A rare Leeds show for the Texan band proves that behind the ice-cold minimalism of Spoon’s recorded work lies a tight, kick-ass rock ‘n’ roll band. Support comes from Wye Oak, review by Alex Wisgard.

The Go Find – Everybody Knows It’s Gonna Happen Only Not Tonight
The Go Find are a band who manage to surprise even while they’re being completely unsurprising.

TLOBF Interview :: Spoon
Prior to Spoon’s recent gig at Manchester’s Academy, Glenn Bloxham-Mundy was lucky enough to spend some time talking with Jim Eno, the wonderfully talented drummer and producer.

[Photos] Spoon / White Rabbits – Electric Ballroom, London 16/02/10
Valerio Berdini photographs one of the best bands in the World as Spoon come to London in support of their latest long-player.

Spoon – Transference
There is a warmth that permeates through these songs, giving the album a lasting and fresh vitality that, when all is said and done, is unmistakably Spoon.
Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears announce European tour, appear on Jools Holland
Following the release of their debut album ‘Tell ‘Em What Your Name Is!’, produced by Jim Eno from Spoon, Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears announce a lengthy European tour.

Spoon to return in 2010 with new album!
And there’s much rejoicing at TLOBF Towers! Spoon have announced plans to release a new album in January!

White Rabbits – It’s Frightening
It’s Frightening, the sophomore effort from Brooklyn/Missouri six piece White Rabbits, is the sound of a band working through a gift and a curse: while neither crystallizing the sound of the first album nor charting a truly new direction.
Various Artists – Dark Was The Night
It’s a 31 track compilation of exclusive songs to benefit AIDS and HIV awareness. It might also be the greatest grouping yet of TLOBF-friendly artists.
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