An album’s worth of salty seaside romance; you can struggle against the undertow but you’re always irrevocably in it. The Wave Pictures are back to their best, writes Meryl Trussler.
Meryl Trussler
DeVotchKa – 100 Lovers
If DeVotchKa were your boyfriend, he’d be awesome – if a little overenthusiastic with the roses. Some people think he’s over the top, but it’s okay. He’s learning to be cool.
Mogwai – Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen, London 09/02/11
When The Quietus announced an intimate London show to anticipate the release of Mogwai’s latest album Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will, it was no surprise that it sold out before most folks could find their debit cards. There was rage. Some eBay skulduggery was afoot. But so it goes.
jj – Kills
Stockholm lazy-pop duo jj made you a mixtape full of their favourite jams, but dropped it in the bath or something; it’s just a little sultry! It’s still good, it’s still good!