The Glaswegian collective has thankfully, after a lengthy hiatus, recorded another album full of their patented twee-pop goodness, and it’s one that finds the band doing away with most of the glossy funk of The Life Pursuit and returning to the refined, diaphanous song structures of their early work.

Belle and Sebastian offer Write About Love as a limited time free download
Get your free limited time download of the title track from Belle and Sebastian.

Belle and Sebastian Write About Love
Belle and Sebastian have confirmed details of a new album, called Write About Love. Stuart Murdoch also wrote on the band’s blog: The new record is called Belle and Sebastian Write About Love. While I was doing the art, I got Kim from the ace Glasgow band, Zoey Van Goey, to write this in chalk [...]

Robyn, Shout Out Louds and Washed Out for Popaganda 2010
Popaganda – which takes place in the heart of Stockholm between 27 and 28 August have today announced that Washed Out, This Is Head and Hurts have been added to the already strong opening salvo of Robyn, Belle and Sebastian, Hot Chip, Neon Indian and Shout Out Louds.

Bowlie Weekend returns as ATP goes retro in December
ATP go retro with the Bowlie weekend returning as part of this year’s 10th birthday and December festivals.

God Help The Girl – God Help The Girl
A concept album of sorts, God Help The Girl is Stuart Murdoch’s attempt to try something different. With mixed results, according to Alex Wisgard.

God Help The Girl – New project from Belle & Sebastian’s Stuart Murdoch
Belle & Sebastian’s Stuart Murdoch presents his new musical project God Help The Girl, self titled debut on Rough Trade Records. Video and track download inside!
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.
TLOBF Interview :: Kieron Gillen of Phonogram
“If I was decapitated by a precariously balanced piece of vinyl after I’d finished it, I’d be fine with it being my sole testament to the world.” Simon Tyers talks to Kieron Gillen about his cult comic creation Phonogram.
Belle And Sebastian – The BBC Sessions
To be precise, fourteen tracks from five sessions spanning their first five years. Simon Tyers journeys from Tigermilk to Trevor Horn.
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