Although much quieter, Bowlie’s closing day still offers up performances from indie legends The Vaselines and the effortless stunning Camera Obscura. Lauren Down was there.
The Vaselines

The Vaseline’s head out on the road
The Vaseline’s have decided to head out on the road! Not content with providing us with their first album in 21 years, with the soon-to-be-released Sex With An X, they’re heading to the UK in September. September 15 Bongo Room, Edinburgh 16 Other Room, Newcastle 17 Brudenell Social Club, Leeds 18 Static Gallery, Liverpool 19 [...]

Latitude Festival, 17th-19th July 2009
Simon Tyers travelled to deepest Suffolk for three days, where he found old stagers in fine form and newer names coming good on their promise.
The Vaselines – Enter The Vaselines
This compilation has been put together with a lot of love and attention, and it’s damn near essential for anyone with even a passing interest in indiepop.

Sonic Youth, MBV, Aphex Twin and Bloc Party annouced as headliners of Primavera
Check out the lineup for this years Primavera Festival. Full details in the official press blurb inside.
HEADLINES
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