This is far more than a coming together of celebrated artists – Blue Songs represents pastures both new and old. A fine demonstration of talent, and an even better depiction of skill. Tiffany Daniels reviews Hercules & Love Affair’s latest.

TLOBF Interview // Hercules & Love Affair
Hercules & Love Affair is the project of one Andy Butler, a man who’s as prominent on the New York DJ scene as he is in contemporary music circles. Tiffany Daniels talks to the man about his collaborations both past and present, new album Blue Songs, and what to do in Denver when you’re alive.

Hercules and Love Affair announce Euro tour with Gossip, sign to Moshi Moshi
Having just inked a deal with indie behemoth Moshi Moshi, we’re now sitting tight for the new album from Hercules and Love Affair, tentatively titled Blue Songs. As a teaser, the band are due to hit Europe this November and December on tour with Gossip.

Hercules & Love Affair re-arrange line-up, announce tour
Hercules & Love Affair are back this summer for a European tour with three new members and a change in sound. Founding-members, Andrew Butler and Kim Ann- Foxman, have brought along Berlin-based Aerea Negrot and Chicago’s Sean Wright & Mark Pistel, to showcase brand new material. Catch the new line-up at the following locations: July [...]
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