Belle & Sebastian, The Flaming Lips, Mogwai, Fleet Foxes, Animal Collective, Swans, Suicide, The National, Mercury Rev and Velvet Underground’s John Cale have all been confirmed for Primavera Sound ’11.
The Flaming Lips
La Route Du Rock turns 20. The National, Caribou and The Flaming Lips join the party.
Now in its 20th year, the initial line-up of France’s premier Summer festival has drawn quite a cast of artists; Massive Attack, The Flaming Lips, The National, Caribou, Liars and Owen Pallett are all confirmed for the three day festival which takes place in St Malo between August 13-15.
TLOBF Albums Of The Decade
It’s the last TLOBF feature of the year… The best, and must hear, albums since the noughties arrived – as chosen by TLOBF contributors. Enjoy.
TLOBF Albums of 2009
It’s what you’ve all been waiting for folks… The year’s best albums according to us, The Line of Best Fit…
The Flaming Lips – Embryonic
Embryonic doesn’t change what The Flaming Lips have ever meant, but Tom Whyman really does like it. I think if you like The Flaming Lips then you will too!
[Photos] The Flaming Lips – Troxy, London 10/11/09
The Technicolor phenomena of a typical Flaming Lips live performance is given a black and white makeover here. Valerio Berdini photographs the Lips at a recent sell out show at London’s Troxy.
Pitchfork Festival – Chicago 17-19 July 2009
Just because you operate the world’s most influential independent music website doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to put on a decent festival. Pitchfork give it a damn good try though…
