Primavera Sound Festival has confirmed that PJ Harvey and Sufjan Stevens (amongst others) have been added to 2011′s line-up.

Interpol – Interpol
Interpol is the last album from the band to feature bassist Carlos D, who announced his departure in March after the album’s completion. It also brings a return to the dark sound of their earlier days, this time in an engulfing and atmospheric way.

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.

Julian Plenti – Club Academy, Manchester 2/12/09
Despite repeated cries for ‘Take You On A Cruise’ from one desperate member of the audience, Paul Banks opted to use his Julian Plenti moniker to explore the new territory hinted at on this year’s ‘Skyscraper’ record.

Dial M For Murder – Fiction M For Murder
Comparisons between Dial M For Murder and other bands of this ilk are valid, but unfair and injudicious and also fails to appreciate that Fiction Of Her Dreams is an album of ten excellently realised dark indie goodies.

Julian Plenti – Is… Skyscraper
Does the world need another solo project or vanity project from a successful band member? Well, if they all sound as interesting as Paul Banks in his Julian Plenti guise, bring ‘em on says Andrew Grillo.

Julian Plenti offers musical taster
You can download a track from the new side project by Interpol’s Paul Banks NOW via those lovely people over at Matador.

Interpol’s Paul Banks to release solo album
Interpol’s Paul Banks has readied a solo album, under an unusual moniker, which will be released on Matador in August.
White Lies – To Lose My Life
Tom Whyman reviews the debut album by one of the most hyped acts of last year, White Lies. Readers of a nervous disposition and those who find swearing offensive should not enter…
Nelson – Revolving Doors
Alex Harvey doesn’t find much to recommend on the debut album by the French Interpol…
20 Questions with… Nelson
A double dose of 20 Q action this week as we catch up with the guys behind Nelson.
Black Sessions Special / Part 3 of 3. Interpol – Live 2004 [Download]
In our last installment of The Black Sessions special we have the mighty Interpol with their classic 2004 set, recorded whilst the bands were touring off the back of debut Turn On The Bright Lights. 2007 sees the band return with album number three – Our Love To Admire will be released on July 10th [...]
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