Despite some lush orchestration and a top-notch cast that includes members of The Breeders, TV on the Radio and My Brightest Diamond, Anika Mottershaw is left scratching her head by the Dessner brothers’ foray into theatre.
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‘Magic Chords’ and Hermit Crabs : The Line of Best Fit meets Sharon Van Etten
Sharon Van Etten takes time out ahead of the release of her third album, Tramp, to discuss working with The National’s Aaron Dessner, getting to know the music business and “touring like nuts”.
“I’m pretty into the idea of karaoke on a paranormal level”: The Line of Best Fit speaks to Prince Rama
Prince Rama’s Takara Larson talks to Anika Mottershaw about working with Animal Collective, the inspiring colours of Autumn and speaking in tongues.
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.
“When I like something, I think it’s magic”: TLOBF catches up with St Vincent
Anika Mottershaw catches up with Annie Clark aka St Vincent for The Line of Best Fit, to chat about her latest album Strange Mercy, Rain Dogs Revisited and… S&M films…
TLOBF Interview // Common Prayer
Now in the deepest darkest thaw of winter it seems like an eternity ago that the lovely and exotic Common Prayer were over here on our shores woo’ing summer audiences with appearances at Truck Festival and the The Garage, amongst others. Here Jason and Alex answer our wee quiz questions and debut the Abandoned Lighthouse remix of ‘Of Saints’.
TLOBF Interview // Wildbirds & Peacedrums
Wildbirds & Peacedrums have their biggest headline show to date at the Union Chapel on November 27th, accompanied by their choir: ‘Voices’. Here Andreas talks about playing live, the choir, and more of what’s to come….
TLOBF Interview // Peggy Sue
Anika Motterhaw caught up with Peggy Sue to discuss Dinosaurs, their debut long-player and what they enjoy about playing live…
Xiu Xiu / Blue on Blue / Woom – Plan B, London 06/06/2010
Anika Mottershaw was at Xiu Xiu’s London performance this weekend, witnessing their played life emotional roller-coaster, ably supported by WOOM and Blue on Blue.
The Antlers – Scala, London 19/05/2010
Playing to a busy Scala, this is their fourth time The Antlers have crossed through London in support of 2009′s stellar Hospice, and people finally seem to be catching on.
[Photos] Girls – Scala, London 23/02/2010
Anika Mottershaw finds herself at one of the hotest gigs of the year… fortunately, with some great lighting!
TLOBF Interview :: Holly Miranda
TLOBF meets with one of XL Recordings bright new hopes – Miss Holly Miranda. In town to promote her staggering debut album The Magician’s Private Library, Holly talks tattoos, Kanye, touring and new material.
Tune Yards – Cargo, London 15/02/10
Tune Yards play to a packed and obsessive Cargo crowd, performing an early contender for gig of the year. Anika Mottershaw was there.
TLOBF Interview :: Caitlin Rose
Anika Mottershaw quizzes the wonderful Nashiville songstress Caitlin Rose on Names, Tennessee and Pudding…
TLOBF Interview :: Coeur De Pirate
Coeur De Pirate is the stage name of 20 year old Montreal pianist and singer Beatrice Martin, before her debut London show Anika Mottershaw had a chat.
Nancy Elizabeth – The Borderline, London 21/11/09
Anika Mottershaw braved a cold, wet and windy Saturday night to see Nancy Elizabeth with Cate Le Bon at London’s Borderline.
