Fresh from springing the All Delighted People EP on the world last week, and having sold over 12000 of said EP in its first weekend, Asthmatic Kitty unveils another major surprise in new album The Age of Adz will be released October 12.

[Download] Oh! Canada 11 (Canada Day Special)
To mark Canada’s 143rd birthday, TLOBF and Oh! Canada Canada Day Special featuring bands from PEI to BC, including Jason Collett, Patrick Watson, Bishop Morocco and more.

The Honeydrips call it a day, release one final song
Sad news. The Honeydrips, makers of one of the 21st centuries greatest pop albums Here Comes The Future, have called it a day.

Best Coast sign to Wichita, debut album due in August
Wichita Recordings have just announced the signing of Californian blog-starlets Best Coast and the release of their debut album Crazy For You – out 2 August. MPFree, tour dates and more inside…

[Video] Korallreven: ‘The Truest Faith’ + new Ghostape remix
The official video for ‘The Truest Faith’ was directed by Sebastian Rozenberg from Sail a Whale. The Truest Faith, Loved-Up remix EP will feature contributions from CFCF, Sail A Whale, LOL Boys, Cosimo and this one from Swiss producer Ghostape.
ceo: ‘Come With Me’
This is what we’ve been waiting for. The first single to be lifted from the forthcoming ceo album ‘White Magic’. Watch the Marcus Söderulund directed video inside, plus grab the mp3.

Alan Pownall to tour with Lissie, download Seams remix inside
Alan Pownall, is set to embark on a week long joint headline tour of the UK with Lissie in June. The tour will take place ahead of the release of his debut single ‘Colourful Day’ out July 5, closely followed by his debut album True Love Stories out July 12.

TLOBF Interview // The Black Keys
With the release of their new album, Brothers, on Monday, there wasn’t a better time to catch up with Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. Whilst they were delayed in flying over to the UK due to Pat Carney feeling poorly, I fired over some questions relating to their recording process, their influences outside the [...]
Mountain Man giveaway new track, announce UK dates
We featured the Vermont based all-girl folk crooners a few weeks ago on Song Of The Day with the gorgeous ‘Animal Tracks’. Not resting on their laurels, Mountain Man are now offering out the sublime ‘Soft Skin’ from their forthcoming album Made The Harbor (out June 14 via Bella Union).

[Premier] Savoir Adore: ‘We Talk Like Machines’ / ‘Sparrow’ / ‘Bodies’
Savoir Adore are from Brooklyn. They write bright pop songs that glow as sentiment meets synth and play them with huge smiles and an air of heartening belief.

Windsor For The Derby ready new album & download
Windsor For The Derby have announced plans to release a new album and tour Europe this Summer.

Label Profile #1 // Transparent
The first in a semi-regular feature exploring the most exciting up and coming record labels; we showcase three acts from the ever inspirational Transparent Label.

[Download] Shout Out Louds: “Work (Fontän Rework)”
Anyone familiar with Fontän will know they have a love for all this prog, and this remix is no exception; adding a fresh new angle to the triumphant pop sheen of the Shout Out’s Louds original.

Art Of Noise // Active Child
Our sporadic mix-tape feature returns with someone that has well and truly won over our hearts and speakers over the past couple of months – Pat Grossi, aka Active Child.

The Wilderness of Manitoba hit the UK this week
Oh! Canada faves touched down in London today for their UK debut tour. To celebrate we have a sneak preview from their forthcoming album for you to download and enjoy!

Memory Tapes vs. Visions Of Trees
Visions Of Trees have immersed the Memory Tapes album track and live highlight “Green Knight” into their cauldron of underwater sounds. Feels like you’re taking a neon lit night-time dip in the pool. Go deep.
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