New Inheritors is an endearing collection of finely crafted tales of escapism, lament, and mistakes, and while it’s not likely to shift a lot of units over here in the UK, it’ll surely feature highly on many muso’s end of year lists.
Author Ryan Butcher
TLOBF Interview // Laura Marling
As Ryan Butcher interviews Laura Marling, it soon becomes clear that the reserved image of her painted by the printed press is, well, a lie…
Kate Nash – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds 07/03/10
Who are you and what have you done with Kate Nash? Everyone’s favourite (or most hated, depending on who you talk to) red-headed piano-pop starlet is gone, replaced with a grungy-yet-sophisticated certified popstar.
Asobi Seksu – Rewolf
With the guitar effects stripped away, Asobi Seksu are able to highlight the delicate and compassionate songwriting they’re capable of, creating an album which shines, sparkles and shows the band really are a diamond in the rough.
Julian Casablancas – Phrazes For the Young
Phrazes for the Young is a slap in the face, teasing all those who have been patient with The Strokes for many years, waiting for them return to their former glory.
Daniel Johnston – Is And Always Was
Is And Always Was is everything we have come to love and expect from Daniel Johnston, yet somehow so much more. Ryan Butcher reviews.
