“The violins and accordion of the orchestra bring to mind old-fashioned fairgrounds full of dead people. French dead people”. Well, what do you expect from an EP that’s been made in collaboration with the guy that put The Beach Boys and erm, Silverchair on the map? Dev Hynes and Van Dyke Parks make merry with this collaborative ‘effort’.
Lightspeed Champion
Lightspeed Champion – Life Is Sweet! Nice To Meet You
Musically, Life Is Sweet! Nice To Meet You is a fine example of how to prolong success after a well-acclaimed debut release. Sadly, Hynes fails to move forward lyrically in the same way. Amy Pay reviews.
Owen Pallett – Union Chapel, London 25/01/10
Easily the best gig of the year so far, Owen Pallett is a must-see act, especially at the perfect venue, Union Chapel.
CMJ Music Marathon 2008 – New York City 21st-25th October ’08
CMJ: It’s not all beer and bands, you CAN have fun too as David Laurie proves.. TLOBF takes it to the streets of NYC for the annual music and arts marathon.
Eugene McGuinness – Eugene McGuinness
Eugene McGuinness releases his debut, but has he learnt any more or got any wiser since his EP The Early Learnings of…? Catriona Boyle has the answer.
Lightspeed Champion – Birmingham Academy 2, 01/05/08
The sporadic, torrential rainfall that threatens such dreams of summer happiness, had tried to dampen spirits in the Academy last week.
Lightspeed Champion – Cardiff Barfly 07/02/08
Dev Hynes has shed his fluorescent trousers and slipped on a nice comfy pair of Americana slacks in his new guise as Lightspeed Champion. Amy Pay reviews.
