John Vanderslice has announced details of his new album, his first on Dead Oceans, plus you can download one of the tracks now, for a sneaky taster.
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Bishop Allen – Grrr…
How does a pop band such as Brooklyn’s Bishop Allen tackle the daunting challenge of topping an album as good as 2007’s ‘The Broken String’? Well, you know the old saying… “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”….
These Are Powers – All Aboard Future
Adam Nelson reviews the latest from These Are Powers. An album that, apparently, begs you to wobble around like one of those 1980′s dancing coke cans.
Introducing: Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band
Mt. St. Helen’s Vietnam Band might originate from Seattle, but listening to them, it quickly becomes obvious that their sound is firmly rooted in all things Canadian. We caught up with band members Traci, Benjamin, Matthew, Marshall and Jared answer our assortment of musically-related questions…
Phosphorescent – To Willie
Phosphorescent turns in a beautifully selected, performed and delivered tribute to Willy Nelson on this covers album: often world-weary, sometimes cynical, battle-hardened, but always moving and honest.
Bon Iver – Shepherds Bush Empire, London 11/09/08
A sell-out crowd for what was Bon Iver’s biggest headlining concert to date. Emily Moore was there to witness what was a truly magical evening.
Jagjaguwar, Dead Oceans and Secretly Canadian roundup
Jagjaguwar and Dead Oceans, the consistently fine spin off labels from Secretly Canadian have oodles of interested signings and new releases coming up – so, in a condensed form, heres everything in one bite sized-ish post. Here goes…
