Not even dodgy wiring could stop High Places delivering a superb set of tropic-infused polyrhythms, reverb-heavy bliss-outs and beautifully haunting vocals.

High Places – High Places vs. Mankind
High Places return, this time with added influences of the NYC disco scene. Tom Whyman reviews.

High Places unveil new album, give away track, play dates
One of our favourite acts, High Places, have confirmed plans to release a new album this year and tour the UK. They’ve also given away a taster track from the album.

[Video] High Places – I Was Born
A spooky Halloween video from High Places is the place to kick start your week…

Various Artists – Rough Trade Counter Culture 08
The annual staff handpicked compilation of the most exciting, offbeat and plain curious music to have emerged last year, from folk to dubstep to, um, shitgaze.
TLOBF.COM :: 2008 Readers Choice Album Of The Year
This year, we’re getting YOU, yes, YOU the reader, to vote for the albums YOU think are the best 2008 had to offer. There is a massive prize up for grabs too!
20 Questions with… High Places
One of the best new avant-garde acts around, we quizzed High Places on their answers to our infamous 20 Questions.
An Interview with High Places
Tom Whyman couldn’t resist the opportunity to interview one of his current favourite acts, the Brooklyn based duo of High Places.
High Places – High Places
Tom Whyman goes more mainstream for his review of the debut full length album from High Places.
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