Seventeen acts hand-picked by The Line Of Best Fit editor Rich Thane in attempt to not only point out where the musical landscape of 2011 could point towards but, and perhaps more importantly, showcase a selection of acts that define what this very website is all about.
Banjo or Freakout
Banjo or Freakout: ’105′
On first listen, it could be dismissed as a languid foray into down-tempo shoegaze – but with repeated plays, Natalizia’s sympathetic ear for subtle instrumentation coupled with a solid knack for sincerity through melody offers up something truly sublime.
SOTD #179 // Banjo or Freakout: ’105′
’105′ will stand out not only as the first glimpse of material to appear from Banjo or Freakout’s forthcoming full length in 2011, but the first earmark of a near complete transmogrification from those noise-led leanings of the past.
Gold Panda w/ Banjo or Freakout – Corsica Studios, London 19/11/10
Gold Panda’s physical performance may seem muted, but the level of human intricacy applied to his art is second to none. Each clip of string, each placement of kick, each alternation of bass is intricately woven into a new engulfing hypnagogue.
Lefse Records Launches Way Slow Series; Volume One: Banjo or Freakout
Way Slow is a new series of releases curated by Lefse Records. Volume 1 comes from someone we haven’t heard too much from recently; firm TLOBF favourite Banjo or Freakout. The album will be released on October 12 and will continue indefinitely.
UPDATED!! :: ILL FIT returns with TWO shows in October
After a long, long Summer break TLOBF’s clubnight is back! And what’s more, we’re back for good. Oh yes. Once a spasm, now, a regular heartbeat. ILL FIT has come to life for real.
Bella Union takeover Bush Hall in September
Bella Union are taking over Bush Hall – one of London’s most prestigious venues – for a week in September with a string of shows showcasing their impressive roster of acts and associated bands.
Wireless Festival (Bella Union Stage) – Hyde Park, London
A dream line-up in the midst of a of a corporate landfill nightmare. A who’s who of people to see live when you get the chance. Apparently Kanye West played too. Peter Bloxham reviews.
Introducing :: Banjo or Freakout
“I see making music with a computer as something really different. You can dick around with a stupid sound for ages. It’s great!” We find out a little about what makes Alessio Natalizia (aka Banjo or Freakout) tick.
Banjo or Freakout – Upside Down EP
It would be wrong to say that this EP doesn’t show promise. It’s just that, until the band can find the tunes to match the ambience, they runs the risk of becoming as polarised as their band name.
Bloc Party – Intimacy Remixed
Bloc Party’s frustratingly ill-realised third album Intimacy needed an overhaul, but Intimacy Remixed is not the overhaul it needed as Andy Johnson dissapointingly discovers.
Camden Crawl – London, 24-25/04/09
Another year, another Camden Crawl. A booze soaked live music trek across Camden, much like one in every three weekends but with a better line up and way more people. Festival season 09 is officially underway.
