Iron and Wine’s latest collection of loosely coined folk-pop continues where 2007’s The Shepherd Dog left us, with Sam Beam continuing to shed his heart-rending plucking of old for a more richly produced, soft-pop sound. Undeniably talented, Beam is tapping on a rich fountain of form and long may it continue.
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Broken Records announce new tour, 4AD Sessions
Broken Records are set to step out on tour with Freelance Whales in 2011 and have recorded five songs for 4AD’s session series.
Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti – Hoxton Bar and Kitchen, London 02/11/10
The title of tonight’s show as ‘fan-only’ seems a little far-fetched. Not to pick holes into it too much, but with Ariel Pink’s storied past and pretty expansive canon, it’s safe to say that his is a status that could quite simply be defined as ‘cult’.
Iron & Wine announce UK tour dates
What better way to banish the Autumnal greys then focusing on good stuff that’s happening in the future. In this case, Iron & Wine tour dates for March next year.
Broken Records – Let Me Come Home
Edinburgh septet return with album number two – a far more rounded affair which pairs their overblown grandiosity with some grounding tenderness.
Iron & Wine sign to 4AD ready new LP
4AD have just announced they’ve signed the Alt-country / Americana greatness of Iron & Wine
Blonde Redhead w/ Porcelain Raft – Shepherds Bush Empire, London 30/09/10
Pitchfork’s assessment of Blonde Redhead’s new LP Penny Sparkle as “profoundly boring” may be a little harsh, but it’s hard to deny at times it feels like the veteran dream-popsters are going through the motions; a feeling not entirely dispelled by their live show.
Deerhunter – Halycon Digest
Even before spinning it, you sense Haclyon Digest is an important album for the band – one that should be a grand statement if they want to take their place at the table of indie big boys.
Blonde Redhead – Penny Sparkle
Penny Sparkle is overall a stronger more consistent work than 23, albeit one that is likely to maintain their position as influential elder statesmen and 4AD traditionalists rather than dragging in any new followers.
Twin Shadow signs to 4AD, ‘Forget’ released November 15
4AD has announced their latest signing is one George Lewis Jr., more commonly known to you and me as Twin Shadow. Initially discovered by Grizzly Bear’s Chris Taylor, 4AD will release the debut album Forget outside of the US on November 15.
Blonde Redhead: ‘Here Sometimes’
Taken from the rather impressive new album Penny Sparkle, ‘Here Sometimes’ is the first track to be unveiled from Blonde Redhead’s recent 4AD Session.
Broken Records announce new album
Broken Records have announced a new album. Let Me Come Home will be release on 25th October. Jamie Sutherland has this to say about the inspiration behind their second album: “An idea started to form about the direction of the new record based on several films and albums that I became gradually obsessed with at [...]
Deerhunter get ready for fourth LP release
Deerhunter have announced their fourth LP, Halcyon Digest, though an interactive xerox art project and the launch of a website, halcyondigest.com, will be released by 4AD on September 27th (28th in the US). Frontman Bradford Cox describes “…always being fascinated with the ephemera of 70′s – 80′s artrock in record stores like Wuxtry in Athens [...]
Blonde Redhead reveal some Sparkle come September
One of our favourite bands on the 4AD roster, Blonde Redhead, have announced details of a new album.
Stornoway – Beachcomber’s Windowsill
Andrew Grillo finds beauty and maturity aplenty on the much hyped debut by the Oxford based folk-poppers.
