This second album features post-rock from the classical end of the spectrum, from the Montreal instrumental band featuring several Arcade Fire members.

Jeniferever – Spring Tides
It may be called ‘Spring Tides’ but this is epic, widescreen and wintery music that is not to be dipped in and out of. Says Andrew Grillo of Swedish quartet Jeniferever’s latest.

Arcade Fire give physical release to Miroir Noir
The Aracade Fire documentary film, Miroir Noir, which was available for download only in December, will be released on DVD in April.
A Word To The Wise Guy #1
David Laurie; label boss, radio plugger and chinese food expert joins TLOBF for a brand new monthly column. Balls of steel, eyes full of wonder and dreams of a better world – this month we’re talking Pete Wylie.
Various Artists – Dark Was The Night
It’s a 31 track compilation of exclusive songs to benefit AIDS and HIV awareness. It might also be the greatest grouping yet of TLOBF-friendly artists.
‘Dark Was The Night’ – free download, and full tracklist
Download a track from the new 4AD compilation. ‘Knotty Pine’ by The Dirty Projectors and David Byrne is available inside. Plus info on how you can hear the whole 32 tracks before it’s 16th February release.
Dark Dark Dark – The Snow Magic
Dark Dark Dark’s debut is an album filled with ruminations on death and the afterlife but makes a surprisingly uplifting listen… according to Adam Nelson anyway.
4AD release AIDS Charity album – Bon Iver, The National and Arcade Fire contribute
4AD Records and AIDS charity Red Hot have joined forces with Aaron and Bryce Dessner of The National to produce a whopping 32 track album of original material from all your favourite indie superstars.
Fatboy Slim Live at Beach Boutique 2008
This year Beach Boutique saw the likes of Beardyman, Layo and Bushwhacker and The Whip take to the stage with Brighton’s finest resident DJ Fatboy Slim.
Herman Dune announce new album
The Herman Dune brothers have announced details of a new album, expanding their live line-up to include a whole host of guest players.
Arcade Fire & LCD Soundsystem – Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrison, CO, 17/09/07
Have you ever had a feeling of impending yet unspeakable greatness? Like there is something lurking on the horizon that will be mind-blowing and unlike anything you have ever witnessed? That’s how I felt when I heard that The Arcade Fire and LCD Soundsystem were planning a tour together, and that the tour was opening [...]
David Bowie & Arcade Fire Live at Fashion Rocks [Download]
One from the archives this. To celebrate the release of undoubtedly one of the best albums of the year – Neon Bible by Arcade Fire [review] we’ve dug out this fantastic performance from Fashion Rocks 2005. Arcade Fire and Mr David Bowie on the same stage. Fantastic stuff. 01. Life on mars [download] 02. Wake [...]
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