Xiu Xiu and Deerhoof will perform Joy Division’s Unknown Pleasures on April 29th at the Donaufestival in April… the first reason to move to Austria?
Joy Division
Beak> – Beak>
Geoff Barrow’s new band Beak> further explores the gloomy Krautrock, post punk and psychedelia that characterised Portishead’s ‘Third’. The result is a bleak homage to its influences, says James Dalrymple
Editors – In This Light and On This Evening
On album number three there’s a sense that Editors wanted to create a career defining album. The question is, have they done it? Shawn Murtough reviews.
Dag För Dag – Shooting From The Shadows EP
Dag För Dag are a bit of an anomaly on the Saddle Creek label, but with Richard Swift on board can they go wrong on this EP? Catriona Boyle reviews.
Rob Gretton’s notes to be published
Rob Gretton, the New Order and Joy Division manager is to have his notes published in a new book, shedding light on alternative band names and debut album choices.
20 Questions with… Nelson
A double dose of 20 Q action this week as we catch up with the guys behind Nelson.
