Violet Cries’ belated appeal and lack of versatility may prove to be too vexing for some, but for those willing to keep scratching away at the surface the detachment will disappear before your nail does.
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TLOBF Interview // Esben and the Witch
The countryside outside the train window is enveloped with thick mist, twisted snow-clad branches clutching from the edges, and Esben and the Witch’s debut album seems ever so appropriate. The band agreed to talk to TLOBF days after their Brothers Grimm concoction of dark myths, jagged riffs and glitchy beats earned them a nomination for the BBC’s Sound of 2011 award.
New Kurt Vile – ‘Jesus Fever’
As previously announced, Kurt Vile will release a new long-player on March 7 via Matador. Smoke Ring For My Halo was recorded by John Agnello (Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr.) throughout 2010 at various studios in NYC. ‘Jesus Fever’ is the latest track to be made available from the record, grab it inside.
Kurt Vile announces “Smoke Ring For My Halo”, due in March
The ever prolific Kurt Vile has announced that he will release a new long-player on March 7 via Matador. Smoke Ring For My Halo was recorded by John Agnello (Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr.) throughout 2010 at various studios in NYC and is the follow-up to this years Square Shells EP.
Esben and the Witch – Marching Song EP
The hotly tipped Brighton trio ready their nightmare pop for the masses with the release of this limited 12”, their first material for new home Matador. It might only be three tracks but it emphatically demonstrates how prudent a signing that could turn out to be.
Magic Kids – Memphis
Magic Kids say that “if it’s sad music, it’s bad music.” Does that guarantee that their debut album will be any good? Alex Wisgard investigates.
[Photos] Delorean – East River State Park, Williamsburg NYC 29/08/10
Delorean wrapped up NYC’s weekly ‘Pool Parties’ this Sunday and our trusted lensman Cory Smith was on hand to shoot the masters of balearic-pop in action.
Esben & the Witch sign to Matador, plan global domination
Esben and the Witch, one of our hotly tipped acts for this year, have announced that they’ve signed to Matador Records. After releasing a series of EP’s and singles, Matador will release a limited 12″ EP, called Marching Song, on 11th October including two two tracks ‘Done Because We Are Too Menny’ and ‘Souvenirs’. The [...]
Art Of Noise // Delorean
Considering they’re an act constantly flirting with uplifting balearic house, the following 10 tracks see Delorean reveal their more introspective side – Arthur Russell, Brian Eno and Cocteau Twins all looming large. Download the entire mix inside.
Kurt Vile – Square Shells EP
Matador have announced Kurt Vile’s latest 7-track EP Square Shells as a stepping stone release, but it’s a timely opportunity for the lo-fi artist from Philadelphia to divest himself of band and focus more on the songwriting, with some warm themes of friendship and loss.
Download free Kurt Vile EP… within 24 hours *tick tick tick*
Kurt Vile follows the release of last year’s wonderful Childish Prodigy with Square Shells, a 7-song EP out now. The EP is to serve as a stop back between last year’s reissue and his new album, recorded with John Agnello. Square Shells is a home-made entity consisting exclusively of brand new material. Today and for [...]
Harlem – Hippies
If you aren’t able to even crack a smile over the jocular first verse of Hippies, Harlem’s animated new release, perhaps this album isn’t really for you.
TLOBF Interview // Shearwater
TLOBF met Shearwater bandleader Jonathan Meiburg at the tail end of the band’s European tour. Read the full, hugely insightful transcript inside.
Shearwater – The Golden Archipelago
Evolution, God and ecology; simply put: ‘The Golden Archipelago’ is a crowning achievement by a genuinely underrated band.
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.
Cold Cave – Love Comes Close
Like a club-friendly flipside to Fever Ray. As nights get longer and winter draws in, it’s worth tracking down; Cold Cave are a lot warmer and more alluring than the name suggests.
