Alejandro Escovedo’s greatest hits could be both a backdrop to some sketchy biker bar in the US, or just as easily become a soundtrack for the lonely.
October, 2011
Watch: Catching up with Caged Animals
We caught up with Caged Animals frontman and songwriter Vincent Cacchione to find out how the band’s coping with live on the road.
Wild Flag – Wild Flag
As a true indie rock supergroup – featuring members of Sleater-Kinney, Quasi, Helium and the Minders – Wild Flag’s debut album has a lot of past to live up to. Fortunately, the results are nothing short of astonishing.
Watch: Peggy Sue – All We’ll Keep
Peggy Sue have revealed the video for their latest ‘Acrobats’ featured track ‘All We’ll Keep’.
Listen: Slime – Break Fall
Binnacle festival at London’s Old Blue Last this weekend will be like meeting up with friends you’ve been chatting to on the internet – except you’ve only blogged about them. Don’t feel left out of the loop, listen to this track by Slime within.
Sun Glitters shines for UK debut despite lightshow glitches
Luxembourg electro rising star Sun Glitters made his UK live debut in Brighton last night – and brought home an impressive set on an unadorned stage.
Photos: Iceland Airwaves 2011 – Day 1
Stunning pictures from the first day of the annual Iceland Airwaves Festival in Reykjavik, where we caught some of the exciting national talent, including our first taste of Icelandic hip-hop…
You Were A Dick: Idaho talks film, melodies and Lauryl Canyon
We caught up with Idaho’s Jeff Martin at his home in California’s Laurel Canyon to have a chat about the new record and the past, stealing women from Red House Painters, and of course where that album title comes from.
Win! Tickets to see Male Bonding, Gross Magic and The History of Apple Pie at The Garage in London
We’re giving away a pair of tickets to see Male Bonding, Gross Magic and The History of Apple Pie in London. Tell us what your favourite Male Bonding song is to be in with a chance of winning!
Watch: Zulu Winter – Never Leave
The video for Zulu Winter’s ‘Never Leave’ is a suitably grave affair, all dramatic landscapes and blood-like colour washes.
Label Love: Bella Union Competition – less than 24 hours to go!
Less than 24 hours to go before our Bella Union Competition winner will be selected, so get your artistic flair flying and draw us a picture of your favourite Bella Union band to win t-shirts, CDs and a whole heap of tickets!
CANT reveals next single
‘Too Late Too Far’ will be the next single to be taken from Chris Taylor’s solo album.
Listen: Major Lazer – Original Don
Puncture the autumn pall with ‘Original Don’ – a brand new piece of deconstructed dancehall from Major Lazer, premiered last night by Zane Lowe.
Watch: Gruff Rhys – Whale Trail
Gruff Rhys has revealed the video for his new song ‘Whale Trail’, inspired by the iPhone/iPad game of the same name.
Portishead x Doldrums – Chase The Tear // Song Of The Day #345
Toronto’s Doldrums takes Portishead’s ‘Chase The Tear’ and renders it in a completely different palette: all sparkling primary colours and springing percussion.
