Los Campesinos! headline Glasgow’s Oran Mor in support of their latest LP Hello Sadness. Our man in Scotland Matthew McAndrew sends these pictures.
November, 2011
Tracks of the Week: 13 November [Double Bill]
It’s true: the mechanisms of the music industry can even taint the simple pleasure of kicking up damp leaves and having miscreants throw fireworks at you. Here’s a soundtrack for you as you run away from a banger, screaming.
Introducing // Odonis Odonis
Odonis Odonis make a noise like a slightly cuddlier version of Steve Albini’s seminal Big Black. John Freeman spoke to head-honcho Dan Tzenos about their seismic debut album Hollandaze, and a shared taste in vertigo.
WIN: Drums CDs + goodies
To celebrate The Drums’ recently released second record Portamento, we have some amazing prizes to give away.
Crushed Beaks launch single at Old Blue Last tonight
London’s noisy scamps are set to launch their new single ‘Close-ups’ this evening at London’s Old Blue Last. It’s a total freebie – no fee need be paid to get your hand stamped whatsoever.
Photos: Girls – Electric Ballroom, London 09/11/11
Riding high on the strength of their amazing second long-player, Girls play a killer show in London’s Camden Town.
Watch: Shells – Arctic
London producer Shells, ambient atmospherist in the same vein as Seams but with a more boy-next-door feel, has just put out a video to what has most certainly been his breakthrough track – ‘Arctic’. I mean, damn, the song even made it on Pitchfork – which is the modern indicator of something to email home [...]
Young Dreams sign to Modular, offer free download
The Norwegian indie-pop collective are planning to release their debut album next year but for now you can download previous eponymous number ‘Young Dreams’ for free.
Watch: M83 and Zola Jesus perform ‘Intro’ together
Watch Anthony Gonzalez perform ‘Intro’ live in LA with Zola Jesus.
Listen: The Antlers cover The xx’s ‘VCR’
The Antler’s cover of ‘VCR’ will feature on their forthcoming EP ‘(together)’ alongside collaborations from the likes of Neon Indian.
Photos: My Morning Jacket – The Roundhouse, London 07/11/11
Walking hair monster Jim James’ motley crew captured live in full flow at their recent London show, courtesy of Jason Williamson.
Photos: DOOM – The Arches, Glasgow – 03/11/11
The prolific NY rapper and producer captured live in Glasgow by our photographer Matthew McAndrew.
Tennis to release new album ‘Young and Old’, unveil new track ‘Origins’
Denver husband and wife duo Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley will release the follow up to ‘Cape Dory’ on 14 February 2012.
Photos: Patrick Wolf + CocknBullKid – The Roundhouse, London 04/11/11
A triumphant headline show from the androgynous singer-songwriter at London’s vast Roundhouse. Burak Cingi sends these pictures.
Pulled Apart By Horses announce second album, reveal brand new track
‘Tough Love’ won’t be released until January but you can listen to new track ‘V.E.N.O.M’ right now.
Sigur Rós to release new album in 2012
The Icelandic four-piece have plans to release a new record next spring.
