Esoteric pop with a darkened hue that fits perfectly in the canon of Service label offshoot Cascine, all sullen vocals and darkly romantic haze.
December, 2011
Keaton Henson launches live ‘Forts’ series
Following the release of his most recent single ‘You Don’t Know How Lukcy You Are’, Keaton Henson is gearing up for the first of his live-streamed sessions this evening.
Listen: Azealia Banks – Liquorice
While it may not hit as hard as ’212′, ‘Liquorice’ – the new offering from Azealia Banks – is equally beguiling. Consider the hype still justified.
New show: The Line Of Best Fit and White Heat present: 5. ‘A Celebration. Five Years Of The Line Of Best Fit’
In February 2012, The Line Of Best Fit will be 5 years young. We will of course be celebrating this milestone in style, culminating in a huge party at Soho’s Madame Jojo’s where once again we’ll join forces with White Heat for an unforgettable night.
Love Forever: The Mary Onettes work with Dan Lissvik on new material, released in February
The Mary Onettes have announced their return with a new EP titled Love Forever, produced by Dan Lissvik of the highly influential duo Studio.
North Highlands – Bruce // Song Of The Day #376
‘Bruce’ is the standout from North Highlands’ Wild One. It’s sound of the quiet romance of middle America, penned by a band from Brooklyn.
Listen: Four Tet – Moma
‘Moma’, due out in January on a We Are Works In Progress comp, picks up where ‘Locked’ left off, all sci-fi synths and simple, intertwining patterns.
Dirty Three return with new album
‘Toward The Low Sun’ will be released on 5 March 2012 via Bella Union.
Niki & The Dove announce new London show
Swedish duo Malin Dahlström and Gustaf Karlöf have two UK shows lined up for next February.
Download: Wiley – Cheer Up, It’s Christmas
Christmas songs are almost exclusively unutterable shit. This one is too, really, but it’s also brilliant fun. From the ever-confusing mind of E3′s finest, Wiley.
The Horrors unveil 2012 tour dates
Following a string of dates in January and March supporting Florence & the Machine, The Horrors will embark on a headline tour in May.
Halls announces EP launch show
Halls man Sam Howard will be playing The Shacklewell Arms on 13 January.
New show: The Line Of Best Fit presents Lay Low
Icelandic singer-songwriter Lay Low will be showcasing new material when she hits London 10 January before playing at the Eurosonic showcase festival in Holland. A rare opportunity to see a truly special artist.
Watch: Slang Chickens – Romeo’s Distress [Christian Death cover]
“New money goths.” “What are those?” “They’re like, y’know, all these dudes from Orange County.” “You don’t like them?” “Yeah I don’t care for them” “You don’t think it’s cool to have new people around the goth scene?” “They just, y’know, buy their way into the scene with their new money.” So begins this remarkably [...]
Doctor L ft Tony Allen – By Surprise // Song Of The Day #377
‘By Surprise’ is an opiate-like track that sits somewhere in the intersection of a Venn diagram taking in dub, afrobeat, and West Coast hip-hop.
Dirty Three, Andrew Bird and more head to No Direction Home
The End of the Road team unveil their new festival with a little help from folk legend Martin Carthy, Dirty Three and Andrew Bird amongst others
