Rich Thane heads to Holland Park for an engagement with Alessi Laurent-Marke. They talk major label debuts and discuss Alessi’s brief foray into music journalism and love of Heartless Bastards.
Heartless Bastards
ATP curated by The Breeders – Minehead, 15th-17th May 2009
“If you had to be spit-roasted by Steve and Todd, who’d you have at which end and why?” Yup it’s ATP round 2. And it just wouldn’t be an ATP without Shellac, would it?

Heartless Bastards announce UK Tour
Fresh from a US tour with The Gaslight Anthem, Heartless Bastards have announced a clutch full of shows to tie in with their recently confirmed appearance at ATP curated by The Breeders.

Heartless Bastards – The Mountain
Roaring like Janis Joplin over growling hook-heavy garage guitar and clenched fist drumming, the Heartless Bastards bring raw Led Zeppelin to the back porch.

[Download] Brand new Heartless Bastards song inside!
Heartless Bastards released their third album The Mountain via Fat Possum this week. You can download the rollicking title track inside, plus details on their US tour and recent Daytrotter session.
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