swedish parties.
[Premiere] Rival Consoles – Into The Heart // Song Of The Day #237
‘Into The Heart’ is the SEGA-indebted second track from Rival Consoles’ new album Kid Velo, and it is today’s exclusive Song Of The Day courtesy of Erased Tapes.
Turboweekend – Borderline, London 06/4/2011
The inhibited Wild West decor of the Borderline sits gladly amongst the overt sextropolis of seedy Soho for a Scandinavian invasion: Christian Adofo reports from Turboweekend’s recent London show.
‘This is not goodbye’: Taking Care with Explosions In The Sky
The Austin post-rock legends return with a new attention to detail, finding inspiration in the subtle moments of life.
Alexander – Alexander
If an artist losing and attempting to reclaim their identity provokes the writing and performance of music as good as this, maybe it ought to happen more often.
Jamie Woon – Mirrorwriting
Jamie Woon’s ambition is commendable: He’s made an explicit effort to combine silky, soulful pop with a dubstep influence. At times, the results are dazzling. But Mirrorwriting is also prone to missing the spot.
Rökkurró – Rökkurró EP
On this release Rökkurró display a nominal level of technical understanding that’s almost biologically implausible. If they can keep up this kind of achievement, they’ll soon find themselves standing proudly next to their nation’s greats.
Polock – Getting Down From The Trees
The pop craftsmen from Valencia finally bless the UK with their debut album, its myriad hooks and sunshine optimism the perfect accompaniment to a summer that might be just around the corner.
Alt-Pop Profiles with Anika: #3 Katy Perry
In which we discover that our beloved Katy Perry can cook raw meats using the power of a singular laser beam that shoots from her left breast.
Record Store Day: Rough Trade East
Amidst the scrum for limited edition releases and the coveted vinyl behind the counters, Rough Trade East does Record Store Day proud with friendly staff, amazing in-stores and a real sense of community.
Record Store Day: What we can take from Record Store Day – and what we can leave
Charlie Jones – editor of esteemed online magazine Dummy – takes an alternate look at Record Store Day and suggests that there’s more to life (and music) than record shops.
Record Store Day: TLOBF meets Resident Music in Brighton
“Record Store Day should be a celebration of the culture of the independent record shop – one that continues throughout the year, not just on one day.” Charlie Ivens meets Resident Music – “Britain’s best independent record store” as voted for by Record Store Day’s official poll.
Record Store Day: TLOBF meets Moshi Moshi’s Michael McClatchey
On the morning of Record Store Day, Moshi Moshi’s Michael McClatchey talks to TLOBF about the fortune he has spent on obscure vinyl, the harsh reality facing physical records and the importance of independent stores.
Photos: Lykke Li – Shepherds Bush Empire, London 14/04/11
Lykke Li plays her biggest London headline show to date with spectacular results. The venue drenched in white light and black curtains, LL’s brand of sultry pop casting a dark shadow over Shepherds Bush Empire.
