Currently on the promotional trail for their delighftul new album Something, Chairlift hooked up with that Das Racist chap to cover Miss B’s ‘Party’. It is, in a word – sexay.
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Watch: 120 Days – Dahle Disco
We’ve already let you know that we love 120 Days’ latest single ‘Dahle Disco’ a-plenty over on sister site Ja Ja Ja, so we won’t waste your precious Friday time on talk. We just want to tell you that you need to see this new video, directed by Joakim Faxvaag, for said song – taken from the album 120 Days II which comes out March 5 via Norway’s best label at the moment (?), Splendour.
Watch: Niki & The Dove – The Fox
Although the band don’t feature, some impressive CGI effects transform a masked character into various guises alongside some super impressive scenery, space scenes, flying mathematical helmets…. Oh whatever. Just watch the bloody thing.
Reference Points: Chuck Prophet
“Songs are mercurial. You got to be on your feet. Stay nimble.” The Californian singer-songwriter talks inspiration, taxidermy and cocktails.
Photos: First Aid Kit – Debaser Medis, Stockholm 04/02/12
Photos from the first of two sold out First Aid Kit shows at Stockholm’s famous Debaser Medis venue. Making a guest appearance on vocals was Adam Olenius of the Shout Out Louds and Serenades.
Album Stream: The Megaphonic Thrift – The Megaphonic Thrift [Best Fit World Exclusive]
Reviewed on The Line Of Best Fit earlier this week, Andy Johnson said of Norway’s The Megaphonic Thrift that “the band have created an album of dependable thrills – sometimes chaotic, at other times hypnotic but always determinedly Megaphonic.”
Jack White and Lana Del Rey to play Radio 1’s Hackney Weekend
Jack White, The Maccabees and Lana Del Rey are among the artists confirmed to appear at the BBC’s weekender this June.
Festival Diary: Vive La France! Brighton 2012
“This next song’s in French… but don’t worry”. The Line of Best Fit checks out Brighton’s Vive La France! festival.
Watch: Richard Buckner – Ed’s Song (Best Fit Session)
An absolutely sublime Best Fit Session from the husky-voiced singer-songwriter, fresh from the success of latest record Our Blood.
Sun Ra Arkestra and Oneohtrix Point Never added to Jeff Mangum’s ATP
They will be joining the likes of Joanna Newsom and The Fall at the festival this March.
Watch: The Dø – The Calendar (Best Fit Session)
The Dø dazzle with this exclusive performance of The Calendar, taken from their latest album, Both Way Open Jaws.
Rufus Wainwright confirms album details
‘Out Of The Game’ was produced by Mark Ronson and will be released on 23 April.
Watch: Feist – The Bad in Each Other
Filmed in Mexico, the ‘Metals’-featured track has a brand new video.
Blood Orange to release new single
‘Forget It’ will be released on 12 March ahead of Dev Hyne’s festival appearances this summer.
