Celebrating 40 years since its original release, Serge Gainsbourg’s seminal concept album Histoire de Melody Nelson is remastered, repackaged and reissued. Francine Gorman takes a look at the how the album came to be.
December, 2011
Photos: Independent Label Market, London 10/12/11
Check out our gallery from today’s Independent Label Market – aimed at supporting the labels that lost their stock in the PIAS/Sony warehouse fire earlier this year.
Watch: Bon Iver perform live with The National
Justin Vernon joined The National for a live performance of ‘Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks’ on CBC Radio last night.
[Download] Ho Ho Ho Canada III
Oh! Canada presents the third annual Ho Ho Ho Christmas compilation- Songs of the season (ancient and modern). All yours to download for free.
Watch: Peaking Lights’ mini documentary
‘Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out’ was shot at the start of August by Chicago-based filmmaker Ben Poster.
Watch: Fanzine – Tough [Premiere]
Perhaps Fanzine’s most tender moment so far? We certainly think so… The usual harmony drenched slacker-power-pop vibes of past singles ‘Roman Holiday’ and ‘Susan’ are still there, but hidden under delicate Alex Chilton-esuqe melodies and low-key production.
AU – Solid Gold // Song Of The Day #375
‘Solid Gold’ starts out sounding like a long-forgotten Welsh ecclesiastical song, before AU gradually erect different calypso-tinged structures, lilting harmonies, and samba drum patterns.
Festival Diary: Kütu Folk at Les Rencontres Trans Musicales, Rennes 1-3/12/2011
Kütu Folk Records take over a plush theatre at France’s Les Rencontres Trans Musicales festival, providing outstanding performances from Evening Hymns, The Delano Orchestra and a Kütu Folk super-group.
Watch: Cat’s Eyes – The Best Person I Know
Cat’s Eyes have revealed the official video for their sweet, romantic number ‘The Best Person I Know’.
Listen: The National reveal two new songs
The National played the previously unheard ‘Rylan’ and ‘I Need My Girl’ on CBC Radio’s “Q” show.
Watch: Niki and The Dove – Mother Protect
When a song sounds as fresh today as it first did well over a year ago after first appearing on the internets, *still* managing to conjure that same gut wrenching effect – repeated play after play – there’s nothing left to do than just embrace a few hyperbolic adjectives.
She & Him – A Very She & Him Christmas
Although it undoubtedly has its strong moments, A Very She & Him Christmas sadly fails to deliver quite as much Christmas cheer as you might expect.
The Louvin Brothers – Satan Is Real / Handpicked Songs
Two releases showcasing the Louvin Brothers combine Satan Is Real’s classic 1959 Hell-fearing Southern country gospel with Handpicked Song’s collection of their best tunes as selected by Beck, Mark Lanegan, Will Oldham and My Morning Jacket’s Jim James, Kris Kristofferson, Emmylou Harris and more.
Watch: Korallreven – As Young As Yesterday
A match made in heaven. Sweden’s finest new group join forces with the countries most accomplished director: Marcus Soderlund. The results are nothing short of breathtaking.
Twin Sister to release a limited edition remix 12”
The limited edition record will feature remixes from Balam Acab, Lindstrom and Prins Thomas.
Guided By Voices cancel 2012 shows, ready another new album
Despite cancelled shows and rumours of a split, Guided by Voices have announced they are working on another new album, due out in May 2012.
