Retaining that oh-so-charming hark back to the subconscious of early nineties dance whilst weaving in with an affable, insatiable 80s pop nonchalance – something that label Cascine are quickly become known for.
June, 2011
Danish Inspiration: In conversation with When Saints Go Machine
When Saints Go Machine have had a dizzying few weeks surrounding the release of their latest (and already highly acclaimed) album, Konkylie. Francine Gorman caught up with vocalist Nikolaj Manuel Vonsild to talk about how Konkylie came to life, the journey so far and Danish teenagers liking his album.
Mazes announce first UK headline tour, release new single and free MP3
Following the success of album A Thousand Heys, released in April, Mazes today set off to join White Denim on their US tour, announce their own tour dates in the UK, release new single and unveil unheard non-album track.
Stream new Floating Points – Marilyn
Stream ‘Marilyn’, the latest single from boy wonder (and Eglo man) Sam Shepherd, aka Floating Points.
Watch: Ja Ja Ja mini-documentary ft. Young Dreams + Retro Stefson + Eleanoora Rosenholm
Here’s a quick look back over last month’s packed out Ja Ja Ja night, featuring interviews and performances from all acts involved: Young Dreams, Retro Stefson and Eleanoora Rosenholm.
MONO – Koko, London 07/06/2011
A stellar set from one of the greatest post-rock bands around. Adam Elmadhi reviews MONO.
Dam Mantle announces EP release and new video
Glasgow’s Dam Mantle – or Tom Marshallsay to his friends – is to release new EP ‘We’ on July 25 via GETME! records. Featuring four new tracks, ‘We’ will be the first new release since 2010′s ‘Purple Arrow’, and features the track ‘Not a Word’ the video for which was revealed last week.
Parklife 2011: Six of the weekend’s best
Despite the Gulag-esque security, Parklife is well on its way to becoming one of the best festivals the country has to offer. Josh Hall braved the hail to investigate.
Exclusive Album Stream: Copy Haho – Copy Haho
Copy Haho is an album that doesn’t deserve to be lumped in with the numerous witless boys-with-guitars that constantly seem to be clogging up record labels and certain periodicals. If you’ve got 40 minutes to spare today, listen inside and prepare to feel exhilarated.
Watch: LCMDF – Cool and Bored + brand new remix
Watch a gaggle of hip young things embracing the summertime over what seems to be one pretty hectic day: everything tinged with hazy, classic polaroid hues. Get the first look at the new video from Finnish sisters Le Corps Mince de Françoise.
Niki and The Dove – The Fox EP
What makes Niki & The Dove such an interesting proposition is how they toy with the climax – waiting for the perfect moment to exploit your central nervous system.
Watch: Parts & Labor cover Kayne West
An eccentrically fuzzily take on Kanye West’s Runaway over on the AV Club.
tUnE-YaRdS – Scala, London 08/06/2011
Merrill Garbus offers thrills, spills and shrills London’s Scala. Adam Elmadhi reviews.
Chad Valley – Equatorial Ultravox
Breathtaking, life-affirming, and constantly original, Hugo Manuel has gone for the jugular with this EP – and it has definitely paid off. Sam Lee reviews.
Handsome Furs – Sound Kapital
Sound Kapital is a remarkably solid release, managing to lasso the elusive, blissed-out throb of 80s classics without sounding in the least bit gimmicky in the process.
Phosphorescent – Cocaine Lights (The Line of Best Fit Session)
Matthew Houck obliges us with a truly stunning rendition of our favourite Phosphorescent song for the latest TLOBF session.
