In July 2010 Baltimore’s Lower Dens released their debut album Twin Hand Movement, a subtle but brilliant collection of stunning and intelligent songs. Since then the band has toured constantly, gained new members, and put in the work on a follow up, the oddly titled Nootropics.
ReviewsAuthor Jen Long
Introducing // Jessie Ware
“Fuck it. I wanna be a bit of a popstar. It may be the only chance I get.” Jen Long catches up with Brixton’s Jessie Ware to talk about the past, present and and the hotly tipped future, as well as taking a closer look at her impressive list of collaborative partners.
Pinkunoizu – Free Time
Pinkunoizu are a band as difficult to define as to pronounce. On debut Free Time they create a series of songs that drift, flirt and snap at the ears.
Xiu Xiu – Always
The cover says it all. A picture of a fresh tattoo depicts the band name and album title, Xiu Xiu Always. And when it comes to Jamie Stewart’s cult pop project, this is less a throwaway banner and more a statement of intent.
Young Magic – Melt
Taken track by track however, the songs explore deep into layers of glossed production and fill headphones with spaced, sampled bliss. It spills and surrounds with real beauty, intuition, and ability.
“Four people, playing together, simplicity” : The Line of Best Fit meets Wild Flag
Jen Long catches up with Wild Flag’s Janet Weiss ahead of their show at the Electric Ballroom to talk about the thrill of starting a new band, Janet’s incredible musical legacy thus far and just how much of a fan-girl she is when it comes to Sonic Youth.
Valentine’s Day : Jen Long’s Hits for the Heartbroken
“Hey guys! It’s Valentine’s Day! Great, huh? So let’s talk about getting dumped.” Jen Long counts down her top 10 songs for the freshly single!
Computer glitching bliss: The Line of Best Fit chats to Seekae
Jen Long catches up with Seekae to chat about the trio’s latest album +Dome, their love of Marks and Spencer and being accused of “just pressing space bar”.
Seventeen Evergreen – The Psyentist EP
Everything here suggests that Seventeen Evergreen’s next long player will be a thing worth indulging in. Jen Long reviews the new EP from the recent Lucky Number signings.
The Sound Of Arrows – Voyage
Whether it was the time frame Sound of Arrows took to complete their debut, the collapse of their UK label, or simply a case of bad timing, Voyage’s stealth release cannot be blamed on its content. Was it worth the wait though?
Total Slacker – Thrashin’
Total Slacker are a band who refuse to take themselves too seriously, slicing their songs with yelps of joy, witty social commentary, and pop culture references. Eleven tracks of carefully crafted slugging pop. Jen Long reviews.
Crystal Fighters – Star Of Love (Deluxe Edition)
With just five new acoustic numbers, this re-issue of last year’s Star Of Love will do nothing for those already familiar with Crystal Fighters.At the least devious it’s giving an album that had little impact upon first release a renewed push following a well received single.
