Star Slinger cuts, bends, warps, twists and speeds up Washed Out’s ‘Eyes Be Closed’ until it becomes virtually unrecognisable, manipulating it for every inch of its life.
July, 2011
Nat Baldwin – People Changes
Nat Baldwin can usually be found playing bass in Dirty Projectors, but he also turns his hand to solo records in his spare time. While People Changes is a challenging record consisting mainly of double bass and voice, it’s also a warm and welcoming listen.
The Voluntary Butler Scheme – The Grandad Galaxy
Bedroom mad sonic scientist Rob Jones mashes up 50s doo-wop, 70s pop melody, 80s ambient and 90s hip-hop sampling. It’s somehow not a complete mess, writes Simon Tyers.
Listen: New Twin Sister b-sides ‘In Heaven’ and ‘You Remind Me Of’
Twin Sister have made the two accompanying tracks to first single ‘Bad Street’, taken from their forthcoming debut album, available for download.
Bon Iver picks ‘Holocene’ as next single
Justin Vernon and executives at 4AD somehow manage to pick between vast supply of brilliance and release ‘Holocene’ as next single.
Watch: Pallers wet appetites with album teaser
Stockholm’s finest moustache-wearers and pop nostalgists Pallers have given us a taste of new material from the duo’s forthcoming record The Sea of Memories.
Watch: Psychologist – Propeller
Psychologist, aka electronic eccentric Iain Woods, shows a slight departure with second EP and foreboding new video.
Listen: Loney dear reveals My Heart from new album Hall Music
‘My Heart’ sees Svanängen excel to new heights of production and songsmithery. It’s always been there, a trademark of LD’s incredible knack of mixing simple melody, phrasing and timing but here it’s never been so raw and knowing.
Listen: Walls – Sunporch
An enjoyable journey into the unknown, Walls’ new track ‘Sunporch’, which is taken from their upcoming album Coracle, is like a musical trip into the rain forest, .
Venus Music Prize announces shortlist, will donate cash to winner’s charity of choice
Our friends over at Wears the Trousers are holding their annual Venus Music Prize award, aimed at honouring British female talent over the last 12 months and helping charity in the process.
Listen: Unknown – Sicko Cell…because it’s finally out
Sicko Cell is finally out – but we still don’t know whose track it is. Our bets are on Joy O.
M83 reveals new album details
M83 has revealed the details of his forthcoming double album ‘Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming’ as well as offering up a chance to hear new track ‘Midnight City.’
Vondelpark – NYC Stuff and NYC Bags
There’s no doubting that Vondelpark warrant the praise thrown their way, even on the basis of the hand full of tracks that have emerged in their short lifetime. It just all still feels like a teaser more than the finished product.
Forest Swords – Fjree Feather
Fjree Feather not only gives us an insight into Matthew Barnes’ creative process as Forest Swords, but it also raises money for the Red Cross’s efforts in Japan, thereby ticking your artistic and philanthropic boxes in one go.
Girls to tour UK/Europe this November
Girls will be touring songs from their forthcoming album ‘Father, Son, Holy Ghost’ across the UK/Europe this November.
Other Lives confirm UK tour
Other Lives will be heading out on their UK tour next month in support of their forthcoming record ‘Tamer Animals.’
