London based synthwave-pop duo Visions of Trees were one of the first bands to grace this feature coincidentally 365 days ago, and just shy of the double-century landmark the pair call upon DT to grace their alluring debut release.
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Hercules & Love Affair – Blue Songs
This is far more than a coming together of celebrated artists – Blue Songs represents pastures both new and old. A fine demonstration of talent, and an even better depiction of skill. Tiffany Daniels reviews Hercules & Love Affair’s latest.
Visions of Trees: ‘Sometimes It Kills’
With a twisted aesthetic and love of pop songs, the pair has created a compelling and unsettling visual narrative.
SOTD #192 // Lulu And The Lampshades: ‘Cups (You’re Gonna Miss Me)’
The word ‘viral’ is so often overused in promotional spiel these days, but with over half a million hits on YouTube we probably don’t have much choice in labelling it so. Proof inside that this lot are worth getting excited about.
SOTD #190 // Beat Connection: ‘Silver Screen (Dreamtrak Diamond Sound)’
What’s this? More mystical dream pop made by a couple of mysterious American dudes? Isn’t it 2011? Haven’t we had enough soft focus synthesizer meandering to last us until the next sub-genre comes along and bites us on the ass? Apparently not. Although, who am I kidding? I lap it up like an attention starved cocker spaniel.
TLOBF Interview // Hercules & Love Affair
Hercules & Love Affair is the project of one Andy Butler, a man who’s as prominent on the New York DJ scene as he is in contemporary music circles. Tiffany Daniels talks to the man about his collaborations both past and present, new album Blue Songs, and what to do in Denver when you’re alive.
Lulu and the Lampshades reveal new EP
Lulu and the Lampshades release their forthcoming EP, Cold Water, on Moshi Moshi Records on February 14.
Slow Club reveal second album, 2011 UK Tour
Sheffield indie folk duo Slow Club have revealed details of their 2011 UK tour, set to co-inside with the release of their sophomore album on Moshi Moshi.
TLOBF Introducing // Trophy Wife
Originally a studio project birthed from the current burgeoning Blessing Force collective, Sebastian Reynolds catches up with Trophy Wife to talk about their transformation into a serious live act, inspirations and a look ahead to what 2011 will bring.
The Wave Pictures announce new single, London shows
Following on from the summer’s hectic touring schedule, The Wave Pictures have announced their new single ‘Jonny Helm Sings’ will be released through Moshi Moshi on 13 December.
Ja Ja Ja – The Lexington, London 18/11/10
Curated by Stephen Bass of Moshi Moshi Records, tonight’s line up promises performances from Reykjavík born and raised Lára Rúnars, the Copenhagen based duo Champagne Riot and current TLOBF favourites Niki and The Dove.
Ja Ja Ja November line-up announced ft. Niki and The Dove
We’re not only thrilled to announce the return of London’s seminal Nordic club night, but also our reinstatement as official partner. Ja Ja Ja November will be curated by Moshi Moshi and feature current apple of TLOBF’s eye – Niki And The Dove.
Hercules and Love Affair announce Euro tour with Gossip, sign to Moshi Moshi
Having just inked a deal with indie behemoth Moshi Moshi, we’re now sitting tight for the new album from Hercules and Love Affair, tentatively titled Blue Songs. As a teaser, the band are due to hit Europe this November and December on tour with Gossip.
[Premier] Spectrals: ‘Peppermint’
One of the many stand-out tracks from Spectrals forthcoming debut for Moshi Moshi Extended Play (due out October 10) – ‘Peppermint’ once again showcases young Louis Jones’ incredible ear for sixties style production without ever sinking into predictable pastiche slash plagiarism.
SOTD #135 // Idiot Glee: ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’
It’s Bill Withers made over by Beach House, slowed down to the pace of a stoned Thursday evening spent watching the sky for shooting stars. James Friley – the young man behind Idiot Glee – tears the song a new a-hole, with a confident vocal that touches base just a little bit with each of the Beach Boys.
Idiot Glee: ‘All Packed Up’
‘All Packed Up’ – Idiot Glee’s debut single for Moshi Moshi – alternates simple keyboards and looped beats around Friley’s croon-some pop vocal, radiating an Arcadian ‘50’s vibe. This is post-chillenial pop to sound track a David Lynch movie.
