The initial line-up for this year’s Great Escape festival in Brighton has been announced, with an impressive list of bands
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TLOBF Albums Of The Decade
It’s the last TLOBF feature of the year… The best, and must hear, albums since the noughties arrived – as chosen by TLOBF contributors. Enjoy.
Amy Millan – Masters of the Burial
At first listen, ‘Masters of The Burial’ may come off as bland and uninspired but the devil’s in Millan’s details – scratch the surface and there’s a veritable treasure trove of heartbreak and lost love.
The Most Serene Republic – …And the Ever Expanding Universe
Adam Nelson reviews the third album from The Most Serene Republic – yet another band from the outstanding Canadian label Arts & Crafts. Will it be another classic? Or lumped in with that second Stills album that no-one ever talks about…?
Apostle of Hustle – Eats Darkness
Starting life out as an EP, Eats Darkness in it’s longer form is another example of the hard-working Andrew Whiteman’s creative itch.
Years – Years
Do Make Say Think’s Ohad Bechetrit resurrects some of his previously unreleased material in a collection of fascinating, often inspirational soundscapes.
Apostle of Hustle Eats Darkness this July
Apostle of Hustle have announced plans to release a new album via Arts & Crafts in July.
Oh! Canada #1
TLOBF is proud to launch Oh! Canada, a new column dedicated to new Canadian music. Kicking things off is a review of Canadian Blast at The Great Escape.
Broken Social Scene to return with full band album
Broken Social Scene are getting back to being Broken Social Scene and recording a new album with Tortoise’s John McEntire.
Gentlemen Reg – Jet Black
By no means a classic, ‘Jet Black’ is still a solid and likeable effort that shows glints of real promise. Peter Bloxham reviews Reg Vermue’s debut for cult Canadian label Arts & Crafts.
