Trish Keenan, frontwoman of Broadcast, died this morning in hospital from complications with pneumonia following a lengthy stay in intensive care. We take a brief look back on the life of a true sonic adventurer.
More acts confirmed for Primavera Sound 2011
Amongst those joining the likes of Pulp, Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti, Belle & Sebastian and Flaming Lips at Primavera Sound 2011 will be Tennis, Low, Yuck and Caribou.

The Uranus Music Prize // An Alternative Shortlist
The Uranus Music Prize is a true alternative to the Mercury’s, the idea being to bring to the fore some artists that do not get the column inches they deserve. We pick the 12 records we think everyone should hear beyond the mainstream.

ATP curated by Matt Groening – Butlins, Minehead 8-10 May 2010
Our coverage of the All Tomorrow’s Parties weekends continues as Lauren Mayberry loses her ATP virginity to Iggy Pop, Liars and Spiritualized. With photography from Ama Chana and Leah Pritchard.

Broadcast & The Focus Group – new video and unseasonal story
Broadcast have released a new video as well as a distinctly unseasonal story by Johnny Trunk as an accompaniment to their current release Broadcast And The Focus Group Investigate Witch Cults of The Radio Age.

Broadcast And The Focus Group – Broadcast And The Focus Group Investigate Witch Cults Of The Radio Age
Birmingham’s much admired retro-futurists team up with their hauntologist friend for a collaboration heavy on sci-fi noises, sound effects and eerie library music.

Broadcast announce first UK tour since 2005
Broadcast have announced select live headline dates in December, on return from their one month US tour with co-headliner, Atlas Sound.
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